Surrounded by her loved ones, Donna Louise Govier passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, following what was a long and courageous battle with cancer. She faced the past years with strength and hope, never giving up on making plans for the next season. Donna was born in Baudette, Minnesota, […]
Obituaries
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Virginia Florence Kabatay, who began her journey to the spirit world on March 20, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family at Atikokan General Hospital. Virginia was born on March 30, 1939, in […]
“Mizhakii Binesii” Mooz Ndootem June 10, 1948 – March 13, 2026 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Richard David Green of Shoal Lake #40. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the La […]
Joe Kliner passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 13, 2026, at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Carol; parents Henry and Mary Kliner; brothers Robert, Adolph (Ed) and sister Lillian. He is survived by his children Lynne-Marie (Kelly) Lampi, Bonnie (Ed) […]
Kelly Lynn Major, a member of Rainy River First Nations and the Bear Clan, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, surrounded by her children and family at the age of 43. Kelly was born on December 24, 1982, in Manitou Rapids 11, Ontario, to Marilyn Major […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvio Joseph Marcel “Syl” Turcotte on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at La Vérendrye Hospital at the age of 89. With his loving family by his side, Syl passed away peacefully. Syl was born on December 21, 1936, in Morris, […]
The family of Robert (Bob) Frederick Hamilton Dakin announce his passing on March 3, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Bob was born February 2, 1947, in Westmount, Quebec, and was adopted by Ken and Grace (née Hamilton) Dakin. He grew up in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, and later moved to St. […]
May 13, 1949 – Feb. 17, 2026 The family of Glenn Harold Johnson is saddened to announce his passing on Feb. 17, 2026, in Prince George, B.C., at the age of 76. Glenn was born in Rainy River and grew up on the family farm in Morson, Ont., where he […]
Peacefully on March 5, 2026, Darrell Alfred Klyne, 67, of Couchiching First Nation passed away at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Darrel was born August 4, 1958, to parents Alfred and Elaine (nee Mainville) Klyne. He will be greatly missed by his partner Cindy Shock; step-sons Ryan and Travis; his […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Helen Lalonde, 87, on March 4, 2026, at the Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances. Helen was born on March 28, 1938, to parents Jim and Ella McRae. She was united in marriage to Leonard Lalonde in 1962. They settled on the […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Denis “Porky” Marcil of Fort Frances on March 5, 2026, at the age of 70. Denis was born in Quebec. Denis moved to Northwestern Ontario for work, he worked in the logging industry until he retired at the age of 64. In […]
The family of John Lawrence “Larry” McCoy, sadly announce, his peaceful and unexpected passing on March 2, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family, most importantly his three granddaughters whom he loved immensely and was so very proud. Larry was fortunate to establish a multi-decade career as a Chartered […]
