Kelvin Jourdain, 61, of Couchiching First Nation, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at his home. Kelvin was born Feb. 24, 1956 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Moses and Regina Jourdain. He lived in Couchiching First Nation all his life. He worked for various businesses in the area but mostly […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness that the family of Elmer Joseph Mainville announces his peaceful passing, with his loving family at his side, on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Riverside Health Care Facilities in Fort Frances, Ont. Elmer was born Dec. 10, 1930 in Pine Falls, Man. to the late […]
It is with great sadness we announce our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Patricia Joyce Simmons, passed away peacefully into the arms of her beloved Jesus and his divine Mother, Mary, on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 92. Patricia was born on Dec. 31, 1924 […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce Mom’s passing, with her family by her side, on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Mom was born in Rainy River, Ont. on June 22, 1922 to Ivy and William W. Hughes. She grew up with […]
Lovern and Carol Affleck of Fort Frances, Ont. were taken from us tragically on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Carol was born on Dec. 25, 1950 in Vancouver, B.C. to William and Hazel Barnes (Bannister). The Barnes family moved to Rutland, B.C. in 1959, where the family owned and operated Whispering […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Bruce Holmlund announces his passing on Saturday, March 18, 2017 with family by his side. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will […]
Elizabeth Louise “Lucy” Waskul, 88, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home. Lucy was born Feb. 14, 1929 to Albert and Helen (Smith) Edenburn in Deerlock, Ont. She grew up in Fort Frances, Ont. in the west end. The former Elizabeth Edenburn married John […]
It is with great sadness we announce our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Patricia Joyce Simmons, passed away peacefully into the arms of her beloved Jesus and his divine Mother, Mary, on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 92. Patricia was born on Dec. 31, 1924 […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of Cecil Elliott, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Cecil was born March 22, 1939 in Dobie Township to Chesley and Dorothy Elliott. Cecil worked for Texaco and Esso driving fuel truck […]
Betty Cox, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home in Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Betty was born Dec. 12, 1923 in Port Huron, Mich. but spent her entire life in Fort Frances. She married Barry Cox on Oct. 7, […]
Marjorie J. Johnson, 91, of Ray, Mn., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Littlefork Care Center. She was born Nov. 14, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ont. and was united in marriage to Valio Herold Johnson. She enjoyed gardening, walking in the woods, and skiing. Her family and friends […]
It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of John (Jan) Wiersema on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hetty (Hitje) Wiersema; children, Sandra (Mark), Linda, Jeff (Rhonda), Dave (Kristie), […]
