OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
John Morgan
Aug 19, 2019
John left this world to join his beloved Audrey on the 19th August 2019. He met Audrey in school and they were married on the 5th March 1949 and had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary when she past away in 2014.
John lived a very independent and full life. He was admitted to hospital on the...
Guy Faucon
Aug 10, 2019
Guy Faucon, long-time resident of the Bow Valley, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Canmore, after reaching
the age of 91 years old.
Born and raised in France, Guy immigrated to Canada in 1953.
An avid outdoor enthusiast, he settled in the Bow Valley in the late 1950's to live his...
Louise Mattson
Aug 7, 2019
Elizabeth Louise Mattson (nee Sherwood) passed away peacefully
on August 7, 2019 in Okotoks. Louise was predeceased by her loving husband Dutchy (Alfred) in 2006 and her brother Buss Sherwood in 1992. Louise is survived by her daughters Nancy (Jim) and Donna;
and her son Russell (Marilyn); her grand-children - Matt (Becky),
Kim...
Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Eaton
Jul 19, 2019
Queen's Medicine 1956
It is with great sadness that Jerry's family announces his passing on the morning of the summer solstice at St. Martha's Place, Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.
Jerry is lovingly remembered by Ann, his wife of 61 years, his daughters Leslie (Kevin) and Jennifer (Sandy), and his sons
David (Kelly) and...
Shirley Bolter
Jul 12, 2019
It is with great sorrow we say goodbye to Shirley Joan Bolter
(nee Brown) who passed away peacefully at home in Canmore
the morning of July 12, 2019.
Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 61years, Robert,
her daughters Susan and Norma (Andy), grandchildren Samantha (Jon), Andrew and Christopher, great...
Garry Kirwan
Jun 29, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Garry Thomas Kirwan who passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2019 at his home in Canmore, AB.
Garry met his beloved wife of 56 years Jenny, (nee Foulds) at his second posting in Banff AB, where they married and had two children. Garry is survived by his...
Babs Alder
Jun 12, 2019
Barbara Stark Welsh Alder, known to all in Canmore as Babs,
died peacefully in her sleep on the 12th June 2019 in the
Canmore Hospital.
Babs moved to Canmore 30 years ago with her husband, Eddie
and they enjoyed a good life here and were active workers and
loyal...
Terry Pearce
Jun 9, 2019
Terry's adventures and curious nature to explore most likely started
with the gift of a tricycle at the age of 3 from his beloved grandparents. Demonstrating from that early age physical endurance and self-sufficiency he would travel by bicycle, boat, dog team, cross country skis and on foot to far-flung places in northern England and Scotland, Svalbard,...
Bob Needham
Jun 6, 2019
Robert "Bob" Ivan Needham, beloved husband of Donna, passed away on June 6, 2019 in Calgary, two days before his 88th birthday. Besides his loving wife, Bob is survived by his four sons: Don (Marla), Ken (Charlene), Ron (Debbie), and Doug (Jean); his sister Elaine Hadford; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob's work...
Gord Moors
May 18, 2019
Gordon Ian Moors (Gord) passed away unexpectedly at his home in Canmore, Alberta on May 18, 2019, with his life partner, Trish Brister,
at his side. He leaves his cherished daughter Danielle, Trish and
her sons, and family: his father, Dr. David Moors, and his sisters
and brothers, Jean-anne, Mark (Fara), Rod (Joy),...
Chris Mccorrister
May 11, 2019
Christopher Donavon McCorrister, age 39, passed away Saturday,
May 11, 2019 after a hard and sudden battle against brain cancer.
Chris always lived his life to the fullest. He loved God, family,
adventure, the outdoors, and living a life that wasn't the norm.
Chris married his best friend Kandace at 26...
Betty Reinhardt
May 1, 2019
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Betty Reinhardt who passed away peacefully on May 1, 2019. Betty spent her childhood in Didsbury before moving to Banff and adopted it as her home. Betty shared her infectious smile and strong bear hugs with everyone she met. No one can forget a hug from Betty.
...Anne Wilson
Apr 11, 2019
Anne was taken from us on April 11, 2019 so she could be reunited
with her dear husband Bert. Anne was born to Joseph and Julia Pollock in Canmore on November 4, 1925 where she lived until she was
2 years of age. She and her parents moved to Calgary after that time. While growing...
Jeannette Wingfield
Apr 1, 2019
We are sorry to say goodbye to the most wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and friend who left her mark on all those who crossed paths with her. Born in Montreal into a family
of nine children, she was a true Montrealer, who spent her remaining years in Canmore. At age 27, her first husband, Jean...
Ed Frost
Mar 22, 2019
Our wonderful husband, brother, father and friend Charles Edward Frost passed away in the early morning of March 22 after a short but intense battle with the last stages of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years Laura Susan Frost
(nee Lemieux) and his children Kenneth Raymond (Patti-kris) Frost...
David Casovan
Mar 17, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David Donald Casovan on Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born on January 3, 1952 in Edmonton, AB to Bill and Mary Casovan.
David will be lovingly missed by his wife of 42 years, Connie, daughters Kathryn (Grant) and Therese, Granddaughter Makenna and Grandson Callum. David will...
Gordon Wood
Mar 15, 2019
In loving memory we celebrate the life of Gordon Robert Wood who passed away in Banff, AB. surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Gordon will be remembered by his wife Wendy Wood of Canmore;
son Jason of Calgary; daughter Annette Stewart (Wood) and husband Tom of Edmonton; three grand daughters Sabrina, Nicole and Shannon...
Don Mowat
Mar 12, 2019
Donald James "Don" Mowat passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Whitby, Ontario at the age of 54 years.
Beloved son of Leroy and Gail Mowat. Cherished brother of Mike Mowat and his wife Cathy. Loving uncle of Brandon, Jacqueline and Ryan. Beloved nephew, cousin and dear friend to many. He will be...
Janet Morgan De Bruyn
Feb 26, 2019
Janet Mary Morgan de Bruyn , beloved wife of John de Bruyn, passed away in Canmore, AB, February 26, 2019. Janet was born in Teepee Creek, AB. July 7, 1954. Janet was predeceased by her first husband, George Daniel Dedio and is survived by her husband John de Bruyn
of 21 years and by her brothers and...
Alice Saltiel-Marshall
Feb 20, 2019
Alice Saltiel-Marshall was born to humble beginnings in the inner city
of Toronto and passed as a revered artist in her beloved Rocky Mountains on February 20, 2019. She leaves a legacy of art, kindness and love that will be remembered whenever we see a magnificent flower bursting with colour, sun rays on the mountain peaks, reflections...