OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 9, 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,...

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...

Jun 16, 2022

Sheila Janet Hawker (nee Fee) in her 91st year passed suddenly at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary, AB.

Sheila will be remembered by all who met her. She's unforgettable! Sheila will be especially missed by her family which she held so dear to her heart: Her son, Brad Hawker (Joanna Barstad). Her daughters, Janet Hawker and Barb Hawker...

Jun 4, 2022

Susan Kay Barry of Canmore, left this world June 4, 2022.

Predeceased by the love of her life, Don in 2014, Susan led a quiet life in the mountains that she truly loved following his passing.

Cremation has taken place. Susan will be placed in the Canmore Cemetery to be together again with Don. No...

May 7, 2022

With great sadness we announce the passing of David (Michael) Bayne of Banff, Alberta. The oldest of two children born to John Wilfrid Bayne and Jean MacLean Bayne in Hamilton, Ontario. David experienced a long and fulfilling career in the hospitality industry as a hotelier, serving 42 years with Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts, and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts....

Apr 28, 2022

It is with great sadness we inform all of our friends of the end of life

of Marjorie Gay "Midge" Pasychny (nee McKay) on April 28, 2022,

13 day prior to her 88th birthday on May 11

Midge is survived by her loving husband Len Pasychny, sons Mike in Victoria, BC, Terry (Rita)...

Mar 29, 2022

John Edward Long, of Canmore, Alberta passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2022, surrounded by his family. John lived a life envied by all and was a constant companion to his wife Sheila and an enthusiastic supporter of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 10, 1932.

Predeceased...

Feb 27, 2022

James Gordon - "Jim" or "Bucky" - Buckingham died peacefully on

February 27 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughters Laura and Ali, sons-in-law Adam and Allan, grandchildren Devon, Julie, and Michelle, sister Joan, brother-in-law Norval, and a wide circle of friends who were his chosen family.

Bucky...

Feb 21, 2022

Catherine Marie Savoie was born to Denis François Savoie and

Bernice Ethel Harvey on April 23, 1949 in Winnipeg Manitoba and passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 21, 2022

after a long battle with cancer.

Cathie had many great stories of growing up in Thompson and Winnipeg with her brothers...