It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Melissa Cottam (Lucas) announces her passing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital, at the age of 60. Joan was born on July 10, 1966, at DuPage Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois, to Harold and Helen Lucas. Joan […]
Obituaries
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mamie Herdman, age 81, of Miscampbell Township announce her passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born at home in Crozier, Ont., December 31, 1944 to Nicholas and Aino Hill. Mamie attended Alberton #3 School for grades […]
Sagachiiwe giizhigook In a moment that has changed our lives, Lauren passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ont. Lauren, age 39, was born on January 4, 1987, in Fort Frances, Ont., to parents Sharlene Smith and Joe Hunter. Lauren’s three children, Shayanna, Cassia, and Kaysin, will […]
July 29, 1970 – August 2, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, Russell (“Russ”) Ling. Russ passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He faced […]
William “Bill” James Roach, 69, of Quesnel, British Columbia, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1956, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to William and Kathleen Roach and was a proud member of Couchiching First Nation. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife Elfriede; his parents […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrew Henry Wepruk, 89, on August 4, 2026. He was a man with a zest for life and laughing. He loved playing the guitar, music, and dancing until shortly before his death. Formerly of Fort Frances, Andrew retired to […]
Sadly, the family of Connie Lee Wood announce her passing on August 9, 2026 in Thunder Bay, at the age of 77. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ont.
Miikanakwe LaVerne Elaine Caul “Miikanakwe” nee Calder lost her fierce battle to cancer, peacefully on July 28, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital with her loving family by her side. LaVerne and her twin sister Lorraine were born in Fort Frances on April 12, 1948, to Bob and Maude Calder. She […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mamie Rose Herdman, 81, of Miscampbell Twp announce her passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Basaraba on July 16 at Riverview Health Centre. Pat was born in 1953, to Peter and Polly Basaraba. She is survived by her brother, Al (Laurel); her nephews, Matt (Emma) and Joe; Matt and Emma’s daughters, Ava […]
June 7, 1955 – July 11, 2026 Elena Patricia Wiebe (nee Rempel), in her 72nd year died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach, MB, after a brave journey with cancer. Surrounded by love and with her hands held, she departed this world to the lyrics of […]
October 28, 1939 – July 20, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family of Gordon “Bud” Dyrland announces his passing on July 20, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 28, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Dyrland and Olive Dent (né Hall), Bud was a […]
