When asked how he wanted to be remembered, our father, Doug Giles said, “That I loved people, I loved my family, and I loved my God, Jesus Christ.” With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Douglas Giles of Rainy River, Ontario, on August 17, 2022. He […]
Obituaries
It is with heavy hearts that we wish to share the passing of Gerry Allan on the morning of August 20, 2022 at LaVerendrye Hospital. He was born in Emo on February 9, 1949, to Russ and Colleen Allan and grew up in Devlin on the family farm with his […]
In the early morning hours on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, cancer took Paul Ewacha, aged 82, from us. Paul was born in Thunder Bay to Nick and Francis Ewacha. He moved to Fort Frances in 1971 to work in the mill as an Instrument Mechanic and moved up to the […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Donald Gary Roulston on August 16, 2022, at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Donald Gary Roulston was born May 27, 1943, in Fort Frances to Leroy and Mary Roulston. He was the seventh of nine children. Two children would be born […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Terence “Terry” Rocklin La Belle, 42, of Couchiching First Nation at his residence on August 22, 2022. A wake will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m from the Multi-Use Facility Couchiching First Nation, […]
On August 13, 2022, Pearl Ivall Mason stepped from pain into the light. She was 23 days short of her 100th birthday. Born to pioneer parents Mabel Rarrick Hawthorne of Indiana and James Hawthorne of Belfast, Ireland, she lived from horse and buggy days to using her iPad. She handled […]
Jean Pearson, 91, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Jean was born August 25, 1930, in Fort Frances to Nina and Harold Matthews. On September 8, 1950, she married the love of her life, Sig Pearson. They had […]
Sa gwan na quat Pizhew o’dotem It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cody Shebagegit, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson and friend began his journey to the spirit world. Cody was born to Christopher Shebagegit and Cheryl Redsky on November 15, 1986, at La Verendrye hospital in […]
Oh zhaa wush koe kesikDecember 17, 1974 – August 13, 2022 Sterling is survived by his mother Sharon MacIntyre, brother Scott MacIntyre (Giselle); sons Tyrone, Jerri; daughter Kingsley; eight grandchildren; four aunties Linda, Joanne, Velma, Donna; three uncles Clarence (Barbara), Reg (Caroline), Harvey; cousins, nieces and nephews. Sterling was predeceased […]
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Randolph Jones (Loon Clan) on Friday August 12th 2022 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ernie grew up playing on the banks of Garden River First Nation (Ketegaubseebee) stamping (counting) crows with his friends, Ed, […]
Mary Louise Kolynchuk, 93, of Fort Frances, Ontario passed away in her sleep on Saturday August 20th, 2022 at La Verendrye Hospital. Mary was born on December 10th, 1928 in Narol, Poland and was the eldest of four children born to parents, Franciszek and Anna Wazny (nee Hapko). Mary and […]
Loretta “Lolly” Brunetta, 91, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Rainycrest Long Term Care. The youngest daughter of William and Mildred Toffan, she was born into a loving family as Loretta “Lolly” Toffan on April 14, 1931, […]
