OBITUARIES

Jul 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our gentle friend, Michael William Joseph Gould. Mike passed away at Foothills Medical Centre in the early morning hours of July 16, 2021 after a short illness. Mike was a man of the mountains. With his constant companion Lewis, and his trusty camera, he explored the mountains that...

Jul 6, 2021

Rosina Karoline Zach passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 under the very compassionate care of the Doctors and nursing staff at the Canmore Hospital.

Rosina leaves behind her loving husband of 73 years, Adolf; her sister Christine in Austria; her nieces, Carol, Yoana, Elizabeth (Sisi) and her nephew Peter, in Ontario.

Rosie was a survivor...

Jun 29, 2021

Josie was born in Wrentham, AB to John and Amanda Rollag. She was the middle child of seven, four girls and three boys. Josie attended school in Wrentham until grade 11 and took her grade 12 in Lethbridge at the LCI. While there, she met her lifelong friend Effie (Lothian) Jones. When the accommodation her Dad had arranged for...

Jun 24, 2021

Ronald Edward Evan Lewis, born in Canmore died peacefully at his home in Canmore early in the morning of June 24, 2021. He leaves his wife Leslie, his daughter Rachel (Jason Leslie), his son Evan (Anna Krahotin), Evan's children Dmitriy, Kseniya, and Yana, his brothers Earl and Victor, and his sister Andrena; he was predeceased by his brother Craig....

Jun 13, 2021

On the last day of summer 1943, in the capital city of army neutral Switzerland, Beat Schatzmann bound into the world alongside his fraternal twin, Hans. Alice & Werner Schatzmann were passionate people, bringing five children into the world in just four years. Beat grew up on May-Weg in beautiful Bern. He would recount stories from his childhood that...

Apr 5, 2021

April 5th, 2021 son to Wanda Murphy & Gerry Postman, brother to Ali Postman, and partner to Sarah Thomson, our beloved Spencer Gerrit Postman tragically and suddenly passed away. Our family and friends are devastated by the enormity of this loss. Spencer's enthusiasm for life was endless and boundless. Spencer was passionate about every aspect of his life, from his...

Mar 22, 2021

It is with love and a lifetime of warm memories that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Denton-Brewster of Canmore, Alberta.

Jacqueline passed away in her home surrounded by the love of family

and friends on March 22, 2021. Her death was quiet and peaceful.

Jacqueline Mary de Chastelain was born February 17,...

Mar 21, 2021

Roberta Drew has passed away surrounded by loving family

in Banff, Alberta, March 21, 2021.

Roberta was predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas Willard (Rusty) Drew. Mother to daughters Laurie Drew and Leslie Reid (Douglas) and grandmother to Sally Reid (Kalen McConnell), Emma Walsh (Edward) and Grace McKenzie (Justin) and great grandmother to Mason, Rowan...

Mar 8, 2021

With close family by his side, Paul Gordon Sully passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021 in Canmore, Alberta.

Paul was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario on April 26, 1939. The only son of Jessie Elizabeth and Roy Gordon Sully, Paul grew up with his four younger sisters in the north end of Winnipeg. Despite the modest...

Feb 11, 2021

"WINS"

Suddenly, from his home in the heart of Banff, Michael Winder passed away on the morning of Thursday February 11, 2021.

Michael stands out as one of the area's last, true characters of the

Bow Valley, remembered and admired for his unique style, his kind

ways and his talent for truly listening...

Jan 24, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing away of

Ian B. (Blake) Mackie in the early morning of Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home in Banff. Ian was 85 years of age and was predeceased by his Father Robert Arthur (Roy) and Mother Evan Mackie. Ian is survived by his wife of...

Jan 8, 2021

"He was One of the Good Guys"

Brian was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, The second of six children to Stella and Wilf. As he grew up, Brian travelled between Alberta, B.C and the Yukon for work. Working with his father, brothers and cousins made these days enjoyable. He was a hard worker who had jobs working in the...

Dec 24, 2020

There is a new star shining in the heavens. Tyler Curry left his beloved fiancée, Kristen Campbell along with his parents, Dave and Jan Curry, brothers Jason, Myles, and Darrin on December 24, 2020.

Tyler will be remembered as an incredibly creative and loving person.

In his early years Tyler was known as a constant reader with...

Dec 20, 2020

Compassionate - Loving- Impactful

These are just a few words that can be used to describe an incredible young man. Ted McGregor Reay Stahl was born in Canmore on

March 11, 2001 and passed away suddenly on December 20th, 2020

at the age of 19. Those who knew him and held him dear, know that...

Dec 19, 2020

Dolores Carroll passed away from unexpected health challenges, at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, with her daughter Lisa by her side. This picture personifies Dolores Carroll. Dolores was LIGHT , beaming radiant yellow sunshine on a cloudy day. Arm stretched up to the heavens, spreading her message of peace and unwavering faith. A glowing smile because she knew how...

Dec 19, 2020

Karen Joy Minish passed away late Saturday evening, Dec. 19, 2020

at home with her partner of 30 years, John Goulart beside her, as well as her loving sisters Jayne, Dianne and Noreen. For the past two years Karen "danced" her way through her cancer diagnosis and treatment. The essence of the dance was graceful, joyful and...

Dec 19, 2020

Lorne Carroll's celebration of life ended December 19, 2020, when he passed away peacefully in his home in Banff, with his wife Dolores and daughter Lisa by his side.

To know him was to love him. Lorne was one of the good ones, a man of unwavering faith, love and integrity. He was a giver in the...

Dec 14, 2020

Once with sky blue eyes and a shock of white hair, Dorothy Victoria Steiner, formerly Dorothy Johnston died on December 14, 2020 at Holy Cross Manor in Calgary where she had been living for 6 years. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1923 in Indian Head Saskatchewan to Etta and Archie Johnston. Her elder sister Jean Hammond and younger...

Dec 11, 2020

I rise as the Phoenix out of the ashes of the old life into my new beginning and freedom. All my past except it's beauty is gone, and nothing is left but a blessing for my next steps.. Melinda Hope Semeniuk of Exshaw, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 11, 2020 after losing her battle with cancer....

Dec 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce Pat's passing on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Canmore, AB. Pat was born April 14, 1955 in Norquay, SK to Mike and Jean Markewich, and was later raised in Regina. She was a hard worker, and family was her primary focus from a young age after losing her own mother in...