We sadly announce the sudden passing of Karen Mosbeck, 73, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. with her family by her side. A celebration of Karen’s life will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 […]
Obituaries
Randy Allan Gushulak, of Spruce Grove, Alta., passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at the age of 61. Randy will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 38 years, Barbara, daughter, Penny (Chris), and grandchildren, Taylor, Ashlyn, Morgan, and Madison, all of Spruce Grove, Alta.; and his mother, […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Brian Renaud passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in Calgary, Alta. at the age of 64. He was born July 19, 1951 in Fort Frances, Ont. Brian was a blues music-loving harmonica player, who also liked to play (win) at […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Heidi Rose George, 31, announces her passing on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Heidi was born on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1984 in Fort Frances, Ont. and had lived most of her life in Rainy River District. She had […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Verna Johnson-Gawryluk announces her passing on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Verna was born on Nov. 17, 1922 in Finland, Ont. to Victor and Hanna Blom. She grew up in Finland and educated at […]
March 3, 1926—February 6, 2016 Lois Jean Thompson, nee Webb, born to Lottie and James Neil Webb in Regina, Saskatchewan passed away quietly on February 6, 2016. She was an amazing person; surviving eclamptic seizures at birth, tuberculosis at 17, and retiring from the 12 hour work days at the […]
Joyce Major, 91, of Rainy River First Nations, Ont., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Joyce was born on Nov. 11, 1924 in Emo to the late Ben and Irene DeBungee. She had lived all of her life in Rainy River […]
Lyle James Elliott, 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. He was born March 14, 1934 in Chapple, Ont. to Chesley and Dorothy Elliott. He was one of 12 children. As a young man, Lyle discovered a love […]
With heavy hearts we announce that our “Nan” Eva Mary Moran (nee Cunningham) passed away on February 2, 2016 at the age of 94 at La Verendrye Hospital surrounded by friends and family. Eva was pre-deceased by her parents Lloyd and Maud Cunningham, her fi rst husband Frank Ritchot in […]
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Fred Howard Irvine on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the age of 86. Fred was born on the farm in Mather Township on April 14, 1929. He lived on—and nurtured—that same piece of ground for his entire life until August, 2014, […]
When remembering a loved one lost, it can be easy, if not natural, to think of ourselves first. Because once they are gone, we remember them for what they were to us–be it a mother, a daughter, a sister, or a friend. Elaine Mary Pecyna (nee Badiuk) was all of […]
Shirley Ann Sullivan (nee Hodge), of Hope, B.C., earned her wings on Jan. 14, 2016 in her 81st year. With her trademark smile on her face, and her devoted children and granddaughter holding her hand, Shirley went to Heaven. While we mourn her passing, we also will delight in many […]
