Obituary Listing

Sep 2, 2025

Dr. Leah Alexandra Nicholson  1978-2025

(Former married name : Goertzen)

I don't want the world to see me'Cause I don't think that they'd understandWhen everything's made to be brokenI just want you to know who I am

Leah grew up in a small town in Northwestern Ontario where she thrived exploring and loving the outdoors. She excelled at sports (notably volleyball) and pushed...

Aug 29, 2025

John passed away peacefully at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital on August 29th at the age of 83.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ute of 55 years, son Jeb (Nina) and grandchildren Ella, Wyatt, Lexi, daughter Lara (James) and grandchildren Kira and Liam, son Kurt (Jen) grandchildren Mira and Finn. He will...

Aug 20, 2025

Wesley passed away peacefully in North Spirit Lake on August 20th at the age of 53.

He is survived by his siblings Roy, Eddie, Rosaline, Homer, Maria, Toby, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Rosemary and Russell, mother Theresa and father Wally.

Service and burial will be held...

Aug 20, 2025

Cheryl Lynn McEwen June 23, 1968 to August 20, 2025 Cheryl leaves behind her father Tom, who cared for her for the three years since her mother Yvonne's death. Her sister Laurie, brother-in-law James and their children Park, Breanna and Shannon are left with fond memories. Also remembering Cheryl are aunts, uncles and cousins, both by blood and by...

Aug 19, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of loving dad, grampa, uncle and brother, Brent (Smitty) after a long battle and complications with diabetes and renal failure. Brent passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Joseph's Hospital in Thunder Bay, August 19, at the age of 79.

Brent was predeceased by his dad (Bob),...

Aug 5, 2025

She is survived by two sons Chad, Ollie, and daughter Summer, and her husband Kevin Mason. She is also survived by 4 sisters Albina, Mary, Miranda, Iris, and 10 brothers Enos, Bill, Jeff, Steven, Ricardo, Matt, Luke, Joe, John, Mark numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents and two siblings.

A funeral...

Aug 4, 2025

Rolly passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 4, 2025 at the age of 91.

Roland was born and raised in St. Claude, MB.  He met his wife Anne in Portage la Prairie and in 1960 they moved to Red Lake with their children where he found employment in the automotive field.  He did not like...

Jul 31, 2025

It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Marty Robert James Buckler on July 31, 2025 at the age of 66.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gina, his beloved sons Devon (Liane), Riley (Haley) along with the two lights of his life, grandsons Helix and Linux. He also leaves behind his...

Jul 25, 2025

Sam was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on January 4, 1951 to Bill and Beatrice Magel and was the oldest of six children.

The family moved to Red Lake in 1964 where he attended local schools. As a young man, he worked at the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant and after high school, Sam went to work in the...

Jul 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elayne Irene Vinet  in the early morning of July 21, 2025 which was her 78th birthday.

Elayne is survived by her son Jason (Debbie, Aiden & Macy) and her dear friend Corrine Harding (Ava Gignac). Elayne will also be missed by her brother Bob (Rosa), sister...

Jul 19, 2025

He is survived by his daughter Deana (Oscar), son Leonard (Melanie Moose), granddaughter Kiersten, 14 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Lorraine and brother Fred.

He was predeceased by his parents Kenese and Nancy, wife Mida, daughters Christina and Emma and one grandson.

A funeral service will be held...

Jul 10, 2025

A much-loved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Brother-in-law, Favorite Uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.It is with broken hearts that the family of Glen announces that he has lost his courageous battle with Cancer.

Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Marry Marks, brother Lorne(Lori still in Red Lake), numerous Aunts and Uncles, and cousins. Glen is survived by his son...

Jul 4, 2025

Kathy passed away at the Thunder Regional Hospital on June 27, 2025 at the age of 67.

She is survived by her partner Frank Wilson, daughter Tina Brett (Matthew) of Kirkland Lake, her son, Daniel Gauthier (Amber) of Jeffersonville, Indiana, grandchildren, Colin and Candice Goulding.

She was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Lydia (Beardy)...

Jun 27, 2025

Joseph Stanley Paul-Andre Bourassa (Paul)

Peacefully, on June 27, 2025 at Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital, Joseph Stanley Paul-Andre Bourassa, known to all as Paul, passed away at the age of 83 years.

Paul was born in Roulier, Quebec on December 18, 1941. June 27th marked not only his passing but also the 61st...

Jun 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful Melanie.

Melanie Dawn Anaka passed away peacefully June 27 2025 at the young age of 50 after a battle with cancer.

A beloved soul who touched many lives.

She will be profoundly missed.

She leaves behind her son and...

Jun 17, 2025

Peacefully, on June 17, 2025 at Red Lake District Hospital, after a lengthy illness, Brenda Margaret Frank (nee Dreger) passed away, at the age of 89 years.

Mom was born at Selkirk, Manitoba on July 8, 1935 and spent her formative years in St. Andrews, Manitoba. She married Raymond Frank in 1956 and they settled in Winnipeg...

Jun 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angelo Masi on June 17, 2025, at the age of 90.

Angelo is lovingly remembered by his children: Lucy (Frank), Vittoria (Douglas), Carmine, Vito, Maria (Dale), Margaret (Kevin). He was a proud Nonno to his grandchildren: Nick (Leanne), Teresa (Michael), Joe, Nicholas, Madeline (Garrett), Mikaela...

Jun 15, 2025

Tim Alderton passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 15th 2025, which was his 77th birthday and Father's Day.

Tim is survived by his wife Michèle, his brothers Tony and Jeremy, his sons Nick and Zach, his daughter-in-law, Chea, and his grandchildren Ollie and Rosie.

Tim will be remembered for his compassion,...

Jun 6, 2025

Jerry, the big soft Canadian bear, passed away quietly at home in Cochenour, Ontario, in early June. Having lived and travelled in all sorts of corners of the world and running Prairie Designs in Winnipeg for nearly two decades, Jerry and Christina found Red Lake 25 years ago, joining Keewaytinook Okimakanak and then retiring to enjoy further world travels,...

May 30, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Gail Cynthia Henderson announces her peaceful passing on May 30, 2025, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, at the age of 61.

Born on October 31, 1963, in Red Lake, Ontario, Gail was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She dedicated over 40...