Obituary Listing

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...

May 18, 2025

Anne-Marie is survived by her children Chantal, Michel (Rhonda), grandchildren Cael and Landon, step grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was pre-deceased by her parents Joseph and Simone, her brother Josepha and step sister Fifne.

Service for Anne Marie will be held at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church on Saturday May 24th at...

Apr 28, 2025

She is survived by her children Pearl (Dany), Clayton (Stacey), Grace (Bob), Quinn, grandchildren Camryn, Desmond, Hanna, Kalli, JC, Dawson, Emmett, Maggie, Harrison, Rylie, brothers Clint, David (Cathy), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Evelyn, her sister Frances Ann, as well as her loving husband Christopher.

Apr 24, 2025

A beloved husband, father and Nonno passed away on April 24, 2025 at the age of 76 years old in the Red Lake.Cochenour Memorial Hospital.

Richard was a hardworking, dedicated man who loved his family. He enjoyed talking mining with his friends and former coworkers. Richard is survived by his wife Arlene of 55 years, son Richard,...

Apr 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Okanski, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left us on April 23, 2025, at the age of 92. Mary's life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and joy, woven through her dedication to family, community, and the simple pleasures that brought people together.

Born...

Apr 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Trueman Wilton Norcross announces his peaceful passing on April 20, 2025, at Victoria General Hospital.

Trueman was born November 17, 1936 in Assiniboine, Saskatchewan. As a young man, he made his way to Red Lake, where he met his beloved wife, Shirley. Together, they built a life, raising their family and...

Apr 19, 2025

Beloved father, grandfather, uncle, friend, Cameron Rae, passed peacefully on April 18, 2025 surrounded by his children and family. He leaves behind daughters Rosaline Bell (Rick), Elaine Keesick, Marilyn Kejick (Morris), Mikayla Berens-Campbell, sons Johnny Keesic (late Caroline), Darcy Kejick (Suzanne). Grandchildren Steven Wesley (Alexis), Stephanie Wesley, Laralee Wesley, Rhiannon Robinson, Cameron Robinson, Joseph Keesick (Rose), Melissa Henderson, Melanie...

Apr 19, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Carmen Paoliello on April 19th, 2025. Born on November 10th, 1959 in Wabigoon, ON to Italian immigrant parents Francesco and Felicia Paoliello, Carmen was the youngest of four children but the first to be born in Canada.

Carmen spent his childhood in Dryden,...

Apr 18, 2025

He is survived by his mother Lorraine Meekis, daughter Aurora Thompson, brothers Waylon, Martin and Abel as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Wendy, Rhonda and Joanne as well as his grandmother Nancy Linklater.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00 am...