OBITUARIES

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...

Dr. Priscilla Wilson

Jul 2, 2018

Pioneer. Inspiration. Mother. Superstar.

Priscilla died peacefully and content. If she ever knew how

she affected peoples' lives she never acknowledged it.

Elegant and eloquent to the end. Modest with little to be modest about: Priscilla was the first lady doctor in the Bow Valley of Banff, University

of Calgary Senator,...

Dorothy Carleton

Jun 30, 2018

Dorothy Eileen Carleton (nee Sweetzer) passed away peacefully at the Bow-Crest Care Centre in Calgary on June 30, 2018.

Dorothy had a wonderful and active life, full of laughter, singing, and caring about others. She brought joy to so many people, and will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Dorothy was born in London,...

Margot Roberge

Jun 20, 2018

Long time Banff resident Margot (Margo, Margie) Roberge passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2018 in St. Martha's Place at The Banff Mineral Springs Hospital in her 96th year.

She was born to Anton (Tony) Magnus Sorensen and Ane Marie Thygesen (Mama Sorensen) in Silkeborg, Denmark. She was their second daughter following her sister Erna by 11...