We sadly announce the passing of Virginia Lucille Copenace, known to many as “T-Qua,” our dear sister, daughter, auntie, cousin, grandmother, and friend, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. Lucy’s first spouse was James “Jimbo” Lowmaster from Bemidji, Mn. and together they had a beautiful daughter they named Tashena. He died […]
Obituaries
Tragically, on Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009 in Fort Frances, Ont., Aldon Morphet of Fort Frances, and formerly Alberton Township, passed away at age 64. Aldon was born May 7, 1945 in Lash Township to the late Allan and Doris Morphet. He grew up on the family farm in Lash Township, […]
With regret we announce the death of Dr. Audrey Kingsmill Johnstone. She was born May 17, 1926 in Kent, England and passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 after a series of illnesses. Dr. Audrey Johnstone was raised in England, and on July 24, 1948 in England, she was […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, grandson, and brother, George Phillip “Wagoosh” Handorgan III, 16, of 275 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., at his home on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. George was born April 10, 1993 in Fort Frances to George Handorgan […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Neale Murray announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Fran; and children, Heather, Tobi, Lindsly (Darlene), and Jack Jr. Jack also will be fondly remembered […]
Cecelia Elisabeth Kast, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Cecelia was predeceased by her husband, Herman; as well as her four brothers and three sisters. She leaves to mourn three sons, Harold (Wendy), Albert (Elaine), and Mack (Nancy); two […]
Audrey L. Rahko, 73, of Two Harbors, Mn., passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at her home after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Audrey was born Aug. 1, 1936 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Robert and Ethel (Wall) McDonald. She grew up on the family farm in Stratton, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Iona Godin announces her passing on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 in Winnipeg, Man. Iona was born Oct. 4, 1939 to the late Fred and Fay (Radke) Warren. She was raised in Gameland, Ont., where her father ran Warren’s Service, an auto […]
Martha Catherine Johnson, 91, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Martha was born Jan. 22, 1918 in Punnichy, Sask. to the late Steven and Martha Nemeth. She moved to Arbor Vita, […]
Angelo Mirno Dittaro passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Angelo had a wonderful, rich life. Born on March 29, 1925 in Fort William, Ont. to Giovanni and Orsolina Dittaro, he was the middle of five children: Enrico (Henry), Enzo, Angelo, Ferrucio (Fred), and Crestina (Chris). The Dittaro home was steeped […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Clifford James Nixon, of Thunder Bay, Ont. and formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at the age of 74. Cliff was born Aug. 11, 1935 in Moose Jaw, Sask. to Florence and Robert Nixon. […]
Mrs. Rose Mauro, 82, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Rose was born in Grimaldi, Italy on Dec. 3, 1926 to Arturo and Giustina Ciddio. She married Vincenzo Mauro on April […]
