OBITUARIES

Chris Planche

May 14, 2023

It is with deep regret and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher Eric Planche of Canmore, AB at a youthful

70 years of age.

He passed peacefully early Saturday morning, May 14 at the Canmore Hospital after a fierce battle with lung cancer helped along by Covid.

Chris was born...

Tabs Talbot

May 12, 2023

"bits and bobs"

Tabs ("Malcolm" only to his mother, "Mulc" to his immediate family, "Mal" to his associates and "Tabs" to his friends) Talbot passed away on May 12 after a ferocious multi-year battle with colon cancer. Diana Knaak and her daughter Arran Wallace were by his side in the Canmore General Hospital. Supported by so many of his...

Herb Macaulay

May 9, 2023

Herb MacAulay, loving father, cherished son, and doting brother, passed away at the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff on May 9

following a brief illness.

Herb was born in Banff on August 22, 1947, to Karin

(née Wallensteen) and Jack MacAulay. He was proud

to be a third generation Banffite, prouder...

Karl Wahl

May 5, 2023

Karl Norman Wahl passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta in his sleep after a long illness due to a "trapped lung" at the age of 87.

Karl was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 22, 1935, to Mary M. and Karl G. Wahl. He grew up with a sister, Joan, and a brother, Robert. He spent his...

Jim Strauss

Apr 25, 2023

It is with great sadness to inform family, friends, and the community that Canmore local James William (Jim) Strauss (best known as Stoosh) passed away suddenly on April 25th 2023 in Cochrane AB at the age of 66 while getting ready to do what he loved for the last three decades, driving truck for Two Feathers Contracting.

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Bonar Hunter

Apr 25, 2023

Bonar Lloyd Hunter passed on in the early morning of April 25, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. His family was at his side throughout

this ordeal.

He was predeceased by his parents Tom ( 1993 ) and Bettie (2005 )

and is survived by his son Sean, and his brother David....

Michele Lamberti

Apr 24, 2023

Michele Lamberti passed away on Friday April 24th at Foothills hospital in Calgary, AB, at the age of 59.

Michele is survived by her loving husband Richard; sister Denise

and niece Wynonah of Saskatoon, SK; brother in law Bob, niece

Davis and nephew Austin of Banff, AB; aunt Margaret of Toronto, ON.

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Darel Spencer Mccauley

Apr 21, 2023

With sadness, we announce the passing of our friend, Darel "Coach" McCauley. Darel passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of April 21, 2023, at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.

Son of Clarence and Angela McCauley. Brother to Janice,

Rodney, and Faith.

Darel moved to Lake Louise from Deep River, Ontario...

Tom Scott

Apr 16, 2023

The Scott family regret to share the passing of Thomas Albert Scott,

82, at the Canmore General Hospital.

Tom fought a brave battle against lung cancer but thankfully

passed on April 16th holding the hand of his bride of 58 years, Katie.

He is survived by two sons, two daughters-in-law, one...

Ken Blackwood

Apr 15, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ken Blackwood, one day after his 89th birthday.

Ken was an independent renaissance man. He was a world traveller, musician, folk dancer, teacher, environmentalist, citizen scientist, photographer, climber, skier, four season bike rider, fencer, carpenter, baker, frequent library patron, and cat enthusiast. He volunteered with many organizations...

Gail Iverson

Apr 8, 2023

Gail Iverson, 76, of Banff Alberta, passed away peacefully on

April 8th, 2023. She was born April 29, 1946, to George and Hazel Litterick, and is survived by her partner Barry Kelly, her sons Brent (Brianna) and Jeff (Kristine), and her beloved grandchildren Kennedy, Jersey, Brooklyn and Cooper.

Born in Edmonton, Gail grew up between...

Al Petrie

Apr 7, 2023

Al Petrie passed away at home on April 7 with his family by his side.

Allan Hugh Petrie was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on Jan. 7, 1928.

He was married to Audrey, his beloved wife of 69 years. Al and Audrey met in Calgary in 1948. They were married in 1950 and moved

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Sylvia Heath

Mar 31, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Sylvia Heath, on March 31. Sylvia was predeceased by her husband Marvyn, sister Shirley, mother Siiri and father Gus. She is survived by her children Dale (Valerie), Brian (Cynthia), Tim (Cootchie), Rhonda (Mike) and Maxine; her beloved grandchildren, Kaila, Kelsey and...

Evelyn Fleming

Mar 28, 2023

The family of Evelyn Fleming are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother at the age of 91.

Evelyn Vivian Taft was born in Moose Jaw Sask. as the only daughter of Walter and Eleanor Taft and a little sister to her two older brothers Bill and John. Growing up she had two...

Maxine Cherak

Mar 26, 2023

Maxine Anna Cherak (nee Martini) passed away in Canmore on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Maxine will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 65 years Bill, sons Stephen (Maureen) and Patrick (Shelagh), grandchildren Stephana, Michal, Trent and Nialls and numerous nephews and nieces. Maxine was predeceased by her parents Stephen and Mary Martini, brothers Verne, Lionel, Orville, and...

Brunhilde Budenz

Mar 24, 2023

Brunhilde (Bruni) Budenz, loving wife of Gerhard and wonderful mother of Barbara, passed away with both of them at her side at Foothills Hospital on Sunday, March 24th after a three-year battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by both, and is also survived by

relatives in Germany.

After having visited Canada nearly every...

Alfred Kessler

Mar 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Alfred Kessler would like to announce his peaceful passing on the morning of March 9, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Marlise and son Stefan (Margaret).

His love of horses and living on the ranch was his true passion. Alfred and family started Satellite...

Tim Gourlay

Feb 25, 2023

With great sadness we share the sudden passing of Tim "Tubes" Gourlay, which came as a shock as he was famous for always being late (except for a tee time). Tim left this world, family and friends far too soon and despite enduring the debilitating effects of pulmonary fibrosis over the past 20 months he found the energy to...

Jorie Adams

Feb 18, 2023

After a 5 week battle to survive major brain surgery and a series of chest infections, our dear friend, gracious colleague, beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and gifted musician, Marjorie Muriel "Jorie" Adams went home to be with the Lord she loves.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, she graduated from The Study, then Neuchatel Junior College (Switzerland) and earned...

Peter (Pj) Jensen

Feb 17, 2023

Peter (PJ) Jensen of Canmore passed away suddenly on the evening of Friday the 17th of February 2023 of complications due to an enlarged heart.

Son to Naomi and Doug Jensen and Brother to Chris and Naomi Schaap, PJ was born May 31st 1972 in Winnipeg. He will be survived by his mother, Brother and Sister, and...