OBITUARIES

Berta Weys

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our

good friend and beloved Auntie Berta in her home in her

much loved Canmore.

Berta had very fond memories of her early years in Germany surrounded by her large extended family. She came to Canada in the 1950's to join the...

Rose Albert

Survived by her son Larry Leavens, her Grandaughter Coral Lee,

Great Grandaughter Jaidyn and Grandson Andrew Earl.

She will be missed by many, especially her sisters Clara Tarchuk

and Florence Worobey.

In lieu of flowers, a donation area has been set up at

Samaritans Purse. Please call 1-800-663-6500 to...

Isabel Hedberg

Isabel Grace Hedberg, longtime resident of Canmore, and formerly of Saskatchewan, passed away at the Canmore Hospital.

Isabel was predeceased by her loving husband Connie (Conrad) in 2006 and her son Cliff in 2004, and is survived by her daughter Lorri.

Her specific request was for cremation with no funeral service to be held, and...

Terry Odenthal

Our beloved daughter, Terry Ann Odenthal - Lacey passed away after a short bout of cancer. Her smile will always be remembered to everyone who knew her. Terry loved yoga, hiking, riding her favourite red bike and running up Tunnel Mountain. She loved all animals, but her favourites were cats

Terry finally found happiness with the love...

Lois Pinet

Lois Pinet passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years, one day before her 92 nd birthday, at Golden Eagle View Long Term Care Center in Canmore, where she had resided for the past 7 years.

Lois was predeceased by her husband Paul in 1990. She is survived by her children Rene (Terry) Pinet of Red...

Martin Webster Lagrange

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Martin (Marty) at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary after numerous health

related illnesses, with his family by his side.

Marty was born in Denver, Colorado and was raised in southern California. Arriving in Canada on January 1st, 1975, Martin was to complete a six week...

Sylvia Goeres

Sylvia Goeres passed away peacefully at the Golden Eagle View Lodge in Canmore, Alberta. She was predeceased by her three brothers and husband Ray in 2007. She is survived by her three children, Patrick (Sandy), Brian & Brenda; grandchildren Andrew (Jen) & Laurel; and twin great grandchildren, Cole and Emily.

The family would like to express their...

Janet Perkins

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of

Janet Isobel Perkins, a wonderful woman of 92 years, at the

Canmore General Hospital. Janet had lived at the Bow River Seniors Lodge for two years after moving from Edmonton with her family.

She had moved out west from Windsor, Ontario...

Charles Itkin

Charles Itkin passed away peacefully at Canmore Hospital

at the age of 94.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Linda and Allan, his grandchildren Aaron and Caylie and the countless others whose

lives he touched.

All who knew this gentle soul were struck by his warmth,

wit...

Benjamin Thackeray

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Robson Gmoser

On March 10th Robson Eras Gmoser took an unexpected trip over the Great Divide. While guiding a ski touring trip he was caught and buried in an avalanche in the Selkirk mountains near Glacier National Park. Robson was given his name following his father's ascent of Mount Robson and was a true child of the mountains. He and his...

John Lewkowicz

John M. Lewkowicz sadly passed away unexpectedly in Calgary

at the age of 53 years.

John owned all the retail stores as Sunshine Village for 20 years.

He could make anyone laugh. He had the most amazing stories which would always get bigger and bigger over the years. He could make a friend...

Edith Filipek

Edith (Edie) Filipek of Canmore, AB, is finally free of the chronic pain that she endured for many of her 78 years. We give thanks for that, and celebrate her life.

Mom lived in Germany during World War II, then worked and travelled through Europe before moving to Canada in 1966. She dearly loved and is survived...

Earl Donnelly

The Bow Valley community lost a rare treasure last week

with the passing of Earl Donnelly.

A proud Irishman, he also called the valley home for over 40 years, and during that time he enriched so many of our lives with his unique humour, warm smile and a helping hand wherever it was needed

...

Heidi Linsig

Heidi was born in Immenstadt, Germany and passed away peacefully

at her home in Banff.

Before settling down in Banff in 1968, Heidi enjoyed travelling extensively around the world. She was known as an athletic junky and daredevil in her earlier years, playing every sport imaginable. While calling Banff home and working at the Banff...

Parker D.J. Sager

You were in our life but a fleeting moment

Yet you gave us a lifetime of memories

We loved you from that very second

Your tiny hand in ours,

We hand you over to the baby angels above

We will love you always and be forever in our hearts...

Stan Tworowski

Stan led a full life in his 89 years, from farming in Saskatchewan, to coal mining in Canmore, to becoming a phenomenal pool shark.

He is survived by his best friend and love of his life, Nettie,

married 66 years, daughters Sharon Riva (Richard - deceased), Diane Scott (Scotty), and grandchildren Kelli, Kyle, Chelcy, and...

Pauline Panchuk

From her lifetime, may we all take lessons.

Within the ranks of her brothers and sisters - Tena, Dorothy, Mary, Joanne, Louis, Tony and Adam - she made sure there was always support and laughter present.

With the life she built with Jim, and then Eli - she gave them joy because she knew life...

Lesley Alderson

Lesley Jean Kelly Alderson (Alexander) was born in Edmonton on

Nov. 18, 1966. She moved to Canmore as a child, in 1971, with her parents, Bob and Joan Alexander, and her brother, Rob.

Lesley attended school in Canmore from preschool through to

Grade 12, graduating in 1984. Following graduation, she attended Mount Royal...

Ed Armstrong

Edward John Armstrong, loving son, brother, nephew, cousin,

partner, father, uncle, grandpa, mentor, colleague and friend

has departed for parts unknown.

A career forester, a racer of jeeps, a photographer, avid reader, computer wizard, daredevil, poker player, tequila connoisseur, world traveller, and amateur comedian, Ed is predeceased by father Walter and will be...