Former employee, Algoma Ore Division, Wawa, 32 years Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Friday, February 6, 2009, at the age 94 years. Rudy, beloved husband of Helli Lind, loving father of Gary Lind of Toronto, grandfather of James of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Rudy will also be sadly missed by his niece Lorraine Brocklebank of Sault ...

Jan 17, 2009 at 14:24 (Proprietor, Pinewood Storage and Warehouse, and co-owner of Vintage Warehouse, Wawa) It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Victor at his cottage in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at the age of 67 years. Victor, beloved husband and best friend of Joanne, loving father of Steven and ...

Jan 12, 2009 @ 13:11 Happy Birthday, Henry! Henry Hechler is celebrating his 75th birthday today (January 12).  Happy Birthday, Dad! Love Kelly, Greg, and Bea

Tragically as the result of an accident on Sunday, January 4, 2009. Don, beloved husband of Lena, loving father of Verna Stone (David), Donald Jr. (Deborah) and Lee-Ann Andre-Swanson (Patrick). Loved grandfather of Amadeus, Cassius, Odessa, Olivia and Nova-Lee. Don is predeceased by his parents William and Charilotte Swanson. Dear brother of William, Joe, Dave, Hilda, Ida, Martin, Norman, Delores, ...

Dec 6, 2008 @ 11:53 Congratulations to Henry and Ursula Hechler who celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 29th!  This past August, the Hechlers celebrated the occasion with music, wine and fabulous food under the stars at an outdoor party in Wawa with friends and family. Thanks go out to Judy Moore and Melanie Emonds for the wonderful food ...

Mintaunts ‘Minto’ died at the General Hospital on Friday, June 27th, 2008 after suffering a stroke Sunday night. Survived by his older brother, “Duke” Purvitis. Minto was a well-known artist, known for his “Minto” wildlife prints done in ink points and meticulous portraits done in coloured pencils. He was born in Latvia (November 26th, 1941), lived in Kaslo, B.C., and ...

May 29, 2007 One year already, you went to a better place where you have no more pain. I face an empty chair, but sometimes in the silence, I imagine you there. My companion for so many years, no longer here with me, any yet in some mysterious way, you keep me company. Often I turn towards the couch to ...

Monday, March 10, 2008 Retired M.T.O. Wawa Former proprietor of Tamawa Cottages, Wawa At the Sault Area Hospitals on Saturday March 8, 2008. Thomas, beloved husband of the late Wilma, loving father of Donna MacIntyre (Joe Zappacosta) of Sault Ste. Marie, Cathy Beerkens (Gary) and Steve (Linda Bellerive) all of Wawa. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Jordyn, ...

The family announces with sorrow her death at the Timmins Extendicare on Sunday, December 30, 2007 at age 87 years. Pre-deceased by her husband Walter in 2002 and her son Joseph in 1997. Survived by her daughter-in-law Irene Baranyk of Timmins. Special Baba to her grandchildren Ann Marie Baranyk of Timmins, Elana Baranyk of Timmins and Meagan James (husband Marty) ...

Peacefully on November 30, 2007 with her family and friends by her side at the Queensway Carleton Hospital at the age of 62. Loving and devoted mother of Steven and Michael Grusys (Angela). Cherished grandmother of Mac and Carter. Remembered by her former spouse and dear friend Victor Grusys (Joanne). Loving siblings Ione (the late Bob Quarrell), Pat Burk-Charmin (Dick ...

“The days are long since my Jean has gone”. On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, our father, in his 89th year, with his family by his side, passed into the arms of the Lord and was reunited with his beloved wife of 66 years, Jeanette (deceased October 22, 2006). A kind and patient father and grandfather, James will be lovingly remembered ...

Member of the Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Br. 429 Wawa Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Sunday, September 23, 2007. Angelina, beloved wife of the late Dusan, loving mother of Alexandra Collins (William), Bela, Petar (Jamie) and the late Aleksa. She will be sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Brydee, Andrea, Tia, Dusan and Maggie. Angelina ...

Suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 13th, 2007 at the age of 75 years. Percy Moore of 228 Maple Avenue, Pembroke, dearly loved husband of Louise Moore (nee Blake). Dear father of Carolyn Moore (Darrel), Pembroke; and Janet Purdell-Lewis (husband Ian), Orangeville. Papa to Blake, Alex, Cole, and Macy. Son of the late Percy and Ethel Moore. Brother of ...

Jean-Pierre “J.P.” was born in Malartic, Quebec on August 23rd, 1945, and passed away at the age of 61 on May 29th, 2007. A Funeral Mass will be held June 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. at St. Monica’s Church, with Father Trevor Scarfone officiating. Burial at Woodland Cemetery, Wawa.  

Gloria J. Avis, managing editor of the Algoma News Review and secretary-treasurer of Wawa Print & Litho, Inc. died on September 27 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Gloria fought the good fight against cancer for nearly 10 years. Born Gloria Jean Harrison in Goderich on December 24, 1942, she lived her early life in Stratford where she served as ...