OBITUARIES

Oct 13, 2023

James Gordon Burles of Banff passed away on Friday, October 13, one day before his 74th birthday. Gordon was predeceased by his father, James Percy Burles and his mother, Kathleen Hilda (Ward) Burles. He is survived by his brother, Douglas (Faye), his nephew, Lee (Michelle), great-niece, Kaylin Anna, great-nephew, Rylan Percy, and his niece, Meridith (Trent). Gordon was born...

Oct 11, 2023

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Stan was the second of five boys (David, Stan, Warren, Norman and Ray) to Annie and Norman Cowley. Left to carry on his legacy are his wife, Gloria and children, Cathy (Woody), David (Alanna), Thomas, Kateri (Leroy), Daisy (James) as well as his beloved grandchildren, adopted family, and many loyal friends.

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Oct 7, 2023

Always loving, dearly loved

With his family by his side, Bruce passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be deeply

missed by his wife Jannean, his children Claire (Travis), Janice (Todd), Stuart (Shannon) and Clive (Carrie), his grandchildren Nolan, Kaden, Kyle, Madison, Macallum, Jonathan, Brendan, Simon, Rebecca and Logan, his...

Oct 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing

of John Petroff. John was the devoted husband of Anne, beloved father of Laura (Jonathan) Silva, grandsons Sion and Jaxon, and of Jaimee (Keoni) Sarsona and granddaughter Jayla, all of Maui. John is also survived by his sister, Louise, and her family.

John was...

Sep 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of

Marjorie Helen Lewis on September 26 with family by her side.

Marjorie was Born in Edmonton, Alberta to parents Clayton and Christian Lawrence. Marjorie is predeceased by her brother Earl,

sister Lillian and her loving husband of 62 years Lloyd. Marjorie is...

Sep 16, 2023

Francis William Sigvart Savage, of Canmore AB, went home to heaven at the age of 82. He passed away from heart failure.

Born in Rimbey, AB., he is predeceased by his parents, George and Selma Savage, and survived by his sister Lorraine (Ron Hickok) and family including numerous nieces and nephews, and his three daughters, Pamela, Tamara...

Sep 16, 2023

NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE

Bow River Funeral Service Ltd. did not assist this family in any way with funeral arrangements. We are posting this obituary notice, at the request of the executor of the estate, to advise of imminent funeral services, as a courtesy to the family

Robert Jackson Mitchell, (Mitch) born in Guelph, Ontario, son...

Sep 8, 2023

Maurice G.S. Lepper, 93, beloved father, died in Canmore, Alberta.

Maurice, born in Folkestone, U.K., is the son of Gordon Lepper and Muriel Lepper (nee Storrar). He married his wife Celia (Cecliia T.U. Smith) on December 3,1955 and the newly-married couple moved to Calgary, arriving in a snowstorm on May 1, 1956.

Maurice came to...

Sep 7, 2023

It is with great regret and sadness that we announce the passing

of Clare Maureen McCabe. After a prolonged illness and brief stay

in hospital she went peacefully in her sleep on the morning of

September 07, 2023.

Clare was a lover of books, animals, politics and those she chose to...

Sep 6, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John (Jack) Manford Clipperton, beloved husband, father, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on September 6, 2023. Jack left us peacefully from Cambridge Manor in Calgary, Alberta. He was 95 years old.

Jack was born July 15, 1928 to Ruby and Cedric Clipperton at...

Sep 4, 2023

It is with a great sense of loss but also with a profound gratitude for a life well lived till the age of 106, that the family of Anna Lychowyd announce her death on September 4, 2023. She has left behind her daughter Mary and son-in-law Richard Bryson, her granddaughter Kathyrn Livesey and her husband Mark, her grandson Steven...

Sep 3, 2023

It brings sadness to our hearts to announce the sudden passing of

Peter (Gronk), husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend.

He is survived by Lynda his wife of 39 years, son Josh (Steph),

2nd mother Elfie and his brother Eric as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Peter was...

Aug 27, 2023

Donald Andrew Winfield, "Andy", resident of the Bow Valley for

48 years, died unexpectedly on August 27 at the age of 72, just

shy of his 73rd Birthday. Andy is survived by his wife of 40 years,

Donna Winfield (nee Dobrucki), his brother David Winfield (Caroline) and nephew Peter and niece Elizabeth, all...

Aug 25, 2023

Ross Clarke, born in Claresholm, AB passed away suddenly in Canmore at the Bow River Lodge on Friday August 25, 2023.

Ross is predeceased by his parents Christopher (Ted) in 1979, and Nelda in 2010, and his brothers Gower in 2010 and Billy in 1997. Ross is survived by his brothers Jackie (Diana), and Neil (Wendy) as...

Aug 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Herbert Huhnold on August 20th,2023, surrounded by his family.

Herbert will be sadly missed by Ingeborg, his wife of 65 years, his children Marion (Jim), Thomas, Tania (Steve). He was OPA to seven grandchildren and Great Opa to 2 children.

Herbert very much...

Aug 19, 2023

John Alexander (Bill) Smyth, lifetime resident of Banff, passed away at Mineral Springs Hospital on Monday August 19th after a brief illness. He was born in Banff August 13th, 1930.

Bill Smyth married Barbara Clarke of Calgary on October 10th, 1953.

In 1959, after operating Temple View Texaco station in Lake Louise for four years,...

Aug 13, 2023

In her 90th year, Judith Jane Mackintosh passed away peacefully and quietly in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 13, 2023, with her son and granddaughter by her side holding her hands.

Judy had a full and fruitful life. She was born during the depression and grew up in a bungalow on Mathers Avenue in West...

Aug 6, 2023

Mary Marjory Smith, beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Smith, passed away peacefully in Canmore at the age of 91 years.

Born in Winnipeg, Mary grew up in Edgerton and Olds in Alberta. She studied Home Economics at the Olds Agricultural College, and later qualified for her teaching certificate at the Calgary Normal School. She completed her teacher...

Aug 6, 2023

Edna passed away on August 6 at the Canmore Hospital with her daughter Laurel, son Bob, and granddaughter Parise at her bedside. Her daughter-in-law Maria, grandson Ryan, granddaughter Destiny, and future son-in-law Brad were close by, supporting Edna with their thoughts and love.

Edna has lived in Canmore since 1979. She and her husband Jim (previously deceased)...

Jul 29, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Grant's sudden passing on July 29th. Special thanks to everyone who helped on the day of his passing. Grant is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Judy Hartwell, his sister Shari (James Avery) of New Brunswick, his brother Stephen (Steve) of Ottawa, nephews Christopher (Erin) and three...