OBITUARIES

Libera Dimanno

"Eat your food with gladness and drink your wine with a joyful heart. "Ecclesiastes 9:7 Known as a woman of faith, family, and good food, Libera DiManno (née Papa) led a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. With a heart as big as her kitchen, she was always happiest welcoming friends and loved ones into her home for a...

Audrey Hrushka

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey May Frances Hrushka, peacefully in her sleep at St. Martha's Place, Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.

Audrey was born to Florence and Barney Bell, and was a resident of Canmore for all of her 91 years.

Audrey is survived by her son Darell (Annie)...

Ruth (Gordon) Woods

Ruth Margaret Woods passed away in Banff at the age of 95 years.

She was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed.

Her family thanks the staff at St Martha's Place for the kind and committed care over the years that Ruth was a resident.

Services provided by...

Imo Von Neudegg

Imo left us to go to some great new ski runs on Easter Sunday. He had spent most of the morning surrounded by his family and wife Jacqueline when he thought it would be a good time to say goodbye. He slipped away quietly and peacefully.

Imo was born in Innsbruck, Austria in 1928. He graduated from...

Jean Slaght

Jean Mary Slaght (Van Patter), 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, compassionate staff at Origin at Spring Creek and the majestic Rocky Mountains.

Jean was born and raised in Montreal, graduating from McGill University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She married Bill (William) Slaght in...

Mary Costigan

Mary Costigan, long time Banff local, passed away from natural causes at her residence in Origin at Spring Creek at the age of 99 years.

Mary's life began in a farm house in Cut Knife, Sask., a small prairie town known for being the home of The World's Largest Tomahawk.

She grew up on the...

Vivian Derondeau

Vivian Sachiko Derondeau, 74, passed away Tuesday, in Banff, despite conquering breast cancer years earlier, and after a prolonged battle with liver disease.

Vivian was born to Harumi and Hideo Nishimoto in New Denver, BC. The family relocated to Toronto shortly after, where Vivian spent her formative years as 1 of 6 children. After graduating from Harbord...

Ted Cuell

It is with great sadness that the family of Ted Cuell announce his passing in Canmore, at the age of 79.

He is forever remembered by his wife of 59 yrs JoAnn, his sons Trent (Heather) and Rob (Darla) and daughter Lisa (Gerald) Tonellato and six grandchildren, Nathan Cuell, Austyn, Kingston and Emmerson Cuell and Madison and...

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...

Rienk Lakeman

He lived his life to the fullest. He has now climbed the highest mountain. We will miss you Rienk 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

&...

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...

Chris Montgomery

Robert (Bob) Smith

Robert Neville (Bob) Smith passed away peacefully in Canmore

at the age of 94.

Bob, an only child, was born in Banff in 1926. He lived and worked in the Bow Valley all his life. He grew up at Lake Minnewanka, in the hydro plant employees' village. When the new hydro dam was built in...

Tony Schpakowski

It is with heartfelt sadness to announce the passing of

Anthony Alfred Schpakowski.

Tony was a born and raised Canmore kid to Zelma and Joe.

A European household speaking Russian and eating the best

of homemade meals.

Tony loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, by bow and arrow, bringing...

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;...

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

...

Anne Cipollone

George Juravleff

It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of the greatest Husband, Dad, Jet, Uncle, and Friend, George Juravleff.

George was born in Babruysk, Belarus to his parents Stephen and Maria. George was the Baby of the family of 4 children. George immigrated to Canada in 1950. After working on a sugar beet farm in...

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....