OBITUARIES

Grace Geals

Emily Grace Geals passed away suddenly at the age of 87 years peacefully in Calgary, Ab at AgeCare SkyPointe where she resided the

last 2 yrs. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Allan Geals in 1990, her sisters Alice Black and Florence Petrie in Australia and her parents Myrtle and Alfred Cameron.

Grace will be...

Ted Fitzgerald

Edward John (Ted) Fitzgerald Jr. passed away peacefully in Canmore, quietly and suddenly, typical of him so as not to bother or upset anyone.

Ted was predeceased by his wife Betty, and will be lovingly remembered by his three children, Connie, Tina and Tim (Annamarie), his grandchildren Trevor (Nadia), Erica (Kyle), Bradley, Michelle (Nic), Liam, Ethan and...

Robert Killips

In loving memory of Robert Dale Killips, born in Edmonton, passed on to the next world of the spirit in Calgary, Alberta.

His occupation was carpenter and gas fitter by trade, and especially an artist by painting with his heart: survived his children, Laura, Christopher and Melissa Killips and lifetime companion and best friend to Annette Lemire....

Frances Hunt

Frances Isobel Hunt was born Kitchener, Ont. and died Canmore, AB.

Predeceased by parents Dr. George and Mary Watson of Waterloo, she is survived by husband Dr. Ralph Hunt; brother Doug Watson; children Peter Hunt (Susan), Mary Wilson (Jim), Jim Hunt (Kathi); grandchildren Jeremy Hunt (Alexandra), Brendan Hunt (Caleigh), Kristina Hunt; great grandchildren Elizabeth and Oscar Hunt;...

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Michael James Sanford

Amazing husband, father, friend and respected Virgin Islands Attorney, Michael Sanford, 60, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside in his mountain home in Canmore, Canada. Mike fought hard after being diagnosed with stage 4 NeuroEndocrine Pancreatic cancer in March 2020. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy at the Tom Baker Cancer Center and due to the pandemic, he...

Karen Stirrett

Karen Stirrett, long time resident of Banff, passed away at age 69 from cancer. She spent many years as a Post Office employee and volunteer at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Karen is survived by her sister Donna of Edmonton and brother Jack

of Gabriola Island, B.C. She also leaves her two beloved nieces

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Vera Protz

Vera Protz passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital Golden Eagle View Long Term Care Centre at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husband John Protz, in 2015. Vera is survived and will be remembered lovingly and fondly by sons Don, Doug, Rob, and James, as well as Daughters-in-law Diana Protz (Don) and Sherry Protz...

Jack Wilson

John R. "Jack" Wilson, passed away at the Mineral Springs Hospital

in Banff, Alberta at the age of 94 years.

Jack was born in Hanna, Alberta, and raised on a farm just outside of Dehlia, Alberta. He learned very early the hard work of farming which served him well throughout his life. As a young...

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Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Idabel Grayston

Idabel Lola Grayston passed away in St. Martha's Place,

Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, Banff at the age of 92.

Idabel was born in Moose Jaw, Sk. to William King and Lola King

(nee Grose). She finished high school in Newdale, Manitoba, and attended Winnipeg Business College where she learned secretarial

&...

Anita Casale

Anita (Nana) Casale, 91, passed away in the Canmore Hospital, after a relentless battle with cancer. Given her diagnosis at the end of Sept. 2019, the doctors took a chance and gave her the option of chemo since she was in such great health at the age of 90. She fought it aggressively extending her odds for almost a...

Kathleen Hargreaves

Kathleen Hargreaves died after more than a month in and out of Canmore hospital, battling pneumonia. She was 91 and will be remembered for her inspiring example of family support to move

our lives forward.

Born in Burnley, Lancashire, England, Kathleen was the only child of Herbert Berry who worked at the local Co-op for...

Anne Cipollone

Anne Christine Cipollone (née: Hippisley), passed away in the Rocky Mountains of Canmore, sitting in the sun with her son, amongst the flowers in the long-term-care garden of the Canmore hospital.

Anne was born in England months before the advent of the second world war and after completing her teacher's training in Reading, emigrated to Canada with...

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Philippe Delesalle

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 Straw

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 Mckenzie

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...

Jim Quinn

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...

Melanie Reilly

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...