OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Maurice Parent

Maurice Parent

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of

Maurice (Moe) Parent.

Moe was born on the farm in St. Joseph, Manitoba. He was the 6th

of 7 children. As with many farm boys he escaped to the big city (Winnipeg) as soon as possible. It was there that he met,...

Margo Hansen

Margo Hansen

Please join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Margo Hansen, even as we mourn her passing.

Margo (née Margaret Ethel Kneale) was a woman who loved deeply and was deeply loved throughout her 90 years on earth. She was an

independent spirit, animal lover, avid reader, loyal friend, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother and...

Jim Burnett

Jim Burnett

Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend, Harry James "Jim" Burnett. After a lengthy battle with cancer, he peacefully went to sleep in the early morning hours on Tuesday.

Survived by his daughter Kara (Grant), his son Kim, Grandchildren Kacie (Andy), Erica (Arnie), Jake (Hilary), Adam (Thatsanee), Chadd...

Donald Golding

Donald Golding

It is with heavy hearts we announce the recent passing of Donald Arthur Golding at the age of 89 years. Donald passed away peacefully with wife Sandra and daughter Amanda at his side, at Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff.

Born to parents Annie and Levi on a potato farm in Peel, NB. Donald was the youngest of...

Bill Dreger

Bill Dreger

William Darcy Dreger, "Billy" born in Didsbury, Alberta has passed

away in his beloved mountains of the Bow Valley. He is survived by

his wife Mayuko, sons, Benjamin and Yoshi Dreger of Canmore, two sisters, Joy Hoerle of Red Deer, AB. and Gaye Pauls of Calgary, AB,

plus numerous other family members.

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Patricia Anholt

Patricia Anholt

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Elizabeth Anholt in Canmore, AB. She was born in Edmonton and grew up on a small farm near Namao where her passion for gardening was cultivated and she learned to cook great food with whatever was available. She married Lee Anholt in 1956. They were a military...

Ronald W. Lazzarotto

Ronald W. Lazzarotto

It is with extreme sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Ron "Lazzy" Lazzarotto at the Foothills Medical Center in Calgary at the age of 72. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years, Marie Lazzarotto, Daughters Brenda, Lisa (Robin) and Grandsons Keegan and Braden Bushulak. Sister Linda (Ron), Lionel (Heather), Ritchie (Sandi) as well as many...

Ron Seabrook

Ron Seabrook

Ronald Albert Seabrook passed away peacefully at the age of 79,

with his family by his side. Ron was predeceased by his parents,

Albert and Nellie Seabrook, his brother Larry Seabrook and his

nephew Jay MacDonald.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Colline Seabrook,

his...

Dwight Krush

Dwight Krush

Celebration of Life was held Saturday June 22, 2024 Exshaw Community Hall (behind Legion) and was followed by BBQ lunch Everyone was welcomed to stop by, share stories, give some hugs, etc. Dress Casually or we'll know you're at the wrong place! Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Robert (Bob) Steele

Robert (Bob) Steele

Robert Alexander (Bob) Steele passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital at the age of 92 years. He was born in Calgary to Walter and Margaret Steele (nee McKellar).

Predeceased by Dolores, the mother of his children, daughter Debbie, sister Doreen, and daughter-in-law Denise.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marleen Ferguson, son Tom...

Ada Mcculloch

Ada Mcculloch

Ada Patricia McCulloch of Calgary passed away peacefully in Canmore at the age of 88 years. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Ada was born in Coleman, Alberta to Lorenzo and Eileen Richards.

Ada married Robert Calvin McCulloch on August 17, 1957, and they raised their three children in Calgary and surrounding areas.

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Janet Mcmillen

Janet Mcmillen

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Janet Ethel McMillen. Janet was an amazing wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She spent her working years helping others by being a nurse and receptionist at a doctors office in Banff.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Murray, her daughter Julie (Marc), her grandchildren Kacey,...

Pat Ritchie

Pat Ritchie

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Patricia Lynne Ritchie. Patricia passed away at the Canmore Hospital at the age of 81 after an extremely courageous

19-month battle with cancer.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

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Walter A. Jansen

Walter A. Jansen

Walter Abraham Jansen passed away suddenly on Friday evening,

but just as he would have wanted, he was peacefully in his chair with

his children at his side.

Walter was born on a farm in Winyard, Saskatchewan. He loved the farm and always had wonderful stories about his life on the land and...

Gary Drage

Gary Drage

Gary Arthur Drage of Canmore, passed away at the age of 80, 12 days short of his 81st birthday. Gary was born in Toronto where he started his career and met his wife Nancy. Gary had two potential callings, teaching or banking. Banking came calling first, and he spent 40 years in financial services, the majority of his career...

Sue Fawcett

Sue Fawcett

Susan Anne Fawcett passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS. She is survived by her beloved husband, Paul, her six sisters; Carol (Mark), Arlie (Scott), Brenda (Paul), Karen (Wayne), Margie (Paul), Sarah (Raja); her three brothers Glenn (Kym), Scott (Karen) and Doug (Carolyn) and by numerous nieces and nephews. Sue was predeceased by her parents Grant and...

Brian Carter

Brian Carter

Brian Hargreves Carter of Canmore, Alberta died peacefully, with loving family and caring hospital staff at his side Brian's love of adventure and exploration started as a youth, hiking and cycling in England, where he was born. This era was cut short by a call to National Service in 1944 followed by assignment to the Royal Artillery until 1948....

Gloria Honeyman

Gloria Honeyman

Gloria Edith Honeyman (nee Thompson), daughter of John and Lois Thompson of Renfrew, Ontario, passed away peacefully at her residence at Origin Spring Creek, Canmore, Ab. She was in the company of family members and had enjoyed a reunion the previous day with her beloved husband Jim of 67 years and other family members. She leaves behind sons Dave...

Nawana Payne

Nawana Payne

Nawana Payne, 78, passed away at her home, in Banff, AB.

Nawana will be lovingly remembered by many, including her siblings; Fayette (Ray) Western, and Douglas Rae (Pam) Payne. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Oliver and Hazel, brothers Harold (Doris), Howard (Margaret), Dell, and Terry, as...

Betty Ann Hass

Betty Ann Hass

Betty was born in Lloydminster, Sask. and passed away peacefully in Olds, AB. Betty was raised in Exshaw and spent her adult years in Canmore. She was very much an outdoors person. Loved camping and was an avid fisherman.

Betty and her partner Al Vogel went on many trips. One as far away as Haines, Alaska, camping...