OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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...
Mike Williams
Feb 15, 2019
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad and husband, Michael Allan Howard Williams, FCA.
Mike was born in Vancouver BC, the second son of John Samuel Tamatoa Williams and Joyce Winifred (Cooper) Williams. He was predeceased by his brother Roger and sister Linda.
His father, "Sam"...
Denise Rohde
Feb 15, 2019
This is the story of Denise Elisabeth Rohde, our beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend.
Denise's life journey began on December 13, 1968 in Vancouver BC, where her arrival was greeted with joy and excitement by her siblings Isabella and Bernard, and her parents Horst and Anneliese.
Denise and her friend Helena arrived in...
Don Hawker
Feb 8, 2019
Donald Raymond Hawker, 92 years old, only a week shy of his 93rd Birthday, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on February 8, 2019
at the Colonel Belcher Carewest, Calgary, AB.
Don will be remembered by his loving wife Sheila Hawker (nee Fee),
of almost 65 years. His son, Brad Hawker (Johanna Barstad)....
Doug Adams
Jan 28, 2019
Douglas Adams, aged 62, died January 28, 2019 at the Canmore Hospital. Born in Torphins, Scotland, Doug is survived by partner Dorothy, father Tom, brothers Roy and Tom and their families;
the Gould clan, his many many friends, and faithful companion Alphie.
Our gratitude and thanks to the entire Canmore Hospital staff for providing the...
Maxine Brooks
Jan 20, 2019
Maxine Cecelia Brooks passed away peacefully at Canmore Hospital on January 20, 2019 at the age of 95 years. Maxine was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She married Harold Brooks in 1949, moving to Medicine Hat in 1952 where they raised a family of three children. Maxine was a devoted wife and mother, working short periods at Alberta...
Jim Sampson
Jan 19, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Evan James Sampson of Canmore, Alberta. Jim passed away
in the Foothills Hospital in Calgary at the age of 64.
Jim was the first child born to Jim and Jean (Lewis) Sampson,
of Canmore. Jim loved fishing, horseback riding, hiking,...
Nancy Luck
Jan 4, 2019
Nancy Elizabeth Hopkins Luck, age 63, passed away peacefully
on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff,
after a courageous battle with cancer.
Nancy was born in Oshawa, Ontario, grew up in St. Catharines,
and in 1975 she moved to Banff where she began a new life...
Clara Martha Mentzelopoulos
Jan 4, 2019
Clara Martha Mentzelopoulos graced the world at day break on
March 9th, 1990 to the absolute delight of her Mama (Colleen),
Baba (Tasos), brothers (Tommy and Teddy), and sister (Reenie).
She was the baby of the family but was determined from the very beginning never to be left behind. She was often the...

Diana Cody
Dec 31, 2018
Diana Sharon Cody, resident of Bow River Lodge in Canmore, passed away December 31, 2018. Diana was predeceased by her husband Steve in 1998.
Friends were invited to a service of interment on
Thursday, June 27, 2019 where Diana was laid to rest
with her beloved Steve in the Field of Honor in...
Eddie Ram
Dec 23, 2018
Eddie Ram, a local Banff-legacy taken too soon. Beloved husband and father passed away very peacefully in the Peter Lougheed Hospital
in Calgary Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 2:58pm after a courageous
2 year battle with cancer.
Eduardus Adrianus Ram was born in Utrecht, Holland Jan. 6, 1952.
He moved to...
Dana Welch
Dec 13, 2018
On Thursday December 13th, 2018, Dana (Darke)Welch, 40, loving wife and mother of two, passed away peacefully at home in Lake Louise, AB surrounded by family.
Dana Nicole Welch was born March 9th, 1978 in Etobicoke to Dannie Darke and Rosemary Quinton. As an adult Dana settled in Toronto and found her calling in Information Technology sales....
Dennis Williams
Dec 9, 2018
Dennis was predeceased by both parents, mother Mary (nee Krutop) and father Michael.
Dennis loved life doing what he loved most, Making Music and performing for the crowd wherever and whenever the opportunity arose. The" Big D" or " The Dude" as he was known by many was someone who loved life and his community of friends....

Jay Englot
Nov 24, 2018
Our community and beyond is deeply saddened by the passing
of Jason Englot.
Jay was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His move to Canmore in 1991, with his family, started a lifelong love affair with the mountains. The mountains were his solitude, that much was clear. When Jay wasn't giving all that he had to each...
Rev. George Belcher
Nov 23, 2018
The Rev. George Alan Belcher, former rector of St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church in Banff, passed away on Friday, 23rd November 2018 with deep peace, grace and acceptance.
George was a man with a generous heart, full of kindness,
who made others feel genuinely valued and appreciated.
He leaves behind his wife, Helen, his...