OBITUARIES

Feb 23, 2016

Augusto Bianchi passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 23, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Piazzatorre, Italy on March 30, 1949, Augusto traded the Italian Alps for the Rocky Mountains, arriving in Banff in 1975 where he met the love of his life, Louise, and together they raised their...

Feb 18, 2016

Betty Margariete Purcell (nee Hoggard) passed away peaceful on February 18, 2016 after a long, valiant battle with dementia. Betty was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 46 years, Stephen in 1989, father Ernest Hoggard (1976) and mother Elizabeth (1956). Betty will be sadly missed by her sons Gordon (Marion), Garry (Eileen) of Calgary, George (Shirley) of Cochrane, as...

Jan 4, 2016

Simonne Vandergrift passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat, Alberta on 4th January 2016 at the age of 93. Simonne was born in Banff

1st July 1922.

Simonne is preceded in death by her parents Robert Copeland Kennedy and Suzanne Kennedy, her brother Lucien Jules Kennedy, and her husband Millard Raymond Vandergrift. She is survived in...

Dec 21, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Kunigunde (Gundel) Rau on December 21, 2015 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary.

Gundel was a loving mother and incredible friend to all those around her whose lives she touched. Predeceased by her husband Werner in 2013, Gundel is survived by her daughter Iris in...

Dec 16, 2015

It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing

of Wendy Louise (Crowe) Batycki on December 16, 2015 in her

home town, Canmore, Alberta, after a short courageous battle

with Cancer.

A loving mother, incredible sister, cousin, aunt, grandmother, friend,

and colleague, Wendy was a pillar of...

Dec 7, 2015

Wilhelm Schmidt, beloved husband of Michelle and

loving father of Emilia passed away unexpectedly

at home in Canmore

Funeral service was held on Monday, December 7, 2015

in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, (Banff & Wolf St), Banff, Alberta

Interment followed in the Canmore Cemetery

In lieu of...

Dec 1, 2015

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Elizabeth (Liza) Loomis (nee Sharp) on December 1, 2015 at the age of 97 years.

Liza was born in Kingston, Jamaica to Thomas Hicks Sharp and Mary Davy (Thurtell). She moved to Montreal at age 2 and lived there and in St. Sauveur, in her beloved Quebec for...

Nov 27, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of long term resident Daniel (Danny) Lambert at age 64 after a courageous

three year battle with cancer.

Danny is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth Lambert,

mother-in-law Hannah McGleish, sons Chris (Jennifer) Lambert,

CJ (Shannon) Lambert, Jamie (Sarah) Lambert...

Nov 20, 2015

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing

of Gail Ann Miller (Lewis) on Friday, November 20, 2015 in Calgary.

Gail was born in Canmore, AB on July 28, 1949.

Gail is survived by her sons, Bryan and his wife Mary Ann, and Bill and his partner Kenna; her 7 precious grandchildren,...

Nov 2, 2015

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Marjorie Baillie on November 2, 2015 at the age of 81years. Marjorie was born on

August 24, 1934 in Toronto, Ontario to Edward and Violet Bradley.

She grew up alongside her two sisters, Joyce and Gwen, and her brother, Ted, before meeting a tall handsome man...

Oct 23, 2015

On the morning of October 23, 2015, Neil Alexander Bell passed away with his loving wife Astrid at his side. Born on November 30, 1934 in Banff, he lived all but five years in the Bow Valley surrounded by the mountains he loved.

Neil is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Astrid. He will also...

Oct 21, 2015

Stanley Thomas Wingfield passed away peacefully October 21, 2015 at the Canmore Hospital with family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Jeannette, (Therrien), sons Stan jr. and Steven, (wife Sylvie, sons Carl and Jonathan), and daughter Susie, (husband Dave, sons Dexter and Morgan). He was a kind, generous, loving humanitarian who not only looked...

Oct 19, 2015

Long time Canmore resident and beloved brother, brother-in-law,

uncle and good friend, Harry Murray Thompson passed away

peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Monday

October 19, 2015 following a lengthy illness.

Harry was born March 12, 1935 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, the 5th of 9 children born to...

Sep 19, 2015

John (Jack) Fawkes, beloved husband of the late Vera Fawkes,

passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary at

the age of 96 years.

Jack was always a gentleman. He never had a harsh word for anyone and found great pleasure in helping his neighbours and serving his community, volunteering for various...

Sep 12, 2015

Thelma passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. Thelma is survived by her much loved children, Byron (Nancy) and Brenda (David). She was extremely proud of her grandchildren Jade and Tyler. She will be fondly remembered by her twin sister Thora, numerous relatives and her wide range of friends.

Sep 4, 2015

Christine died peacefully from pancreatic cancer in her home town of Canmore AB, in the early afternoon of Friday, September 4th, 2015.

In her final days, Christine reflected gratefully on the incredible, adventurous and joyful life she shared with her best friend and husband, Beat Schatzmann. In addition to being survived by her husband

of...

Jun 16, 2015

Mr. René Paul Pinet of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the age of 64 years.

René was born at Quebec City in 1950; and moved with his family shortly after, to the small mountain community of Canmore, Alberta. René grew up loving the...

Jun 14, 2015

After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of "Uncle Chuck", Charles B. Pinkney at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary at the age of 64 while surrounded by loved ones.

Chuck is survived by his sisters Donna (Rick) and Debbie (Allen) both living in Ontario and by his...

Jun 9, 2015

Kenneth Albert Samis died peacefully in Calgary on June 09, 2015

at the age of 78 years.

Ken is survived by his wife Jean of Canmore, his daughter Ronel,

son-in-law Mark, son Brad, daughter in-law Dana, grandchildren Bronwyn and Dylan of Vancouver as well as his sister Jean

of Edmonton and...

May 24, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce that Kenneth John Slemko suffered a sudden and unexpected heart attack in Canmore which claimed his life on May 24, 2015 at the age of 67 years.

Remaining family held dear to Ken are Val, his wife and constant companion of 43 years, and his daughter Sarah (Dave),