Renfrew (Alberta)

Notable Births & Deaths for Renfrew ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Renfrew. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Henry 'Hank' Bassen (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Calgary (AB) on December 6, 1932 (a Tuesday) and died in Calgary (AB) on May 29, 2009 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Queen's Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Renfrew.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry 'Hank' Bassen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen's Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen's Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Queen's Park Cemetery
Leslie Roy 'Les' Cunningham (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Calgary (AB) on October 4, 1913 (a Saturday) and died in Calgary (AB) on April 9, 1993 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Burnsland Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Renfrew.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Roy 'Les' Cunningham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burnsland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burnsland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Burnsland Cemetery
Norman Alexander Mervyn 'Red' Dutton (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Russell (MB) on July 23, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Calgary (AB) on March 15, 1987 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Union Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Renfrew.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Alexander Mervyn 'Red' Dutton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Union Cemetery
James Norman 'Dutch' Gainor (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Calgary (AB) on April 10, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Calgary (AB) on January 16, 1962 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Union Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Renfrew.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Norman 'Dutch' Gainor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Union Cemetery
Glen Gorbous (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Drumheller (AB) on July 8, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Calgary (AB) on June 12, 1990 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glen Gorbous<1>
Owen James Hart (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Calgary (AB) on May 7, 1965 (a Friday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on May 23, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Queen's Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Renfrew.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen James Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen's Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen's Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Queen's Park Cemetery
Stewart E. 'Stu' Hart (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Saskatoon (SK) on May 3, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Calgary (AB) on October 16, 2003 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Renfrew.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stewart E. 'Stu' Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Brook Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Brook Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Eden Brook Memorial Gardens
Herbert A. 'The Duke of Duluth' Lewis (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Calgary (AB) on April 17, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on January 20, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert A. 'The Duke of Duluth' Lewis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Crown Hill Cemetery
Michael Anthony 'Mike' Lozanski (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Calgary (AB) on November 13, 1968 (a Wednesday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on December 18, 2003 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Anthony 'Mike' Lozanski<1>
Ellen McIlwaine (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- She was born in Nashville (TN) on October 1, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Calgary (AB) on June 23, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- We don't have any burial details.
Wilma Pelly (Actress)
- She was born in Fort Qu'Appelle (SK) on March 5, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Calgary (AB) on December 28, 2020 (a Monday).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
Rhonda A. 'Bertha Faye' Singh (Professional wrestler)
- She was born in Calgary (AB) on February 21, 1961 (a Tuesday) and died in Calgary (AB) on July 27, 2001 (a Friday).
- At the time of her death, she was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rhonda A. 'Bertha Faye' Singh<1>
Cecil Ralph 'Tiny' Thompson (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Sandon (BC) on May 31, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Calgary (AB) on February 9, 1981 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Burnsland Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Renfrew.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil Ralph 'Tiny' Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burnsland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burnsland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Burnsland Cemetery
Paul Ivan Thompson (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Calgary (AB) on November 2, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Calgary (AB) on September 13, 1991 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Burnsland Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Renfrew.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Ivan Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burnsland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burnsland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Burnsland Cemetery
Erin Wall (Operatic soprano)
- She was born in Calgary (AB) on November 4, 1975 (a Tuesday) and died on October 8, 2020 (a Thursday).
- At the time of her death, she was 44.
- We don't have any burial details.

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.