OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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...
Murray Peterson
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Murray Laird Peterson in Calgary at the age of 78 years.
Murray is survived by his partner of over 28 years, Kathy Kennedy, their daughter Cassidy Peterson; sons from his previous marriage, Robert Peterson (Sandra); Brian Peterson (Alina & granddaughters' Jordon and Allie); stepson Kody...
Anna Hlede
We are deeply saddened to share that Anna passed away at the age of ninety-six. She was loved by many for her beautiful soul, constant smile, intelligence, and strength. She lived life without apology!
She was predeceased by her husband Mario (Marijan) Hlede and her son, Rene (Renno) Hlede. She is survived by her only grandchild, Lee...
Carmen Haase
It is with deep sadness that the Haase-Gasser family announce the passing of Carmen Joy Haase in Canmore.
Carmen was born in Barrie Ont. and attended schools in Barrie, Orillia and Oakville Ontario, Lagos Nigeria and Accra Ghana. Her many years as a "Tot Lot" leader and supervisor inspired her to pursue studies in Education. She graduated...
Dianne Searls
It's with heartbreaking sadness we announce the passing
of our dear Dianne in Canmore Hospital with her loving partner
of 26 years Edmour by her side.
Dianne fought a long & courageous battle with Crohn's Disease. She would want everyone to know that no two Crohn's sufferer's are the same..that this disease is...
Stella Nokes
With the heaviest of hearts I have the daunting and impossible task of writing an obituary for Stella. She was so many things to so many people and at the risk of cliche'; to know her was to love her and feel privileged just to be in her presence. She was undoubtably one of the brightest stars and as...