OBITUARIES

Oct 25, 2022

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Eric passed on peacefully in Banff, Alberta.

Eric's life was one that always reflected love, kindliness and accomplishment. He developed a love for popular culture from an early age, especially jazz and swing music, and film. He pursued these interests into a long career in media, most notably with the CBC and the...

Oct 16, 2022

Marion Amy Rogers (nee Atwell) of Calgary and Canmore, Alberta, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, with her entire family by her side, either in person or in spirit.

Marion was predeceased by her husband, J. Victor (Vic) Rogers; her parents, Amy and Kenneth Atwell of Montreal, QC and London, ON; her brother Gordon Atwell (and sister-in-law Carol)...

Oct 15, 2022

Magnhild "Mel" Lorraine Ferrari (nee Peterson). passed peacefully in the presence of family at the Canmore Hospital. Mel was born and raised near Shaunavon, Sask. to Peter and Mary (Coutts) Peterson.

Ever the athletic farm girl, she met her husband Al on the ski hill

in Banff and together they raised four boys, Mark, Peter,...

Oct 14, 2022

On September 4th, a nearly cloudless day on the last long weekend of summer, Christopher Francis Hoskins (MB. ChB, FRCSC) set out with some family members to conquer 'Big Sister' mountain in Canmore, Alberta. The iconic peak presides over the Bow Valley; it was his favorite climb.

On the descent, while tackling a particularly difficult section, he...

Oct 10, 2022

Jennifer Ann Carson Turner passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta on October 10, 2022. Jennie's long courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia ended in a beautiful place on a perfect Thanksgiving day, with her beloved family all gathered to give thanks for her wisdom, guidance and love – granddaughters Cassidy, Berkeley, Anna, and Norah; grandson Carson; daughter Andrea and...

Sep 25, 2022

Edward Streliaf was 87 years old when he passed away in the early afternoon of Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Foothills Hospital in Calgary.

In the last hour of his life, he listened to his favorite song. When the music stopped, he stopped breathing and died peacefully, with his friends beside him. What a way to say...

Sep 24, 2022

Graham William Layland, dearly beloved husband, father, granddad, brother and uncle passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital with his wife, Donna, by his side. Graham was born 5 August, 1950 in Quinton, Birmingham, England to Ronald and Ada Layland. He and his older brother, Wilfred, both attended Quinton Church of England School. Graham completed his schooling at Halesowen...

Sep 23, 2022

Sharon Robinson Lemecha passed away surrounded by the love of her family in Canmore. Sharon was well known for her unwavering love, support and caring ways. Her ability to make everyone feel special was truly a gift. Her compassion and levels of empathy for those around her made it so easy for all to love her! Sharon will be...

Sep 21, 2022

Blake Cameron McLaughlin was taken tragically from his loving family, parents Bryan & Connie, sister Karlea & husband Gasper, Jared & Breanna nephew & niece. He also leaves behind his faithful dogter, Isa, as he fondly referred to her. At an early age, he started taking things apart & putting them back together. For instance, the time he took...

Sep 18, 2022

James Edward Lees passed away in the early morning hours of September 18, 2022 in Canmore. He had fought so hard to stay as long as he could. He wanted to live and keep living even when his body was being challenged more and more by cancer.

Jim was a very proud man and it was difficult...

Sep 18, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Leopold (Leo) Karl Berchtold, with his dearly beloved wife, Marion, by his side.

Born in Zurich, Switzerland, he completed his schooling, college and army service in Switzerland. As a young man he, along with a friend came to Canada, working in Ottawa. He was a ski...

Sep 11, 2022

Olga passed away peacefully on the morning of September 11, 2022

at the age of 95 at St. Martha's in the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.

Olga was born in Redwater, Alberta and came to Banff in 1956 for a summer job, and like many, never left. Olga began working at the Quaker Coffee Shop for...

Sep 9, 2022

The family of Dr. Frederick William Baker announces his death in Canmore, Alberta at the age of 90. Fred was predeceased by his wife Yvette in 2015 and is survived by his children Michelle (Barry), Bill,

Fred (Donna), Donna (Bill), Jackie (Marshall), Danielle (Ray), eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Fred had a...

Aug 5, 2022

Ethan Daniel Bernard Enns-Goneau

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Ethan, age 26, on August 5, 2022. Ethan was a bright light in the world to anyone who knew him, a shining star and a gem among people. His smile was contagious and ever present. He was graceful, fun-loving and kind. He...

Jul 29, 2022

Denny passed away in Canmore, surrounded by his family. Born in Wainwright AB, Dennis Fredrick Messier was predeceased by his parents, Rosalphis Messier (1963) and Elizabeth (Smith) (1987);

brother Bruce (2000); sister, Shirley Kent (2020); son-in-law

Kerry Smith (2016); and his partner, wife and lifelong friend,

his beloved Maureen "Muff" (2007).

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Jul 23, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Mary McGivern,

age 92, who left us peacefully in Canmore, Alberta. She was born in Middlesborough, UK to William and Eleanor Ferguson. She was married to Joseph Stanley McGivern who preceded her in death in 2009.

As well as a homemaker, Mary worked as a...

Jul 17, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Duane Sampson. Jim passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89. Jim was born in Bromhead, Saskatchewan.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Jean Sampson

(née Lewis), his brothers Harvey and Stanley Sampson, his daughters Jane...

Jun 25, 2022

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Gery Unterasinger,

of Canmore AB and Lienz, Austria at 52 years of age.

Gery was born in Lienz, Austria. From a very young age Gery was fascinated with all mountain sports. Fueled by his passion for the mountains and his ability to share his enthusiasm with others,...

Jun 20, 2022

Born during World War II to Alice Richards in Loders, Dorset, England, Michael was lovingly and regretfully given up 6 months later. He was adopted by Edwin and Lily Vincent (deceased) and grew up gazing at the Atlantic Ocean on the Isle of Portland. He adored his sister Maureen (deceased) who was 4 years older. In his teenage years,...

Jun 17, 2022

Peter (Jim) James Fitzgerald passed away peacefully in his sleep

in the Canmore Hospital

Jim was born in Aberkenfig, South Wales and came to Canmore at the age of 10 months. He has lived here all his life, and where he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Sylvia Hubman. Jim started...