Ozaawaagan – Atik odoodemon It with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Randall Kenneth Jack, 32, of Thunder Bay, Ont., and formerly of Big Grassy First Nation on April 17, 2025. Randall was born September 4, 1992, in Rainy River, Ont., to Parents Fred Copenace and Sandra Jack. […]
Obituaries
Kathleen Susan Martin (Katie Sue, Lil’ Red) passed away unexpectedly in Fort Frances, Ontario, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 28. Katie was born November 24, 1996, in Fort Frances to David Martin of Fort Frances and Loretta Martin of Rainy River, Ontario. She leaves behind her two […]
Penelope Ann McComb passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital on April 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Penny was born on June 28, 1960, in Oshawa, Ontario, to Harold and Bunny Meades. She had fond memories of her childhood, and especially cherished summers spent at the cottage […]
Brian James Kellar passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with family by his side. Brian was born in Fort Frances on March 24, 1957, to Jim and Yvonne (Veillieux) Kellar. He was the first of five children and grew up in Devlin, […]
Born January 1, 1991, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, at the La Verendrye hospital surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her parents Allen and Ellen Caul; brother Daniel (Tanya) Caul; sister Jodi (Darren) Angus; grandmother Francise Anderson; and her personal worker and best friend Sherri […]
The family of Ron Grabowski announce his peaceful passing on April 18, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ron will be remembered as a devoted husband and son, a loving father and grandpa, and a cherished brother and uncle. Though he will be deeply missed, may he […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Curtis Medicine announce his tragic passing on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Curtis was born in Fort Frances on August 11, 1983, to Angeline Medicine and George Pitchenese. Curtis was raised in his home community of Rainy River First Nations, alongside his […]
David Ostby, age 69, passed away on April 4, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital-Riverside Health Care. David was a hardworking man who retired from International Bildrite Inc. after many years of service. He was a true outdoorsman who found joy in woodworking, fishing, hunting and working with his hands. There […]
Sadly the family announces the sudden passing of Peter James Seguin, 66, at the Atikokan General Hospital on Sunday, April, 20, 2025. Peter was born in Rainy River, Ont., on May 5, 1958, to parents Edith and Theodore Seguin. Peter grew up in Pinewood and worked at numerous jobs over […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Dennis Oiva Soderholm, a devoted Husband, Father, Grandpa, proud carpenter, and cherished friend. Dennis left us peacefully after years of battling cancer, in the early morning of Monday, April 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, […]
Shirley VandenBrand, 67, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away suddenly on April 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 8, 1957, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Hazel and Andrew Pollard, Shirley dedicated much of her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for […]
The family of Elaine Bone announces her peaceful passing on April 7, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Elaine, as she was known, was born in Fort Frances on May 24, 1933, to Alfred and Elizabeth Gosselin. She lived all her life in Fort Frances and met the […]
