Obituary Listing

Worden Shaun Okell

Feb 9, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shaun, a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. Shaun passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, peacefully at home at the age of 51.

Shaun had many passions from music, to art, to books, a love he instilled in his children. He shared countless stories...

Hector "The Protector" Benson

Jan 28, 2025

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Mr. Hector Benson passed away at the Red Lake Memorial Hospital at the age of 87. He was born December 1, 1937 in Onion Lake, Alberta.

Hector is survived by his loving wife Roseanne Benson, daughter Catherine Nestie (Riley) of Ear Falls, his son Brent Benson of Lloydminister,...

Denise Michelle Macdonald

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Denise Michelle Macdonald at home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side after a 21-year battle with multiple sclerosis.

Mom was born on July 17th, 1972, in North Sydney to Catherine and Michael Johnston of Red Islands.

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Heather Carruthers

Jan 21, 2025

Dear Heather was finally released from the reins of dementia earlier this year. Thankfully, the years spent with the disease were rather short, and the vast majority of the last 20+ years were spent enjoying travels all over the world together with Jerry, spending time in nature, and her retirement in the company of good friends up in Red...

Harold (Spank) Robert Ellis

Jan 20, 2025

The family of Harold (Papa) Ellis announces his passing on January 20, 2025. Harold is survived by his wife of 73 years Arlyle (Gran), children Jake (Julie), Debby (Bruce), Barb (Ken), Doug (Soma). He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brothers Clifford (Reg) and Norm. He was predeceased by his son Brian, daughter Brenda, brothers...

Kathryn Anne Strang

Jan 1, 2025

A funeral service will be held in Poplar Hill on Wednesday, January 8th at 11 am in the School Gymnasium with Pastor Allan Owens officiating

Burial will take place in the Poplar Hill First Nation Cemetery.

Michelle Ann Nadeau (Desmeules)

Dec 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of our loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and friend Michelle Ann (Desmeules) Nadeau on Saturday December 28th, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 66 years with her loving family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer.

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Shane Byron Cucheron

Dec 25, 2024

Shane passed away at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital at the age of 57, after  a long and courageous battle against cancer. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Michelle, children Christopher (Hannah), Arlene (Patrick), Amber (Tom), grandchildren Desiree and Cade, brothers Todd and Ernie.  Shane was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Joyce.

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Cecilia (Mae) Watt

Dec 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Cecilia Mae Watt

(November 27,1940 - December 25, 2024)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cecilia Mae Watt who left this world peacefully in the early morning hours of December 25, 2024, holding the hand of her beloved husband Don. She was 84 years old.

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Kazimiera (Kazia/Kathy) Sleszko

Dec 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Kazimiera (Kazia/Kathy) Sleszko announces her passing on December 14, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughters and passed away peacefully in London, Ontario at the age of 86 after battling an illness.

Kazia is survived by her daughters Yolanta, Bozena, son-in-law Jason, grandchildren Jordan,...

Anna Violet Baranesky

Dec 8, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Anna Baranesky announces her passing on December 8, 2024. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully at the Red Lake Hospital following a brief illness.

Anna Violet Dykyj was born July 11, 1945, in Germany. She emigrated to Canada with her family arriving at...

Peggy Gemmell

Dec 6, 2024

It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Margaret (Peggy) Emily Gemmell (nee Lemon) in Barrie, Ontario on Friday, December 6, 2024, with her daughters by her side.

Peggy leaves to mourn her sister Ruth, best friend Jeannette, daughters Susan, Nancy (Glen), and Cathy (Mauro); grandchildren Mara...

Allan Caldwell

Nov 23, 2024

CALDWELL, ALLAN passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital in his 95th year. By his side was his long time companion Donna Gorrell, supported by his children.

Born in St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg on August 28, 1929 Allan grew up during the depression....

Maria Poje

Nov 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Great Grandma, Grandma & Mother, Maria Poje who passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 20th at the incredible age of 100.

Maria lived a remarkable and inspiring life. In 100 years, she experienced more than anyone could imagine and...

Bernice Patricia Gillis

Nov 9, 2024

The Family of Bernice Patricia Gillis is saddened to announce her passing the morning of November 9th, 2024 at the Northwood Lodge with her family by her side. She will be forever missed by her children, Cheryl (Mike) Winnipeg, MB, Lorraine (Maurice) Chilliwack, BC, Earl (Sherri) Thunder Bay, ON, David (Sara) Regina, SK, Lloyd (Angie), Cochenour, ON and her...

Matthew Alexander Norlock

Nov 5, 2024

In loving memory of Matthew Alexander Norlock who left this world on Tuesday November 5, 2024. Matt is survived by his dearest love, Shawnda, treasured sons Ben and Luke, parents Rick and Judy, brother Jim (Jen), niece and nephew Macee and Fisher, grandmother Bernadette Norlock, in-laws Ray and Sandra Hall, and brother-in-law Ryan (Kristy). Matt is also...

Raymond Thiessen

Oct 28, 2024

On the night of October 28, 2024 our brother and son of Thunder Bay Ontario, Raymond Michael Thiessen slipped into his eternal sleep. Where he joined our Mom Lavina Thiessen.

Raymond was 65 years young, born in Winnipeg Manitoba on March the 23rd, 1959. Raymond lived in Ear Falls for the better part of his life. He...

Wayne E Sundquist

Oct 25, 2024

Wayne is survived by his daughter Debbie Sundquist, grandchildren Andrea, Samantha, and Sabrina, great grandchildren Andrew, Addison, and Haeven.

Also left to mourn are stepchildren Jamie, Laurie, Brenda, and Andrew, grandchildren Alanna, Matthew and Kimberley, great grandchildren Bowen and Cadence, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was predeceased by...

Ava Tykota Keewaykapow

Oct 17, 2024

She is survived by her father Marcel Keewaykapow, grandmother Lorraine Meekis, grandparents Mark and Joy Keewaykapow, her siblings Faith, Sky, Casey, Colton, Joyce, Frankie, Cody, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother Rhonda Meekis, aunt Wendy Meekis, cousin Brianna Keewaykapow, and cousin David Dixon.

Visitation will be held...