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 […]
Obituaries
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 […]
Baabom goonaa ah sheek Baa Bom Mon Ko Dook It is with absolute sorrow in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Queen, Mother, grandmother to all, sister, auntie, and cousin to the world, Iris Jourdain, 80, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort […]
Standing Wolf – Gaa-nii-ba-wit-ma-lingan It is with profound sadness that the family of Natasha Mainville announce her sudden passing on November 4, 2025, at the age of 29 in Fort Frances, Ont. Natasha was born March 14, 1996, in Fort Frances to Valerie Mainville and Harold Barr. Natasha was raised […]
The family of Marilynn Ann McKinnon (nee McCoy) announce her passing with her family by her side on October 31, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Marilynn was born in Fort Frances on September 16, 1940, to Joseph and Jessie (Hughes) McCoy. She was united in marriage to Kenneth McKinnon on May […]
1951-2025 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dad Ken Nastor at the age of 74. He passed unexpectedly on November 7, in his home in Windsor, Ontario. Kenny was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, and was raised in Fort Frances, Ontario. He is pre-deceased by his […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terrance “Butch” Moore on October 31, 2025, at Fort Frances, La Verendrye Hospital. Butch was born on January 28, 1950, in Kenora, Ontario, to Irene and Garfield. Butch started working at Boise Cascade Kenora Mill. He then worked at […]
Bradley was born May 11, 1953, Pine Falls, Man., to parents Alvin and Beatrice (Cyr) Marusyk and grew up in Atikokan, Ontario. He married Cheryl Olson on November 24, 1973. Died October 23, 2025 at 72 years of age. Brad and Cheryl lived in a few towns and cities in […]
