With great sadness and heartbreak I announce the passing of my son. Matthew John Galusha, 24, from Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. Matt was born in Toronto, Ont. on September 6, 1996. He lived his first 11 years in Atikokan. He moved to Fort Frances at […]
Obituaries
Gary McIntyre (Hodge), age 73, of Victoria, B.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with his dear friends and caregivers Glen Pyle and Brenda Britton by his side. Gary was born on October 6, 1947 in Quebec. His father was the late Joseph (“Joe”) Hodge and […]
It is with great sadness that the family Annie Elisabeth Holborn announces her passing on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital. Annie was born on October 6, 1919 to Mary and William Falloon Sr. in Westbourne, Manitoba. She was united in marriage to Edward Holborn on July […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine Derman announces her passing on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born on November 6, 1963 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Howard and Bakenawanqewabeak Willie. She grew up in the […]
May 10, 1931–July 5, 2021 Bob passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital on July 5, 2021 at the age of 90. He was one of nine children born to the late Charles Henry “Harry” Gadd and Annie Helena “Nellie” Gadd (Crowe) in Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by […]
1947 – 2021 Eva passed away peacefully and suddenly on July 8, 2021 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents Pauline and Peter Sirman. Eva was born in Rainy River, Ontario. She was the loving sister of Matt Sirman of Winnipeg, Paul (Teresa) Sirman […]
Unexpectedly the family announces the sudden passing of Martin “Sonny” Pietila, 76, of Chapple Twp, Ontario, on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at his residence. Sonny was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on August 16, 1944 to parents Eunice and Uuno Pietila. He was united in marriage to Sandra Day and […]
William Howard Faragher, born October 18, 1932 at La Vallee, Ontario passed away on July 10, 2021 while in long-term care at the Rainy River Hospital. He resided there for three and a half months and previously had lived in Rainy River, Ontario for 30 years. He leaves his wife […]
It is with great sadness the family of Martin “Marty” Bolzan announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. A complete obituary will follow.
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother Marie Catherine Smith, 91 years of age, on June 29, 2021 at her residence. Marie will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her close family, relatives and friends. Mom was born June 11, 1930 in Winnipeg, Man. where […]
Robert Harry Gadd, long-time resident of Crozier, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021. Full obituary to follow.
This ol’ engineer reached the end of the tracks on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Rainy River Health Centre. His ride began in Worthington Township (Sleeman, Ont.) on November 9, 1928. Gerry was the first born to George and Mae Marchuk. He would be later joined by brothers Don, […]
