01/24/2026
In Loving Memory
Edward Peter Faiers
"Ted"
1956 - 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ted Faiers, who left this world on January 14th at the age of 69, surrounded by love with his wife by his side.
Born on March 24th, 1956, in Cranbrook, British Columbia, the first of seven children to Wally and Christine Faiers, Ted was born a leader. He carried that role with heart and grace throughout his life, in all that he did.
From early childhood, Ted’s love and passion for the outdoors came naturally. It was woven into the very fabric of who he was and carried with him throughout his lifetime, shared deeply with his wife Mary-Anne, and passed down to his daughter and grandchildren.
From a young age, Ted had a natural gift for hockey. His talent, dedication and love for the game, along with his parents’ devotion to his success, provided him the opportunity to play for the Cranbrook Colts, the Fernie Ghostriders, and eventually be drafted to play for Edmonton. A major injury brought his hockey career to an early end, although the standing family joke was that Mary-Anne coming into his life ended his career.
Ted and Mary-Anne began dating in late 1974. Quickly realizing he had found the love of his life, they were engaged just six months later and married on September 11th, 1976. They went on to spend 49 married years together, celebrating most of their anniversaries bugling bulls and sharing their deep love for hunting and the outdoors.
Mary-Anne stood faithfully beside Ted in all of his endeavors, offering unwavering support through every chapter of their life together. In return, Ted challenged and encouraged her to step beyond her comfort zone and do hard things. From fixing fence alone in the middle of the night to keep horses in the pasture while Ted was off guiding, to sleepless nights in hunting camp protecting the horse feed they had packed in for upcoming hunts from a tenacious grizzly bear, their life was shaped by shared experiences. Through these challenges and the lessons Ted offered along the way, Mary-Anne became a strong, skilled, and unshakable woman - a partner Ted deeply respected, trusted, relied on and admired.
Born a leader, Ted carried his natural talents, drive, and passion into every chapter of his working life. Beginning in his late teens with drafting, planning, and mapping, his work life unfolded across many industries, including drilling for Cominco, time spent in the logging industry where he loved equipment operating and especially hand falling, and following his family heritage into Guide Outfitting where he worked
alongside his brothers, building lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories. The final chapter of his career was spent in the coal mines as a Crane Operator and Safety Officer/Advisor, where he took great pride in his work and accomplishments.
Most of all, Ted loved being a grandpa and took immense joy in sharing his knowledge, skills, and love for hunting and the outdoors with his grandchildren. From riding quads and operating machinery, to fi shing, baking, and cooking, he challenged them, taught them, and treasured every moment spent side by side - just as he had done with his daughter, shaping her through those same lessons into the woman she is today. His meat-cutting skills were proudly passed down as well, including one memorable trip to the emergency room for stitches after Wyatt was injured while butchering a deer under Papa’s watch. Ted believed deeply in learning by doing, even if that meant putting the kids behind the wheel on backroads before they could see over the dash or reach the pedals. He also guided Lexi through framing and building an entire chicken coop and sheep shed from scratch, and by the age of eight had her backing up trailers better than most grown men.
Ted was a pioneer of hound hunting in the Kootenays and the founder of the East Kootenay Trail Hound Association, rooted in his deep respect for wildlife conservation and the heritage of hound hunting, which has been operating since 1987. He took immense pride in the exceptional hounds he raised and worked alongside throughout his life. His dogs and horses were more than animals - they were trusted companions and part of his family. Ted had a rare, gentle heart for all creatures, often rescuing injured wildlife or patiently taming them to become his beloved pets, a love he proudly passed down to his daughter.
He also generously shared his hunting knowledge and tricks of the trade, especially when it came to running hounds, with his son-in-law Warren. Together, they built skills, memories, and a deep respect for the traditions of hunting - a legacy that continues today as the family carries on with the hounds and the way of life Ted so deeply loved.
Left to carry Ted’s memory and legacy are his wife Mary-Anne; daughter Samantha and husband Warren; grandchildren Wyatt and Alexa Bishop.
His siblings: Shelley, Tim (Astrid), Bob (Terry), Chris (Gwen), Brad (Christine), and Cindy (Wayne), along with his nieces and nephews, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and lifelong friends he considered family.
Ted was predeceased by his father Wallace Spencer Faiers (1976), his mother
Christine Greta Faiers (née Mark) (2018), and numerous aunts, uncles, extended family members, and friends.
A Celebration of Ted’s Life will be held on January 31st, 2026 at 1:00pm in the Royal Alexandra Hall located in the Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook BC.
The family warmly welcomes anyone who would like to attend and honour Ted's life.
Ted’s spirit now runs free in the mountains he loved, the rivers he fi shed, and the wind through the pines, carried forward in the stories, the memories, and the hearts of those who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, please share a story or a memory of Ted - your favorite hunt, a laugh around the campfire, a lesson learned, or a moment that captures the man he was.
