Marian Medicine, 85 years old, of Rainy River First Nations, Ontario, passed away February 6, 2026, at Rainycrest Nursing Home in Fort Frances, Ontario. Her husband was also of Rainy River First Nations, the late Dave Medicine Sr. Marian was born February 5, 1941, in Ponemah (Obaashing) in the Red […]
Obituaries
It is with great sorrow that the family of James Melford Asplund, announce his passing on February 14, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Irene Daley passed away peacefully January 28, 2026, on her 95th birthday at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Irene is survived by her daughters Diane King, Linda Lockman, and Laurie Filbrandt; as well as her son‑in‑law Richard Devall. She leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, all of whom carry […]
Frederick Earl Galbraith, a resident of Kenora, Ontario, passed away on January 31, 2026, at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents Janette and Richard Galbraith; his siblings Allen Galbraith, Raymond Galbraith, Gordon Galbraith, Melvin Galbraith, Margaret Roberts, Betty Ellman; and his son Daniel Galbraith. […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Irvin Selman, 90, of Rainy River, Ontario, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his residence at Rainy River Long Term Care. Irvin was born on March 24, 1935, in Gameland, Ontario, to parents Mary and James (Carmen) Selman. He worked at many jobs […]
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Feitze Harm van Zwol. Feitze was born in March 19, 1981, in Briltil, Netherlands, to Jan and Sietske van Zwol, where he grew up on the family dairy farm alongside brothers Arjen, Remco, Jasper and sister Louise. The family […]
Larry Armstrong, age 88, was born July 13, 1937, in Sleeman, Ontario, and passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at Rainy River Hospital, with his family by his side. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Myrna; and his children Dean (Christy), Darren (Dawn), Dave (Tammy), […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Mr. Terry Lynn Martin, of Fort Frances, Ontario, on Friday, January 23, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, at the age of 65. Terry was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on August 9, 1960, to […]
Born August 12, 1932, Lynn Allan passed away January 26, 2026, at the Atikokan Hospital. Although born in Fort Frances, Lynn lived in Emo during his childhood and youth. He moved to Atikokan shortly after leaving school, where he began working at the Steep Rock Iron Mine. He ended his […]
It is with great sadness, the family of Peter Fehr announces his passing on February 1, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on April 8, 1936, in Hochstadt, Saskatchewan, to Isaac and Anna Fehr (Martens). He was the sixth […]
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Marlene Lillian Gutpell (nee Watson) announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Rainy River Hospital. She was in her 73rd year. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Thomas; their two children Brittany and Matthew (Kristie); and […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Russell Cyr, 62, on January 25, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with his daughter Kayla, and niece Nancy by his side. Russell was born on April 23, 1963, to Louis and Rosie Cyr. Throughout his […]
