Kenora, ON Obituaries

Philip Townsend passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 77, having been born on October 19, 1948. Philip was a resident of Keewatin, Ontario.

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. ...

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 on September 7, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on June 19, 1946, and residing in Dryden, Ontario.

Shirley Lajeunesse passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Shirley was born on August 25, 1938, and was a resident of Kenora, Ontario.

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...

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....

Patrick George Perrault Waawaaskone Kiizhik Pizhew Dotem March 17, 1945 – August 25, 2026 With his family by his side, Patrick, also known as “Paddy” to his family and childhood friends, passed away ...

Steven Micheal Indian Tep sway e tung, Awaaiisii doodem February 5, 1976 - August 22, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, grandfather and f...

Joseph “Joe” Peart Surrounded by family and friends at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Joseph Thomas Peart affectionately known as “Papa Joe” peacefully passed away on the afternoon of August 21...

Carol Ann Lefevre (nee Carlson) May 30, 1946 – August 19, 2026 It is with great sadness we must announce the passing of our Mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend Carol Ann Lefevre...

Howard "Howie" Phinney. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Howard Elgin Phinney on August 20th, 2026 at the age of 79. Howard was born on September 2nd, 1946 and is predeceased b...

Nyssa Sherkora Joseph Makwa Nidotem October 18, 2005 – August 14, 2026 It is great sadness to announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, Nyssa Sherkora Joseph on August 14, 20...

Betty Ann Elizabeth Yarechewski passed on August 19, 2026, at the age of 86. A Celebration of Life at a later date will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 am at Notre Dame Roman Catholic...

Jazlyn (Jazz) Bongfeldt tragically passed away in Calgary on August 13, 2026 at the age of 36. Jazlyn was born in Kenora on September 28, 1989. Our memories of Jazlyn are centered around her childhoo...

Nancy Lee Smith (nee Houchens) passed away peacefully in Kenora, Ontario, with family by her side on August 18, 2026, the age of 87 years old. Nancy was born in Bloomington, Illinois on September 21, ...

Patrick Henry July 29, 1969 – August 6, 2026 It is with great sadness that Patrick left us unexpectedly, gone to the Spirit World to be with his dad Paul J. Henry, his mom Doris Henry, grandparents J...

Langford Ogemah Netaabiibines - Shaage Doodem June 6, 1949 - August 12, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother, Langford Ogemah...

Garnet Michaud January 31, 1975 - August 1, 2026 White thunder man Caribou clan It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garnet Michaud on August 1, 2026. Garnet was predeceased by h...

Robert Stephane Sylvain Isabelle It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert, fiancé, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose life touched so many people. Robert ...

Gordon Leslie Paulson April 28, 1955 -August 10, 2026 Gordon passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 71 He was predeceased by his parents Elsie and Cecil Paulson, ...

Eleanor Doris Muckle September 12, 1995 - August 06, 2026 Known to us as our beloved (Amoo) It is with great profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Amoo. Ele...

Albert Frank Rogers May 13, 1937 - August 6, 2026 Albert Rogers of Kenora passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 89. He was a devoted brother to Lily Stiller (Brian) and Elsie Ross (Brian); f...

Nancy McDonald (1947-2026) It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy McDonald on 7th of August, 2026 peacefully in her home in bed with her husband of 57 years by her side. N...

Fitzpatrick Duane Jamieson “Keezhkwankwat” of Wabaseemoong/Kenora Mooz Dodem - Moose Clan September 23, 1980 – July 29, 2026 It is with great profound sadness that the family of Fitzpatrick announce ...

Edward Nicholas Zroback October 27, 1942 - August 3, 2026 Eddie “The Butcher”, a special and cherished man known and loved by many in the community, left us on August 3, 2026. He peacefully passed aw...

Donna Gail Paypompee Meminwandagaashiik (Gaashiik) Makwa Dodem May 29, 1964-August 3, 2026 Gaashiik passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She is lovingly reunite...

Richard Kelly – Kinew Wachay, of the Lynx Clan May 9,1962– July 25, 2026 Richard Kelly–Kinew of Ojibway’s of Onigaming First Nations to parents Marie and Paul Kelly. He grew up in Onigaming and att...

John Jacob Morrison Memaashkowe Binesi Name’ (Sturgeon) Dodem February 6, 1948 – August 1, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great ...

Rhonda Jean Tacknyk February 7, 1974 - July 31, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rhonda Jean Tacknyk, whose love for her family, friends, and life's simple joys will...

Grace Kakeeway went home on Thursday, July 30th 2026 at the age of 72. Grace was born in Kenora Ontario and spent the majority of her life in Wazhushk Onigum First Nation. She loved spending time wi...

Jamie Aaron Halfe March 11, 1991 – July 26, 2026 It is with great sadness announce the sudden passing of Jamie Aaron Halfe at the age of 35. He started his journey to the Spiritual World on July 26,...

Violet Lola Ashopenace Miskwe Makwa Caribou Clan Violet Lola Ashopenace was born on August 21, 1979, and passed away on July 13, 2026. She was a woman whose strength, kindness, and laughter left a la...

Robert Young April 27, 1956 – July 27, 2026 Robert Young, a resident of Keewatin, Ontario passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba with his family by hi...

Jordon Sinclair-Mandamin Born on July 25, 2026 Passed away July 25, 2026 Jordon was born at 8:49pm in Kenora, Ontario at Lake of the Woods District Hospital. He will be always loved by parents, Dus...

Mike Mitchell McDonald July 19, 1997 – July 22, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Mitchell McDonald, who passed away on July 22, 2026, at the age of 29. Born in Kenor...

Sandra Christine Szachury (née Field) May 22, 1948 – July 26, 2026 Sandra Christine Szachury (née Field) passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at Wiigwas Elder + Senior Care Facility at the age of...