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Kathleen "Kathy" Gauthier

Kathleen "Kathy" Gauthier

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)...

Paul Bourassa

Paul Bourassa

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...

Melanie Dawn Anaka

Melanie Dawn Anaka

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...

Brenda Margaret Frank

Brenda Margaret Frank

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...

Angelo Masi

Angelo Masi

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...

Tim Alderton

Tim Alderton

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,...

Jerry Pokrupa

Jerry Pokrupa

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,...

Gail Cynthia Henderson (Née Pfeifer)

Gail Cynthia Henderson (Née Pfeifer)

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...

Anne-Marie Labonté

Anne-Marie Labonté

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...

Susan Ayers-Fleming

Susan Ayers-Fleming

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.

Richard "Dick" Toffanello

Richard "Dick" Toffanello

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,...

Mary Genevieve Okanski (Nee Miller)

Mary Genevieve Okanski (Nee Miller)

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...

Trueman Wilton Norcross

Trueman Wilton Norcross

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...

Cameron Rae

Cameron Rae

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...

Carmen Paoliello

Carmen Paoliello

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,...

Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

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...

Ron Hickey

Ron Hickey

Apr 15, 2025

Ron will be forever remembered by his wife Susan, children Amanda (Jay), Michelle (Marty), Tori (Tom), Bailey (Cayman) and Taylor (Jordan), brother Chris (Kylie) and brother-in-law Chuck MacDonald, grandchildren Danny, Cari, Hazel, Violet, Talon, Leighton, Reese and Emery, mother-in-law Jenny MacDonald, nieces Jordynn (Cam) and Rissa as well as nephews Ryan, Bennett and Bodhi. He is now reunited with...

Richard Thomas Coulson

Richard Thomas Coulson

Apr 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce the sudden passing of Richard Thomas Coulson.

Tom will be missed dearly by his mother Darlene. He is predeceased by his father Bill (2022). He also leaves behind his younger brothers Glen and Bryan. Glen and Donna with their children Michelle (Jordan), Korri (Jase), Jaime (Brad), and...

Marguerite Ann Cowles

Marguerite Ann Cowles

Apr 1, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Marguerite Ann Cowles on April 1, 2025.  After battling many health conditions, God came to take her to rest in Heaven, free from pain to dance with loved ones.

Marguerite is survived by her Sons' Blake (Tammy) Cowles, Brent Cowles; Grandchildren, Daniel Cowles, Brock (Karyn) Cowles, Jasmyne...

Caroline May Jeffries

Caroline May Jeffries

Mar 16, 2025

Caroline May Jeffries (Koval) passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg, ON with two of her daughters by her side.

She is survived by her sister Jacqueline 'Bunny' Commisso, sister-in-law Rose Koval, children Carol (Peter) Briggs, Jackie (Lloyd) Davies, Kim (Daniel) Daigle, John L Jeffries, Joanne Grasso, and daughter-in-law Robin Jeffries....

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