OBITUARIES

Richard S. Bryson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rick,

a man who truly lived life to the fullest. Rick passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after facing the end of his life with extraordinary bravery and dignity.

Rick excelled at every endeavor he pursued, making the most of every environment he...

Perry Shellian

With heavy hearts we said good bye to on old soul, a brother an uncle and a friend, Perry Andrew Shellian He passed peacefully after the Oilers game on June 11. Perry was born and raised in Canmore and lived in Calgary and Edmonton

Perry leaves behind his sister Sue (Gord) and brother Barry (Len), nieces Samantha...

Hillar Auksi

Hillar Auksi died at the age of 75 in Canmore, AB. Hillar was born in Hitchin, England to his parents Jüri and Ella Auksi. His parents and his older brother Peter had emigrated to England from Estonia through Germany in World War II and when Hillar was 3 the family emigrated to Canada when Jüri won a penny soccer...

Jay Simpson

Jay (John Allen) Simpson passed away at the age of 66 in Banff. Jay moved to the mountains 44 years ago on a hunch, following his university sweetheart to Lake Louise. He ended up working at the Banff Centre and had a son, Drew who he adored and fought for when he and his girlfriend split. He then went...

Brian De Ruiter

Brian M. de Ruiter, 52, of Edmonton and Canmore, passed in the beautiful Alberta Rocky Mountains. A second home to him and his family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Torrie; his daughters, Jenna (Josh), Keira (Ben), and Makayla (Geoff); his grandchildren, Karter, Aria and Ava; his siblings Joanne (Clarence), Winnie, Len (Joanne), and...

William (Bill) Beaton

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill Beaton of Canmore, AB at the age of 86 years

Bill was born to William and Ellen Beaton in Winnipeg, MB. During his lifetime he worked for Manitoba Telephone System, Alberta Government Telephones and TTS before starting his own successful consulting business, Accutel Voice Data. He...

Lyle Thompson

Lyle Thompson was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario passing away

at the age of 81 years at the Calgary Foothills Hospital.

Lyle is survived by his son Allan and daughter Jessie (Aaron).

He is also survived by his sister Lynne (Allan) White, brothers Jim (Jeanette), Colin (Joan), niece Karen (Phil) Marra, great-nephews

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Peter Arvanetes

Peter Arvanetes, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and long-time Banff resident, passed away at the age of 91 years.

Peter was born in Nestani, Greece. The end of World War II left many families in Greece in desperate circumstances and in 1948 at the age

of 16, Peter immigrated to Canada on his own. Peter...

Venice Taylor

Venice Vivian Taylor passed away peacefully in Calgary at the age

of 98 years. Venice had been a long-time resident of High Prairie, Alberta before moving first to Canmore, Alberta, then Calgary.

She is survived by her five children: Brian (Darlene), Joan Taylor Mitrovic (Mike), Marianne Sandquist (Rick), Ron, Bob (Lisa), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren,...

Dr. Magnus Palmé

It is with heavy hearts that the Palme family shares the passing of

Dr. Magnus Palmé, a long-standing contributing member of the Canmore community, outstanding physician, and father.

Magnus lived a fast and worldly life. Born in Sweden, raised in Zimbabwe, studying in South Africa, and eventually moving to Canada, Magnus was a man of...

Shirley Tooke

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Shirley Patricia Tooke. Shirley passed away peacefully at Canmore Hospital

in Alberta.

Shirley will be missed by her daughter Tamara, husband Andy, grandsons Kyle and Brodie, as well as her son Robert, wife Kate, grandkids, Georgia (husband Eli), Jacob and Owen. Shirley was sadly...

Ada Sampson

It is with immense sadness and regret that we share the passing of our mom, Ada Margaret (Watson) Sampson at the Canmore Hospital.

Ada, an only child, was born to Ruth (Watson) Johnson and Walter Watson at Nordegg, Alberta. She was always proud that her mother

was one of the first Vancouver City Police Women...

Gary Von Wyl

Gerhard (Gary) von Wyl died peacefully in Canmore, Alberta.

He was born in Sarnen, Switzerland, on November 17, 1960, and found a passion for music as a boy chorister and later as a yodeller in the Yodel Club Heimattreu in Calgary. Gary loved food and trained as a chef in Switzerland before emigrating to Canada to work...

John Richter

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, grandpa and great-grandpa John Joseph Richter, 89, of Cochrane.

John was the son of John and Vera Richter and twin to Joseph Richter of Victoria, BC. He also has a sister Mary in Eugene, Oregon.

John grew up in Wanham, a hamlet...

Michael Desautels

Michael Thomas Desautels passed away peacefully in hospital in Calgary at the age of 33. Predeceased by his father Stephen Desautels, Michael is survived by his mother Blythe Cooper and sister Lindsey Bell (Tony) and his 3 nieces who he adored Kyelee, Addison and Everleigh.

Michael was born in Canmore and grew up playing hockey and baseball...

Frank Levstik

It is with much love and sadness we announce the passing of Frank Anthony Levstik of Calgary, AB after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank was predeceased by his father Anton and leaves behind his mother Branka of Exshaw, AB and brother Andrew (Pamela) of Calgary.

As per Frank's wishes, family and close friends gathered for private...

Walter Worthingham

Jesus called and Walter hung up his apron for the final time; his life's work complete. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce that Walter Worthingham died peacefully at the age of 97 years in Canmore, Alberta.

His loving wife Jean, who kissed his cheek and held his hand for over 72 years, deeply...

Justin Miller

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Justin Thomas Miller, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left this world far too soon. Justin was born in Calgary Alberta, along with his twin sister Caroline to parents Manon and Jim.

A passionate and adventurous soul, Justin radiated an infectious enthusiasm for life. He...

Bill Hogarth

It is with sadness at his passing and joy in the celebration of his life that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather at the age 79. William Allan Hogarth passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

Bill is survived by, and will be missed...

Fran Gallagher

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Frances Forsythe

(Kelly) Gallagher, who died at her home in Banff, after a long and full life. She was very loved and will be missed terribly.

Fran is survived by her adoring husband of 52 years, Lloyd (KIWI) Gallagher, sons Robert and Ryan, daughter in-law Lyane...