Obituaries

“Chief” Esther Pitchenese “Niigaanaashiik” “Saabekwe” In loving memory of a life that will never be forgotten and with deep sorrow and heavy hearts we sadly share the passing of Esther Pitchenese, our mother, sister, auntie, kokum, kobitay, cousin and friend. With immense sadness we lay to rest a powerful, strong…...

Christine passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Christine will be sadly missed in the community and touched many people’s lives with her positive attitude, zest for life, and amazing sense of humour. Christine is survived by her two children April and…...

With family and friends by his side, Peter (Pete/Grandpa Pete) Kirk White passed away on October 10th, 2024, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre at the age of 81. Pete is remembered by his loving and long-time partner, Judy Russell, his brothers Richard White (Carol) of St. Thomas, ON &…...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom on October 14, 2024, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband Peter in January 2020 and son-in-law Carl in 2006. She is survived by her five children: Peter, Trudy (Gerry), Andy (Janine), Gabie…...

There will be no service or visitation as cremation has taken place. Interment to follow at a later date....

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry Mazurski, who passed away suddenly at home on October 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Gerry was a beloved husband to Anne and father to Marney and Bradley. A friend to many, he was known for his…...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Bates on October 9th, 2024.  He passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Garry was born in Manitoulin Island, Ontario in 1942.  He grew up in Chatsworth, Ontario…...

Horst Lang, 82, of Dryden, Ontario, passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2024 with his family by his side Born on May 30th, 1942, in Weissenburg, Germany, to Erna and Friedrich Lang. Horst immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1957, settling in Wabigoon, Ontario. It was in Dryden that…...

It is with immense sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Caleb Joseph Christopher Woywada. He was born in Brandon, Manitoba on September 5, 1996 and on September 20, 2024, Caleb suddenly but peacefully started his journey into the spirit world. He was an honest, tell it like it…...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Carolyn Jewett, aged 65, on September 18, 2024. Born to George and Grace Stang on February 12, 1959, in Emo, Ontario, Carolyn was raised in North Branch alongside her siblings Marilyn, Clayton, Donna, and Barbara. During her early…...