Obituaries

The family of Wayne Albert Yerxa, 79, of Couchiching FN are saddened to announce his passing on Monday, January 22, 2024. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

The family of Frederick (Fred) Boustead, 88, sadly announce his passing on January 13, 2024, at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario.Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

The family is saddened to announce the passing of Silvio DeDona, 90, of Nestor Falls, Ontario, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. A private service will be held in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

Micheal Joseph Foran (Powder), aged 59, of Couchiching First Nation, passed away suddenly at his home on January 4, 2023. Mike was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, at La Vendrye General Hospital to Patrick (deceased) and Loretta Foran (nee McPherson) on September 28, 1964. Micheal leaves behind his mother Loretta […]

It is with deep sadness that the family announces Doug’s peaceful passing on January 5, 2024, at the age of 76, with his family by his side at La Verendrye Hospital. Doug was born on November 12, 1947, to Al and Katherine Halvorsen in Emo, Ontario. He was the youngest […]

With heavy hearts the family of Yvette Lauzon would like to announce the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother on the evening of Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Riverside Health Care with her family by her side. Yvette was born to the late Leonide and Valeda (Landry) Larocque in […]

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Edith Lyons at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario. Edith lived there since September 21, 2022. She was born on December 16, 1939. She was predeceased by her parents Martha Noella Lyons and John Henry Lyons Sr. She […]

The family of David Morrison, of Big Grassy F.N. are deeply saddened to announce his passing, on December 26, 2023. David was born on March 24, 1970, in Rainy River, Ontario, to Christine (nee Andy) and Hughie Morrison. He loved fishing and was a commercial fisherman. He was a big […]

Sadly the family of Jada Singleton, 22, announce her passing on January 10, 2024, at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. A service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Couchiching Multi-use Facilities from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, […]

With shattered hearts and profound sadness, the family of Anthony (Tony) Vanderaa announce his unexpected passing at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on January 8, 2024. Anthony was surrounded by much love from his family as he peacefully passed. Anthony was born October 15, 1963, and was the second […]

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Kevin Dale Berg, 59, formerly of Stratton, Ontario, on January 2, 2024, at his place of residence in Hamilton, Ontario. Kevin was born in Emo, Ontario, on July 27, 1964. Kevin was predeceased by his grandparents; Harold and Ellen Doudiet of Dryden, Ontario, […]

Doug passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 3, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 30, 1965, to Gene and Lois (Angus). Doug married Sharon (Gillies) on July 5, 1985, and soon started their family. Dad had various jobs over the years, […]