OBITUARIES

Oct 24, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen Bernice Ness, at the age of 89 years. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba she ventured out west (Jasper) as a teenager where she later met her husband, Gunnar. They settled in the Bow Valley where she resided for 66 years.

Helen is survived...

Oct 23, 2014

Dorothy (Dieuwke) Bell (nee de Beer) was born on February 3, 1944 in Oosternijkerk, the Netherlands. She was born the 10th of

13 children to Anne de Beer and Dirkje de Beer (nee Visser).

Her family immigrated to Canada in 1955.

She eventually met George Bell and they married in May of 1966....

Oct 16, 2014

Surrounded by his loving family, Bernfried "Bernie" Kraemer

passed away peacefully in his home in Canmore on Thursday,

October 16, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Waltraut "Wally",

two daughters, Gabriele (Russ), Angela (Francis) and two sons,

Michael...

Sep 23, 2014

With sincere sorrow, we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother at the age of

62 years at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB.

Gloria was born to Virgil and Margaret Smith (nee Pickard) in Portage la Prairie, MB. and lived her early years on the family...

Sep 22, 2014

On September 22, 2014 Milly Lazzarotto passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years at the Canmore Hospital. She was predeceased in 2009 by her loving husband of 64 years, Jino.

Milly is survived by a loving family which includes daughter Linda (Ron) of Calgary; sons Lionel (Heather) of Calgary, Ron (Marie) of Exshaw and Ritchie...

Aug 25, 2014

Spirit Pryde and Ben Pupo welcomed their beautiful daughter,

Cove Rose into the world on the morning of August 20, 2014.

Cove's entrance was hindered by a knot in her umbilical cord which meant she spent five days in the arms of her parents before passing away on Monday, August 25. Her incredible strength and...

Aug 7, 2014

Elwyn Alfred Smith, resident of Banff since 1946, passed away peacefully at the Col. Belcher long term care facility in Calgary

at the age of 98 years.

Elwyn will be lovingly remembered by his sons Robert (Arlene) and Bruce (Marian) as well as his grandchildren Stephen (Jill), Dianne, Kelsey (Tim) and Kristen (Matt). Elwyn was...

Aug 2, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that our family announce the tragic and unexpected passing of Colin Albert Brandt in Canmore, AB. on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at the age of 22 years.

Colin will be forever missed by his parents, Albert and Shauna, and his younger brother Jason. Colin will also be dearly remembered by his paternal...

Jul 19, 2014

Jack died peacefully in Canmore Hospital after many months plagued by numerous health issues. Jack is survived by his wife Diana, sisters Eileen and Julie, daughter Katie, grandchild Lily May Bird, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born and raised in Rochdale, England, Jack moved to Canada after completing his apprenticeship as a Journeyman carpenter and arrived the...

Jul 15, 2014

John Adler, a longtime resident of Canmore, passed away after a long battle with his health.

John is survived by his wife Merilyn, children Richard and Wendy, and grandchildren Dawn, Patrick, Nicholas and Victoria.

John was born in Budapest, Hungary and grew up in South America and British Columbia. He studied at UBC and received...

Jul 12, 2014

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Audrey on

July 12, 2014 at Canmore Hospital after a long illness bravely borne.

Audrey leaves behind her childhood sweetheart and husband of

over 65 years, John, her greatly loved daughter Joy, son in law Charlie

and grandchildren Tom and Jenni....

Jul 2, 2014

Valerie Elaine Kildaw ( nee Nielsen) passed away peacefully in Calgary at the Foothills Medical Center on July 2, 2014

at the age of 64 years

Val is survived by her husband Glen; daughter Sharla (Keith Hanna); granddaughter Taylor Lowenberg, & grandson Everett. She is also survived by her sisters Marlee and Darlene (Wilfred) and...

Jun 30, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dave on Thursday evening in Canmore. Dave is survived by his wife Renée and his children Geoffrey and Kirsten. He is also survived by his parents Milford and Annette, brothers Lindsay, (sons Braden and Stefan), and Alan (Fred).

Dave was born in Outlook, Saskatchewan and...

Jun 29, 2014

Warner Cecil Watson of Canmore, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on June 29, 2014.

Cecil is survived by his wife Mary, son Rex (Linda) and daughters Kathleen and Valerie (Paul), five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his son Tyler. Cecil is also survived by sisters Eleanor, Virginia and Mayanne.

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Jun 25, 2014

Dr. John George Sugars, born in Atherton, Queensland, Australia, passed away peacefully in Edmonton after a valiant struggle with a lengthy illness.

John was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Margaret, and his parents Bill and Norah. He is survived by his dear friend Nancy; sons William and Ben; daughters-in-law Mini and Heidi; grandchildren Benjamin,...

Jun 23, 2014

George passed away in the Canmore Hospital after a short but determined battle against cancer.

A gentle and caring man, loved by many, he is survived by his two daughters, Roxanna (Doug Bell) and Lillian (Graham Hook); the four Hook grandsons, Shaun (Natalie) - parents of his great granddaughter, Rachel; Trevor (Deserae), Gregory (Sarah) and Brent (Lindsey);...

Jun 7, 2014

James William Beatson, "Everyone's Coach", passed away unexpectedly at his home in Okotoks, Alberta.

Jamie was a prominent fixture on the slopes in the Bow Valley as well as many North American motor raceways; his heartfelt passion for sport was intoxicating.

He will be fondly remembered by his two sons Kyle and Tyler, their mother...

Jun 1, 2014

On June 1, 2014 Verne left our world in the manner in which she lived; with dignity, courage, love and on her own terms!

This petite woman entered this world proudly as a 12 lb. baby, born on the kitchen table in Perth, Ontario. Verne was the first daughter of Margaret (Nagel) and Ira Gibson. They moved...

May 30, 2014

He will shine in our memory and illuminate the darkness of our loss.

Born in Edmonton June 23, 1931, Don died in Canmore May 30, 2014

Don was a man of uncommon strength, both physical and mental. A gifted athlete, he played high school and junior football and hockey (St. Joseph's High School, Maple Leafs...

May 13, 2014

Shirley Irene Hoffman (née Spracklin) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Canmore, Alberta at the age of 72 after a courageous two year battle with Ovarian Cancer.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Gary,

her children Lynda (Duncan) Armstrong of Peterborough,...