November 26, 1953 – May 31, 2026 Edward was born and raised in Fort Frances to Don and Johanna Christian, one of seven children. He was a member of Sea Cadets, playing the drums. Edward left school early to do the things he loved, motorcycles, cars and transport trucks. He […]
Obituaries
It is with sadness and appreciation for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Gail Helen Crackel, of Rainy River, Ontario, on March 21, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on April 15, 1939, alongside her twin, Brian Atkin (predeceased 2014), Gail lived a life defined […]
Victoria Decaire, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, with her family and close friends by her side at the hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, following a brief illness. Vicki, as she was known to her friends, was born in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. She was predeceased by her […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Dennis Lee Hoard on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the age of 84 years old. Dennis was born on March 16, 1942, in Fort Frances, and lived there with his large […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Dixie Mae Kinnear (née Allen) announce her passing peacefully on May 30, 2026, with her family by her side in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the age of 78. Dixie was born on June 28, 1947, and spent her entire life in […]
September 12, 1946 – June 7, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Allan McRae on June 7, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He died peacefully with loved ones by his side. Keith was born on September 12, 1946, […]
Aaliyah Jane Kelis Ottertail of Lac La Croix First Nation passed away on May 27, 2026, in Fort Frances, Ont. Born on June 26, 2000, in Fort Frances to her mom Crystal Ottertail and dad Adrian Peirson, Aaliyah loved the outdoors and found joy in hunting, fishing, and hiking. She […]
With heavy hearts the family of Alfred Donald Redford, 79, announce his passing on June 4, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of David “Dave” Cooke on May 16, 2026, at the age of 98. Dad was born and raised in Devlin, Ontario, where he learned the values of hard work, family, and community that guided him throughout his life. He moved to […]
Christine Eisenzopf was born on April 16, 1948, in Sheffield, England, to Owen and Florence Tame (née Phoenix). She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 27, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital. Christine is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Sandra (Bill) and Sherri (Mike); her grandchildren Tiffany (Jarid), […]
It is with great love and sadness that the family of Dixie Kinnear, 78, of Emo, announce her passing in Thunder Bay, Ont. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
July 2, 1927 – May 25, 2026 Marjorie Lyons (Wayjaanimigaabiwik) passed away peacefully at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Monday, May 25, 2026, with family by her side. Margie was born in Rainy River First Nations on July 2, 1927, to John and Agnes Speaker. In her early […]
