OBITUARIES

Apr 19, 2014

Jim passed away peacefully in Canmore surrounded by his family and the mountains he so loved.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Florence, daughters Debra and Kim (Gerald Costigan), grandsons Tyler and Geoffrey, his sister Marion (Al Roberge) and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his younger brother and trail buddy...

Apr 5, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved

Al Ferrari, known affectionately to many of us as "Papa". Al's parents were immigrants from Italy who met and married in Calgary where he was born and at the age of five the family moved to Turner Valley.

During WWII, Al served...

Apr 1, 2014

Patrick Francis Conway was born in Ballivor, County Meath,

Ireland to Thomas Conway and Margaret Callan. He died

peacefully at the Foothills Hospital April 1, 2014 in his

88th year. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Goggin,

brother Sean and sisters Maire and Maev.

Patrick is survived by...

Apr 1, 2014

Raymond Scott Cowley, beloved son of T. Norman Cowley and Annie Laing Oliphant passed away at the age of 71 years.

Born in Calgary, the youngest of five Sons, T. David Cowley (Elaine), Stan Cowley (Gloria), Warren Cowley (Jeanette) Norman Cowley (Eileen).

Ray leaves two Sons, Steve Cowley with his wife Amie and grandson Aaron,...

Mar 29, 2014

James Malcolm Ross Lewis flew through heaven's doors on

March 29th, 2014. He is survived by his three children who were his pride and joy, Sorrel (23), Wyatt (16), Blaze (14) and their mother, Gail, all from Canmore. Also survived by his mother, Bernice (Headingley, MB), his sister, Darlene (Winnipeg) and his brother, Calvin (Calgary). He was...

Mar 26, 2014

Eila Hazel Dyrgas (nee Neimi) passed away on March 26, 2014 at the age of 84 years. She is joining her husband of 63 years,

Mike Dyrgas in heaven.

Eila met Mike in Canmore when she was 14 years old (he was 18) and they were married 5 years later. They both will be missed...

Mar 19, 2014

Cornelia "Corrie" Adriana Thomas (nee Overgaauw) was born on January 3, 1914 in Voarschoten, Holland. She came from a family of eight siblings, four boys and four girls. She did her schooling in Holland. Before and during the war she worked as a Dental Hygienist. At the end of the war she met John Thomas who was a Canadian...

Mar 12, 2014

Louis Paul Kovacik of Banff, Alberta, passed away peacefully at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital on March 12, 2014 at the age of 85 years.

Lou will be dearly missed and remembered always by his loving wife

of 47 years, Corrinne, daughter Loraleigh, and her husband Sean

Hope-Ross, sister and brother-in-law Jenny and Tony...

Mar 10, 2014

Surrounded by her family, mountains and music, Helmi gracefully and peacefully joined her ancestors on Monday, March 10, 2014. Beloved wife of Brian Callaghan, mother of Annaliisa, Laura (Robin Clegg), Alex (Brianne) and Ben, new and doting Nana to Alexander John Bracco-Clegg and sister of Carole (Cliff) and Darryl (Peggy). Helmi was predeceased by her parents, John and Laura...

Mar 7, 2014

Ralphine (Louise) Locke passed away peacefully in her Banff home on Friday March 7, 2014 while a Chinook wind was blowing.

She was 88 years old.

Born August 10, 1925 at Lake Louise, Alberta in Banff National Park she was the first person of European descent born there. She was very proud of her Bow...

Mar 6, 2014

Neil Mackenzie Armstrong, C.M., a tireless worker for education

and arts, dies at 88.

Mr. Armstrong's work at two important Canadian institutions – The Ivey School of Business, and The Banff Centre – at pivotal times in their histories helped thousands of people, both Canadians and international participants, to realize their own potential.

...

Feb 26, 2014

Denis passed away in the early morning on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the age of 69, at home as he wished, surrounded by the love and presence of his two daughters, Isabelle and Annie.

Denis was diagnosed with ALS in April 2012. As the disease progressed, he dealt with the changes step by step with realism...

Feb 18, 2014

Gerald David "Gerry" Shellian passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the age of 67 years. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Kerrie Shellian (Adam VanGerpen) of Valencia, California and his two adoring grandchildren Noah VanGerpen and Sadie VanGerpen.

Gerry is survived by his five brothers...

Feb 1, 2014

Dean passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital, with his family at his side in the morning hours of Saturday, February 1, 2014. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Pearl on December 22, 2013

Dean is survived by six of his seven children: Connie (Ted) Williams; Susan (Jonas ) Hegelstad; Don (Kelly) Marshall; Foster (Heather) Marshall;...

Jan 28, 2014

On January 28th, 2014, the spirit of Peter Anderson peacefully departed his physical body to begin a new journey and adventure.

Peter was born on July 23rd, 1947 in Montreal, but it was in the fresh air of the countryside where he enjoyed himself the most and raised his family. An avid fly fisher and skier since...

Jan 23, 2014

Evelene May Wignall, long time former resident of Canmore, died peacefully in Ottawa on January 23, 2014 at age 96 years. She was predeceased by husband Bud and daughter Norma (Ed) and is survived by children Janet (David); Jim (Janice) and Ralph (Laura); eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Evelene was the daughter of William and Janet McFarlane of New...

Jan 16, 2014

Churyl Caldwell, aged 94 of Banff, Alberta died of old age on Thursday, January 16, 2014. She was born in Trail, British Columbia on

November 7, 1919 to Luigi Nizzero and Antonia Carturan.

On July 15, 1937, she married Roi Caldwell, who predeceased her

after 60 years of marriage.

Churyl was...

Jan 14, 2014

It is with great sadness that the Sterchi family announce the passing of Hans Sterchi in Banff on January 14, 2014.

After a courageous battle, and many wins, Hans passed away surrounded by his family, just minutes before the first tracks of the day at Norquay. Hans will be remembered and dearly missed by his family, as...

Jan 13, 2014

Cheryl Ann Wilson (nee Andreen) passed away peacefully

January 13, 2014 at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary.

Cheryl was born in Saskatoon on December 3, 1958 to Jack and Christina Andreen. She was raised and went to school in Saskatoon, where she met her husband Dave. Cheryl and Dave moved to Banff in 1988 and...

Jan 11, 2014

On January 11, 2014, Cherry Elizabeth (Gourlay) Macdonald peacefully passed away, just as she was born, surrounded by the mountains.

Life began in Banff, on September 16, 1928 when she was born to Hugh and Ellen Gourlay.

Growing up in Banff with her two older brothers was a wonderful experience. Armed with their imaginations, they...