Makade Makwa, Awaasii DodemiMarch 26, 1967 – November 6, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Brian Leon Indian (Makade Makwa) began his spirit journey home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. […]
Obituaries
After a long struggle with illness, James William MacDonald left us on November 5, 2024. He was born in Fort Frances on June 16, 1943, to Bill and Vivian MacDonald. Jim was united in marriage to Linda (Pochailo) on May 2 , 1975, and they spent their lives together in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marcella Mae Mainville announce her passing on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital with her children Carrie and Derek at her side. Marcella was born on May 12, 1941, at Couchiching First Nation to Daniel Mainville and Madeline Mainville […]
Zitkada Zi Win Lois Elaine Medicine, Zitkada Zi Win, born April 6, 1951, at their homestead in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Manitoba, passed away at La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario, on November 4, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Laverne Spoon. A beacon of laughter and resilience, Laverne was born July 16, 1971, and departed this world to begin her Journey on November 6, 2024. One of her greatest habits was her unconditional love for her family and […]
With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Rachel Marie Yerxa “Newt”, 38, of Couchiching First Nation on October 26, 2024, at her residence. Rachel was born June 13, 1986, to parents Sandra Yerxa and Eddy Garrioch. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Damian, Danica, Marquese, […]
The family of Rosanna DeGagne-Tweedie, 87, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, Fort Frances, announce her passing on Monday, November 4, 2024. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Leonard Matthew Grynol announces his passing on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Edward was born on July 2, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to the late J. Lenore and Edward L.J. Grynol. Left behind is his wife Nancy (Sanders) of fifty-one […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Cornelius F.J.M. Hendrikx announces his peaceful passing at Rainycrest Home for the Aged on November 1, 2024. With his beloved wife Margaret at his side, he took his final breath. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret (St. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Lee Hyatt announce his passing on October 31, 2024, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Ken (Lee) was born November 10, 1978, in Fort Frances, Ontario. He lived his life in the Rainy River District enjoying every day to […]
It is with overwhelming sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth Lee Hyatt on October 31, 2024, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Lee was born November 10, 1978, in Fort Frances, Ontario. He was a bright and beautiful child who grew into an intelligent, kind, caring and […]
Rheta Marie Jeffery (Morrish) gently left this world on October 28, 2024, at Dearness Long Term Care Home in London, Ontario. Rheta was born on March 8, 1937, in Fort Frances, Ontario. March 8 is International Women’s Day and Rheta lived her whole life very much in the spirit of […]
