Violet Bernice (Wood) Hands died peacefully at her home at Rainycrest Long Term Care, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 at the age of 87. Violet was born in Emo, Ontario to Albert and Ella (Russell) Wood, one of eleven children. She attended school there […]

On Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, Dad passed away peacefully, with family by his side, to join his wife, Pearl, who predeceased him on Oct. 14, 2003. He was born May 27, 1928 in Winnipeg, Man. He is survived by his daughters, Val Marie, Debbi (Rod), and Terri (Kevin); son, Darren; […]

We regretfully announce the sudden passing of Clara Kliner on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. Clara was enjoying her gardening chores with a dear friend when she passed. Those who bought milk and cream from her for many years knew her as an extremely kind-hearted woman with a smile for everyone. […]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Kay Graves on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Katie was born March 14, 1917 in Gardenton, Man. to William and Anastasia Rogoza. She was united in marriage to Harry Graves on […]

Sadly, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, Allan Christopher Big George, Asabasidonini, Atik Odoodeman, passed away at Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation. Chris was born Oct. 9, 1970 in Rainy River, Ont. and was a lifelong area resident. Chris was a kind-hearted, sociable fellow who enjoyed a good laugh with family […]

Janet Dorothy David, 68 of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. She was born July 3, 1942 at Fort Alexander, Man. She was employed as a waitress for more than 30 years. She enjoyed camping, and spending time with her family and […]

Hermann Frenz, 77, of Stratton, Ont., passed away at his residence on Friday, Oct. 8. Hermann was born in Neuenhagen-Abtei, Germany on Feb. 26, 1933. He immigrated to Canada in 1957, settling in Rainy River District. Later he moved to Red Lake, Ont. and worked as a miner for many […]

It’s with heavy hearts and deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Clarissa Medicine. Clarissa was the most loving mother to her two beautiful children, Alex, two, and Sienna, one, and a loving, devoted wife to her partner, Taylor “TD” Hardisty. With her passing, she also leaves to […]

Dad left us on the 10th day of this month after courageously battling diabetes and kidney disease. When it became obvious that the Lord wanted him, Dad, in typical fashion, told us he was prepared to go. Gordon Albert Phillips was born in Toronto, Ont. on Nov. 8, 1921. He […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joan Eva Hall at the age of 88 on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at the Riverside Health Care facility in Fort Frances, Ont. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Chuck, and one infant son, Brian […]

Pauline (“Min”) Cottam (Usciski), 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 at the Pioneer Ridge Home for the Aged in Thunder Bay, Ont. Pauline, also known as “Min” (and Melina or Lena), was born Jan. 3, 1921 to Tony and Mary Usciski in Rainy River, Ont. She lived […]

Jacqueline Cousineau (nee Fournier) passed away peacefully in the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. Jacqueline “Jackie” was born to John and Cordillia Fournier on Oct. 19, 1924, one of 14 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two children, Tom Cousineau and Janine Tilli; daughter-in-law, […]