It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, uncle, and partner, Charles Wesley Smith of Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ont., on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the age of 46. Charles Wesley was born Feb. 7, 1966 in Fort Frances, Ont. to John “Fred” […]
Obituaries
Alice Johnson, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 26, 2012 at her residence in Fort Frances, Ont. Alice was born Dec. 6, 1941 at Crow Lake, Ont. to Tom and Rose Shebegagit. She was united in marriage to Ed Johnson, and resided in Seine River and Sabaskong First Nations. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Darechuk on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the age of 53. Beloved husband of 32 years to Elaine Darechuk (nee Guilbeault); loving father of Nicole Darechuk and Sheena Darechuk (Chad O’Brien); and proud G of Quinn and Conner […]
John Chornabay, 74, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Cremation has taken place, and at his request there will be no service. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
The family of Aileen Emelia Brown was by her side as she peacefully passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospice after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born April 2, 1930 in Finland, Ont. to Ville and Annie Juhala (Pietila). She was predeceased by her […]
The family of Mary Williams is sad to announce the passing of their mother and grandmother, who peacefully slipped away, with family at her side, on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at age 75. Mary was born Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1937 in Newcastle, […]
Curtis Julius Andy Handorgan, 31, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Curtis was born Dec. 16, 1980 in Fort Frances, Ont. He worked for two years with the MNR of Thunder Bay as a firefighter. Curtis […]
Jerome Cousineau, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 5, 1921 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Isadore and Blanche Cousineau. He was raised in Fort Frances. Prior to World War II, he joined the Canadian Forestry Division and […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Rose Smith of Couchiching First Nation, with her children, family, and friends by her side, on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Rose was born Feb. 29, 1948 in Emo, Ont. to the late Mabel Smith and James Buckshot. Rose […]
Former Minnesota resident Warner A. “Bud” La Du, 84, passed away following an extended illness on Feb. 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born Oct. 11, 1927 to F. Warner and Hazel (Crowe) La Du in International Falls, Mn., where he attended local schools. After graduation, Warner worked […]
Francis Rimmie Dumeney passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012, surrounded by his family, at his home in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born June 22, 1923 at the Gold Star Mine on Bad Vermilion Lake to the late Alfred and Aurilla Dumeney. “Frank” is survived by his wife of 55 […]
Dora Oettinger, 92, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Littlefork Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Dora was born April 23, 1919 in International Falls. The former Dora DeMarchi married Gerald C. Oettinger on June 23, 1941. She was a homemaker, belonged to […]
