It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Gauthier. Mark, in his 67th year, passed away at home in Fort Frances, Ontario, on September 22, 2025. Mark was born in South Porcupine, Ontario, on July 23, 1959. Mark predeceased by his father Donald Gauthier and his […]
Obituaries
June 26, 1928 – October 25, 2025 It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene Hanson on October 25, 2025 in Rainy River, Ontario. Irene was born on her family’s homestead in Sprague, Manitoba. Irene was the second of five children and her family lived a […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Jenson announces his sudden but peaceful passing on October 21, 2025, at the age of 64. Bob was born on July 25, 1961, in Rainy River, Ontario, to Bette Carpenter and the late Clifford Jenson. Left to cherish his […]
June 29, 1956 – October 18, 2025 With deep respect for all that knew him, worked with him, raced with him, shared a cold beer with him, and made memories with him – we announce the passing of W.W. (Wayne) Jewell, who departed this life on October 18, 2025, at […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Melvin Jourdain, 79, of Couchiching First Nation on October 22, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Melvin was born on March 17, 1946, in Fort Frances to parents Mose and Regina Jourdain. He was a residential school survivor in Manitoba and […]
Georgina Plichta was called suddenly by God on October 20, 2025, though she bravely endured many illnesses for years and was prepared for this day. Georgina, our mom, was born on October 30, 1943, in La Lima, Honduras. She was the eldest daughter of Gregoria Trochez and Horacio Ortez. Mom […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Skirten of Fort Frances. After a recent diagnosis of cancer, Ray passed away peacefully in his home on October 27, 2025 at the age of 74. He will be lovingly remembered by his partner Jackie Hagen; daughter Melissa […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Sachena Lynn Bob, 49, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, on October 13, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1975, to parents Robert and Pauline Big George. She had great sense of humour and a beautiful smile. She always […]
September 23, 1931 – October 15, 2025 The family of Pat Busch are saddened to announce her peaceful passing at St. Joseph’s Hospice, in Thunder Bay, October 15, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born in Carman, Manitoba, to Malcolm and Florence Smith. Her family moved to Brantford, […]
On October 9, 2025, Christopher Wayne Glueheisen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends in Dryden, Ontario. He was only 47 years old. Chris was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Kimberlee Ann Glueheisen (nee Torfin) and Lance Wayne Glueheisen. He grew up in Fort Frances all his […]
Patricia “Pat” Lorraine Maurer passed away peacefully in Fort Frances on October 11, 2025, one day before her 82nd birthday. Born on October 12, 1943, Pat lived a majority of her adult life in Phoenix, where she built a full life centred on her marriage, her beloved dogs, and her […]
Kanogaabo It is with deepest sadness we regretfully announce the sudden passing of Darren James McCormick (spirit name, Kanogaabo), age 54, of Mine Centre, Ont. He was born on March 5, 1971, in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in Mine Centre on October 20th 2025 Darren enjoyed spending time at […]
