OBITUARIES

It is with sadness that the Delesalle family announces the peaceful passing of Philippe Delesalle in Canmore, Alberta, with his family

at his side.

Philippe will be fondly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Mireille,

and children, Nathalie, Bruno (Janet), Marco (Kelly) and his two grandchildren, Amélie and Nicolas. Philippe was the...

Hilda Margaret Straw (née Bridge), born in Warrington, England, died peacefully in her sleep at the Canmore Hospital following a short stay at the age of 96 years. She had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer about 6 months previous. Fortunately, this had not deterred her from daily walks (sometimes 2 or 3) with her good friend and companion Lindsay....

Mabel Rosina McKenzie passed peacefully at the age of 96 years, at the Canmore Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mabel lived a full and active life in the Bow Valley including many years as a Girl Guide Leader, as well as managing the Exshaw branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. After moving to the Bow River Lodge in...

James Eldridge Quinn passed away at Banff Mineral Springs hospital at the age of 82 years, after a long battle with cancer and congestive heart failure. Due to the strict hospital policies in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19, sadly Jim's wife Ruth and sister Irene could not be present with him when he passed.

Jim...

The family of Melanie Dee Reilly (neé Lindsay) is saddened to announce her passing after a short, courageously and gallantly

fought battle against cancer.

Melanie was a proud Albertan. Born in Calgary to Charles and

Irene (Pat) Lindsay, Melanie felt most at home in the outdoors and found any opportunity to visit the...

Jacques Claude Pujos-Michel, age 83, passed away at his home in Banff, Alberta. He was born in Bordeaux, France to Jacques Jules and Irène (Pérez) Pujos-Michel, being the third youngest of nine children. After serving his country in the French Army for three years, he went on to attend culinary school in Bordeaux.

Jacques then voyaged by...

Donald Wilfred Simpson was born in Saskatoon and moved to Calgary as an infant. His father was in the army in Europe at the time and they never met until after the war when Don was 4 years old. Don graduated from St. Mary's high school in 1959. He worked for a major oil company as an accounting clerk...

I wish to announce that William Earl "Bill'' Hunt has passed away at the age of 94 years leaving Lois, his loving wife of 74 years, his daughter Cheryl (Chuck) and his sons William jr.(Terri) and Craig eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son Terry.

Bill is believed to be...

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Lindsay Howard Deeprose at the age of 91 to his eternal rest with his Savior in heaven. Survived by his brother Donald Deeprose, daughter Kathryn Worthingham (Robert), son Ken Deeprose (Martelle) and grandson Jason. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Ruby Deeprose, his parents Fred...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing

of Rachel Goulet (nee Primeau) at the age of 98 years.

Rachel was born in Montreal and lived most of her life in Quebec,

Ohio and Florida, before coming to Banff in 2000 to live closer to

her three sons and...

It is with heavy hearts that Judy, Shayne and Leigh Ann announce the passing of our beloved husband and father after a short illness. He is survived by his loving family, Judy, his wife of 46 years, son Shayne (Carrie), grandsons Aubrey and Rowan, daughter Leigh Ann (Denton), grandson Parker. We will forever remember our wonderful husband, father and...

Art and Estelle Dubé welcomed their first son Arthur Joseph Donat Dube to the beautiful mountains of Banff, where he grew up enjoying the outdoors and skiing the slopes of Mt. Norquay

Art was an active member of the Legion in both Banff and Canmore, where he enjoyed playing pool with family and friends.

The...

He was quite a guy, our Gunnar. This intrepid Swede left everything behind and moved to Canada 4 years ago at the age of 91. His wife of 58 years had recently passed away and he had no living relatives in Sweden. However, he did have a stepson and daughter-in-law in Canmore who had invited him to come for...

Brewster Sightseeing driver Rick Crosby has a story for every stop on his tours.

At Deer Lodge, where the tour stops, Rick's roots run deep. His grandparents founded the lodge in 1923 and Rick spent much of his youth working here with his family, doing everything from bus boy to pot washer, and exploring all the nearby...

David Gilbert Powell, lifelong resident (for ever and ever) of Banff, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Mineral

Springs Hospital.

Born to John and Eleanor and raised in Banff, David was an amazing meat cutter and dedicated family man. Dave owned Dee Gee Meats and grocery, and later Dave's Meats. It was...

Eric passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta. Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, England, he is predeceased by his parents Norman and Emma Lomas (nee Brindle). Eric will be deeply missed by his wife Dorle, daughter Kimberly and sons Andre (Joanna), Christopher, granddaughters Sophia and Opal Lomas and sister in law, Margret.

Among his many accomplishments, Eric was a...

Rosemary Bertelsen (nee Lamm) passed away peacefully

at St. Martha's Place, Banff, at the age of 80.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Peter, daughter Sonja, grandsons, son-in-law, sisters, extended family and friends.

Her family wishes to thank the staff at St Martha's Place

and Dr. Hoegh-Petersen.

...

Nancy passed away peacefully in Banff with her daughters Kirsten and Anya, her beloved partner Thor, and her sister Jane at her side. Nancy was courageous, determined and incredibly strong throughout her prolonged struggle with cancer, and her beautiful heart shone through until the end. She fulfilled her special wish of spending a wonderful Christmas with her daughters and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Anthony William Marcynuik (Flap, Coach, Big Dog) beloved life partner, father, brother, uncle, and great uncle and a truly honest friend.

Anthony (don't call me Tony if you want a response) is survived by his life partner Val, son Dustin (Amy), his sister Frances (Ted),...

We are saddened to announce that a piece of the Bow Valley history has now passed away. Inez Lorraine Peyto, lifelong resident in the

Bow Valley, passed away peacefully in Canmore in her 100th year.

Born in Cabri, Sask., Inez moved to Exshaw with her father Oscar and mother Aagot Mattson, where Oscar found work...