Ogimaa Way Tum Sadly the family announces the passing of George Spencer, 87, of Seine River First Nations, on October 26, 2022, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. George worked as a logger in his early years. He also worked as a carpenter for many years alongside his younger […]
Obituaries
Warren was born New Year’s Eve in Winnipeg, Man.; but he admitted to us that he was “beat by a girl” to be the New Year’s baby that year. He lived a very full life in Fort Frances despite being diagnosed with MS in his graduating high school year. Warren […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Lee (Mainville) DeVall on the morning of Thursday, October 27, 2022. Connie was born November 29, 1950, to Fort Frances, Ontario. Connie is survived by her mother Irene Daley; her husband of 34 years and common-law for six […]
Giitaagonaabek On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Giitaagonaabek – Elizabeth Brown (nee Windigo), from Rainy River First Nations, peacefully passed away at the Emo Health Centre with her family by her side. Elizabeth was born November 4, 1919, in Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (Red Gut), to Margarette Windigo and Louie Fernette. She […]
The family of Thomas Douglas Drew of Fort Frances sadly announce his passing on October 24, 2022. No services will be held. Complete obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ontario
Warren Zub of Fort Frances, has passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on October 24, 2022. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd, Emo, Ontario
It is with profound sadness that the family of Nettie McBride announce her passing at age 96 on October 23, 2022, at Thunder Bay, Ontario. Full obituary to follow.
It is with profound sadness and such great sorrow, that the family of Shayanne Marie Holden, announce her sudden passing on the morning of Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ontario. Shayanne was born on March 1, 1993, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Greg Holden and […]
The family of Duane Alvin Huntley, 65, sadly announce his peaceful passing with his family by his side on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Atikokan (ON) General Hospital. Duane was born in Atikokan on April 24, 1957, to Alvin (Frank) and Stella (nee Gouliquer) Huntley. Duane was always generous, […]
Elizabeth Brown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Wake will be held at Rainy River First Nations Gymnasium on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Funeral will be Monday, October 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Full obituary to follow.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene Kathryn Armstrong (nee Chase) on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at home in Fergus, Ontario. Marlene was born on February 18, 1936 in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Norman and Geraldine (Reid) Chase. Her love of music was instilled into […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John (Taisto) Coberg on September 30, 2022. John was born on March 20, 1934, in a mining tent near Hearst, Ontario, where his mother worked as the camp cook. He grew up in this area and went to […]






