OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Ellen Marie Lazzarotto
Jan 22, 2026
It is with extreme sadness that the family announces the passing of Marie Lazzarotto on January 22, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law, following a brief but courageous encounter with cancer.
Marie will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and her community, especially “Little Italy”. Marie was an avid gardener. She took great pride in keeping...
Victor Caron
2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor Caron. Victor passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side.
Born into a large and joyous family in Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard, Québec, Victor moved to Banff permanently in 1977, after starting his culinary career in Québec City.
A respected father, partner, and friend. Un cuisinier, a fireman, and...
Lois Elaine Gerwing
Jan 6, 2026
Lois passed away peacefully with the love of her family on January 6 after a short battle with cancer. Lois was predeceased by her brother Keith Peberdy and her sister Ruth Cooney.
Lois was born to William (Art) and Babe Peberdy on July 27 1932. She grew up with her siblings in a house her father built on Elliot street. Lois...
Glen Jackson
Dec 28, 2025
"Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21
It is with love and heavy hearts that we remember Glen Warner Jackson, a man whose life was defined by hard work, service to others, a heart of compassion, and unwavering faith in his Lord and Saviour.
Glen had an infectious smile and a wonderful sense of humour, always ready with a story, a...
Márti Yvonne Przibislawsky
Dec 24, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce that Márti passed away on the morning of December 24th, with family by her side. Márti will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jean-Pierre, son Johann, step-sons Ivannoé (Ayano), Matéo (Tori), sisters Judy (Jeremy) and Csilla (Lindsay), nieces Elena (Steve) and Mia, great-niece Josephine, great-nephew George, cousins Miklós (Imola) and Adrienne as well as many...
Daniel Lownie Thorburn
Dec 20, 2025
Dan had a smile that would light up your heart. He was a motorcyclist, hiker, fisher, camper, snowshoer, Queen Scout, photographer, lifeguard, music lover, lifelong friend, bass guitarist, community builder, investor, mentor, son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
Dan left us on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at age 78. Remembering Dan with great love are his wife and partner-in-all-things, Shelley Sopher;...
Dr. Clifford Anger
Dec 19, 2025
A brilliant physicist and pioneer in remote sensing technology, Cliff was known as a kind friend to all who came across him. He deeply loved the mountain community of Canmore where he and his beloved wife, artist Patricia, have resided for over 30 years.
Cliff was born in Long Beach, California in 1934. He often reminisced about growing up in Southern...
Francois "Pierre" Ouellet
Dec 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Francois “Pierre” Ouellet, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend to so many. Pierre passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 surrounded by love, at the age of 71.
Pierre was the devoted husband and soulmate of Pam Ouellet. Together, they shared 29 beautiful years — 25 years of...
Mary Elizabeth Barnes (nee Coutts)
Dec 3, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Barnes, at the age of 95.
She is survived by her brother- John Coutts (Ann), children- Susan Barnes, Don Barnes (Lyn), grandchildren- Jerrett Barnes, Lori Abrams (Curtis), and great-grandson- Bennett Abrams. Mary was pre-deceased by her brother- Robert (Bob) Coutts, former husband of 25 years- T. Donald Barnes, and her...
Tania Maryann Bowden
Nov 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Tania. Born in Auckland, New Zealand on January 7, 1971,she later moved with her family to Takaka, where she was the eldest daughter in a lively household of nine children. In her twenties, Tania travelled to Canmore to work as a nanny for a local family....
Edel Rock
Nov 20, 2025
Our beloved mother Edel Rock joined our father John (Hans) in heaven on Novemeber 20, 2025. A loving compassionate lady who was hard working and very proud of her flower garden. She loved nature ans was an awesome baker especially at her wonderful Christmas cookies, and her cooking was also amazing.
She lived life to the fullest and her favorite...
Amelia (Myn) Vera Hursin
Nov 7, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that Amelia’s family shares the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Amelia lived a rich, full life that began in Edmonton Alberta. Inspired by her strong willed, passionate and loving mother Julia, Amelia embraced life. Her curiosity about so many things in her, her children’s and friend’s lives never wained; inspiring family and friends...
Anthony "Tony" Miller Hague
Nov 3, 2025
Tony Hague, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in Canmore, Alberta. Born on March 23, 1939, Tony lived a life dedicated to both his family and his passions, leaving behind a legacy of love and respect. He was a long-term resident of Canmore from 1980 until his passing.
Tony's professional journey began with an...
Marjory Jean Londry (nee McEachern)
Oct 27, 2025
LONDRY, Marjory Jean. Born Marjory Jean McEachern, September 20, 1940, in Kingston, Ontario; passed away October 27, 2025, in Canmore, Alberta. Known as “Jean” or “Jeannie”.
Greatly loved by all who knew her well, Jean Londry passed away quietly, from heart failure, with her son Michael at her bedside, at the Canmore Hospital in the Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta in...
Dorothy Maureen "Moe" Vroom
2025
Dorothy Maureen “Moe” Vroom (née Swainger) passed away peacefully at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital on October 25, 2025 — just ten days shy of her 89th birthday.
Moe was predeceased by her Darlin' husband, Bill Vroom, and her brothers, Bob (Joanne) Swainger and Norm (Alice) Swainger.
Though Moe did not have children of her own, she was a cherished aunt, “great...
Annette Plummer
Oct 23, 2025
Annette Plummer of Canmore, Alberta passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at the Canmore General Hospital. She was surrounded by her husband of 65 years, Fred, her daughter Carrol and her beloved mountains, whose beauty she cherished every day.
Annette was born in Edmonton on May 5th, 1941, the eighth of ten children born to Juliette and Albert Roy....
Miles Matthews
Oct 20, 2025
Miles Matthews passed away on October 20, 2025. He was born in Calgary to Kathleen and William (Curly) Matthews. He lived his whole life in Calgary.
He is survived by his two brothers Ron (Evelyn) of Canmore and Bruce (Marcia) of Comox, his two nieces Claire (Monte) of Comox and their children Tate and Olive, and Sarah (Craig) of Sydney, Australia,...
Margaret Evelyn Trembecky (nee Tennant)
Oct 8, 2025
Margaret Trembecky of Calgary AB, passed away peacefully in Banff on Oct 8th at the age of 90, after a short battle with cancer.
Margaret was born in Mountain Park AB on May 29th, 1935 to Martha & James Tennant. She grew up with her sisters, Judy & Heather Tennant in East Coulee AB. She was a secretary for the Atlas...
Arnold Joachim Schulz
Oct 5, 2025
Arnold Joachim Schulz of Canmore, Alberta passed away Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at the Canmore General Hospital. He was surrounded at the time of his passing by his loving family and his beloved Rocky Mountains, he never tired of the view.
Arnold was born in Calais, Alberta as his parents Maria and Joachim Schulz made their way to Alberta‘s Peace River...
Donalda (Donna) Kathleen Lavery
Sep 22, 2025
It is with great sadness, our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, Donalda (Donna) Kathleen Lavery.
Donna was predeceased by her husband Bob of 62 years, 1 brother and 4 sisters. Donna is survived by 2 sisters (Grace and Dianne) in Ontario, children Rob (Donna), Roxanne (Jason), and Ron (Karen). As well as her grandchildren Bobby, Joshua and McKinnley,...
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