It is with great sorrow that the family of Valerie Jean Kelly announces her passing on Sunday, July 16, 2006 in Thunder Bay, Ont. at the age of 36. Valerie was born July 20, 1969 in Kenora, Ont. to Edward and May Copenace. She was united in marriage to Aaron […]

Richard (Dick) Skirten, who was born Aug. 7, 1943 in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2006 with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Dick began his working career here at Safeway and later transferred to Kenora, where he met and married […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother and sister Florence Boucher, in her 82nd year, on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sudbury, Ont. Florence was born on September 18, 1924 in Fort Frances to Alcide and Rose-Anna (Chartier) […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Socholotuk announces her passing on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 82. Mary was born on November 20, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Nicholas and Eudokia Boyda. She was […]

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Walter Boresiuk, age 76 years of Flinders Place, 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, August 7, 2006. He was born on May 28, 1930 in Mine Centre, […]

On Friday August 4, 2006 in Fort Frances, Evelyn M. Engels, formerly of Bergland, passed away peacefully at the age of 60.  Lovingly remembered by daughters Brenda Fletcher of Winnipeg, Trudy Engels of Emo, and son Curtis Engels also of Winnipeg. Evelyn will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Chris, […]

Robert E. Hauffe, 79, of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Delavan, Wisc., and former owner and operator of Slippery Winds Resort of Ontario, died in Florida, August 4, 2006. Robert bought the Slippery Winds Resort from Fran Fullerton in 1963 and operated it until 1986. He is survived by two daughters, […]

With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Vincent Lino Gasparini on Friday, August 4, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Vincent and Eliza Gasparini on March 11, 1932. Lino was raised and lived his entire life in Fort Frances where he […]

Miss Susan Fedorak passed away tragically on Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the age of 38 years. She is survived by her loving family, son, Ryan of Drayton Valley; mother, Lily; eight siblings, Sheila Pitton, Kenny Clark, Diane McRae, Judy Clark, Brian Clark, Shirley Fedorak, Alma Dokuchie, and Betty Fedorak; […]

Ralph Curtis Johnston of International Falls, Mn. died Sunday, July 30, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, Mn. Ralph was born on July 24, 1941 to Wellington & Viola (Harpell) at Hough Lake, Savaro Township, Temiskaming District, Ont. He received his elementary and high school education in Engelhart, Ont. […]

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Agnes George, age 97 years of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, formerly of 1019 Third St. E., Fort Frances, who passed away at her residence on Friday, July 28, 2006 with her family by her side. She was born on August […]

Sammy passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at his home in Stanjikoming First Nation, Ontario. He was born May 6, 1927 at Seine River First Nation to Aggie Wayash and Pete Kabatay. Sammy was a “crack shot” trapper, river driver, logger, guide, and high-steel rigger. Paa-pa-no-ting was an accomplished […]