It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christina Nancy “Chrissy” Stamarski, who passed peacefully at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on June 21, 2026, at the age of 71. Chrissy was the beloved wife of Dale Stamarski and a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and […]
Obituaries
Agabewasak February 15, 1938 – July 4, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Victoria “Vicky” Gibbins, who peacefully passed away on July 4, 2026, at the Fort Frances Hospital at the age of 88. Victoria was born on […]
Terry Roy Fitz Randolph, known to many as “Chief,” passed away on June 9, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, Minnesota. His passing marks the loss of a beloved brother, devoted friend, proud veteran, and tireless advocate for fellow servicemen and women. Throughout his life, Terry embodied service, leadership, […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christina Nancy “Chrissy” Stamarski, who passed peacefully at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on June 21, 2026, at the age of 71. Chrissy was the beloved wife of Dale Stamarski and a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and […]
George Robert Stoney passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre at the age of 75 years. George was born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, on October 4, 1950, to Milton Ackroyd and Kathleen Elizabeth (nee Harrison) Stoney. George grew up in Luseland, Saskatchewan. In 1971, while […]
Gordon Fredrick Trenchard was born on October 6, 1953, in Rainy River, Ontario, and passed away on June 10, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 71. After growing up on the family farm near Rainy River, Gordon spent most of his life in Sleeman, Ontario – a place […]
The family of Janet Silander announced her peaceful passing on June 29, 2026, at her daughter’s house in Rainy River, Ont., with her family by her side. Janet was born in Emo, Ont., on April 1, 1953, to John Upshall and Mae Upshall (nee Smith) She grew up in Kingsford […]
Bebaamoyaashiik – Atikwan Odoodeman Yvonne Marie Burmeister of Littlefork Minnesota was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on July 12, 1974, to Leonard and Shirley Horton Loveland. Vonnie is an enrolled member of Rainy River First Nations at Manitou Rapids. Her Anishinaabe name is Bebaamoyaashiik of the Caribou Clan. Vonnie attended school […]
Our hearts are heavy as the family of Florence Yerxa (nee Smith) announce her passing on Monday, June 22, 2026, at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., surrounded by the love of her family. To us, she was the matriarch of the Yerxa family, a cherished daughter, wife, mother, […]
February 26, 1939 – June 22, 2026 She is survived by her sons, Larry (Loretta), Denis (Maggie), Darrel (Kim), and Darcy (Tracy); grandchildren, Nicole, Adam, Dessa, and Landon; great-grandchildren, Chase, Jett, and Price. She is also survived by her siblings, Pat, Dick, and Jenny, as well as many nieces, nephews, […]
It is with profound sadness, the family announces the passing of Peter Scott Buckle, 47, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe First Nation, Ontario. Peter was born on July 9, 1978, in St. Anthony, Quebec, to parents Barry and Jaclyn Buckle. Peter loved the outdoors spending time on the water, fishing and camping. […]
