OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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...
Jim Price
Nov 21, 2018
Jim Price (James George Vernon Price) passed away in his 77th year
in Canmore, Alberta following a long illness.
Jim was born in Toronto, Ontario; the only child to parents, Ethel Gertrude Dawson and James Price. Jim met Sandra Lyon Saville
on a surprise blind date while at university. They were married
...Jack Whitworth
Nov 13, 2018
John Frederick (Jack) Whitworth died peacefully at home early on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in the loving presence of his family.
In 2005, Jack and Marion, his wife of 62 years, moved from Calgary to Canmore to be closer to "his mountains" and the activities that they both so enjoyed. Jack was happiest when on a mountain...
Dennis Kosaka
Nov 11, 2018
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dennis Kosaka
on November 11, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta. He was born in Vancouver, B.C. on August 16, 1936.
Dennis is survived by his daughter Renee Husdal, son Tyler Kosaka (Christina), sisters Irene Robinson (Clair) and Brenda Kosaka (Jon)
as well as...
Mike Scherba
Nov 8, 2018
Henry Michael Scherba, known to his friends and family as Mike, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, Tuesday, October 23. Originally from Winnipeg, he made Canmore his home in 2002.
Liked by all, Mike soon was known throughout town and enjoyed making his "rounds" to his favorite restaurants. He is survived by Richard, Andrew and...
Geraldine Purcell
Nov 8, 2018
Geraldine "Juggy" Angela Purcell passed away suddenly at home in Banff on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the age of 67.
Geraldine was born in Pincher Creek, Alberta, and she spent most of her childhood years in Canmore. She subsequently moved to Banff where she raised her two children and became a prominent figure in the hospitality/tourism...
Jill Arnsdorf
Nov 3, 2018
Jill Patricia Arnsdorf passed away peacefully at the Canmore General Hospital on November 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. Jill was predeceased by her loving husband Hank in 2001. She is survived by her daughter Lesley (James), son Kevin, grandson Simon (Daisy), and cousin Graham Richardson.
Jill grew up in Purley, England and became Chairman of the...
Yumiko Taura
Oct 4, 2018
Yumiko was taken from us suddenly on the October 4, 2018 in a tragic, freak accident at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center parking lot in Jasper National Park.
She leaves her family in Japan: father Mikihiko , mother Setsuko ,
sister Yoko, brother Shinichiro, sister Yasuko as well as many friends
in Canada...
Vicky Mcisaac
Oct 3, 2018
Victoria Marie McIsaac passed away peacefully at Canmore General Hospital on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was 56.
Victoria was born in Drumheller, Alberta and was raised in the city of Calgary. She moved to the town of Canmore in 2005 with her daughter, Jayline, and made Canmore her home until her passing....
Josephine Emmett
Aug 19, 2018
Dr. Josephine Marian Emmett (née Wilson) died peacefully in the early morning of August 19, 2018 at the Canmore General Hospital after facing ovarian cancer for three years. In her final days she was surrounded by family and friends sharing reminiscences and love.
Josephine was born June 1, 1947 in Yorkshire, England and emigrated to Canada in...
Marilyn Mctaggart
Aug 11, 2018
It is with great sadness to announce Mrs. Marilyn Ellen McTaggart, 75, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep. She will be greatly missed for her unique sense of humor.
Marilyn was born in Kelowna, BC to Grant McCrea Ross and Ellen Teske. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck) McTaggart, their three sons; Charlie...
Tim Auger
Aug 10, 2018
Tim Auger passed away at Banff Mineral Springs hospital early in the morning of August 10, 2018 at the age of 72. Sherry, his lifelong partner of 46 years and Corey their son were there for his final hours.
Tim was born in Toronto, but the family moved to Winnipeg a few years later, and eventually Vancouver...
Eva Kende
Jul 28, 2018
Eva Kende, BSc, Author, passed away in Canmore with her husband John of 54 years and their son Leslie by her side after a lengthy illness. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Ruth and grandsons Noah and Anthony, as well as a number of cousins on several continents.
Eva immigrated to Canada in 1957. She attended...
Dorothy Garen
Jul 24, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce that Dorothy Garen, age 95, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday July 24, 2018, a mere 5 weeks after her husband, Don. Born October 29, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dorothy grew up with her parents, Claud and Molly (Dreger) Chapman, her two sisters and her brother.
As a youngster, she lived in...