OBITUARIES

Chantal Leclerc

Chantal Leclerc left us after a courageous battle against breast cancer

at the age of fifty-seven. Chantal was born on the south shore of Québec City and moved out west at a young age, full of energy and a great appetite for the outdoors and Alberta's beautiful landscape.

Chantal settled in Banff where she lived...

Margot Smyth

Born in Drumheller, Margot died at home in Canmore, having experienced emphysema for several years.

Only child of Paul and Mary Hausdorf (Strban); only niece of Steve Strban; only grandchild of Stephen and Maria Strban – all of Canmore AB. Margot is survived by her two daughters Cynthia Smyth of Perth, Australia and Hilary Smyth of Toronto...

Pierre Chambefort

Pierre Chambefort, 61, passed peacefully at home in Canmore

with his family at his side.

Born in Montreal, Pierre attended McGill University where he obtained a degree in Civil Engineering. After moving to Alberta he met his wife Monique and began his journey as a father to Jeremy and Benjamin. Pierre was an exceptional father...

Howie Goon

Howie Chong Hing Goon was born in Guangdong, China to Yuk Soy and Gen Gyek Goon. He came to Canada in 1955 with his mother joining his father who was already in Banff. He quickly adapted to his new life in Canada and soon discovered hockey. Howie became very good as a goalie and at age 11, played for...

Irene Bellis

Irene Bellis has passed peacefully in Canmore General Hospital surrounded by her loving immediate family, friends and the amazing acute care staff.

Irene was predeceased by her husband Alan Stanley William Bellis in 2004. Survived by her three children Cliff Bellis, Kathy Stein and Kevin Bellis, son-in-law Jeff Stein, sister Elayne Lockhart and brother Don Abbott, grand...

Mike Wiegele

Mike passed away at 4:00 p.m. in the Beautiful Banff Mineral Springs Hospital amongst the mountains he loved. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughter Michelle and grandson, Charlie Roy; sisters Paula Haide and Hilda Arnold in Austria; sister's in law Jann Shubin in Nelson and Fransi Wiegele in Austria; numerous nieces and nephews in Calgary and Nelson...

Werner Kleinitz

After a short battle with cancer, Werner Hermann Kleinitz died at the Mineral Springs Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 55 years, his son Kai, daughter Jennifer, his sister Helga (Gustl) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Werner was born in Berlin, Germany, the oldest of...

Evelyn Otte-Mathies

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Evelyn Elizabeth Otte-Mathies.

Evelyn moved to Alberta, from Ontario, in 1990 to pursue her professional career. She fell in love with the mountains, embraced nature, and joined various clubs where she shared her enthusiasm for the outdoors, the fresh air and all the flora and fauna along the...

Libera Dimanno

"Eat your food with gladness and drink your wine with a joyful heart. "Ecclesiastes 9:7 Known as a woman of faith, family, and good food, Libera DiManno (née Papa) led a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. With a heart as big as her kitchen, she was always happiest welcoming friends and loved ones into her home for a...

Audrey Hrushka

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey May Frances Hrushka, peacefully in her sleep at St. Martha's Place, Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.

Audrey was born to Florence and Barney Bell, and was a resident of Canmore for all of her 91 years.

Audrey is survived by her son Darell (Annie)...

Ruth (Gordon) Woods

Ruth Margaret Woods passed away in Banff at the age of 95 years.

She was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed.

Her family thanks the staff at St Martha's Place for the kind and committed care over the years that Ruth was a resident.

Services provided by...

Imo Von Neudegg

Imo left us to go to some great new ski runs on Easter Sunday. He had spent most of the morning surrounded by his family and wife Jacqueline when he thought it would be a good time to say goodbye. He slipped away quietly and peacefully.

Imo was born in Innsbruck, Austria in 1928. He graduated from...

Jean Slaght

Jean Mary Slaght (Van Patter), 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, compassionate staff at Origin at Spring Creek and the majestic Rocky Mountains.

Jean was born and raised in Montreal, graduating from McGill University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She married Bill (William) Slaght in...

Mary Costigan

Mary Costigan, long time Banff local, passed away from natural causes at her residence in Origin at Spring Creek at the age of 99 years.

Mary's life began in a farm house in Cut Knife, Sask., a small prairie town known for being the home of The World's Largest Tomahawk.

She grew up on the...

Vivian Derondeau

Vivian Sachiko Derondeau, 74, passed away Tuesday, in Banff, despite conquering breast cancer years earlier, and after a prolonged battle with liver disease.

Vivian was born to Harumi and Hideo Nishimoto in New Denver, BC. The family relocated to Toronto shortly after, where Vivian spent her formative years as 1 of 6 children. After graduating from Harbord...

Ted Cuell

It is with great sadness that the family of Ted Cuell announce his passing in Canmore, at the age of 79.

He is forever remembered by his wife of 59 yrs JoAnn, his sons Trent (Heather) and Rob (Darla) and daughter Lisa (Gerald) Tonellato and six grandchildren, Nathan Cuell, Austyn, Kingston and Emmerson Cuell and Madison and...

Jack Wilson

John R. "Jack" Wilson, passed away at the Mineral Springs Hospital

in Banff, Alberta at the age of 94 years.

Jack was born in Hanna, Alberta, and raised on a farm just outside of Dehlia, Alberta. He learned very early the hard work of farming which served him well throughout his life. As a young...

Rienk Lakeman

He lived his life to the fullest. He has now climbed the highest mountain. We will miss you Rienk Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Idabel Grayston

Idabel Lola Grayston passed away in St. Martha's Place,

Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, Banff at the age of 92.

Idabel was born in Moose Jaw, Sk. to William King and Lola King

(nee Grose). She finished high school in Newdale, Manitoba, and attended Winnipeg Business College where she learned secretarial

&...

Ted Fitzgerald

Edward John (Ted) Fitzgerald Jr. passed away peacefully in Canmore, quietly and suddenly, typical of him so as not to bother or upset anyone.

Ted was predeceased by his wife Betty, and will be lovingly remembered by his three children, Connie, Tina and Tim (Annamarie), his grandchildren Trevor (Nadia), Erica (Kyle), Bradley, Michelle (Nic), Liam, Ethan and...