OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Márti Yvonne Przibislawsky

Márti Yvonne Przibislawsky

Dec 24, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce that Márti passed away on the morning of December 24th, with family by her side. Márti will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jean-Pierre, son Johann, step-sons Ivannoé (Ayano), Matéo (Tori), sisters Judy (Jeremy) and Csilla (Lindsay), nieces Elena (Steve) and Mia, great-niece Josephine, great-nephew George, cousins Miklós (Imola) and Adrienne as well as many...

Daniel Lownie Thorburn

Daniel Lownie Thorburn

Dec 20, 2025

Dan had a smile that would light up your heart. He was a motorcyclist, hiker, fisher, camper, snowshoer, Queen Scout, photographer, lifeguard, music lover, lifelong friend, bass guitarist, community builder, investor, mentor, son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.

Dan left us on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at age 78. Remembering Dan with great love are his wife and partner-in-all-things, Shelley Sopher;...

Dr. Clifford Anger

Dr. Clifford Anger

Dec 19, 2025

A brilliant physicist and pioneer in remote sensing technology, Cliff was known as a kind friend to all who came across him. He deeply loved the mountain community of Canmore where he and his beloved wife, artist Patricia, have resided for over 30 years.

Cliff was born in Long Beach, California in 1934. He often reminisced about growing up in Southern...

Francois "Pierre" Ouellet

Francois "Pierre" Ouellet

Dec 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Francois “Pierre” Ouellet, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend to so many. Pierre passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 surrounded by love, at the age of 71.

Pierre was the devoted husband and soulmate of Pam Ouellet. Together, they shared 29 beautiful years — 25 years of...

Mary Elizabeth Barnes (nee Coutts)

Mary Elizabeth Barnes (nee Coutts)

Dec 3, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Barnes, at the age of 95.

She is survived by her brother- John Coutts (Ann), children- Susan Barnes, Don Barnes (Lyn), grandchildren- Jerrett Barnes, Lori Abrams (Curtis), and great-grandson- Bennett Abrams. Mary was pre-deceased by her brother- Robert (Bob) Coutts, former husband of 25 years- T. Donald Barnes, and her...

Tania Maryann Bowden

Tania Maryann Bowden

Nov 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Tania. Born in Auckland, New Zealand on January 7, 1971,she later moved with her family to Takaka, where she was the eldest daughter in a lively household of nine children. In her twenties, Tania travelled to Canmore to work as a nanny for a local family....

Edel Rock

Edel Rock

Nov 20, 2025

Our beloved mother Edel Rock joined our father John (Hans) in heaven on Novemeber 20, 2025.  A loving compassionate lady who was hard working and very proud of her flower garden.  She loved nature ans was an awesome baker especially at her wonderful Christmas cookies, and her cooking was also amazing.  

She lived life to the fullest and her favorite...

Amelia (Myn) Vera Hursin

Amelia (Myn) Vera Hursin

Nov 7, 2025

It’s with heavy hearts that Amelia’s family shares the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Amelia lived a rich, full life that began in Edmonton Alberta. Inspired by her strong willed, passionate and loving mother Julia, Amelia embraced life. Her curiosity about so many things in her, her children’s and friend’s lives never wained; inspiring family and friends...

Anthony "Tony" Miller Hague

Anthony "Tony" Miller Hague

Nov 3, 2025

Tony Hague, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in Canmore, Alberta. Born on March 23, 1939, Tony lived a life dedicated to both his family and his passions, leaving behind a legacy of love and respect. He was a long-term resident of Canmore from 1980 until his passing.

Tony's professional journey began with an...

Marjory Jean Londry (nee McEachern)

Marjory Jean Londry (nee McEachern)

Oct 27, 2025

LONDRY, Marjory Jean. Born Marjory Jean McEachern, September 20, 1940, in Kingston, Ontario; passed away October 27, 2025, in Canmore, Alberta. Known as “Jean” or “Jeannie”.

Greatly loved by all who knew her well, Jean Londry passed away quietly, from heart failure, with her son Michael at her bedside, at the Canmore Hospital in the Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta in...

Dorothy Maureen "Moe" Vroom

Dorothy Maureen "Moe" Vroom

2025

Dorothy Maureen “Moe” Vroom (née Swainger) passed away peacefully at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital on October 25, 2025 — just ten days shy of her 89th birthday.

Moe was predeceased by her Darlin' husband, Bill Vroom, and her brothers, Bob (Joanne) Swainger and Norm (Alice) Swainger.

Though Moe did not have children of her own, she was a cherished aunt, “great...

Annette Plummer

Annette Plummer

Oct 23, 2025

Annette Plummer of Canmore, Alberta passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at the Canmore General Hospital. She was surrounded by her husband of 65 years, Fred, her daughter Carrol and her beloved mountains, whose beauty she cherished every day.

Annette was born in Edmonton on May 5th, 1941, the eighth of ten children born to Juliette and Albert Roy....

Miles Matthews

Miles Matthews

Oct 20, 2025

Miles Matthews passed away on October 20, 2025. He was born in Calgary to Kathleen and William (Curly) Matthews. He lived his whole life in Calgary.

He is survived by his two brothers Ron (Evelyn) of Canmore and Bruce (Marcia) of Comox, his two nieces Claire (Monte) of Comox and their children Tate and Olive, and Sarah (Craig) of Sydney, Australia,...

Margaret Evelyn Trembecky (nee Tennant)

Margaret Evelyn Trembecky (nee Tennant)

Oct 8, 2025

Margaret Trembecky of Calgary AB, passed away peacefully in Banff on Oct 8th at the age of 90, after a short battle with cancer.

Margaret was born in Mountain Park AB on May 29th, 1935 to Martha & James Tennant. She grew up with her sisters, Judy & Heather Tennant in East Coulee AB. She was a secretary for the Atlas...

Arnold Joachim Schulz

Arnold Joachim Schulz

Oct 5, 2025

Arnold Joachim Schulz of Canmore, Alberta passed away Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at the Canmore General Hospital. He was surrounded at the time of his passing by his loving family and his beloved Rocky Mountains, he never tired of the view. 

Arnold was born in Calais, Alberta as his parents Maria and Joachim Schulz made their way to Alberta‘s Peace River...

Donalda (Donna) Kathleen Lavery

Donalda (Donna) Kathleen Lavery

Sep 22, 2025

It is with great sadness, our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, Donalda (Donna) Kathleen Lavery.

Donna was predeceased by her husband Bob of 62 years, 1 brother and 4 sisters. Donna is survived by 2 sisters (Grace and Dianne) in Ontario, children Rob (Donna), Roxanne (Jason), and Ron (Karen). As well as her grandchildren Bobby, Joshua and McKinnley,...

Justin Charles Way

Justin Charles Way

Aug 30, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Justin Charles Way on August 30, 2025 in Canmore.

Justin will be lovingly remembered by his wife, April Way, and their children, Sutter and Eva Way. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Lorraine and Doug Way; his brothers Daren and Trevor (Trina); his nephew, Austin Way, who was...

Karen Rose Whiteley

Karen Rose Whiteley

Aug 16, 2025

Karen Rose Whiteley passed away surrounded by love August 16, 2025 at the Canmore Hospital.

She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Rhonda, Ronni-Margaret, her bonus daughters Genevieve and Rebekah, and her grandchildren Jaz, Sierra, Ariadne, Savannah, Sophie, Phoenix and Brailee.

Karen was an LPN from the early 70’s in southern Alberta when she met her husband Brad Whiteley...

Ryder Cook

Ryder Cook

Aug 11, 2025

It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother, Gordon Ryder Cook on August 11, 2025. Born on May 29, 2009, in Whitehorse, YT, Ryder moved to Banff when he was a few months old and spent his life in the Banff and Calgary area. Ryder is survived by his...

Gottfried Haase

Gottfried Haase

Jul 30, 2025

Gottfried Haase, a distinguished figure in the food industry, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, in Canmore, Alberta. Born on March 25, 1940, in Maria Enzersdorf, Austria, Gottfried led a life marked by academic excellence, professional achievement, and a deep commitment to physical fitness and outdoor pursuits.

Gottfried's educational journey began at the Universität für Bodenkultur in Vienna, where he...