It is with profound sadness that the Elias family announces the loss of Roy Edward Elias on April 25, 2024, at home. Roy was born December 26, 1960, to Esther and Archie Elias. He was dearly loved and survived by his boys Derek, Shawn and David; his siblings Mary Evans, […]
Obituaries
Miskwaanakwadok – Lynx Clan Krista Horton, 40, Miskwaanakwadok (Red Sky Morning), Lynx Clan, of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 19, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital – Riverside Health Care, Fort Frances, Ontario. She was born October 24, 1983, in Fort Frances to Audrey Horton and Craig […]
It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Lennox Earl Menson, 17, of Seine River First Nation on April 18, 2024. Lennox was born on July 1, 2006, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Marcella Spoon and Vernon Menson. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing video […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Randolph Morrisseau, 83, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, on April 22, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay. A complete announcement to follow.
At the age of 100, Ellen passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at Rainycrest Long Term Care. A complete funeral announcement to follow.
Peter Bruyere passed away April 16, 2024, from dementia at Rainycrest in Fort Frances. Pete was born September 8, 1950, in Fort Frances. Raised in Sapawe, and the Atikokan area. Left to grieve are his wife Fay Bombay; children Peter Bruyere, Jennifer Bruyere; step-daughter Joy Bishop (Andy); grandsons Justin Bishop […]
SAH-KATCH-EWAY-BINE-SEEK – Rising Sun Thunder Bird Lady Our great Matriarch, our beloved Mother, Granny and Great Granny Mavis Irene Dick has gone from our midst to join her “Dear”, her “Bub”, Bennie Irvine Dick in eternal rest. Mom was born on February 28, 1927, to Louis and Mary Camirand and […]
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Elizabeth Larocque (nee Caul) on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Sharon was born on September 10, 1951, and lived most of her life in Fort Frances. Sharon touched hundreds, if not thousands, of lives. She was always ready to […]
Gaagigiiwsek Peacefully with her family by her side Alma “Kwot” Ottertail, 76, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Alma was born on October 20, 1948, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents John Sr. and Elizabeth Boshey. Alma was united in […]
April 15, 1947 – April 11, 2024 Ralph Allan Pietila passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2024, in Ignace Ontario.Ralph is survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma (Lockman); and sons Craig, and Sheldon (JJ). He also is survived by five grandchildren, Kaitlin (Wade), Ryan (Claire), […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on April 16, 2024, at Rainycrest with family by her side. Marjorie was born in Rainy River to the late Thaddeus and Dorothy Brannan (nee Williams). She grew up in North Branch with […]
September 23, 1930 – April 11, 2024 Maggie slipped away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 93, on April 11, 2024. She lived a good, long life, free of most health issues and remained bright and sharp right up until near the end. Up until a […]
