Obituaries

Peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2020, Bill Hagarty, 84, of Rainy River, Ontario passed away with his family by his side.

A complete announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Olive Stewart, at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020.

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Alvin Hughes announces his passing on Monday, May 11, 2020.

It is with Great Sadness that the Family Announce the sudden passing of Tina Marie Wehrenberg (nee Leonard).

Born on January 18, 1975 in Emo, Ont.

Passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in International Falls, Minn.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Elizabeth Ann Strom passed away at Madonna Long Term Care in Orleans, ON, on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the age of 85. She had contracted COVID-19.

Elizabeth (Betty) as she was known was born in Swan River, MB on September 30, 1934. After school she moved to Winnipeg and then to Fort Frances to be the telegraph operator. There she met and married Arne Lloyd (Bud) Strom on August 12, 1954.

On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Gordon Ernest Haukaas, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 81 at his home on Clearwater Lake in The Pas, Manitoba, surrounded by his family. Gordon and his twin brother Robert were born on March 4, 1939 in Fort Frances, Ontario to Olaf and Margaret Haukaas.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Douglas Harvey Morrisseau (Doug) announces his passing on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Couchiching First Nation.

Doug was born on December 11, 1961 in Fort Frances, ON to Harry and Louise Morrisseau. He grew up in Couchiching, living there all his life. As a young man he worked for the local paper mill before his health forced him to stop working.

In loving memory of Mary Jane Pearson, a truly beautiful person who will be so deeply missed.

Mary Jane passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1939 to Dudley and Lillian Thomas in Emo, Ontario. Mary Jane was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She always had an open home and an open heart, making anyone who joined in, part of her family. She loved to hear “in detail” about your life, and was there to comfort you during your hardest times and celebrate your proudest moments.

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Shane Kelly announces his passing on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home.

Shane Austen Kelly was a loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend to many. He was an avid outdoorsmen who loved hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and learning about the different species of plants and their medical uses. He would go on 4 wheeler rides and long hikes with his bow. He loved to show up his dad with his skill with a rifle.

On an evening breeze, Max Clement portaged from this world leaving but a ripple on the waters edge.

Max was a man's man. He walked his own path, paddled his own canoe, and left a legacy beyond measure. He was often heard saying he had lived three lifetimes, and that he wanted to wear out, not rust out. True to his word, Max lived in his home until the last few weeks when he passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Atikokan General Hospital on April 11, 2020.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cpl. Calvin Theodore Bombay Jr. (59) of Manitou Rapids, Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Cal lived in Rainy River First Nations most of his life, travelling and living in different towns/countries over the years for work and family, but love always brought him home. He was a simple man who had a zest for life who possessed and mastered many skills.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert Logan Ewald in the early morning hours April 5, 2020.

Logan is survived his Father Bob; Son Yuri; Grandsons Owen, Luke, Jake; Daughter Brianna; Granddaughter Hollie; Siblings Linda (Luther), Connie, Carolynn (Leo), Kirby (Donna), Stacey (Dan); and Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Logan was predeceased recently by his Mother Elsie on October 4, 2019.