Obituaries

Eileen Hauta June 17, 1918 – January 21, 2018 It is with sad hearts that the family announces the passing of “Nanny” in her 99th year. Eileen was born June 17, 1918 in Central Butte, Saskatchewan to George and Mary Marie Hicks. Eileen moved with her family to Dinorwic, Ontario…...

Bessie Simard January 22, 1946 – January 17th, 2018. Bessie Simard was born January 22, 1946 at Swain Post, Ontario. She lived a traditional lifestyle; spending her youth on the trap line in the Confederation/Women Lake area. In her adult years she lived the majority of her life in Balmertown,…...

Bruno Mol June 8, 1931 – January 17, 2018 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bruno Mol.  On January 17, 2018 he passed away at the age of 86 in his room at Princess Court with his family by his side. Bruno was born in Poland,…...

Henry Louis Girard March 8, 1942 – January 17, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Louis Girard on January 17, 2018, age 74 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre with his family by his side. Henry was born on March 8, 1942 in…...

Ruth Ilene Schinkman February 17, 1929 – January 15, 2018 In loving memory of Ruth Ilene Schinkman who passed away peacefully at Princess Court with her family by her side at the age of 88. Ilene was born in Verden, Manitoba on February 17, 1929. She moved to Waldhof in…...

LORNE WAYNE VIVIAN May 31, 1957 – January 13, 2018 In the wee hours of Saturday, January 13, Lorne Wayne Vivian went home to meet his Maker. In perfect harmony with Lorne’s unique personality, it was sudden and all or nothing, but not before he told his most loved ones…...

Caitlin (Katie Rose) Kavanaugh March 15, 1997 – January 9, 2018 It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Caitlin Kavanaugh (Katie Rose) age 20 on January 9, 2017.  Katie Rose’s Anishnaabe name is Kakawabinsiik (Everlasting Thunder Bird Woman).  Katie Rose was known by her…...

Donald Verbonac August 17, 1958 – January 5, 2018 In loving memory of Donald Siren Frank Verbonac, age 59, who passed away at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on January 5, 2018 with his family by his side. Donald is survived by his; wife Wendy Zoccole, daughter Kim Meawasige (John…...

Michael Kitney September 6, 1983 – January 4, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Michael, beloved husband and best friend of Lynsey, loving father of Kieran, beloved son of Rosemary and Paul, loved brother and friend to Sean (Chika) and Mark and…...

Peter Pitchenese Eagle Lake First Nation It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of beloved brother, uncle, and Papa Peter Pitchenese on Tuesday, December 26th, 2017, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Peter is survived by; his brothers; Harry Pitchenese Jr. (Dolly), Daniel Pitchenese (Phyllis)…...