Obituaries

Riding his beloved motor-assisted bicycle on a spring weather afternoon less than a kilometre from home, Gene Stoltzfus completed his journey on Earth on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
He was born Feb. 1, 1940.
He had yearned and worked for peace and justice around the world every day, and he did that with a joyful heart and a sense of humour and deep appreciation for his many co-workers.

Marilyn Ruth Malmstrom, of Brandon, Man., was called home to her Lord, passing away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.
Marilyn was born Jan. 20, 1951 in Fort Frances, Ont.
Marilyn was predeceased by her mother, Ruth Claudia Kliner (nee Burron).

In loving memory of Garnet James Froome, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., who went peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Garnet was born in Bergland, Ont. on Sept. 1, 1933. He was the third eldest of six children born to James and Edith Froome.

Unexpectedly, the family announces the sudden passing of Albert Carrier at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the age of 62.
He was diagnosed with PPH in 1990 and fought a valiant battle to the end.
Albert was born in the Red Cross Hospital in Emo, Ont. on April 20, 1947 to the late Albert and Thelma Carrier.

Henry “Niigaanis” Copenace, 72, of 640 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Onigaming First Nation, Ont., passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.
Henry was born May 25, 1937 at Onigaming First Nation to the late Gerald and Maggie Copenace. Henry grew up and lived in the community all of his life.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Angeline Mary Chosa on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Angeline was born March 18, 1956 in Emo, Ont. to the late George and Mabel Johnson.

Norma Hulme, loving partner of Robert Wasykowski, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at her home (10 Hyslop St., Chatham, Ont., N7M 4X1).
She was born Oct. 27, 1953.
She is survived by Robert; her daughter, Wendy Smalls; and step-daughter, Ashley.

In loving memory of Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Gordon Roy Legarie, who passed away on Jan. 9, 2010 at the age of 57 in Edmonton, Alta.
He was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Sept. 10, 1952 to Roy and Jean Legarie.
As a boy growing up, he spent five years at Calm Lake, Ont., where his father was a powerhouse operator.

Vernon Black “Blackie” O’Donnell, 88, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.

Helen was born in Chandos Township of Eastern Ontario to Gladys and Ted Rusaw on Aug. 15, 1938.
One of eight children, she was predeceased by an infant brother, Lisle, and a sister, Winnifred; her brother-in-law, Ray; sister-in-law, Verda; as well as her parents.
She is mourned by her children, Kate and Andrew; daughter-in-law, Kayne; and her beloved grandson, Connor.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Jack Sullivan, at the Littlefork Nursing Home on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 after years of failing health.
Jack was born in Carroll, Iowa on March 30, 1929 to Frank Sullivan and Berta Phillips, a.k.a. Betty Clear.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby “Luella” Hoskins on March 1, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Luella was born in Blackhawk, Ont. on Nov. 22, 1922 to the late John and Nora Hagen.
Luella was predeceased by her husband, Leslie; brothers, Earl, Lloyd, Norman, James, Ralph, and Eddie; and sisters, Bella Jewell and Lottie Halvorsen.

Maj. (Ret.) Dennis Joseph “Joe” Howes, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.
Loving husband to Jeanine (MJ) Howes (nee Schwarz); dear father of Bradly (Pauline nee Keating), Rodney (Brenda nee Luykx), Jeffrey (Belinda nee Roussel), and Trevor (Carole nee Brazeau); and very dear grandfather to Kieran, Mikaela, Thea, Chloe, Juliane, Pascal, and Audree.

Lena Mary Ho (nee Caul) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 after a long illness.
She was predeceased by her parents, Lorne and Mary Caul; and husbands, Thomas Calder and Willy Ho.

Emily Jane Embury (nee Hartnell), 90, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at the Rainy River Health Centre Long-Term Care in Rainy River, Ont., where she had been a resident for five years to the day.
She was born Aug. 14, 1919 in Blue Township, Ont. to Walter & Mary Hartnell (nee Martin).