Obituaries
Arnold 'Arnie' Friske Geraldton
ARNOLD WILLIAM FRISKE
It is with sad hearts that the family of Arnie Friske announce his passing at the Geraldton District Hospital Hospice Unit on May 28, 2023 at the age of 82, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Arnie was born in Sutherland, Saskatchewan on May 23, 1941 and came to Geraldton in 1952. He attended Geraldton Public School and the Geraldton High School and after graduating, went on to Lakehead University for Business, North Bay Teachers’ College and Laurentian...
ARNOLD WILLIAM FRISKE
It is with sad hearts that the family of Arnie Friske announce his passing at the Geraldton District Hospital Hospice Unit on May 28, 2023 at the age of 82, after a lengthy...
Amelia 'Milly' Hatchard Nakina
Amelia Nellie Hatchard
Amelia (Milly) Nellie Hatchard, 92, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, at the John Owens Evans Residence in Geraldton, Ontario.
Milly was born on October 6, 1930, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to George & Sophie Dzengle who immigrated to Canada from Ukraine in the early 1920’s. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother William Dzengle and survived by sister Helen Kibsey.
Milly was married to Warren Hatchard (1923-1994) in October 1954 and had...
Amelia Nellie Hatchard
Amelia (Milly) Nellie Hatchard, 92, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, at the John Owens Evans Residence in Geraldton, Ontario.
Milly was born on October 6, 1930, in...
Sarah Matasawagon Thunder Bay
Sarah “Charlotte” “Chalot” Matasawagon (Mendowegan) Sunrise
August 28, 1950 Sunset April 25, 2023
The Creator has called and welcomed a beautiful, gentle and kind spirit to the “Forever Homelands”
Chalot was a true and natural Anishinabe artisan who mastered the traditional art form of intricate beadwork, moose hide slippers and gloves. Creations also included traditional regalia like the Jingle Dress and her famous ribbon shirts. Each piece was...
Sarah “Charlotte” “Chalot” Matasawagon (Mendowegan) Sunrise
August 28, 1950 Sunset April 25, 2023
The Creator has called and welcomed a beautiful, gentle and kind spirit...
Joseph Lafond Longlac
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden death of Joseph Albert Lafond (Joe) at the age of 67 years on April 21, 2023 at the Geraldton District Hospital.
Beloved husband of Louise (nee Laflamme) and dearest children, daughter Lorna (Sean) and son Albert (Samantha). He was the proud Papa to his two grandchildren Lily and Logan; and his faithful four legged companion, Midnight.
He is survived by his sisters Wendy (Mike), Lynne (Doug), Renee (Claude), two...
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden death of Joseph Albert Lafond (Joe) at the age of 67 years on April 21, 2023 at the Geraldton District Hospital.
Beloved husband...
Samson Meshake Aroland First Nation
Samson Meshake
The family announces with sorrow his sudden passing on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at his home in Aroland First Nation.
Samson will be forever missed by his son’s Cameron and Travis (Jill) and his granddaughter, Zara “Baby Z”. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Rita of Eagle Lake, ON, Delores, Romeo, Harold (Pauline) and Glenda all of Aroland First Nation as well as his numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his...
Samson Meshake
The family announces with sorrow his sudden passing on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at his home in Aroland First Nation.
Samson will be forever missed by his son’s...
Ross Houghton Geraldton
ROSS HOUGHTON
The family announces with sorrow the passing of Ross Houghton at the Geraldton District Hospital on April 8, 2023, at the age of 74 years, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was supported and surrounded by several of his loving family members in his final moments.
The beloved husband of the late Cathy and dearest father of Raymond (Rowena) and Dawn. He is survived by Graham (Hélène) and Murray (Linda). Ross will be sadly missed by his three...
ROSS HOUGHTON
The family announces with sorrow the passing of Ross Houghton at the Geraldton District Hospital on April 8, 2023, at the age of 74 years, after a brief battle with pancreatic...
Melanie Lenton Geraldton
Melanie Dawn Lenton
A Beautiful Life Taken Too Soon
Melanie was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to mother Tracy Lenton and father Melvin Swereda on May 8, 1991. Melanie grew-up in the very small Town of Hornepayne, Ontario where she was raised by her grandma Shirley who she called mom. Melanie attended Hornepayne Public School as well as Hornepayne High School. Melanie loved to call Sudbury, Ontario her second home.
Growing-up, Melanie made more than just friends – if you heard her...
Melanie Dawn Lenton
A Beautiful Life Taken Too Soon
Melanie was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to mother Tracy Lenton and father Melvin Swereda on May 8, 1991. Melanie grew-up in the very small Town...
Tabitha Finlayson Longlake #58 First Nation
TABITHA FINLAYSON
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our daughter, sister, mother, aunt, Tabitha Alice Elizabeth Finlayson. Tabitha died unexpectedly at the age of 32 in her home on March 29, 2023.
She was an amazing woman who had a kind soul. Her laughter was contagious and her gift-for-gab absolutely irresistible. Every time you met her, she would bless you with conversation on every topic imaginable. She had a different point of view on life and it always seemed...
TABITHA FINLAYSON
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our daughter, sister, mother, aunt, Tabitha Alice Elizabeth Finlayson. Tabitha died unexpectedly at the age of 32 in her home...
Henri-Paul Maheux Geraldton
HENRI-PAUL MAHEUX
Henri-Paul Maheux est décédé le 28 mars 2023 à l'âge de 78 ans, 11 mois à la municipalité de Greenstone (Geraldton), Ontario. Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Marjolaine Lessard ainsi que ses enfants: Sylvain de Geraldton, Ontario et Christian (Jennifer Kirby) de Medicine Hat, Alberta. Il laisse aussi dans le deuil son petit-fils, Hendrix.
HENRI-PAUL MAHEUX
Henri-Paul Maheux est décédé le 28 mars 2023 à l'âge de 78 ans, 11 mois à la municipalité de Greenstone (Geraldton), Ontario....
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