It is with deep sadness the family of Delbert Sydney Ross announce his unexpected passing at home on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Delbert was the only child born to Eva (Armstrong) and Sid Ross on April 14, 1944. Delbert was the namesake of his uncle […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Corey Vien, 52, of Fort Frances, Ont., at his residence on November 15, 2025. Corey was born on December 1, 1972, to parents Harvey and Micheliane Vien. He will be greatly missed by his mother Micheliane; his brother […]
Waabi asinikwe Giizhigookwes Sadly the family announces the passing of Ilene Indian, 73, of Onigaming First Nation on Nov. 10, 2025, at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Ilene was born on December 28, 1951, in Kenora, Ontario, to parents Alfonse and Mary Rose White. Ilene worked for […]
Aabidewebinesiik Aabideweyaasimook – Lynx/Bizhiw Clan It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Melanie Jourdain, 46 years old, of Duluth, Minn., on November 10, 2025, at Essentia Health in Duluth. Melanie was born in Thunder Bay on January 4, 1979, to parents Priscilla Jourdain and Gordon […]
Ogimaabinesiik – Awaazisii Clan It is with heavy hearts that the family of Amy Kelly announces her unexpected and heartbreaking passing on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 54, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Amy was born to Corrine and Jim H. Kelly of […]
The family of Delbert Sidney Ross announce his sudden passing on November 17, 2025. A complete obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
By Times Staff
Chief Lorraine Cobiness, long-serving leader of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation north of Kenora, has died. Cobiness, who was remembered for her compassion, strength, and dedication passed away on Nov. 10 at the age of 52, while serving her ninth consecutive term as chief of Niisaachewan, formerly the Dalles First Nation. “Chief […]
1970-2025 John Ray Hendrickson of Fort Frances, 55, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, after a short courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 22, 1970, in Kenora, Ontario, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, a strong work ethic, and a deep […]
November 23, 1938 – September 19, 2025 In the evening of September 19, 2025, our beloved mother passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord. Mom was born in Devlin Township on November 23, 1938, and was the sixth of seven daughters born to John and Fanny Bowman. Mom met […]
On Nov. 1, 2025, in Fort Frances, Doug Derendorf passed just as he lived, with his family by his side. Doug was born in Fort Frances, and spent his early years on the family farm. Among his daily chores he would always enjoy taking care of the animals, even when […]
Sadly, Denis Joseph Duhamel passed away peacefully at 80 years old in Rainy River, Ont. Denis was born on September 6, 1945 in Rainy River. He lived the early part of his life in Pinewood and eventually moved to Atikokan with his young family for work in the mid 60’s. […]
The family of Rhonda Fowler are heartbroken to share that she passed away suddenly on November 4, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, surrounded by her husband and daughters. Rhonda was born on October 17, 1958, in Atikokan, Ontario, to Richard and Lynn Johnson and married to Bill […]
