Obituaries

Michal Schovanek 1945 - 2020 There once was a man from Nantucket… After escaping the clutches of the Grim Reaper for many years, Michal Schovanek threw up his middle finger on April 3, 2020, and said “F**k it, I’m ready!”.

Donald Knight December 9, 1930 Calgary, Alberta March 31, 2020 Lac des Arcs, Alberta Donald (Don) Kenneth Knight of Lac des Arcs, Alberta born on December 9, 1930, died peacefully on March 31, 2020 at 89 years of age.

Maiysha Glaude- Slavin Feb 7th 1977 - April 4th 2020 It is with deep sadness that we announce Maiysha's passing last Saturday morning. Mai died peacefully in her sleep at her home surrounded by love and a lifetime of memories.

Irma Seelen's love of adventure and travel started when she immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands in 1954 at the age of two, settling in Ontario.

(“Cathie”) Abigail Pringle (nee Kettyls) was born on August 26, 1928 (NOT in 1932 as she always claimed), in Edmonton, Alberta to Rev. George A. Kettyls and his wife Catherine E. (Ross) Kettyls.

On January 23rd, after her courageous, 2 year battle with cancer, Tracy passed away at the age of 46. Our beloved Tracy was in the comfort of home in Calgary, which was her wish. She was surrounded by her family and so much love.

On Sunday, February 23, 2020, Richard Louis Crosby passed away peacefully in his hometown of Banff at age 72. Rick was born on February 2, 1948 in Banff to Rob and Ev Crosby.

Eric passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta on February 19, 2020. Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, England on the 10th of February 1932, he is predeceased by his parents Norman and Emma Lomas (nee Brindle).

On February 13, 2020, Joseph (Joe) Switzer passed away in Banff, Alberta at the age of 84 years. The youngest of 14 children, Joe was born and grew up in Edson, Alberta where his father, Harvey A. Switzer built the local pharmacy in 1912.

David Powell, lifelong resident of Banff, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born to John and Eleanor Powell, Dave was predeceased by seven siblings and sons, Darren and Cameron.