OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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...
Rick Crosby
Brewster Sightseeing driver Rick Crosby has a story for every stop on his tours.
At Deer Lodge, where the tour stops, Rick's roots run deep. His grandparents founded the lodge in 1923 and Rick spent much of his youth working here with his family, doing everything from bus boy to pot washer, and exploring all the nearby...
Rachel Goulet
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing
of Rachel Goulet (nee Primeau) at the age of 98 years.
Rachel was born in Montreal and lived most of her life in Quebec,
Ohio and Florida, before coming to Banff in 2000 to live closer to
her three sons and...
Mabel Mckenzie
Mabel Rosina McKenzie passed peacefully at the age of 96 years, at the Canmore Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mabel lived a full and active life in the Bow Valley including many years as a Girl Guide Leader, as well as managing the Exshaw branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. After moving to the Bow River Lodge in...
Nancy Knechtel
Nancy passed away peacefully in Banff with her daughters Kirsten and Anya, her beloved partner Thor, and her sister Jane at her side. Nancy was courageous, determined and incredibly strong throughout her prolonged struggle with cancer, and her beautiful heart shone through until the end. She fulfilled her special wish of spending a wonderful Christmas with her daughters and...
Eric Lomas
Eric passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta. Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, England, he is predeceased by his parents Norman and Emma Lomas (nee Brindle). Eric will be deeply missed by his wife Dorle, daughter Kimberly and sons Andre (Joanna), Christopher, granddaughters Sophia and Opal Lomas and sister in law, Margret.
Among his many accomplishments, Eric was a...
Helen Roberts
Helen Patricia (Finlay) Roberts, following a short illness, passed
away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta with family by her side.
Helen was born to Thomas Aloysius and Sarah Helen (Ross) Finlay
in St. Thomas, Ontario. She was predeceased by her parents,
sister Elizabeth (Finlay) Thomson, and husband of 55 years,
...
Don Simpson
Donald Wilfred Simpson was born in Saskatoon and moved to Calgary as an infant. His father was in the army in Europe at the time and they never met until after the war when Don was 4 years old. Don graduated from St. Mary's high school in 1959. He worked for a major oil company as an accounting clerk...
Jacques Pujos-Michel
Jacques Claude Pujos-Michel, age 83, passed away at his home in Banff, Alberta. He was born in Bordeaux, France to Jacques Jules and Irène (Pérez) Pujos-Michel, being the third youngest of nine children. After serving his country in the French Army for three years, he went on to attend culinary school in Bordeaux.
Jacques then voyaged by...
Art Wray
Following a brief time in the Banff Hospital, Arthur Melville Wray
passed away peacefully at the age of 85 years, with friends by
his side.
Art was born in Vancouver to Florence Ellen Wray (nee Parkin) and Arthur H. Wray. (both deceased). His family moved back to Banff when Art was a small...
Ken (Mike) Mueller
Kenneth Lloyd (Mike) Mueller passed away on Wednesday August 21 surrounded by his family. Ken and his wife Cindy moved to Canmore in 1990 with their four children. He was a mechanic for Alberta Parks at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and later for the Banff Springs
Golf Course before taking over the management of the FasGas service...
Connie Payne
Connie Payne, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, in Canmore at the age of 71 years. She had been battling cancer for the last 8 months.
Connie grew up in Calgary and spent the majority of her life there.
She was married in 1973 to Warren Payne with...
Margaret Bosinger
Margaret Anne Bosinger (nee Godsal) passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta lovingly surrounded by her family after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis at the tender young age of 88.
Margaret was born in Sevenoaks, England to John and May Godsal. She grew up with her three brothers, David, Robert and Mike.
An adventurer from...
Gord Dorion
As hard as it is to say goodbye, all of Gord's family and friends know that he had a great life. To leave this world having had a loving marriage of 63 years, children whom you taught all you had to give, grandchildren who each felt "special", and countless loyal friendships, is a gift.
Gordon Wilfred Dorion...

