WaabshkiiAnakwaadook – WaabshkiiGwanebiik – Atik O’dodeman With deep sadness, the Hunter family announces the passing of our mom, auntie, sister, daughter, and friend, Emily, as she prepares for her final journey into the spirit-world. Emily passed away at Riverside Hospital in Fort Frances on July 11, 2023. Emily was born […]
Obituaries
The family of David Indian, 40, very sadly announce his passing on July 8, 2023. Full announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
KayKataytung The family of Robert “Bob” Indian Traditional name KayKataytung of the Bullhead clan are very sad to announce his sudden passing on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Bob was born in Fort Frances on May 5, 1981, to Thomas “Sackie” Indian and Lorna Kelly. He leaves […]
The family of Franklin McComb, 68, of Fort Frances, are very saddened to announce his passing on July 18, 2023. Funeral arrangements pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
Mark Trent Newman left this world June 14, 2023, always to be remembered with a grin on his face, that twinkle in his eyes and a hat on his head. He leaves behind the center of his life his cherished daughters Jennifer Newman of Rainy River and Jodi Newman of […]
With heavy heart and beautiful memories, we announce the sudden passing of Carson James Whitecrow on June 10, 2023, at the age of 16. Carson was born on December 3, 2006, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Carson attended Westgate School in Thunder Bay, where he was loved and cared for very […]
June 4, 1942 – June 19, 2023 Lynwood Anderson, husband of Marie Sabourin, son of the late George and Mavis Anderson of Debec, N.B., died peacefully at the River Valley Hospital in Waterville, N.B., after a brief battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. Lynwood attended Debec Consolidated High School from […]
With heavy hearts and many fond memories, we announce the unexpected passing of Pamela Bujold on July 6, 2023. Pam was a beacon of love, kindness, and wisdom, whose impact on our lives will forever be cherished. Pamela Florence Louise Bujold, born August 26, 1956, was the only child to […]
Leslie Norman Helliar, beloved husband of Ethel Lillian Helliar for 51 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023 with family by his bedside at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Les was born in Rainy River on May 21, 1936, to Charles and Florence Helliar, the same year […]
Henry Kaemingh, at the age of 90, passed away at the Rainycrest Long-Term Care Centre in Fort Frances, Ont., on July 3, 2023. Henry was born in the Netherlands on January 8, 1933. Henry’s parents and his 11 siblings immigrated to Canada in 1947. In the early 50’s the Kaemingh […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Bertha Brown, 89, of Strathmore, Alberta, on June 20, 2023, after a prolonged journey with dementia. Bertha was born on July 15, 1933, in Blue Township, Rainy River District, Ontario, to Ferdinand and Mabel Isabell Metzker (nee Selman). […]
Bebaamashiik/Bemaasomook The family of Elizabeth Comegan (Bebaamashiik/Bemaasomook) is saddened to announce her passing on July 2, 2023, at the age of 75. Elizabeth (Ininishib doodem) was born on November 10, 1947, in Rainy River, Ontario, and lived a joyful life in Big Island First Nation. She will be lovingly remembered […]
