Randy Wepruk
2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Randy Lyle Wepruk announce his passing on March 16th, 2026, at the age of 69 in Thunder Bay, Ont.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Denise Wepruk (Crawford), his 2 children, son Daniel Wepruk (Stephanie) and his daughter Erin Wepruk (Eric Rogalla) all of Thunder Bay. He is also survived...
Terra Dawn Tio (Creed)
Mar 15, 2026
With heavy hearts, Terra (Tio) Creed, our sister, niece, aunt and dear friend passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Even though Terra lived with MS for her entire adult life, she did her best to not allow MS to dictate her life and fought valiantly to remain independant as much as she could.
A very caring...
Carlton (Carl) James Meekis
Mar 11, 2026
Carlton (Carl) James Meekis passed away at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Center on March 11, 2026 at the age of 48. He will be lovingly remembered by kids: daughter Angellica-Pauline-children Sawyer Hulst, Kaleb Hulst; daughter Amber Daralynn-child Khloe Destiny; son David Howard Cello. He will also be remembered by his brother Clarence (Karyn)and his nephews Clarence Indio, David...
Helena Siemaszko
Mar 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helena Maria Siemaszko, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed peacefully at the age of 88 at her home, just as she wished.
Helena was born on August 30,1937 and raised in a small village in Iwkowa, Poland. She grew up during the tumultuous years of World War II and...
Jean Marie (John) Caouette
Mar 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father and grandfather.
John was born in Halifax-Nord, Megantic, Quebec. In 1946 he moved to Kapuskasing Ontario, where he worked with his oldest brother Donat as a wood cutter. From there he moved east to Hudson, Ontario where he met and married the love of his life Matilde (Tilly)...
Lorne Wayne Buckler
Feb 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lorne Buckler announce his passing. A lifelong resident of Red Lake, Lorne was a man who worked hard, played harder, and cherished every moment spent with his family and friends. Once you made a friend of Lorne, you knew you had a friend for life.
Lorne didn't just watch life from the...
Wilson Thomas
Feb 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Wilson Thomas announces his peaceful passing on February 22, 2026 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, at the age of 80, with his family by his side.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years Venus. Son Jamie (Crystal) and 4 grandchildren. Daughter...
Johnnie Alex Kejick
Feb 14, 2026
Johnnie passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 14th at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre at the age of 73.
He is survived by his brother John, sister Cecilia, and Jean, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Annie, brother Jake,...
Murray Johnson Sr
Feb 8, 2026
Murray Lionel Johnson passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre with his wife by his side. The following was written by him:
I was born at home on July 25,1940. My mother was Grace Johnson (Locking) and my father was Murray Johnson. I had very loving parents. I was born...
Reanna Owen
Feb 5, 2026
Reanna leaves behind her loving mother Amanda Owen (John Q), her father Kevin Owen (Ruth W), grandparents Theresa and Alvin Owen, Gloria and Dennis King, her younger siblings Kavandra and Hunter, stepsisters and stepbrothers, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Poplar Hill School Gymnasium on Saturday,...
Robert (Bob) William Sawatsky Burgess
Jan 30, 2026
Suddenly, while walking to a volunteer job, Robert (Bob) Burgess died at age 67 in Winnipeg.
The eldest of five, Bob was born in Red Lake, Ontario. Â He was raised in Dryden, Fort Frances, Atikokan, Nipigon, Madsen and Starratt-Olsen. Â Bob left home at 16 and lived happily for many years in a suite in the Dansereau home...
Barry Thomas Cockroft
Jan 25, 2026
Barry passed away at the age of 69 at his residence in Red Lake, Ontario.
He was loved, will be remembered, and missed by his children Kristina, Jessie, Robin, and Thomas, grandchildren Thomas, Mackenzie, Alexia, Brooke, Tianna, Declan and baby bean. He is also survived by his siblings Brian and Joanne, Aunty Valerie (Anthony) Henry, nieces and...
Larry James Zaikow
Jan 23, 2026
However your path may have crossed with Larry - whether at a local restaurant like the Lakeview where he often sat for coffee, or somewhere on the road when he was hitchhiking - you surely would remember the interaction you had with him.
To some he was known as a jokester who liked putting a smile on people's faces. To others...
Daniel Leblanc "Papa Bear"
Jan 18, 2026
Daniel grew up in Espanola, Ontario, where, like many boys of the 1950s, his childhood was filled with adventure, mischief, and stories that grew better with time. Alongside his twin brother, he managed to find trouble wherever it existed, though always with a grin and good intention. He was deeply close to his siblings throughout his life, fiercely loyal...
Shirley King
Jan 15, 2026
Shirley passed away peacefully with her mother by her side at the age of 46.
She will be lovingly remembered by her mother Jessie, siblings Jonathon, Rebecca, Jason, Lisa, Leona Sharon, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19th at 11 am in the Forestry Fellowship...
Joan Johannesson
Jan 13, 2026
Joan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13th at the Red Lake Hospital, with her son by her side. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she received her education. Joan moved to the Red Lake District in 1953 with her husband Andy. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed berry picking, walking, jogging, and yoga.
She will...
Violet Beardy
Jan 11, 2026
Violet passed away peacefully at the Red Lake Hospital at the age of 83.
She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Maggie, her children, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary Jane and her sister Anna.
A funeral will be held on Friday, January 16th at 1...
Rubina Gordon
Jan 10, 2026
With her husband by her side, Rubina Gordon passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2026 at Northwood Lodge Home For The Aged in Red Lake, ON.
Rubina was born in Sachigo Lake First Nation in Northwestern Ontario on April 23rd, 1938, to Jean and Temus Tait. She will be missed dearly by her husband Ronald of 70...
Nelson Wood
Jan 3, 2026
Nelson will be greatly missed by his daughter Ashley, siblings Earl, Marvin, Gary (Pam), Vivian (Peppi), his lifelong partner Jen, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He was predeceased by parents Helena and Albert, brothers Kurtis and Richard, sisters Carol, Laverne, Loretta, Joan, nephews Dalton and Garret.
An informal gathering to celebrate...
Jerry Stanley Siek
Dec 31, 2025
Jerry will be greatly missed by his son Colton Siek, daughter-in-law Regan Siek, grandchildren Zoё and Zion, siblings Wanda (Marian) Kijak, Richard (Lorraine) Siek, Christine (Franz Sandberg) Siek, brother-in-law Don Botel, nieces and nephews Jayson (Britney McNamee) Botel, Darren Botel, Trevor (Janine) Botel, Christine (Wade Jeffrey) Kijak, Theresa (Ben Osbourne) Kijak, Shawn Siek and Christopher (Monica) Herie.
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