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 […]
Obituaries
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 […]
It is with profound sadness and quiet grace that the family announces the passing of Lois “June” Benjamin, in her 82nd year, on July 19, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital, with her family by her side. June was born to William and Bernice Witherspoon on February 6, 1944, in Fort […]
“Zhiishiib” Waasisii doodem It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lori-Lee Kelly, age 55, on July 20, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Lori was born December 22, 1970, in the big town of Emo, ON. Born to parents Bob and Dolores Kelly. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Neonewapenase “Mushom” Smith announce his peaceful passing on July 21, 2026 at Laverendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, On. with his family by his side. Mushom was born in Naicatchewenin First Nation to Sally and Billy Smith. Left to mourn his loss […]
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 […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon McPherson announce her passing on July 23, 2026, at La Verendrye hospital surrounded by her family. Sharon was born September 02, 1949, in Kenora, Ontario to the late James and Mary Murphy. In 1966 the family moved to Fort Frances […]
Family and friends are invited to a Come and Go Celebration of Life in memory of Kathleen Egan on Wednesday, July 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion. Please join us to share memories, stories, and celebrate a life well lived.
It is with great sorrow the family of Wayne (Francis) Herbert announce his passing, with his loving family by his side, on July 16, 2016, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Wayne was born on October 19, 1942, to Gladys and George Herbert in Fort Frances, Ontario. He is […]
1940 – 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Lawrence Penney, 86, of Stratton, announces his passing on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at La Verendrye General Hospital, with his family by his side. Bill was born in Emo, Ontario, on May 28, 1940. He was […]
The family of Eltjo Jan Wiersema sadly announces his passing on July 17, 2026, at the Rainy River Health Centre. He was 81 years old. Eltjo left us peacefully, with his loving family by his side. Born in Peize, Drenthe, The Netherlands on December 7, 1944, Eltjo was the 13th child born to Jan and Froukje Wiersema. He immigrated […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Kawulia on Thursday, July 9, at the age of 93 in Fort Frances. Left to cherish his memory are his three children, Debra (Larry), Nick (Cheryl), and Candace; his beloved grandchildren Jessica (Steven), Tiffany (Ian), Nicholas (Sarah), Tara […]
