Brad Hogan was born May 8, 1944, and was raised in Fort Frances. He left for a period of time and returned in 1978 to raise his family and operate Fort Floral successfully for 42 years. He wishes to thank everyone in Fort Frances for their patronage over the years […]
Obituaries
Helene Lavigne passed away peacefully at Rainy River Long-Term Care Facility on February 23, 2025, after 91 years of love, devotion, kindness and adventure. Born August 13, 1933, in Field, Ontario, to Emile Vézina and Henriette Tanguay, Helene was eldest of 14. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Heribert […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Harvey John Shine, 84, announce his passing on March 1, 2025, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Wahbonnigoonnaybeek – Atik O’dotem (Caribou clan) Wahbonnigoonnaybeek – Lou-Ann Bombay (Brown), Atik O’dotem (Caribou clan), began her journey to the spirit world on the morning of February 18, 2025. She was 64 years old. She was born on November 1, 1960, in Emo, to Elizabeth and Benjiman Brown Sr. Lou-Ann […]
The family of Beverly Edna Collett is deeply saddened to advise of Bev’s passing January 21, 2025. Bev was born in Emo on November 30, 1946. She grew up on the Smart Family homestead in Pinewood, Ontario, with her parents Geraldine and Frank and six siblings. Bev attended the Morley […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda LaRocque on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Fort Frances with her family by her side. Linda was born March 16, 1952, in Fort Frances, Ont., as the second eldest of four to John and Irene Huntley. She lived […]
The family of Helene Lavigne, 91, is saddened to announce her passing on February 23, 2025, at Rainy River Long-Term Care. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
Aazhiigabowec The family of Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn Morrison announce her passing on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 63, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn was born on May 30, 1961, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Bill and Helen Morrison. Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn moved to […]
After a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, Brad peacefully entered his final rest on February 22, 2025, at Rainycrest Long Term Care Centre. Brad was born August 24, 1953, in Port Arthur to Lorraine and Jim Norris. He attended school in Thunder Bay, after which he attended Confederation College and […]
The family of Sharon Elaine Payne, 78, of Fort Frances are deeply saddened to announce her passing on February 19, 2025, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Muriel Starr Smith (nee Jankiewicz) passed away on February 16, 2025, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Muriel was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, on May 10, 1946. She grew up at her grandparents’ (Maggie and Fred Crowe) fishery in McDonalds Inlet, in Fort Frances and on the […]
It is with the saddest hearts we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, son, brother and friend. Jordon (Jordie) Sylvio Turcotte passed away suddenly at Thunder Bay Health Science Centre on Feb. 16, 2025, at the age of 64. Jordie will be forever missed by his wife Fawn […]
