We are saddened today to announce the passing of our brother Gregory Justin Daw, who lost his battle with cancer on October 8, 2024, died in hospital in Kenora, Ontario, with dear friends by his side. Greg was born July 5, 1958, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Ted and Pearl […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness that the family of Mona Geraldine Hartnell of Fort Frances, Ontario, announce her passing at the age of 97. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Niizho Biinesiik It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Trinity Maggrah, 23, of Mishkeegogamang First Nation. Trinity was born on January 13, 2001, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to loving parents Kendall and Tanya Maggrah. Trinity’s beautiful smile and magnetic personality brought joy to […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ashley Mary Potson, 38, announce her passing on October 13, 2024 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
May 23, 1965 – October 7, 2024 A service for Bernie Rittau will be held Saturday, October 26, 2924, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Emo. The service will be followed with the interment at Burris Cemetery. A luncheon to follow at Devlin Hall.
The family of Elma Rose Wepruk announce her passing on October 13, 2024. Born October 19, 1935, to Joseph and Oxcanna Plichta in Sundown, Man., she was a middle child in the family. The family left Sundown and moved to Fort Frances when she was 8 years old. At that […]
Ruth passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 14, 2024, at Riverside Healthcare Facilities in Rainy River, Ontario. Ruth was born January 18, 1952, in Rainy River, to parents Harry and Annie Wolanicki. Ruth is survived by her children Donna Wolanicki (Vaughnn) and Leroy (Traci) Hancharyk; grandchildren […]
It is with heartful sadness that we announce Don’s passing on the evening of Saturday, October 5, 2024, with his wife Marcia and daughter Mary Beth at his side. Don was born on December 8, 1936 and was raised in Fort Frances, Ont. After graduating from Fort Frances High School, […]
Patti was born on October 30, 1964, to Allan and Leone Anderson of Stratton, Ontario. Patti will be dearly missed and is survived by her best friend and loving husband Brad; their children Steve, Ashley (Kevin), Chelsey (Jeff), Rachel (Shane) and Laurie (Jesse); grandchildren Cash, Oakley, Sawyer, Jersey, Nicholas, Noah, […]
It is with great sadness that the children of Jean Louis Leandre Camirand announce his passing on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 99. Jean was born on June 3, 1925, in Fort Frances, ON. On September 12, 1947, he married the love of his life, Eloise Margaret […]
Paulette Elisa Marie DeVos, 79, of Fort Frances, Ontario,passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Pauly was born on July 4, 1945, to Wilfrid and Irma Cop. She grew up in a close-knit farm family and community near Bellegarde, Saskatchewan, with seven siblings and a large extended family in the […]
Nedamaanibinesiik – Bizhew Ododeman It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rebecca Shurelle Jourdain on October 1, 2024, in Fort Frances, Ontario. She was born February 17, 1994, in Fort Frances to loving parents Marvin Fering and to the late Shirley Smith. Rebecca lived a […]






