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Ted Dranski

Ted Dranski

Sep 24, 2020

In loving memory of Ted Dranski who passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Red Lake Margret Cochenour Memorial Hospital.

Ted was born in Frandenburg, Germany. he came to Canada at the age of 8. He came to Canada with his parents Stan and Janina Dranski and brother Bill, where they lived in...

Travis Robert Jerome Bourgeois

Travis Robert Jerome Bourgeois

Sep 20, 2020

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Traeva, parents Robert and Debbie, siblings Rebecca (Dustin) Anderson and Nicky (Sylvia) Bourgeois, nieces and nephews Ridge, Maleena, Briah and Mikayla as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

A private service will be held and interment will take place at a later date in the Ear Falls Cemetery...

Larry Wayne Huston

Larry Wayne Huston

Sep 16, 2020

Larry was born and raised in Carman, Manitoba and was very close to his grandmother Evelyn Huston. He was the first born son to Louella Booth and brother to Garry and Leslie.

He was briefly in the Air Force at a young age. Loved hunting, fishing, golfing, curling and gardening. Proud of his hole in one during...

Alex Macdonald

Alex Macdonald

Sep 11, 2020

Alex passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Sandra, children Catherine (Paul), Florence (Chris), Barbara, Scott, and Frederick (deceased), six grandchildren, and sister Sharon. Alex was proud of his family and loved us all dearly.

As per his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service but...

Emelia Rea

Emelia Rea

Sep 10, 2020

Emilia will be lovingly remembered by her children Domenico (Renata), Claudio (Enola), Carlo (Theresa) and Rosella, grandchildren Christopher, Tyler, Alyshia (Deandra), Mellissa (Paul), Nick, Daylan (Abigail), Landon and Jordan, great-grandchildren Thomas, Neveah, Avalon and Edison as well as her younger sister Gina. She is predeceased by her husband Sante, daughter Francesca as well as numerous brothers and sisters.

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Trevor Wiebe

Trevor Wiebe

Aug 24, 2020

Trevor was born in Red Lake, Ontario on Christmas Eve 1970 and spent his life in Ear Falls, Ontario, and Wenesaga Lake at the family's cabins. Fresh air always played him out as he lived for the outdoors. Having two cabins to enjoy, yard work was not a chore to him, but a must. He maintained his parents cabin...

Madeline "Tootsie" Mary Thorpe

Madeline "Tootsie" Mary Thorpe

Aug 18, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Madeline "Tootsie" Thorpe announces her passing on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Tootsie will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Gary (Kim) Lapierre; sisters Julie (Clem) Beaulieu; Georgie Martin; sister-in-law Emily Lapierre; as well as many nieces, nephews and her many dear friends. Tootsie was...

Leslie Joy Card

Leslie Joy Card

Aug 7, 2020

Leslie was born in Cochenour, ON. She was raised by her parents Jack and Berta Johnson. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Allen Card, daughters Marilyn and Lynn Card, brothers Brad and Robert Johnson, sister Carol Meilleur as well as her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She moved to Stewart B.C to live with her older sister who...

Stanley "Shots" Mercer

Stanley "Shots" Mercer

Aug 3, 2020

Stanley James Mercer A.K.A. "SHOTS" died at the age of 75. Not before he got to see the NHL and his Pittsburg Penguins play again while eating some fresh fried pickerel.

The way he died is just like he lived. He wrote his own rules. He fought authority and paved his own way. If you said he...

Frank (Franciszek) Ostojski

Frank (Franciszek) Ostojski

Jul 25, 2020

Frank quietly passed away on July 25, 2020.

Survived by daughter Donna, granddaughter Judith (Matt), great-granddaughters Verona and Simone, beloved niece and nephew Danusia and Antos in Poland.

He is predeceased by his wife Helen.

Frank was a great fan of all sports, especially of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays. He...

Daniel Odilon Desforges

Daniel Odilon Desforges

Jul 25, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Desforges at University Hospital in London, Ontario, at the age of 63. Born in Val D'Or Québec and a former resident of Elliot Lake, he moved to Red Lake Ontario in 2001 to continue working in the mines. He loved his summers working and fishing at camp.  ...

Peter Marion Franczak

Peter Marion Franczak

Jul 21, 2020

Peter Franczak was born in Stuttgart, Germany on January 20 th , 1953. Peter immigrated to Canada in January of 1956, arriving in Red Lake on January 24 th .

He worked at Codville and McLeod's Transportation driving bus until 1986. He then started a 32 year long career at Campbell Mine, where in his later years...

Bradley Bernard Cockroft

Bradley Bernard Cockroft

Jul 6, 2020

He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife Allison, children Dylan, Caden, Evan, Fallon and Grahm, grand-daughter Khaleesi, brothers Barry and Brian, sister Jo-Anne, nephews Chris, Ian, Lyndon, Dallas and Kyle, nieces Kim, Sheryl and Hilary, mother in-law Emily James, as well as sister in-law Mary. He is predeceased by his father Rodney, mother Isabelle and stepfather...

Mark William Kerr

Mark William Kerr

Jun 29, 2020

He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Sylvia Kerr, niece Cristy Hunter, aunt Margaret Ayling,  cousins Meredith Ayling Shaw, Branson Ayling, Kathy and John Anderson and Kevin MacMillan as well as a vast family of friends. He is predeceased by his parents William and Marie Kerr.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions a private ...

Marcel Babin

Marcel Babin

Jun 28, 2020

Marcel will be lovingly remembered by his son Edouard Babin, grandchildren Julian Babin and Dawn Babin as well as great-grandchildren Breeze, April Mikayla and River. He is predeceased by his wife Marie Babin.

A funeral service will be held at a later date in the Red Lake Cemetery

Donations in his memory may be made...

Lilia Melanson (Dessere- Williamson)

Lilia Melanson (Dessere- Williamson)

Jun 16, 2020

Lilia is survived by her Husband Stan of 51 years, children Wayne (Doreen), Bryan (Jan), Sheila, Jerry (Laura) and Glen (Bev), sister Jean, brother Laurence,  grandchildren Bridget, Sandra, Brent, Scott, Allison, Tanya, Angela, Janine, Christopher, Caitlin, Marcya, Stewart and Shannon as well as 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

A private graveside service will take place at...

Linda Dorothy Cheney

Linda Dorothy Cheney

May 13, 2020

In loving memory of Linda who passed away at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital on May 13th at the age of 95. Linda is survived by her daughters, Margaret (David), and Mary, grandchildren Sarah, Peter and Joseph, great grandchildren Jillian, Nathan, Aria, Lia and Josh as well as numerous nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her...

Joseph "Joe" John Zagzewski

Joseph "Joe" John Zagzewski

Apr 21, 2020

Hi is survived by his wife of 60 years Louise, children Linda (Rod) Tyreman of Kamloops, BC, Lori (Lorne) Marks of Red Lake, ON, sister Shirley Washen of Winnipeg, MB, and two special fur babies Sinbad & Henry.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Interment...

Richard "Dick" Norbert Pasloski

Richard "Dick" Norbert Pasloski

Apr 14, 2020

Master of Jack's Island, Richard "Dick" Pasloski, proud son of Saskatchewan farmers Walter and Anastasia (Bugiera) Pasloski, exceptional student, natural born athlete and coach (hockey, football and fastball), dead eye surveyor, beaver dam buster, planter of trees, teller of stories, reader of history, hoarder of "treasures", tinkerer extraordinaire, watcher of birds, lover of lakes, gifted builder, crossword tamer, math...

Proserphina "Prosie" Delacruz

Proserphina "Prosie" Delacruz

Apr 13, 2020

She is survived by her husband Ernie Delacruz, daughter Mary Joan (Kevin) Visscher, son Jon (Rhea) Delacruz, grandchildren Brandon, Ethan, Camryn, Rosalynn, Rachel and Ryan, sister Joy Pangilinan, niece Leilani (Derek) Brazier as well as nephew Anthony (Christine) Pangilinan.

Cremation has taken place and a private visitation will be held.

Donations in her memory may...

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