OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 27, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jean

Maria Clipperton (née Theaker), beloved wife, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on November 27th, 2020. Jean left us peacefully from Newport Harbour Care Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

She was 87 years old.

Jean was born May 12,1933,...

Nov 20, 2020

Maria Christina Chiarizia, beloved wife of the late Carlo Chiarizia, passed away peacefully at the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff,

at the age of 89. Born in Sepino, Campobasso, Italy, she immigrated to Canada in 1958 with her son Michael, rejoining her husband Carlo in Alberta. Christina worked earnestly throughout her life, raising Michael, supporting the hotel...

Nov 11, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, just before 11:00 am,

in Winnipeg, Glen Baillie of Canmore / Banff peacefully passed

away in his sleep. He was 88.

Glen is predeceased by his dearly beloved granddaughter Meagan (2009), love of his life Marjorie (2015), son Bob (2015), and son

Blue (2020).

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Jul 26, 2020

On a warm summer night with Canmore peonies finally in bloom, the beloved Irene Laviolette passed away early Sunday morning, July 26, 2020 in the Canmore Hospital Acute Care Unit, Canmore, AB.

Having reached 90 years old, Irene was a woman of great style, sharp mind and had a fondness for cooking, shopping and flowers nurtured on...

Jul 11, 2020

Edith Sorensen passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11

at the age of 89 after a courageous battle with ALS.

A special thank you to Dr. Metta Hoegh-Petersen, the team at Cascade House, Mineral Springs Hospital and St. Martha's. We are so blessed to have such great care facilities in our small town. The friendship...

Jul 3, 2020

Cecilia (Celia) T. U. Lepper (nee Smith), 92, beloved wife of Maurice G.S. Lepper, died on July 3, 2020 in Canmore, Alberta after surviving many years with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).

Celia, born in Chester, U.K. on March 19, 1928, is the daughter of

Dr. Vincent Smith and Hope Ussher Smith. She married Maurice on...

May 24, 2020

Charles James Yonge, "Chas", passed away peacefully in

Canmore surrounded by his wife Pamela and his three children

Carolyn, Emma, and Alexander.

Charles was born in England to John and Enid Yonge. His brother

Mark resides in England; his sister Charlotte in Wales and his sister Jane in Canada.

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May 19, 2020

It is with extreme sorrow we announce the passing of Michelle Marie George (also known as Michelle Joudrie) on May 19, 2020 at 50 years of age. Michelle was the proud, loving mother of Ghislaine (Gigi) and Bryant Joudrie. Beloved daughter of Robert and Sybil George and the late Ann Marie George. Sorely missed by her sisters Margaret, Patty,...

May 12, 2020

Adelinde Wood (nee Brandl) passed away peacefully and surrounded with love on May 12, 2020 in Banff at the Mineral Springs Hospital

at the age of 92 years.

Linda was born in Plottonitza, Roumania on January 22, 1928.

After fleeing the war and travelling through Europe she immigrated

to Canada via...

Apr 10, 2020

Robert George Grainger, longtime resident of Canmore, passed away peacefully at home April 10, 2020 at the age of 75 years.

Bob is survived, and deeply missed by his wife of 50 years, Donna .

He was an amazing big brother to three siblings and is also survived by his daughter Liz and sons William...

Apr 3, 2020

There once was a man from Nantucket…

After escaping the clutches of the Grim Reaper for many years,

Michal Schovanek threw up his middle finger on April 3, 2020, and said "F**k it, I'm ready!". Mikey leaves behind 2 dogs that will no longer be spoon fed ice cream alongside him, and a cache of...

Apr 3, 2020

It is with sad and heavy hearts we announce the passing of William Thomas Baillie, our "legendary" Blue Baillie. On April 3, 2020

his battle with cancer was over, he fought the good fight until the end. He was always optimistic and was sure he would beat this because if anyone could, we know its him.

Mar 31, 2020

Donald (Don) Kenneth Knight of Lac des Arcs, Alberta born on December 9, 1930, died peacefully on March 31, 2020 at 89 years of age.

Born to the late Robert and Mary Knight at the Grace Maternity Hospital in Calgary Alberta, Don attended Crescent Heights High School and upon graduation, joined Texaco Exploration as a mail boy,...

Mar 11, 2020

Irma Seelen's love of adventure and travel started when she immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands in 1954 at the age of two, settling

in Ontario. She continued to pursue an adventurous life by becoming

a Registered Nurse; graduating from The Hospital for Sick Children School of Nursing in Toronto, raising three children in Fort...

Mar 6, 2020

("Cathie") Abigail Pringle (nee Kettyls) was born on August 26, 1928 (NOT in 1932 as she always claimed), in Edmonton, Alberta to Rev. George A. Kettyls and his wife Catherine E. (Ross) Kettyls. Her parents met in Edinburgh Scotland where wounded Canadian soldier George had been sent to recuperate from his battlefield injuries. Soldier George and his Scottish War...