Family News

It is with great sadness that we announce that on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Mrs. Beverley Tarini (nee Bell), a long-time resident of White River, passed away peacefully at Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa at the age of 78. Bev was raised in Heron Bay, Ontario and moved to White River when she married Dino in the late 1960’s. Bev ...

Special thanks to Kathy Culhane for coming to our rescue & spending day at the hospital taking care of things.  The delicious suppers, use of your computer & help all week was deeply appreciated. Thank you to Dr. Matthew Breton, Nurse Sherri Dereski, hospital staff & pharmacy girls for your excellent care & compassion. To our family, friends & neighbours ...

Years have passed but the mark my mother, Jackie Boudreau left on this world will never fade. Today we mark the tenth anniversary of her passing—and we celebrate the love and memories she gave us.  Mom, Today is the anniversary Of the day that we lost you And for a time, it felt as though Our lives had ended too. ...

Tony passed peacefully in his 94th year, with his family by his side on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary, loving children Rudy (Lise) and Susan Johnson (Rob); grandsons Matt Vorlicek (Erin), Nick Vorlicek (Lauren) and Jesse Johnson; and great-grandchildren Lucas, Elena, Brooke, Brianna and Bailey. Tony arrived in Canada as a refugee from Czechoslovakia ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with family by her side on Thursday March 9, 2023 at the age of 68 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Ronald Davidson. Dear mother of Natasha Miller (Clarence). Proud grandmother of Trenton. Special nana of Alaira, Ethan and Coen. Daughter of Ruth Miller (late Harry). Sister of Clifford (Kathy) ...

Kim Gagnon, 1957-2018 On March 11, it’s been 5 years since we lost our dear wife, mom, meema, and best friend to us all. We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, And you never will. We hold you close within our hearts,  And there you will remain, To walk and guide us through ...

Karen peacefully with family by her side at Chapman House Residential Hospice Owen Sound early Tuesday morning March 7th, 2023.  Karen Roberts (nee Ruffett) of Wiarton in her 72nd year.  Beloved wife of Wayne Roberts and cherished mother of Brett and his partner Marcy of Manitoba and predeceased by daughter Barbara. Loving grandmother of Jordan Famiglietti. Sister of Jim Ruffett ...

May 18, 1959 – March 8, 2018   My Heart is full of Memories With pride I speak your name. Though life goes on without you It will never be the same.   Love & Miss You Always Gisele  xo

We are forever grateful to the extended Dereski and Klockars families that were by our side during a very sad and difficult time.  Thanks to all those who travelled to Wawa to pay their respects to “Uncle Louis”.  We treasure all the memories and stories you shared. Our gratitude to the Algoma EMS and the local OPP for their professionalism ...

The family of Marie Haight would like to express their heartfelt thanks, for all the cards, expressions of congratulations and gifts on her 100th Birthday.   Paula, Cheryl, Melanie and Families

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at the age of 67. Gerry was born November 5, 1955, to Michael Bugyra and Alice Rahal in Sault Ste. Marie but raised in Wawa, Ontario where he met his future wife, Irene, at the young age of 8. Married since 1974, his family was his greatest joy and will ...

It is with deep sadness, I announce the sudden passing of my brother, Keith Poirier. Keith passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home in Wawa. Keith loved living in the town where he grew up. Survived by his sister, Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully), his nephew Trevor Boppre (Shannon) and his two great nephews, Ethan and Lucas. Keith ...

September 13, 1941 – February 12, 2023 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late James Torkos. Cherished mother of Linda and the late James Jr. Grandma of Alec and Kayla. Dear sister of Ilona and the late Rosa and Magda. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends ...

  Happy 100th Birthday from your family and friends❤️  

April 24, 1974 – February 3, 2023 Unexpectedly at Roscommon, Michigan at the age of 48. We are sure that he was greeted with open arms by his parents, Myrtô and Gary Stockton. Heartbroken is his wife, Darla and their three children, Aspen, Wyatt, and Peyton. Grieving with his family are his siblings; Brenda, Roger (Cathy), Michele (Kevin) and Victoria ...