Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Vivian Joyce Hartnell announces her passing.
Surrounded by her loving family, Vivian passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Feb. 9, 2013 in the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. at the age of 88.
Vivian was born March 13, 1924 to Hugo and Daisy Hanson in their home in Atwood Township. She was the second oldest of six children.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Helene Wilson, 91, of Alberton Township, Ont., on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with family by her side.
Elsie was born on April 13, 1921 in Camper, Man. to the late Fredrick and Barbara Ulrich. She moved to Winnipeg, Man. in the early 1940s.

The family of Dorothea Cupp sadly announces her passing on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 in Thunder Bay, Ont.
A celebration of Mom’s life will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances, Ont.
A complete obituary will follow.

The family sadly announces the passing of Vivian Hartnell on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Rainy River, Ont.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church.
A complete obituary will follow.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elsie Helene Wilson, 91, of Alberton Township, Ont., with family by her side, on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Gaylord (“Bebomaash”) Horton, 58, of Rainy River First Nations, Ont., on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Gaylord was born Thursday, March 18, 1954 in Emo, Ont. and had lived all his life in Rainy River District.

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Gaylord “Bebomaash” Horton, of Rainy River First Nations, Ont., on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
A traditional Midewiwin ceremony will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Rainy River Rapids First Nations gymnasium.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Patricia Friday, 61, of Couchiching First Nation, announces her passing on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013.
Patricia was born May 27, 1951 in Seine River, Ont. to Boudreau and Jessie Friday.
Although she was called away too soon, she treasured each and every moment she shared with those around her. Her laughter will survive in our memories.

Marguerite Lorraine Russell passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 after a valiant battle with lung disease.
She was born May 21, 1930 to James and Anne Cumming.
Before moving to St. Croix, “Muggs,” as she also was known, worked as a registered nurse in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Denver, Colo., and Minneapolis, Mn.

It is with great sadness we wish to announce the passing of Irene Donnelly, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont.
She was born Nov. 18, 1930 in Blackhawk, Ont. to the late Alexander and Gladys Ross. She was the youngest of her eight siblings.

The family of Edward James “Jim” Hrynuk, 83, wishes to announce his passing on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. following his journey with Multiple Myeloma.
“Big Jim” and “10 horse Jim” always will be remembered by those who knew him as an approachable, friendly, humorous fellow who always had a smile and quick-witted line.

It is with great sorrow that we wish to share the passing of Anita (Nita) Lea Taylor, nee Darval, on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 after a brave and inspiring battle against numerous strokes and health issues.
Anita was born May 22, 1931 in International Falls, Mn. She attended school in International Falls and graduated from Falls High.

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Daniel John “Dan” Gallow, 66, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.
Dan was born Oct. 16, 1946 in Fort William, Ont. to the late Patrick and Ella Gallow.

The family is sad to announce the passing of Irene (Jean) Donnelly on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013.
Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

Marguerite Lorraine Russell passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 after a valiant battle with lung disease.
She was born May 21, 1930.
Before moving to St. Croix, “Muggs,” as she also was known, worked as a registered nurse in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Denver, Colo., and Minneapolis, Mn.