OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Vera Protz
Vera Protz passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital Golden Eagle View Long Term Care Centre at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husband John Protz, in 2015. Vera is survived and will be remembered lovingly and fondly by sons Don, Doug, Rob, and James, as well as Daughters-in-law Diana Protz (Don) and Sherry Protz...
Ric Heikkila
We are very saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Richard Norman (Ric, Bugsy) Heikkila in Calgary at the age of 61 years. He was predeceased by his parents Eldene Marra and Norman Heikkila. and is survived by his sister Lori Heikkila McNabb (Dave) of Airdrie.
Ric was born in Canmore and remained here prior to moving...
Anita Casale
Anita (Nana) Casale, 91, passed away in the Canmore Hospital, after a relentless battle with cancer. Given her diagnosis at the end of Sept. 2019, the doctors took a chance and gave her the option of chemo since she was in such great health at the age of 90. She fought it aggressively extending her odds for almost a...
Kathleen Hargreaves
Kathleen Hargreaves died after more than a month in and out of Canmore hospital, battling pneumonia. She was 91 and will be remembered for her inspiring example of family support to move
our lives forward.
Born in Burnley, Lancashire, England, Kathleen was the only child of Herbert Berry who worked at the local Co-op for...
Robert Killips
In loving memory of Robert Dale Killips, born in Edmonton, passed on to the next world of the spirit in Calgary, Alberta.
His occupation was carpenter and gas fitter by trade, and especially an artist by painting with his heart: survived his children, Laura, Christopher and Melissa Killips and lifetime companion and best friend to Annette Lemire....
Helen Emery
Surrounded by the love of her family, Helen Daisy Emery, née MacLean, passed away peacefully at the tender age of 102 in Canmore, Alberta. She is survived by her son Eric (Laura) Emery, her son in law Rick Davison, her sister Ruth MacLean, and her grandchildren; Trevor (Cory), Jeanette (Jerome), Vanessa (Shawn), and Geoffrey (Chrissy). She is also survived...
Philippe Delesalle
It is with sadness that the Delesalle family announces the peaceful passing of Philippe Delesalle in Canmore, Alberta, with his family
at his side.
Philippe will be fondly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Mireille,
and children, Nathalie, Bruno (Janet), Marco (Kelly) and his two grandchildren, Amélie and Nicolas. Philippe was the...
David Powell
David Gilbert Powell, lifelong resident (for ever and ever) of Banff, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Mineral
Springs Hospital.
Born to John and Eleanor and raised in Banff, David was an amazing meat cutter and dedicated family man. Dave owned Dee Gee Meats and grocery, and later Dave's Meats. It was...

Dallas E. Maynard
It is with heavy hearts that Judy, Shayne and Leigh Ann announce the passing of our beloved husband and father after a short illness. He is survived by his loving family, Judy, his wife of 46 years, son Shayne (Carrie), grandsons Aubrey and Rowan, daughter Leigh Ann (Denton), grandson Parker. We will forever remember our wonderful husband, father and...
Brian Wright
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Brian David Wright in Canmore, Alberta. He is survived by Peggie, his wife of 47 years,
his two sons Patrick (Jeanne) and Christopher (Jackie), and his
three grandchildren Josephine, Johnny, and Isabelle. In addition
to his immediate family he is survived by his...
Art Dube
Art and Estelle Dubé welcomed their first son Arthur Joseph Donat Dube to the beautiful mountains of Banff, where he grew up enjoying the outdoors and skiing the slopes of Mt. Norquay
Art was an active member of the Legion in both Banff and Canmore, where he enjoyed playing pool with family and friends.
The...
Gunnar Lindberg
He was quite a guy, our Gunnar. This intrepid Swede left everything behind and moved to Canada 4 years ago at the age of 91. His wife of 58 years had recently passed away and he had no living relatives in Sweden. However, he did have a stepson and daughter-in-law in Canmore who had invited him to come for...
Rosemary Bertelsen
Rosemary Bertelsen (nee Lamm) passed away peacefully
at St. Martha's Place, Banff, at the age of 80.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Peter, daughter Sonja, grandsons, son-in-law, sisters, extended family and friends.
Her family wishes to thank the staff at St Martha's Place
and Dr. Hoegh-Petersen.
...
Anthony Marcynuik
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Anthony William Marcynuik (Flap, Coach, Big Dog) beloved life partner, father, brother, uncle, and great uncle and a truly honest friend.
Anthony (don't call me Tony if you want a response) is survived by his life partner Val, son Dustin (Amy), his sister Frances (Ted),...
Lindsay Deeprose
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Lindsay Howard Deeprose at the age of 91 to his eternal rest with his Savior in heaven. Survived by his brother Donald Deeprose, daughter Kathryn Worthingham (Robert), son Ken Deeprose (Martelle) and grandson Jason. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Ruby Deeprose, his parents Fred...

Lucille Gilmour
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan - Calgary, Alberta It is with great sadness that we announce that Lucille Rose Marie Gilmour, 92, of Calgary passed away peacefully accompanied by family. Lucille was the daughter of Delphis and Marie Gregoire and grew up on the family farm in southwest Saskatchewan. She eventually ended up in Calgary where she had a rewarding and successful career...
Inez Peyto
We are saddened to announce that a piece of the Bow Valley history has now passed away. Inez Lorraine Peyto, lifelong resident in the
Bow Valley, passed away peacefully in Canmore in her 100th year.
Born in Cabri, Sask., Inez moved to Exshaw with her father Oscar and mother Aagot Mattson, where Oscar found work...
Bill Hunt
I wish to announce that William Earl "Bill'' Hunt has passed away at the age of 94 years leaving Lois, his loving wife of 74 years, his daughter Cheryl (Chuck) and his sons William jr.(Terri) and Craig eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son Terry.
Bill is believed to be...
Melanie Reilly
The family of Melanie Dee Reilly (neé Lindsay) is saddened to announce her passing after a short, courageously and gallantly
fought battle against cancer.
Melanie was a proud Albertan. Born in Calgary to Charles and
Irene (Pat) Lindsay, Melanie felt most at home in the outdoors and found any opportunity to visit the...
Jim Quinn
James Eldridge Quinn passed away at Banff Mineral Springs hospital at the age of 82 years, after a long battle with cancer and congestive heart failure. Due to the strict hospital policies in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19, sadly Jim's wife Ruth and sister Irene could not be present with him when he passed.
Jim...