OBITUARIES

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...

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Robert (Bob) Smith

Robert Neville (Bob) Smith passed away peacefully in Canmore

at the age of 94.

Bob, an only child, was born in Banff in 1926. He lived and worked in the Bow Valley all his life. He grew up at Lake Minnewanka, in the hydro plant employees' village. When the new hydro dam was built in...

Tony Schpakowski

It is with heartfelt sadness to announce the passing of

Anthony Alfred Schpakowski.

Tony was a born and raised Canmore kid to Zelma and Joe.

A European household speaking Russian and eating the best

of homemade meals.

Tony loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, by bow and arrow, bringing...

Frances Hunt

Frances Isobel Hunt was born Kitchener, Ont. and died Canmore, AB.

Predeceased by parents Dr. George and Mary Watson of Waterloo, she is survived by husband Dr. Ralph Hunt; brother Doug Watson; children Peter Hunt (Susan), Mary Wilson (Jim), Jim Hunt (Kathi); grandchildren Jeremy Hunt (Alexandra), Brendan Hunt (Caleigh), Kristina Hunt; great grandchildren Elizabeth and Oscar Hunt;...

Karen Stirrett

Karen Stirrett, long time resident of Banff, passed away at age 69 from cancer. She spent many years as a Post Office employee and volunteer at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Karen is survived by her sister Donna of Edmonton and brother Jack

of Gabriola Island, B.C. She also leaves her two beloved nieces

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George Juravleff

It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of the greatest Husband, Dad, Jet, Uncle, and Friend, George Juravleff.

George was born in Babruysk, Belarus to his parents Stephen and Maria. George was the Baby of the family of 4 children. George immigrated to Canada in 1950. After working on a sugar beet farm in...

Hilda Straw

Hilda Margaret Straw (née Bridge), born in Warrington, England, died peacefully in her sleep at the Canmore Hospital following a short stay at the age of 96 years. She had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer about 6 months previous. Fortunately, this had not deterred her from daily walks (sometimes 2 or 3) with her good friend and companion Lindsay....

Ken Crerar

It is intended that this image evoke a memory of warmth, love and happiness when you think of Ken (Kenner). In a life that ended far too soon, Ken filled his own and our lives with experiences, love and memories that will keep him with us, despite his absence. As Kenny, Ken, Kenner, Uncle Ken, Uncle Buck, Captain, Son,...

Michael James Sanford

Amazing husband, father, friend and respected Virgin Islands Attorney, Michael Sanford, 60, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside in his mountain home in Canmore, Canada. Mike fought hard after being diagnosed with stage 4 NeuroEndocrine Pancreatic cancer in March 2020. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy at the Tom Baker Cancer Center and due to the pandemic, he...

Anne Cipollone

Anne Christine Cipollone (née: Hippisley), passed away in the Rocky Mountains of Canmore, sitting in the sun with her son, amongst the flowers in the long-term-care garden of the Canmore hospital.

Anne was born in England months before the advent of the second world war and after completing her teacher's training in Reading, emigrated to Canada with...

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Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Grace Geals

Emily Grace Geals passed away suddenly at the age of 87 years peacefully in Calgary, Ab at AgeCare SkyPointe where she resided the

last 2 yrs. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Allan Geals in 1990, her sisters Alice Black and Florence Petrie in Australia and her parents Myrtle and Alfred Cameron.

Grace will be...