Murray Kitts passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 93. Son of the late Mary Teresa Kitts (née Culleton) and the late John Francis Kitts, he leaves in sorrow his brother Kevin (Louise); his nephews Daniel (Amy Parr) and Robert (Emmy); his niece Catherine (Shane Bakker); his […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness that the family of Beatrice “Betty” Blight, 82, of Rainy River announce her passing on April 2, 2026. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Kelly Lampi. Kelly was predeceased by his parents Milton and Pat; and brother Teddy. He is survived by his wife and love of his life, Lynne. Also surviving are daughters Shawn and Misty; sisters Sandra (Tom) Morden, Christine (Wade) Modeland […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Davetta Sheppard (nee English) announce her passing on March 19, 2026, in Victoria, B.C. Davetta was born February 25, 1938, in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, to David and Marjorie English. Mom was predeceased by her older sister Audrey Andrews and younger brother David […]
With love, sadness, and respect, we announce that Gimiwan, Sheila Ann Carney (née Bob), Elk Clan, of Naongashing First Nation, has begun her journey home. Sheila, lovingly known as Cuddles, was born on July 23, 1971, to her parents Robert Bob and Pauline Big George. Robert speaks of knowing she […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joe Georgeson on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Joe was born in Emo, Ont., on May 8, 1940, to Ernie and Madeleine Georgeson. He grew up on the family homestead farm and was actively involved in 4-H as a […]
Warren L. Marusyk, age 67, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Warren was born on October 4, 1958, in Port Arther, Ontario, a son to the late Alvin and Beatrice Marusyk. He is also predeceased by his brother Brad. Warren is survived by his […]
Betty passed peacefully at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont., on March 21, 2026. Betty was born in Sudbury, Ont., on March 23, 1943. Joe and Rose Mary Perreault from Couchiching are her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her two children Valerie Voss, Guy Voss; […]
The family of Beverly Jane Kyle, 95, is saddened to announce her passing on March 19, 2026, at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
September 25, 1928 – March 17, 2026 Edra Jean Lougheed, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on March 17, 2026, at the age of 97. Edra was born in 1928 in Unity, Saskatchewan, to John and Isabelle Murray. She married Orval Lougheed […]
Jeanette Blanche Roy (nee Marmus) of Rainy River, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Riverside – La Verendrye Hospital on March 15, 2026. Jeanette was born August 27, 1937, in Rainy River to Bill and Mary Marmus (nee Olinyk). She had one sister Donna Dalseg and two brothers Bill Marmus and […]
Anna (Ann) Elizabeth Watson (nee Mickelson) passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 18, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital. Ann was born November 14, 1944, in Fort Frances. As a young child she moved to Sioux Lookout with her family. She attended Queen Elizabeth High School […]
