Les “Sonny” Johnson passed away peacefully on April 1, at Atikokan General Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in International Falls, Minn., on July 31, 1946, to Lena and Ben Johnson. After his mom passed when he was 2, he was raised on Couchiching First Nation by his […]
Obituaries
Sadly the family announces the passing of Marlene Kellar, 89, formerly of Devlin on April 1, 2026, at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on January 1, 1937, in Fort Frances to parents Harold and Lillian Cunningham. Marlene was married to Lyle Kellar and […]
April 6, 1938 – April 5, 2026 Gordon Arlen McCoy passed away peacefully in Kenora, Ontario, on April 5, 2026, just one day before his 88th birthday. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Gordon was the third child of Joe and Jessie McCoy. He was predeceased by his parents and […]
On April 11, 2026, Caroline Meunier went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. She passed away peacefully at the Rainy River Health Centre with family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1931, in Wroxton, Sask., to Paul and Alexandria Berezowski. She raised her family in […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Peter Williams on April 10, 2026, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Peter Ivor Williams was born in West Hartlepool, England, on July 25, 1939, whilst his father served as Colonel in the British Army during World War II. His grandfather […]
Murray Kitts passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 93. Son of the late Mary Teresa Kitts (née Culleton) and the late John Francis Kitts, he leaves in sorrow his brother Kevin (Louise); his nephews Daniel (Amy Parr) and Robert (Emmy); his niece Catherine (Shane Bakker); his […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Beatrice “Betty” Blight, 82, of Rainy River announce her passing on April 2, 2026. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Kelly Lampi. Kelly was predeceased by his parents Milton and Pat; and brother Teddy. He is survived by his wife and love of his life, Lynne. Also surviving are daughters Shawn and Misty; sisters Sandra (Tom) Morden, Christine (Wade) Modeland […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Davetta Sheppard (nee English) announce her passing on March 19, 2026, in Victoria, B.C. Davetta was born February 25, 1938, in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, to David and Marjorie English. Mom was predeceased by her older sister Audrey Andrews and younger brother David […]
With love, sadness, and respect, we announce that Gimiwan, Sheila Ann Carney (née Bob), Elk Clan, of Naongashing First Nation, has begun her journey home. Sheila, lovingly known as Cuddles, was born on July 23, 1971, to her parents Robert Bob and Pauline Big George. Robert speaks of knowing she […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joe Georgeson on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Joe was born in Emo, Ont., on May 8, 1940, to Ernie and Madeleine Georgeson. He grew up on the family homestead farm and was actively involved in 4-H as a […]
Warren L. Marusyk, age 67, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Warren was born on October 4, 1958, in Port Arther, Ontario, a son to the late Alvin and Beatrice Marusyk. He is also predeceased by his brother Brad. Warren is survived by his […]
