Obituary Listing

Dec 16, 2025

Kathy, the youngest daughter of Sam and Mary Cooper, was born on the trapline in Papongo Lake, Ontario. This initial upbringing created a love for nature, plants, water, animals and family that carried on her entire life.

She was predeceased by her husband, Gerry, parents Sam and Mary as well as siblings Ellen, Mary and brother John....

Dec 14, 2025

Mae Elizabeth Yakiwchuk (née Gustafson), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born on September 5, 1941, at Mackenzie Island Hospital, Mae was a lifelong resident of Red Lake, Ontario—a community she loved deeply and proudly called home. She was a cornerstone of Red Lake...

Dec 12, 2025

Mabel lived a life filled with deep love for her family and friends, guided by a truly generous, kind, and compassionate heart.

She was always caring for those she cherished—always ready to lend a helping hand, filling their days with laughter through her wonderful sense of humor, and sharing her many gifts.

Mabel was an...

Dec 5, 2025

With deep sadness, the family of Robert George Black announce his passing on December 5, 2025 at the Red Lake Hospital.

Robert or Bob as most knew him was born January 23, 1940 in Regina to parents William and Marjorie. Though Bob's official education was limited that never stopped him from accomplishing many things in life. In...

Nov 22, 2025

Steve Kudlowsky, a man who lived his life much like he played a round of golf - with a good-natured chuckle and a generous dollop of selfless sportsmanship, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 in his hometown of Red Lake. Born on August 16, 1952, to Mychajlo and Lizabetha Kudlowsky, he was a beacon of loving kindness and a...

Nov 17, 2025

Robert was born on March 28, 1955 in Hearst, Ontario. He passed away on November 17, 2025 at the age of 70, in Thunder Bay, ON.

Bob is survived by his daughters Angela and Natalie, and their mother Diane, grandson Landen, siblings Maureen,  Danny, and Lynda and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Larry.

He will be remembered...

Nov 12, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Elizabeth Eleanor “Betty” (Pitura) Keller, nee Marks, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother and friend. Betty passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, resilience, service, and devotion.

Born September 12, 1927, near Camp Morton,...

Nov 3, 2025

A funeral service will be held on November 10, 2025, at 11 am in the Poplar Hill School Gymnasium with Ivan Ramer officiating.

Burial will take place in the Poplar Hill Cemetery.

Oct 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Edna Jean McAninch (née Tonsaker), who left us on October 21, 2025, in Guelph, ON. Born on July 11, 1945, at the hospital on McKenzie Island, ON, Flo touched the hearts of many with her kindness, humour, generosity, and warm spirit.

Flo was cherished as...

Oct 20, 2025

Taye passed away peacefully at the Red Lake Hospital at the age of 29.

Our beloved Taye will be remembered by his grandmother Emma, grandfather Ronnie King, his mother, Ruth, his dad, Derekson. Sisters; Rochelle, Brandy, Nicole (Emma), Kavandra, Darollyn Owen. Brothers: Messier, Hunter and Derian King. His nephews & nieces; Ezrael, Zyaire, Evander, Kaizen, Kaliyah, Ali...

Oct 16, 2025

The Kovachis family is saddened to announce John's death on October 16th at the age of 68 at his home in Madsen, Ontario (Red Lake). John's career as a hard-rock miner took him to several mines across the country. He retired in 2006 after suffering his first stroke. John worked hard and played hard. No one was more surprised...

Oct 11, 2025

A funeral service will be held on October 19, 2025 at 11 am in the Poplar Hill School Gymnasium with Allen Owens officiating. Interment will follow in the Poplar Hill Cemetery,

-Don't Cry for Me-

Don't cry for me,

I'm at home with the father

Oct 9, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis William Stastook, who passed peacefully in his sleep on October 9th, 2025, at the age of 78, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Born on May 28, 1947, in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Dennis lived a life full of adventure, hard work, and love. His...

Oct 2, 2025

With deep sorrow and enduring love, we announce the passing of Dennis Tougas, who departed peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 79.

Born in Toulon, Manitoba, Dennis carried the quiet strength of the prairies with him throughout his life. He found his permanent residence on McMarmac Road...

Sep 21, 2025

Collin passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Red Lake on September 21 at the age of 52. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers Clarence (Karyn) and Carlton. He will also be remembered by his nephews and nieces Indy, Skye, Rayne, Angelica, Alyssia, and their mother Maggie, Amber and David, many aunts and uncles,...

Sep 12, 2025

Patrick, who was always known as "Pat", grew up in and around Quibell, Ontario with a large family of three sister and three brothers. His mother, Bertha, taught the family her extensive knowledge of nature and how to live off the land. Pat was one of the first members of the Wabauskang First Nation after it was established in...

Sep 5, 2025

Les passed away in the early morning hours on September 5, 2025 at Red Lake Memorial Hospital at the age of 64. Les is survived by his brother Garry as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Louella, father Alexander, older brother Larry Huston and nephew Adam Booth.

Les was a licensed...

Sep 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Madeleine Oakes announces her passing on September 2, 2025, at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital, following a courageous seven-month battle with cancer.

Madeleine will be lovingly remembered by her husband Chris; her children Richard and Samantha (Travis); and her cherished grandchildren Zander and Scarlett. She is...

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 also be remembered by...