Obituaries

With great sadness, the family of Terril Pentney (Roy) announces that she passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 while living in Mexico.

Terril was a talented artist, beautiful spirit, and a gentle soul. A friend to anyone she met, she was a gypsy at heart with an endless love of anything artistic.

She always said her artwork was a way that she hopefully would be remembered by, long after she was gone.

Terril was cremated and her ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean in Mexico per her wishes.

Delores Pollard, 80, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances.

A complete obituary will follow.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Thomas Victor Marr announces his passing on Monday, March 4, 2019 with his family by his side and his soulmate shining from up above.

Tom was born on Feb. 10, 1953.

He was predeceased by his wife, Lorna, on Jan. 11, 2015 and his parents, Dorothy (Dot) Marr and Hedley Marr.

He is survived by his sister, Ellen Wilson (Dan); nieces and nephews; son, Brad Marr (Vanny); and grandchildren, Sophia, Aiden, Mariah, and Ashyln.

It is with great sadness we wish to announce the sudden passing of our dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, William Bodnar.

Bill was born on Dec. 21, 1935 in Springfield, Man. to Joseph and Domina Bodnar. At age 17, his family relocated to Alberton Township, where they had a coal hauling company. He was the third oldest of 11 children.

He began his working career as a milkman, then doing maintenance at the hospital, but spent most of his working life doing grounds keeping and maintenance at the mill until retiring in 1994.

With profound sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Larry Nordin, 88, of Bergland, Ont., at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Larry was born on Feb. 28, 1930 in Rainy River, Ont. to Harry and Mabel Nordin.

He was united in marriage to Gwenneth Langstaff on Aug. 7, 1954. Together they raised their five children, Vicki, Kim, Jody (Larry), Sheila (Cam), and Marty, in the little hamlet of Bergland.

Larry also will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim passed away on Feb. 1, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz., the place he loved and enjoyed for 12 years after he retired.

Jim was a proud member of the I.B.E.W. and the Royal Canadian Legion. He curled for many years and enjoyed golfing, boating, and fishing, and also spent many happy hours on the lakes.

He grew up in Flin Flon, Man. and the call of the outdoors never left him.

Jim forever will be in the desert and the pine trees, and will be remembered fondly by his wife, Lois, and sons, Tom (Hannah) and Doug.

It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Scott announces her passing on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

A complete obituary will follow.

Erich Henze passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge in Whitby, Ont. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, with Harald and Mary-Anne Henze holding his hands, at the age of 94.

Erich was born on Dec. 9, 1924 to Paula and Herman Henze. His dad died when he was seven so Erich was raised by his mother in Huckeswagen, Germany. He was in World War II and on his return, he met the love of his life, Marianne. They married on Nov. 6, 1948.

They emigrated to Thunder Bay, Ont. in 1956. Then they moved to Atikokan, Ont. in 1959 and lived there for many, happy years until Marianne died in 2017.

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Melvyn “Russell” MacDonald on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 in Minnesota during one of his favourite hobbies: snowmobiling with his friends.

Russ was born on Aug. 11, 1983 to Melvin and Lucille (Allan) MacDonald in Yorkton, Sask. Russ shared his birthday with his grandfather, Russell Allan, for whom he was named. Aug. 11th was a popular birthday as he also shared it with his Auntie Brenda.

He was the oldest of three and role model to little brothers, Brodie and Neil.

Christopher Roy Galusha (Chris) was born on July 16, 1950 in Fort Frances, Ont.

Chris passed away, with his family by his side, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Chris's passing was unexpected.

During his growing up years, Chris was raised on the farm north of Barwick by his parents, Roy and Joyce Galusha, along with his two brothers and three sisters. Chris attended Barwick public school and then went on to Fort Frances High School.

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Joseph (“Joe”) George, with family by his side, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.

Joe was born on Oct. 19, 1939 in Fort Frances to Edward and Agnes George (nee Calder).

From an early age, Joe was a hard-worker with a strong work ethic. He was never afraid to venture out and obtain new skills. He worked all over Ontario and had many different job experiences.

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Russell MacDonald, 35, of Fort Frances, On. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

A service of celebration and remembrance will be held on Saturday, Fe. 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Emo Christian Reformed Church.

A complete funeral announcement to follow.

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