OBITUARIES

Sep 11, 2019

Hugh Allen MacAulay passed away in Canmore on Wednesday,

September 11, 2019, at the age of 94.

Hugh was born to Dugald Montgomery MacAulay and Lilja

Thorsteinson on the family farm near Winnipegosis, Manitoba,

on July 7, 1925.

At age 16 Hugh left home to experience what the world...

Sep 8, 2019

On July 27 in Canmore, after a long and valiant fight with cancer, Eduard Amann left this world in the same way he lived his life – surrounded by people who loved him. His passing was peaceful,

and the relationships that he built over the years sustained him

until the very end. He was 88....

Sep 4, 2019

Jerry Andrew Chakowski passed away unexpectedly Friday evening in Canmore. Jerry is survived by mother Jenny, brother Stanley (Mary) and many cousins, nieces, nephews and grand nephews. He was predeceased by father Andrew and sister Andrea.

Jerry, along with his whole family, was born and raised in Canmore. His love for animals and nature was his life's...

Aug 20, 2019

Jeremy Mervin Deeves, born September 11, 1986 in Durham, ON, passed away peacefully August 20, 2019 in Canmore, AB.,

surrounded by loved ones.

Jeremy is survived by his wife Jilysa, twin daughters Avaiah and Bentley, his sisters Megan, Cortney and Amberly; parents Mervin

and Cheryl; niece Kaelea and grandparents William and Sylvia McAdam...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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),...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...