Funeral Announcements

Kenneth Ogden

DECEMBER 15, 1965 – FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Kenneth Ogden, age 56, of Kenora, Ontario passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Kenneth was born December 15, 1965.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com for the Ogden family.

Corey Cederwall

MARCH 15, 1972 – FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Corey Edward Cederwall March 15, 1972 - February 04, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Corey on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Corey was predeceased by his father Barry Cederwall, his grandparents Ed and Gladys Cederwall, Stephen (Micky) and Mary Rapinda, as well as his uncle Mel Rapinda.

Archie Ashopenace

FEBRUARY 22, 1954 – FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Archie Ashopenace February 22, 1954 – February 3, 2022

Archie Ashopenace – a resident of Grassy Narrows First Nation passed away on February 3, 2022 in Grassy Narrows First Nation.

Joseph Hill

AUGUST 23, 1962 – JANUARY 3, 2022

Joseph Stuart Hill August 23, 1962 - January 3, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph (Joe) Hill announce his sudden passing at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital on January 3, 2022.

Joe was born on August 23, 1962 in Kenora, ON to Doris Kelly and Charlie Wagamese. He was adopted by Stuart and Dee Hill.

Lucille Boyce

OCTOBER 13, 1978 – JANUARY 29, 2022

Lucille Boyce, age 43, of Webequie, Ontario passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Lucille was born October 13, 1978 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

Awake service for Lucille will be held Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM at Webequie First Nation, Webequie, Ontario. A funeral service will occur Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Webequie First Nation.

Lucille will be laid to rest in Webequie First Nation, Webequie, Ontario.

Benjamin James Ricard

NOVEMBER 27, 1988 – JANUARY 19, 2022

Benjamin James Ricard, 32 of Nanaimo, BC passed away tragically on January 19th, 2022.

Ben was well liked by all his co-workers and friends and all who knew him. His energy, fun personality and originality allowed him to brighten everyone’s day.

Ben is survived by his parents Tom & Cheryl Ricard, his brother Josh (Jessica), sister Rhianna, and his nieces and nephews (Zane, Zi-Anne, Valkyrie, Bailey, Cash and Dawson) and all of the love of the Barstead and Ricard extended families.

Elizabeth 'Betty' Giesbrecht

JANUARY 27, 1946 – JANUARY 30, 2022

Elizabeth 'Betty' Giesbrecht, age 76, of Kenora, Ontario passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Elizabeth 'Betty' was born January 27, 1946 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com for the Giesbrecht family.

Ambrose Assin

OCTOBER 1, 1965 – DECEMBER 27, 2021

Ambrose Assin, age 56, of Winnipeg, Manitoba a member of Grassy Narrows First Nation passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Ambrose was born October 1, 1965 in Kenora, Ontario.

He was predeceased by his parents William and Anna Assin, brother Glen Assin, sister Penelope Cruz, nieces Sophia, Felicia, Alicia and Hilary Ashopenace.

Anchilla McDonald

APRIL 12, 1954 – JANUARY 25, 2022

After a courageous battle against cancer, with her family by her side Anchilla Maria McDonald passed away on January 25, 2022 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, at the age of 67 years.

Gladys Klobuch

AUGUST 3, 1930 – JANUARY 21, 2022

Gladys Klobuch (Wlodyslowa nee Gajewski)

Born August 3, 1930 in Czudec, Poland to Wawrzymiec and Rozalia Gajewski, entered eternal rest on January 21, 2022 at the age of 91.

Gladys immigrated to Canada 1960 as a single woman, where she found the love of her life Ben Klobuch (1992) who, after a short courtship, made her his wife that same year. She became a Canadian citizen in December 1967.