OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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 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 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, 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 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...
James (Jim) Honeyman
James (Jim) Kirby Honeyman, son of Howard Roseberry Honeyman and Elizabeth Frances Kirby of Montreal, PQ, passed away peacefully in Canmore. He was predeceased by his loving wife Gloria of 67 years. Jim was in the company of family members during the past few weeks, all of whom had the opportunity to spend quality time with him.
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Richard Schultz
Saturday morning, life ended peacefully for our beloved husband,
father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Richard Schultz, with
his son by his side.
Richard was born to ethnic German parents in a small village in Ukraine. He was the third eldest of four children. Early life was difficult as WWII forced his family to...
Simonne Legault
It is with great sorrow that the Legault family announces the passing of Simonne Legault (nee DeCoeur), age 97 years. She passed away peacefully at the Golden Eagle View Long Term Care, in Canmore, AB.
Simonne was the daughter of Regina Bisson and Wilfrid DeCoeur (both predeceased) and was one of eight children. She will be missed...
Betty Schultz
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Schultz in Calgary. She was born in Edmonton to Alice (Elfriede) and Sam Schultz, and lived her early childhood in the small towns of Edberg and Alix. When the family moved to Lethbridge she participated in swimming, music lessons, and summer camps in the mountains,
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Richard Kuzminski
With hearts full of sadness and loss we take a moment to share news
of Richard's passing away at Templemont Gardens in Calgary at the age of 63.
Richard was born in Canmore at the hospital on the hill to Anna & Peter Kuzminski. From his young years as an "Upper Prospect Kid", through his...
Emil Yurasek
Emil Paul Yurasek passed away at the age of 88 at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff. He is survived by his wife, Pat, daughters Kelly (Gareth), Terryl (Lee), his brother in law Bruce Henry and grandchildren Mikayla Hysert, Emerson Hysert and Caroline MacLeod. He is predeceased by 9 siblings.
Emil came to Banff from his birthplace,...
Brian Edward Strauss
Born in Banff to John & Ireen Strauss, Brian died peacefully
in Calgary. Brian was raised & educated in Canmore;
and he lived "Down Prospect".
Brian leaves behind his sister Marie (Dick) Leong; nieces, Sheila Leong & Sheryl Leong (Tyler Reid) & nephew Richard Leong and their families;
his brother Jim...
Ed Shenher
Edward Benedict Shenher passed away peacefully in Banff with
his wife Gloria by his side. He was predeceased by his parents
Joe and Marie, and his brother Robert.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother Bernard (Gayle) and sisters Marlene and Debra. His wife Gloria, children Brent (Elsie), Bradley...
Mary Pickard
It is with a great sense of loss, but also a lightness that comes from experiencing such love, that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Grace Pickard (nee McPherson). She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Norman Pickard, her sister, Peggy Howey, her sons Brent and Garth, and her daughter-in-law, Gloria. Her sister, Jean Thorton; grandchildren, Meaghan, Brandi...
Margaret Jean Watson
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Margaret Jean Watson (née Mitchell), who died in Banff, a community she loved and had called home for the past 43 years.
Margaret was born in Armidale, in New South Wales, Australia, the second of four children born to Mary Nelson Mitchell (née Wood) and Jack...
Sally Watson
Sally Lynn Watson, 66, of London, Ontario died in Banff in the heart
of the Rocky Mountains where she spent the last 45 years, residing in Field, B.C. Sally was a loving wife to husband Boomer and doting mother to Victor, Elias, and Pavo.
Sally was a profound member of the community. Her kind and...

Lester Carney
Lester Carney 90, of Canmore, died following a heart attack. He is survived by his daughter, three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be held later this summer Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.
Aubin Mcgrath
With heavy hearts our family announces the passing of our loved one, Aubin McGrath at the Canmore General Hospital at the age of 75.
He was the son of Johnny McGraw and Suzanne Beaulieu from
Bois-Hébert, N.B.
Aubin was born and raised in New Brunswick. He was the second youngest of a family...
Kenneth Fynn
Kenneth Edward Fynn, age 80, passed away in Canmore after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Ken was born in Saint John, New Brunswick to Andy and Linda Fynn. He graduated from Simonds Regional High School, earned a BSC EE from the University of New Brunswick, and an MA from the University of Northern Colorado.
Ken...
Sally Ann Plunkett
After one last family weekend at the cabin, Sally Ann Plunkett passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.
Sally is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Sam Plunkett.
Sam and Sally were high school sweethearts and together, they built a life that was filled with happy adventures. Sally taught...