Family News

A Memorial Service will be held at the Woodland Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22nd with a Come & Go Luncheon at the Legion Hall at 12 Noon. Please remember that Masks are mandatory to enter the Legion.    

It is with broken hearts, the family of Michael Nils Christiansen announces his passing at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, August 8, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Mike was born in Wawa on August 25, 1962.  He was the fourth child and loving son of Betty and Nils Christiansen.  Dear brother of Cathy Vernier (Omer), Mildred Aspegren ...

William G. Rose February 6, 1945- August 6, 2006 In loving memory of my husband who passed away 14 years ago today. I miss you in my life. Love Gerry

(1942-2020) On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Claude passed away peacefully surrounded by members of his “Wawa Family”. Claude was born in Kapuskasing on December 6, 1942, and predeceased by his parents Ernest and Blanche Paradis and his sister Lise Ashikawa. He is survived by his brother Robert Paradis and his wife Peggy Averill (late Candace) and his brother-in-law Mike Ashikawa. ...

À le mémoire de mon époux Raymond Berthiaume, deja 19 ans que tu nous a quitté, parti trop vite, mais tu vie toujours dans nos coeurs. Ton violon, ton sourire et ton amous nous manque à tous, mais ont pense à toie et te garde dans nos coeurs à toute les jours et ont et tout ceux qui t’on connu, ...

With broken hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of Derrick Sr. on Thursday, July 23, 2020 after a long struggle with lung issues, in his 54th year. Loving soulmate of Joanne for 32 years. Fun loving and amazing father of Taylor (Lauren), Diedre (Dave), Derrick Jr. (Nora) and Vanessa (Reed). The Bestest Papa of his fishing and cuddle ...

Passed away suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday July 17, 2020 at the age of 31 years. Beloved wife of Remi Bellerive. Dear mother of Anicka. Loving daughter of the late Doris Viel and Guy Viel. Daughter-in-law of Jean-Paul and Linda Bonnieul. Sister-in-law of Jean-Francois and Francis. There will be no funeral services at this time. Cremation ...

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations and businesses in our remarkably generous little town that have made donations during these past few months. Although warmer weather has arrived and life should be a bit easier for everyone after a long winter, we are still dealing with the pandemic and effects of COVID-19. As such, ...

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday July 16, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Dolly for 65 years. Loving father of Mickey Lou Stromgren (Marvin), Joan Clement, Gilbert Clement, Barbara Clement, Patti-Ann Beerkens (Rudy) and Clifford Clement (Monique). Adored grandfather of Deena, late Jennifer, Joel, Julie, James, Ryan, Stephanie, Michael, Adam, ...

This has certainly been a strange school year. Through most of this school year, teachers in Ontario were taking job action against the Provincial Government to protect student learning, which included some cold days on a strike line. It was just a short few months ago but seems like forever ago now. As the OSSTF workplace representative at Michipicoten High ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, brother, uncle, pops and friend. Basile (Bill) left this world peacefully on Saturday, July 4th , 2020 with his family by his side at the age of 91. Basile was the loving husband of Fotena (Tina) for 56 years. He was also the loving and ...

May 31, 1949 – June 26, 2020 Peacefully at ARCH with family by his side. Treasured husband of Ingrid. Father of Julie LaCrosse (Sheldon Watkins), Richard Smith (Laurie Bloomfield), Ted Smith (Ami-lee), Tracey Taylor and the late Michael LaCrosse. Grandpa to Evan LaCrosse, Sarah McCulloch, Daniel McCulloch, Krystine Smith, Ted Smith, Katie Bloomfield-Smith and Hank Smith. Son of the late ...

Passed away peacefully at the Algoma Regional Community Hospice on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of John Leveille for 68 years. Cherished mother of Richard “Rick” Leveille (Laurie) and J. Michelle Higginson. Loving Nanny of Lisa Vogt (Norman), Sheri Leveille (Kim), Andrea Leveille (Travis), Madelene Latulippe, Claude Latulippe (Steffani). Jean will be deeply missed by ...

Johnny was predeceased by his son John Phillip James Tangie, his brother Michael (Arnie), and his parents Allan and Lena Tangie (nee Mione). Johnny will be forever missed by his many siblings left behind including Rose Mary (late Gilbert Fortin), Annamay (Maurice Chaloux), Lucy (Steve Lacasse), Tom “Ralph” (Jackie McVeigh), Theresa (late Mike Linklater), Louise (Joel Gauvin), Pat Tangie (Michel ...

Born in Victoriaville, Quebec on October 18, 1931, passed on June 14, 2020. He joins his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Huguette Annette Roy who recently passed. Loving father of Linda (Ron), Lisa (Jim), Richard (Diane) and Nathalie. Proud grandfather of 6 special grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Dear son of the Florida and Napoleon Roy. Brother of Oscar ...