It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of David Ross Chapman, 69, on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Downey Retirement Centre, L.A. Calif. where he died peacefully. He was predeceased by his parents Ross and Lorraine Chapman. He was born August 15, 1951 at La Verendrye Hospital […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness that the family of Sharlene Beninger announces her passing on September 6, 2020 at the age of 69. Sharlene was born on February 28, 1951 in Fort Frances, Ontario. Sharlene is survived by her son Murray Jr. and grandchildren; Trey, Mya, Paul and Gage; sister […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Geraldine Archie, 78, of Big Grassy River First Nation on August 31, 2020 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Geraldine is survived by her four children Glenn (Yvonne), Daryl (Mary), Tim, (Lisa), Deana (Gerry); her two brothers Robert, Sam; her sister Bridgette (Carl); […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Frank Szeder Sr, 88, of Chapple Twp, Ontario on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the La Verendrye Hospital Fort Frances. Frank was born in Isazeg, Hungary on May 5, 1932 to parents Istavan and Maria Szeder. He came to Canada during the Hungarian […]
Memenasimok (thunder bird) Makosi wbik (lil’ bear) Niiganiwo gimakwe (leading woman) Pagochiqwes Pizhew Clan (Lynx) 4th degree Midewiwin It’s with great sadness we, the family of Mary Catherine Kelly, announce the passing of our dear mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and spiritual advisor on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the […]
Mary McKelvie was born May 3, 1928 in LaVallee, Ontario to Thomas and Mary Yurchuk (Hemelyuk). Following her education she moved to Fort Frances where she lived with her sister Dora’s family and went to secretarial school. She worked in the paper mill office where she met her husband Robert […]
John Esselink, 95 of Emo, Ontario passed away on August 31, 2020 peacefully with his family by his side. A complete funeral announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
Sadly the family announces the passing of Geraldine Archie, 78, of Big Grassy First Nation on Monday, August 31, 2020 in Thunder Bay, ON. A traditional wake will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3 p.m. at the Big Grassy First Nation Community Hall, followed by traditional service […]
On Friday, August 21, 2020 Margaret Woollard of Emo, peacefully passed away at the age of 97. Margaret was born February 24, 1923 in Cook County, Illinois, USA. The family emigrated to Emo, Ontario in the mid 1920’s. Margaret lived in various locations around Emo. She attended school at the […]
Ozhaawashkwaanikegaabow Niigaanigaabinesi – Pizhew (Lynx) clan It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Clifford Ian Tuesday Sunday August 16, 2020. Clifford was born March 19, 1974 to Clifford Sr. and Rose Marie Tuesday. Clifford loved fishing, hunting, boating and spending time with his family. He […]
Grace Neilson passed away Sunday, August 16 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with her family nearby and in her heart. In the final hours before her passing, she spoke with care and concern about each of her family members. Mom was born to Noble and Annie Hyatt on […]
John Elra Galusha, age 66, from Fort Frances Ontario went to rest on Saturday, August 22 2020 at LaVerendrye Hospital. Celebration of life to be held at a later date. John was born May 13, 1954 and lived in Rainy River District all his life. He worked at Sapawe as […]






