Kenora, ON Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ryan James Edward Copenace of the Makwa clan, who passed on October 9, 2026, in Kenora Ontario. Ryan was born on August 10, 2006, in...

Joanne Mary Bunting (aka Mayley’ance) Atik Dotem (Caribou) August 2, 1976 – October 17, 2026 Our beloved Joanne left for the Spirit World on October 17, 2026, at Thunder Bay Regional HCS with family ...

Carys Alaina Pahpasay March 9, 2005 – October 12, 2026 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Carys Alaina Pahpasay announce her sudden passing on October 12, 2026, at the age of 21. Carys is pre...

Hermie passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his son Anthony, and sisters Carmelita Abrazaldo, Corazon A Agliron, and Precy A Rodas. He was predecease...

Kathryn Beatrice Duguay, age 72, of Kenora, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of her family. Born on September 3, 1954, she was a cher...

William “Chico” Tomashowski It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of William Tomashowski, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who truly lived and loved life to ...

Sheryll Arlene Peavoy passed on October 11, 2026, at the age of 71.

Gary Cochrane - Oon’tigii Bines Elk - clan April 21, 1952 – October 10, 2026 Gary Cochrane, a resident of Grassy Narrows First Nation passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Thunder Bay Regi...

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Lukas Paul Zdrill, affectionately known as “Big Z”, “Z,” and of course, “Bro beans.” Born and raised in Kenora, Ontario, on May 14, 2...

Mekhi Waters Pelly “Mai’ingan-Giwiiwizens” Migizi Dootem August 8, 2004 – October 13, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we share the obituary of our beloved Mekhi Waters Pelly, whose sudden passing o...

Alastair Alfred Nilson On the morning of Friday October 9th, Alastair Alfred Nilson of Kenora Ontario peacefully left this earth at the age of 78 years. Alastair was born in Kenora on February 24, 19...

Montana Trent White Sunrise October 30, 1997 - Sunset October 8, 2026 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Montana Alexander White, who began his ...

Kendall Louis Paul Makade Ginew – Black Eagle Moose Ndoodem December 22, 1960 Kendall resided in his home Community Northwest Angle #33 First Nation and had sadly gone missing in October 2024. His pa...

Lorne Lee Cowley Do tam: Shiishiib Sunrise: February 15, 1960 Sunset: September 24, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfat...

Lylah Ellie Pahpasay August 25, 2015 - September 19, 2026 Lylah Ellie Pahpasay - Animkiis Kwesens 'Little Thunder Girl' from the Pelican clan It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing...

Surrounded by love, Donna passed away on September 30, 2026. She leaves behind her daughter, Jodi, son-in-law Matt, and her three precious grandchildren, Morghyn, Molli, and Cord, who will forever hol...

Patrick James Savoyard February 19, 1966 – September 28, 2026 Makwa Clan Tabasaanakwat With great sadness, we announce that Patrick James Savoyard has begun his journey to everlasting life. Patrick ...

Donald Andrew Browne passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 63. Donald was a resident of Kenora, Ontario.

Keanna Teri Brittain 11/07/2002 - 09/25/2026 Bear Clan It's with deepest sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Keanna Brittain at the age of 23. Keanna is survived by her daughter A...

Deborah Ann Scott passed on September 25, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on September 13, 1964, Deborah lived in Keewatin, Ontario.

Anna Zurkan DOB: January 11, 1942 - Sept 25, 2026 Though our hearts are saddened by the loss of Anna Zurkan - mother, grandmother and friend, we celebrate a life beautifully lived and the lasting me...

Cindy Fobister Born September 21, 1967 – Passed September 4, 2026 Manidou Binesaa (Thunder Woman) Sturgeon Clan Mom was 59 years old Cindy passed away tragically 17 days before her 60th Birthday. C...

Carla Rose Kokokopenace Gaakinonahshitch – Soaring around the Sky Sturgeon Clan Sunrise: August 14, 1978 Sunset: September 6, 2026 We are deeply saddened to announce Carla was suddenly and tragically...

Marie Anntoinette “Annette” Fobister It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, M...

Ella Rose Anna Nyberg (nee Chambers), aged 86, of Kenora passed away in hospital on September 20, 2026. Ella’s family meant everything to her. She met her future husband, Del Nyberg, in her late teen...

Celebrating the life of our loved one Frankie (Frank) Oteskan Friday, September 30, 2005 – Sunday, September 8, 2026 Waabshki Mariangan (White Wolf) Atik doodem (Caribou Clan) Frankie was outgoing, c...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Scott William John Fisher on September 6th, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, George & Inez Fisher, and leaves behind his br...

Gregory Allan passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 52. Gregory was a resident of Kenora, Ontario.

Philip Townsend October 19, 1948 – September 14, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Philip Townsend on September 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Bancroft, ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Denise Robin Land, she passed peacefully on Saturday September 12th with family by her side. Denise was a loving, caring, kind, joyful woman. ...

Darren Jason Sward Feb 3, 1977 - Sept 14, 2026 It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Darren Sward who left us to join his dad Colin to watch over us. He leaves behind his mother Pat, b...

Gerald (Gerry) Makinen February 1, 1949 – September 11, 2026 It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Gerald (Gerry) Makinen on Friday, September 11 at Lake of the ...

Jonah Dwight Mandamin (Pay tah she inini) (flying man) May 25, 1997- September 3, 2026 Jonah was born to his loving parents Peter Blackhawk and Deborah Mandamin. Jonah was predeceased by his father ...

Garnet Ross passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 77; born September 14, 1948, in Lac Seul, Ontario, he resided in Kenora, Ontario. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, 510 2n...

Robert James (Bobby) Calder January 26, 1981 passed away August 29, 2026. Bobby is survived by his parents, Bob and Maureen Calder, brother Scott Calder, and daughter Emma Cormier-Calder, his uncle J...

Patricia Thibodeau passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on June 19, 1946, in Kenora, Ontario, Patricia lived in Dryden, Ontario.

Shirley was born on August 25, 1938 in Winnipeg Manitoba. She was the youngest of 7 siblings. The family moved to Keewatin in 1947. Mom met dad in 1953 when he made a delivery to her school. They neve...

Nadine McDonald It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family shares the passing of Nadine McDonald (née Cormier), who passed peacefully at her home on September 4, 2026, surrounded by her belov...

Roselene Dawn Jameson Sunrise: January 4, 1983 Winnipeg, Manitoba Sunset: September 4, 2026 Dalles First Nation It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Roselene Dawn Jame...

Remembering Lorene When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I wish you wouldn’t cry The way you did today While ...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Donalda Ruth Leckie (nee Robertson). Donalda passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2026 at Pinecrest Home for the Aged surrounded by her family....

Paul Gerald "Pooch" Rosdobutko Age 70, passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He passed away at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on August 4, 2026. Born on August 1,...

Debra Jean Novakoski It is with heavy hearts that the family shares the passing of Debra Novakoski (née George), who passed away peacefully at the age of 74 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Roy Gerlitz, who passed away peacefully at home on Aug 30, 2026 at the age of 91. He was predeceased by Carla, his wife of 53 years, in 2...

Gildred “Gil” McKay It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gildred “Gil” McKay, who passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, at ...

Colin Sward It’s with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Colin Sward, a great husband, wonderful father and incredible papa. Colin leaves behind his wife of 55 years Pat, his sons Darren a...

With sadness, Betty's family share that she passed away on August 29th after a brief stay in the hospital. Betty was born in Dryden but lived most of her life in Kenora. Mom didn't talk much about h...

Robert (Bob) Lavern Brignall June 22, 1939 - August 28, 2026 Bob unexpectedly passed away August 28 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Kenora. Born in Dryden to Irene Alberts and Robert Brignal...

David Lozon passed on August 26, 2026, at the age of 50; born October 13, 1975, David was a resident of Kenora, Ontario.

James (Jamie) William George Saunder, age 79 was a resident of Kenora passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2026 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital with family and his ever-faithful Beauty by his side....