Bebaamoyaashiik – Atikwan Odoodeman Yvonne Marie Burmeister of Littlefork Minnesota was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on July 12, 1974, to Leonard and Shirley Horton Loveland. Vonnie is an enrolled member of Rainy River First Nations at Manitou Rapids. Her Anishinaabe name is Bebaamoyaashiik of the Caribou Clan. Vonnie attended school […]
Obituaries
Our hearts are heavy as the family of Florence Yerxa (nee Smith) announce her passing on Monday, June 22, 2026, at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., surrounded by the love of her family. To us, she was the matriarch of the Yerxa family, a cherished daughter, wife, mother, […]
February 26, 1939 – June 22, 2026 She is survived by her sons, Larry (Loretta), Denis (Maggie), Darrel (Kim), and Darcy (Tracy); grandchildren, Nicole, Adam, Dessa, and Landon; great-grandchildren, Chase, Jett, and Price. She is also survived by her siblings, Pat, Dick, and Jenny, as well as many nieces, nephews, […]
It is with profound sadness, the family announces the passing of Peter Scott Buckle, 47, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe First Nation, Ontario. Peter was born on July 9, 1978, in St. Anthony, Quebec, to parents Barry and Jaclyn Buckle. Peter loved the outdoors spending time on the water, fishing and camping. […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Thomas (Tom) Alan Gutpell announce his peaceful passing at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after a courageous journey with Glioblastoma. He was in his 76th year. Left to cherish his memory are his children Brittany (David) and Matthew (Kristie), and […]
June 26, 1928 – October 25, 2025 It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene Hanson on October 25, 2025, in Rainy River, Ontario. Irene was born on her family’s homestead in Sprague, Manitoba. Irene was the second of five children and her family lived a […]
June 23, 1972 ~ June 18, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family of Candice Somerset‑Kadikoff of Cherry Grove, Alberta, announces her passing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Cold Lake Health Centre, at the age of 53 years. Candice will be forever remembered and deeply loved […]
October 23, 1935 – June 6, 2026 The death of Margaret Thomassen (née Pirie) occurred in Brandon, Man., on June 6, 2026. Born in Leroy, Sask., to Gordon Edward and Mary Pirie on October 23, 1935. The eldest of five children, Margaret lived there until she left to attend the […]
February 10, 1964 – June 8, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Scott James McLeod, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, coach, and business man. Scott was born on February 10, 1964, in Fort Frances, Ontario, and spent his early years […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Mae McNally of Emo, Ontario, beloved wife of the late Leslie McNally on June 15, 2026, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Sharon was born on February 27, 1945, in Emo to Wallace and Gladys Allan. Sharon lived in Emo for most of her life and later she met and married the […]
Terry Roy Fitz Randolph, 80, of International Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Sanford Bemidji Health Center. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
