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Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Justin Charles Way
Aug 30, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Justin Charles Way on August 30, 2025 in Canmore.
Justin will be lovingly remembered by his wife, April Way, and their children, Sutter and Eva Way. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Lorraine and Doug Way; his brothers Daren and Trevor (Trina); his nephew, Austin Way, who was...
Karen Rose Whiteley
Aug 16, 2025
Karen Rose Whiteley passed away surrounded by love August 16, 2025 at the Canmore Hospital.
She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Rhonda, Ronni-Margaret, her bonus daughters Genevieve and Rebekah, and her grandchildren Jaz, Sierra, Ariadne, Savannah, Sophie, Phoenix and Brailee.
Karen was an LPN from the early 70’s in southern Alberta when she met her husband Brad Whiteley...
Ryder Cook
Aug 11, 2025
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother, Gordon Ryder Cook on August 11, 2025. Born on May 29, 2009, in Whitehorse, YT, Ryder moved to Banff when he was a few months old and spent his life in the Banff and Calgary area. Ryder is survived by his...
Gottfried Haase
Jul 30, 2025
Gottfried Haase, a distinguished figure in the food industry, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, in Canmore, Alberta. Born on March 25, 1940, in Maria Enzersdorf, Austria, Gottfried led a life marked by academic excellence, professional achievement, and a deep commitment to physical fitness and outdoor pursuits.
Gottfried's educational journey began at the Universität für Bodenkultur in Vienna, where he...
Wolfgang Carl Knells
Jul 29, 2025
After an unexpected but mercifully brief encounter with cholangiocarcinoma, Carl Knells passed away at home in Canmore on July 29, 2025. Carl loved cooking, skiing, winters in Merida, and telling tall tales. He is missed terribly by his wife, Katharine Kinnear, and his dog Tita.
A celebration of life for close friends and family will be held at a later date....
Leon Arthur Dyrgas
Jul 26, 2025
Leon Dyrgas passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. He is deeply missed by his cherished wife of 61 years, Vera; his son Stephen (Teresa); daughter Nadine (Pat); grandson Gabriel; and a wide circle of nieces, nephews, extended family, and lifelong friends. He was predeceased by...
Theresa Zakli (nee: Terezia Szilvassy)
Jul 26, 2025
Theresa Zakli (nee: Terezia Szilvassy) was born June 23, 1937 and passed away on July 26, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael, on June 7, 2025.
We remember Theresa Zakli as a formidable Hungarian woman whose journey through life was marked by resilience. After immigrating to Canada, she and her husband built a beautiful life in Lethbridge and later...
Kathy Sweet
Jul 23, 2025
Kathy Sweet, passed away on July 23, 2025, at the Golden Eagle View Care Centre in Canmore. She was born on January 29, 1939, in Drumheller, and gracefully lived a full life of 86 years before succumbing to an illness she bravely battled for many years.
Kathy was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Albert, with whom she shared an...
Vivian Rose Biro
Jul 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Vivian Rose Biro (formerly Chymko)
Vivian Biro, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, or as she preferred to call herself, a queen bee, passed away quietly after a long battle with aphasia and dementia on July 18, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan (to Joe and Alma Chymko) on Friday the 13th...
Leonard James Larsen
Jul 18, 2025
Leonard James Larsen, born on September 25, 1947, in Canmore, Alberta, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Cochrane, Alberta, with family by his side At the age of 77years. He was a beloved figure, known for his warmth, humor, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Leonard graduated from Canmore High School and in 1965 he began his...
Shirley Dene Carrigy (Nee: Wansbrough)
Jul 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Shirley Dene Carrigy. On the morning of July 16th our beloved Shirley passed peacefully at the age of 99. Shirley was a supportive, compassionate, and loving mother, who loved to volunteer and support the community.
Shirley is survived by her children Molly, Colin (Janice), Brian (Tina) and Brendan (Megan),...
Maurice Anthony Carrigy
Jul 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Maurice Anthony Carrigy. On the afternoon of July 14th, our beloved father passed peacefully at the age of 96.
Maurice was a devoted husband and father and will be sorely missed by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Shirley Carrigy (nee Wansbrough), his...
Louis Stabile
Jul 10, 2025
Louis passed peacefully at the Canmore Hospital July 10th at the age of 90.
Born in Brooklyn NY and growing up in Hollywood CA, Louis eventually moved to Richmond BC where he met the love of his life, our mother Elli. Soon after they moved the family to Canmore AB in the winter of 1974.
His passion for biking and skiing filled...
Frank Kwai Wong
Jul 10, 2025
Frank Kwai Wong passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, reuniting with his beloved parents, Tom Mow Wong and Gim Hoy Wong. Born into a family shaped by resilience, Frank was the youngest of four siblings—brothers Thomas and Len (born in Canada to his father’s first wife) and sister May Ham, who was raised by relatives in the UK due...
Dana Wendy Walsh
May 28, 2025
Dana Wendy Walsh was born December 7, 1951 in the beautiful city of Toronto, Ontario to Grace Towne and William Walsh. She was the youngest of five children (Gary, June, Billy, Greg).
Sadly, Dana peacefully passed away on May 28, 2025 in the gorgeous mountain town of Canmore, Alberta. She loved the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and, upon meeting the love...
Barry Potter
May 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry Potter on May 28, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born in Stettler, Alberta, to Ivor and Doris, Barry built a life defined by love, laughter, and lasting friendships. After meeting the love of his life, Susan, the two settled in Calgary before making their home in beautiful Canmore,...
Krystyna Sarna
May 20, 2025
Kystyna Sarna (nee Urban), devoted wife, mother and babcia, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. Born in Czortkow she grew up in war torn Poland. As a child, she was separated from her father whose regiment was captured and sent to a Siberian prison camp. The family was reunited, 20 years later, when Krystyna, a young wife and mother,...
James Richard Smith
May 19, 2025
James Richard Smith was born October 15, 1948 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He passed away on May 19, 2025. He leaves to mourn his dear wife Donna Maureen Smith, his brother Dale, sisters – Donna, Marlene (Tim) and Darlene. His sons Jonathan (Christa), Christopher and grandchildren.
Jim was a draftsman designer for the Government of Alberta and became the main...
Jill Kimpson
May 12, 2025
Family and close friends are sad to announce the passing of Jillian Frances Kimpson who died peacefully on May 12, 2025 at the Canmore Hospital, following a lengthy illness with chronic lung disease.
Jill will be missed by her son, Joss Elford and his partner Aaryn Dobson and Jill’s cherished granddaughters Brynn and Eva Elford. She is also survived by her...
Charles Ralph Collyer
May 2, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Ralph Collyer, born on May 12, 1930 in Montreal, Quebec, passed away peacefully at Canmore General Hospital in the early morning of Friday May 2, 2025 - 10 days short of his 95th birthday. Chuck was the son of Ralph and Mary Collyer, devoted husband for 62 years to his dear wife Paula who passed away in 2017,...
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