In Loving Memory of Helena Paim It is with profound love and immeasurable sadness that we announce the passing of Helena Paim, a remarkable woman whose life, strength, and spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Helena was a woman of extraordinary courage and resilience. Her journey was not an easy one, but she ...
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BILUK, Liz
26 October, 1935 – 22 July, 2026 Liz passed away peaceful on Wednesday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 90. Liz was born in Whitemouth, MB to parents Julianna and Ludwig Derecki. She was a loving mother to Julie Biluk (Darrell McDonagh) of Edmonton, AB and Dianne Richmond (Don) of Brockville, ON. Also, a wonderful grandmother to Christopher Richmond of Ottawa, ...
Read More »In Memoriam – Bill Rose
February 6th, 1945 – August 6, 2006 The hardest part isn’t that you are gone, it’s that I still love you. I still care in all the ways I did before, but now I have no where to put it. You meant everything to me, and now I’m just supposed to move on like you were a chapter that just ...
Read More »STOYCHEFF, Francois Joseph ‘Frank’
Peacefully passed away at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday August 2, 2026, at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Dear father of Peter (Shellan), Denis (Monique), Claudette (Jim), Paul (Lena), and the late Marie (Pat). Grandfather and great grandfather of many. Son of the late Irenee and Deline Stoycheff. Predeceased by his brothers and sister ...
Read More »KOLARI MacKnight, Susanne
January 10, 1943 – July 19, 2026 Susanne Macknight Kolari, 83, of Elliot Lake, Ontario, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, after a short battle with cancer, and surrounded by her family: husband Roger Kolari, and daughters Kelly-ann Macknight (Jamie Larkin) and Kari Macknight Dearborn (Paul Dearborn). She was born on January 10th, 1943, in Lindsay, Ontario. Eldest daughter ...
Read More »MADETSKY, Martin “Rooster”
September 5, 1962 – July 27, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin “Rooster” Madetsky, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 27, 2026. Born and raised in Manitouwadge, Rooster had a deep love for the outdoors. Camping and fishing filled his weekends and holidays, and he was happiest surrounded by ...
Read More »VERALDI, Anthony
May 16, 2001 – July 23, 2026 With absolute sorrow, the family announces the sudden death of their beloved son, brother and friend Anthony, at the age of 25 years. The family invites you to join them at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #194, Hornepayne on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to honour the memory of Anthony. Casual ...
Read More »BELANGER, Ann
Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa with her family by her side on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Roland Belanger. Loved mother of Lynda Gilchrist (Tony), Kevin Belanger (Maureen Moloney) and Julie Lundquist (Gary Currie). Proud grandmother of Angela (Steve), Trevor (Janet), Sarah (Scot), Conor ...
Read More »MOKROER-MAKOWSKI, Anna Sunshine
December 25, 2005 – July 11, 2026 Born on Christmas Day, Anna was our Christmas miracle and a precious gift from God. A beautiful soul and gifted artist, she brought light, love, and joy to everyone who knew her. Though she left this world far too soon, Anna’s life reminds us that every moment with those we love is a ...
Read More »WENMANN, Dustin Thomas ‘Dusty’
February 14, 1991 – July 10, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dustin “Dusty” Wenmann on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 35 years, after a courageous three-and-a-half-year journey with synovial sarcoma. Surrounded by the love of his parents, Dustin passed gently in their arms, leaving this world with the same ...
Read More »Funeral – Arla Singleton (née Roussain) & Jack Roussain
Funeral services for Arla and her father, Jack Roussain, will be held on July 27th at Woodland Cemetery. Arla’s ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by Jack’s ceremony at 1:00 p.m. Family are traveling from across Ontario and France to attend. Present will be Jack’s children Patti (Fred) and David (Kerri), and Arla’s husband Ross. Sharing in the ceremony ...
Read More »LAVOIE, Mario
Est décédé paisiblement au Lady Dunn Health Centre le mardi 9 juin 2026, à l’âge de 71 ans. Époux bien-aimé de Lynne. Père adoré de Stéphan (Laurianne), Mélanie, Nathan (Daphne) et Cindy. Grand-papa fier de Cindy (Graham), Jeremy (Didh), Jean‑Luc (Emerine), Roch, Jason (Ashley), Alexa (Anthony), Rayanne, Charlie, Aiden et Evan. Arrière‑grand‑papa de Jake, Zackael, Savannah et Teagan. Fils de ...
Read More »MILLER, Frances ‘Ruth’
Ruth passed away July 8, 2026, just 4 days shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Binscarth, Manitoba on July 12th, 1933, Ruth eventually settled in Wawa, Onta with her husband Harry ”Junior” Miller (predeceased April 1, 2018), where they raised a family and operated Harry Miller Construction. Beloved mother of Lynne “Jo” Davidson (predeceased 2023). Ruth is survived by ...
Read More »SOKOLOSKI, William “Bill”
After a short illness in his 95th year, Bill Sokoloski decided to embark on an extended fishing trip on his beloved Tukanee Lake, having enough of the hospital, homes and his pesky arthritic knee, with his wife and daughter Ivy by his side to see him off. Bill lived most of his life in White River, but spent the last ...
Read More »HACHE, Renald
It is with profound sadness that the family announces Renald’s passing surrounded by his family Susan Skyum, Joanne Boissoneau and other members via FaceTime. Renald was born in New Brunswick on February 20, 1956. Son of the late David Hache (1981) and Beatrice Hache (1984). Renald had a love for his family at gatherings. He would entertain with his guitar ...
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