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Mar 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Alfred Kessler would like to announce his peaceful passing on the morning of March 9, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Marlise and son Stefan (Margaret).

His love of horses and living on the ranch was his true passion. Alfred and family started Satellite...

Feb 25, 2023

With great sadness we share the sudden passing of Tim "Tubes" Gourlay, which came as a shock as he was famous for always being late (except for a tee time). Tim left this world, family and friends far too soon and despite enduring the debilitating effects of pulmonary fibrosis over the past 20 months he found the energy to...

Feb 18, 2023

After a 5 week battle to survive major brain surgery and a series of chest infections, our dear friend, gracious colleague, beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and gifted musician, Marjorie Muriel "Jorie" Adams went home to be with the Lord she loves.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, she graduated from The Study, then Neuchatel Junior College (Switzerland) and earned...

Feb 17, 2023

Peter (PJ) Jensen of Canmore passed away suddenly on the evening of Friday the 17th of February 2023 of complications due to an enlarged heart.

Son to Naomi and Doug Jensen and Brother to Chris and Naomi Schaap, PJ was born May 31st 1972 in Winnipeg. He will be survived by his mother, Brother and Sister, and...

Feb 15, 2023

The Strickland family is sad to announce the passing of Peter Strickland on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Peter was born on November 25, 1931, in Muirkirk, Scotland. He had four brothers and four sisters. Two sisters, Betty and Margaret, still live in Scotland.

Peter and Billie Blackwood were married on September 14, 1957. They had...

Feb 14, 2023

Antonius (Ton) Mittertreiner, age 87, passed away peacefully

on Friday, February 14th at the Canmore Hospital surrounded

by his immediate family.

Ton was born to Antonius and Pauline Mittertreiner, the fifth of eight children, in Scheveningen, the Netherlands. He joined the Royal Dutch Airforce at the age of 21 and retired from the...

Feb 12, 2023

Montreal, Jan. 5, 1959 ~ beautiful years ~ Feb. 12, 2023, Canmore Stan's family and friends are saddened to see his infectious smile, laugh and gentle nature leave us so soon. Over the last week, we have felt the genuine love for Stan from each of you and thank you for your support, stories, and thoughts. Stan grew up in...

Jan 30, 2023

In the early morning of January 30, our precious mother, grandmother and friend Lena Shellian passed away peacefully with family around her. Devoted wife to Andy ( 1918-1990 ) Loving mother to Suzan (Gord Frey) of Canmore, Perry of Edmonton and Barry of Rocky Mountain House. Proud grandmother to Samantha Macfarlane ( Larry) Tasha Frey- Bidniak (Mike) and Kale...

Jan 28, 2023

Engineer, inventor, coach, prospector, dreamer, investor, fisherman, storyteller, neighbour, handyman, grandfather, volunteer, brother, husband, father, friend…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of David Macnab Watson (Dave), who died in Banff on January 28.

Dave was born in Howick, Quebec in 1936, the last of four boys born to Jean Beatrice...

Jan 26, 2023

A true Albertan, Bruce Lawrence Beattie was born in Calgary and was always proud of that fact through his lifetime. His father Frank was employed by Imperial Oil and over the years had been transferred to both Edmonton and Lethbridge, before returning to Calgary. Bruce's mother Farrel moved the family as it grew with his siblings, Al, Patricia and...

Jan 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Jerry Latvala announce his passing on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the age of 83 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Kay; children, Laura, Brad, Kimberley, and Kelly; brother Ed; sister Anne, and their families. He will be greatly missed by numerous nephews, nieces, and...

Jan 19, 2023

Professor Emeritus JoAnna Dutka died in Canmore, Alberta. Born in Canmore, the daughter of the late Joseph Anton and Agata Anna (Juskiw) Dutka, she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Nan,

and is survived by her nephew, Benjamin Conover and her

brother-in-law Derek Metcalf.

While growing up and completing her high school education...

Jan 12, 2023

On January 12, 2023 an amazing man passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. We lost William 'Bill' Young, Country Bill, Uncle Bill (to more than just family), Captain of the Young Adventure Club, curator of fun times, lover of Disney, Mr. Bean, and John Candy films, he was an ice...

Dec 14, 2022

Beloved dad and grandad, E. John S. Lewis passed away at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary at the age of 92 years. John was predeceased by the love of his life Joan in 2016, and he missed her terribly after she died. He is lovingly remembered and survived by his daughter Joni-Lynn (Peter) Talbot, his grandson Lewis Talbot, his...

Dec 5, 2022

We are sad to announce Carolyn Heather Lerette passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 5, 2022 in Banff,

at the age of 75 after a short battle with cancer.

Born in Sackville and raised in Dorchester, NB. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents Elsie (Sears) & Leslie Lerette and both her...

Nov 19, 2022

Dr. Ralph Allison Hunt was born in Toronto, Ontario and died peacefully in Canmore, Alberta. He passed away at the age of ninety-seven, surrounded with love and admiration.

Dr. Hunt's long life was characterized by hard work, numerous achievements and love of family.

Ralph's early years were defined by hard work and service. He was...

Nov 12, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Harold Donovan Carr announce his peaceful passing on November 12, 2022, at the age of

81 years. Harold passed away in hospital with his three children

by his side for his final days.

Harold will be remembered by his children: Sherri (Dee), Gordon (Lauren),...

Nov 10, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Roy Goulet,

of Banff, formerly of Montreal. Roy was predeceased by his parents

Roy Sr. (1998) and Rachel (2020). He is survived by his wife Rebecca, his daughters Jennifer (Manousos), Kelly (Mark), Jasmine (Mack) and his son Stephane, as well as brothers Gerry (Anne) and...

Nov 5, 2022

TSUTOMU HOSHINO, age 76, died of cancer at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Tom was born in Nikko, Japan, where he developed his lifelong love for winter sports and the outdoors. After completing his LLB at Nihon University, he worked as a ski instructor for several years. In 1972, he applied to an...

Oct 27, 2022

Long time Bow Valley Resident, Pat passed in the early hours of October 27th. Pat is survived by his loving wife Rose, cherished daughter Pemry and her partner Andrew of Calgary/Morley, much loved sister Sue (Mike) Adams of Lethbridge and treasured dog Katie.

Born in Toronto, Ontario Pat spent his formative years in Regina and Waskesiu, Saskatchewan....