OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

Jenny Helen Chakowski

Jenny Helen Chakowski

Jan 20, 2025

It is with love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jenny Helen Chakowski, who left us peacefully on January 20, 2025 at the age of 97. She was born in Canmore and resided there her whole life. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, GG and friend, Jenny was a light in the lives of all who...

Adolf Zach

Adolf Zach

Jan 14, 2025

Adolf Zach, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Canmore, Alberta, at the age of 99. Born on September 29, 1925, in Austria, Adolf's journey through life was marked by adventure, commitment, and a profound love for the great outdoors.

Adolf was a proud World War II veteran, having served his country with honor during a tumultuous period in history....

Ann Marie Eaton

Ann Marie Eaton

Jan 10, 2025

Ann Marie (Greer) Eaton was born April 17th, 1936, in Smiths Falls, ON. On January 10th, 2025, Ann made what she called her “Grand Departure” from life on Earth, on her own terms, surrounded by people she loved.

Ann was predeceased by her parents, Olive Mae (Redmond) Greer and David Raymond Greer, and her dear husband Jerry - Dr. Gerald D....

Mireille Delesalle

Mireille Delesalle

Jan 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the Delesalle family announces the peaceful passing away of Mireille Delesalle on January 10, 2025 in Canmore AB with her family by her side.

Mireille will be fondly remembered by her children, Nathalie, Bruno (Janet), Marco (Kelly), and her two grandchildren, Amélie and Nicolas.

Mireille was the eldest of 3 siblings and is survived by her...

Jeffrey Grant Allen

Jeffrey Grant Allen

Jan 1, 2025

Jeffrey Grant Allen, born October 29, 1979 in Brampton, Ont., passed away suddenly on January 01, 2025 in Canmore, Alberta. Survived by his loving wife Jessica, daughter Karly O’Toole (Caylin Jensen), grandson Ryker Dallace Jensen, parents Grant and Elizabeth Allen, and sister Jennifer. 

To my son, my brother, my friend. Buddy we sure had a lot of good times over the...

Iris Lorraine Christou

Iris Lorraine Christou

Dec 27, 2024

Iris Lorraine Christou, born Kotch on January 26, 1936 in Vancouver, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 in Banff, Alberta. She lived a life full of joy and adventure, loved by her family and friends. 

Iris was the proud and devoted mother of five sons: Dean, David, Peter (Erin), Gregory, and Jeffrey, all residing in Banff, Alberta. She...

Waltraut (Traudl) Mannsberger

Waltraut (Traudl) Mannsberger

2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Waltraut (Traudl) Mannsberger. Traudl passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2024 at Golden Eagle View in Canmore. Traudl was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, friend and passionate community volunteer.

Traudl was born in Senftenberg Germany in July, 1933 and travelled throughout Europe in her childhood until finally...

Keith Russell Clark

Keith Russell Clark

Dec 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith Clark, loving husband, father and grandfather, who passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024. Keith was dearly loved by his family, which he was incredibly and quietly proud of.

He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. We thank him for a lifetime of care,...

Wayne Eng

Wayne Eng

Dec 9, 2024

Wayne Wing Yuen Eng passed away suddenly on December 9th, 2024 at the age of 68. He was predeceased by his parents Siu Fong and Jeannie Eng. Wayne was born in Banff on June 21, 1956. He was a local business man who regularly enjoyed a round of golf at the Banff Springs Golf Course, remixing music and tinkering with...

John William Dowson

John William Dowson

Dec 3, 2024

 Every man dies. Not every man really lives.

William Wallace

 Life is but a day at most.

Rabbie Burns

 

It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to John Dowson who passed away December 3rd at the age of 62 years.

John will be profoundly missed by the love of his life Pauline; sons Jonathan (Casey) and Jack (Chelsea), his treasured...

Horace Roy "Wally" Walenstein

Horace Roy "Wally" Walenstein

Nov 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts the family of Wally announces his passing on November 30 at the age of 85 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at South Side Memorial Chapel (8310 - 104 St. N.W Edmonton) on Thursday, December 12,at 11:30am. 

The family would like to thank the staff...

Barbara May Smyth

Barbara May Smyth

Nov 25, 2024

Barbara May Smyth passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2024 at St Martha’s Place in Banff. Born in Calgary on March 8th, 1929, Barbara came to Banff in 1953 to marry Bill Smyth. She and Bill owned the Texaco station in Lake Louise in the late 1950s and in 1959 purchased the lodge at Moraine Lake. Barbara served as co-manager,...

Evangelos (Van) Chiftis

Evangelos (Van) Chiftis

Nov 17, 2024

Evangelos (Van) Chiftis passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024 at the age of 97 years having led a full life. Van was born in Fteri Greece, on July 20, 1927 and immigrated to Canada settling in Banff in the early 1950’s. In Banff, he met and married Niki Bicas where they raised a family of two daughters.

He is survived...

Florence Irene Sliney

Florence Irene Sliney

Nov 15, 2024

Florence passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta. She is survived by sister-in-law Lorraine Gray, nieces Terry Thomson, Char Bernard, Trish Tomlin, Kathy Emberly, Sara Germain, and nephews Rick Gray and Sean Germain. She is also survived by her greatly adored great and great great nieces and nephews. Florence was born in Calgary, Alberta. She grew up in Winnipeg attending local...

Kevin Oscar Hall

Kevin Oscar Hall

Nov 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Oscar Hall, who died peacefully at the age of 82. Born in River Hebert, Nova Scotia, he later relocated to Ontario and spent the last 40 years of his life in Burlington, Ontario.

 Kevin was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary J. Hall; his mother, Greta Hall; father, Thomas...

Denis Edouard Tresidder

Denis Edouard Tresidder

Nov 8, 2024

Denis Edouard Tresidder, passed away peacefully on November 8,2024, in Canmore, Alberta. Born on September 24, 1943, in Greenfield Park, Quebec, Denis was a man who cherished every moment, imbuing his life with a vibrancy that resonated deeply with those around him.

Throughout his life, Denis was known not only for his professional achievements but also for his unwavering love for...

Karsten Heuer

Karsten Heuer

Nov 5, 2024

Karsten Heuer will be remembered for making the most of what turned out to be a shortened life. He died peacefully, in his backyard writing shack in Canmore, at the age of 56 with MAiD (Medical Assistance in Death) after contracting Multiple System Atrophy, a rare and poorly understood neurological disease.

Karsten was born and raised in Calgary, where his recently...

Sonia Mary Thaczuk

Sonia Mary Thaczuk

Oct 30, 2024

Sonia Mary Thaczuk, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passed away peacefully on October30, 2024, in Canmore, Alberta, at the age of 77. Born on December 8, 1946, in Roblin, Manitoba, Sonia lived a life rich with dedication to her family, her faith, and her community.

Sonia is survived by her loving husband Lawrence Thaczuk, her son Gregory Thaczuk and daughter-in-law...

Jeanne Ronaasen

Jeanne Ronaasen

Oct 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, we announce he death of our beloved Mother, and longtime Banff resident,

She soars

And lifts me with her,

I feel no gravity or earthly burden,

Above the winds of time,

Beyond the arrows of life’s pain,

I see you now reaching for me.

On Lucent wing,

and lightest touch

She will be deeply missed and loved forever

Our family would like to extend a...

Frank Adamek

Frank Adamek

Oct 24, 2024

Frank Adamek, born on May 15, 1938, of Ukrainian parents in Toronto, Ontario, passed away in his sleep at home on October 24 2024, in Canmore, Alberta. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, curiosity, and adventure that touched the lives of those who knew him. 

A professional, Frank had a notable career in engineering, focused on nuclear power. He was...