On the evening of Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, Dmytro “Metro” Badiuk passed away peacefully at the age of 98 with his family at his side. And though he is leaving behind so many who will miss him, some happiness is to be found knowing he will be reunited with his […]

The family sadly announces the passing of Fernande (Fern) Marie Larocque, of Rainy River, Ont., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at the Rainy River Health Centre. Fern was born May 5, 1927 to Ernest and Jeanne Larocque in Pinewood, Ont. At a young age, she chose to join the Sisters […]

It is with profound sadness that the family of Reijo Mansur Tyrvainen announces his unexpected passing on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in Toronto, Ont. Reijo was born Aug. 10, 1980 in Fort Frances, Ont., the eldest son of Reijo and Jane Tyrvainen. Reijo’s early years were spent in the communities […]

With great sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Eleanor Mae Jourdain, 40, of Couchiching First Nation, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. Eleanor was born April 8, 1976 to Elroy Jourdain and Theresa Jourdain (nee Kabestra) in Fort Frances, Ont. Eleanor was known for her infectious and boisterous laugh […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Dyan Annette Vizenor (nee Dohmen) announces her passing on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. Dyan was born July 2, 1976 in Minneapolis, Mn. She lived and worked throughout Minnesota as a retail manager for Dollar General. She enjoyed spending time with family […]

Elena (Helen) Gerula, 89, of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Elena was born Nov. 4, 1927 on the family farm in Franklin R.M., near Tolstoi, Man., to Maxym and Annie Danyleyko. At the age of 13, she […]

Kenneth John McTavish passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at the age of 85 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ken was born on Oct. 3, 1931 in La Vallee, Ont. to John (Jack) and Audrey Mae Williams. He attended the […]

Marlene Deschamps, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 with her family by her side. Marlene was predeceased by parents, Anne and Phil Deschamps; granddaughter, Nicole Veillieux; foster sister, Celeste Beck; grandparents on both the Deschamps and Schuchard sides of the family; aunts and uncles on […]

Lawrence Rufus Allan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Sept. 11, 1933 to Rufus Andrew and Josephine Isabelle (MacLeod) Allan in Fort Frances and was raised at Rocky Inlet, where he attended school in […]

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Walter Bain Laing on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by his wife, Irene; sons, Darryl and Grahame, daughter, Kerrilynn (Fraser Hamilton), and their mother, Elisabeth Laing; […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Orest Gushulak announces his passing on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. after a long battle with cancer. Orest was born Dec. 7, 1946 in Vita, Man. to Michael and Alicey Gushulak. The […]

Judith Anne Klug (nee Loney) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at the age of 73 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years, Fred Klug, and by their children, Elizabeth (Herb) Adam of Winnipeg, Man. and […]