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Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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,...
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,...
Aristid Kranz
Apr 27, 2025
On April 27, Aristid Kranz passed away at the age of 75. Aristid was born in Schäßburg. She was a devoted wife to Erhard Kranz and loving mother to Kurt Kranz. She was the proud Omi to Finnley Kranz. We are in deep mourning - Erhard, Kurt, Finnley and Samantha Kranz.
Douglas Lee Bittle
Apr 26, 2025
Douglas Lee Bittle, age 74, Canmore Alberta, Canada, left this world for his eternal home on April 26, 2025. He was born February 1, 1951, in Calgary, Alberta, to Vincent Duane and Blanche Victoria (Akins) Bittle of Langdon, Alberta. Doug was raised on the family farm along with his older sister Norma and younger sister, Wendy. He gave his heart...
Mary Watson
Apr 15, 2025
Mary Martha Watson passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at the age of 95.
Mary is survived by her son Rex and daughters Kathleen and Valerie (Paul) five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Brother Doug (Donette) sister in laws Eleanor and Mayanne(Gary) and many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her son Tyler, husband Cecil, son in law Jim...
Walter Isidor von Rotz
Apr 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Isidor von Rotz on April 5, 2025, at the age of 73. Walter passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital after a short but valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family.
Walter was born on July 4, 1951, in Kerns, Obwalden, Switzerland, and grew up...
Elsa Skirten
Mar 27, 2025
With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of our beloved Mother Elsa Skirten (nee Hein).
Elsa was born in Rosthern, SK and was the middle child of seven born to Jacob & Selma Hein, who lovingly called her “the Golden Child”, largely due to her neatness.
Mom graduated from Nursing at St. Paul’s Hospital in 1950 where she was trained by the...
Peter Ford
Mar 24, 2025
Peter Ford, passed away on March 24, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
Peter dedicated many years of his career to serving as a technologist at the University of Alberta.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Peter held a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounded him. He cherished the time spent in the great outdoors, often exploring the majestic mountains that...
Joyce Greta Jordan
Mar 22, 2025
The last of her generation, Joyce Jordan passed away gently at the Canmore Hospital on March 22 with family at her side at the age of 97.
After growing up in Ontario, Joyce became a mountain girl living more than 70 years divided almost equally between Banff, Jasper and Canmore Alberta.
She was a working woman most of her life beginning at...
Gladys Gibson
Mar 21, 2025
Gladys passed away peacefully on March 21,2025 in Calgary surrounded by her children at the age of 101.
She was born to Ernest Ezra and Jane Ann Kelly in Darlington, UK. the youngest of 4 children.
She is predeceased by her parents, siblings, first son, Gordon (1950), husband George (1990) and granddaughter Julie (2001). She is survived by 4 children: Gillian (John),...
Lloyd Gingles
Mar 18, 2025
I wish to report my death at age 83 on March 18, 2025.
After graduating from SAIT I started work at the small Village of Seebe for Calgary Power (now TransAlta Utilities). In 1965 I married Kathy, the love of my life for 60 years. Seebe was a great place to raise a family and have an active social life. With...
Larry Shellian
Feb 21, 2025
Larry Shellian, lifelong resident of Canmore, passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on February 21, 2025 after a private battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Ludwig and Sophie Shellian (Sweet), and his brother Gerry Shellian. He is survived by his brothers Richie (Barb) Shellian, Ronnie (Denise) Shellian and sisters Betty Kirby and Shirley Matheson as well...
Harry Roberts "Biff" Wheeler
Feb 18, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Harry Roberts “Biff” Wheeler, Jr., (b. October 16, 1936 in Montréal) originally of Saint-Jovite, Québec and more recently of Canmore, Alberta. He died peacefully on the 18th of February, 2025, surrounded by family.
Biff was (and forever will be) a son of the Laurentian mountains. He loved coffee at sunrise,...
Evelyn Marie (June) Goldbeck
Feb 15, 2025
June passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 in Canmore at 90 years of age. She was born to Fred Goldbeck and Maria Daneliuk on June 3, 1934, the oldest of four siblings.
She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Shirley, her brothers Ron and Ralph. She is survived by her daughters Kim (Tim), Tamra (Bob), Marnee (Gary), her grandchildren...
Pushpamany Rasiah
Feb 9, 2025
Pushpamany, affectionately known as Chella, lived a life filled with love and grace. As the youngest sibling, she was cherished by all and served as the unifying thread that kept the family closely connected.
Her warmth was unmatched—she welcomed friends and family with an open heart and a radiant smile. She treated everyone with kindness, unconditional love, and respect. And without...
Alice Elfriede Schultz
Jan 31, 2025
With gratitude for a life well lived, we share the news that Alice has peacefully passed away in Canmore. She was predeceased by her husband Sam (2021), her daughter Betty (2023), her brother Bruno (1970) and sister Helen (2023).
Alice was born to Martha and Karl Brauer in the German-speaking village of Zychlin, Poland, the youngest of three children. Her early...
Lois Ann Straw
Jan 30, 2025
Lois Ann Straw passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Canmore at 68 years of age, ending her 18-year battle with breast cancer. Lois was born to Edgar and Ethyl Mason on June 28, 1956 in Macklin, Saskatchewan, one of ten siblings.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Bob, and is survived by her loving husband...
Susann Elizabeth Britton
Jan 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susann Britton, a loving mother and sister. Susann left an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she touched. Susann grew up in Medicine Hat AB, went on to move to Canmore AB, where she spent the most memorable times of her life amongst close family and great friends...
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