September 23, 1959 – July 28, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brent Lee Strachan, who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Emo, Ontario, Brent was the beloved son of Marilyn Strachan and Calvin Dale “Dale” […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness that the family of Blondie Ditmars announce her passing on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at the age of 91, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Blondie was born December 8th, 1934, in Bruno, Saskatchewan to Peter and Mary Sobush. She grew up in […]
The family of Alton Cates announces his peaceful passing on August 17, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Alton was born in Emo, Ontario, on March 30, 1945, to Francis and Rose (Meline) Cates. Left to cherish his memory are his sister Margaret (Sonny); brothers Elmer (Helen) and […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Denise Morrison (54) (Waabishkibinesiik) announce her passing on August 21, 2026 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
The family of Leonard Nelson Mann, (66) of Barwick, Ontario, regretfully announce his passing on August 21, 2026 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Robert Belluz (69) of Fort Frances. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fort Frances, at 10:30 a.m. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home […]
The family of Jean Kellar would like to announce her passing on Saturday Aug. 22. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Dryden Go Getters Activity Centre, 84 St. Charles Street, Dryden. Full Obituary to follow.
Raija Hellevie (Tyrvainen) Carey, age 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died in the early morning hours on Sunday August 16, 2026, after a long battle with severe COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. Raija was a beloved Sister, Wife, Mother and “Nana” as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She […]
It is with deep sadness, the family of Susan (Sue) Lori Bagacki announces her peaceful passing at LaVerendrye General Hospital on August 16, 2026. Sue was born on July 30, 1961, to Rita J. Bagacki and the late John H. Bagacki. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her mother, […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tristan, age 18, who left us far too soon. Tristan was born on March 25, 2008 to Kim Councillor and Trevor Smith. Tristan was a kind, loving young man whose presence brought joy and laughter to the […]
George Bliss, a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 80. George was born on January 27, 1946, in Coatbridge, Scotland, to his loving parents, the late George Bliss Sr. and Ruth Bryce. […]
Diane Fortier passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the Rainy River Long-Term Care Home. She was predeceased by her parents Jack and Evelyn Burgess; her sister Carol Bell; and her granddaughter Sarah Wall. Diane will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband Russell Fortier. She is […]
