Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Ed Yanyk, who went to be with his beloved Gail on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the age of 79.

Gabrielle (Gaby) Bruyère left this world on February 20, 2019 at the age of 99 while residing at the Hogarth Riverview Manor, Thunder Bay. Gabrielle was born in St-Boniface, Manitoba on January 15, 1920.

It is with broken hearts the family of Christopher (Chris) Hacio announces his passing, on February 19, 2019 at the young age of 58. Chris passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay with his loving family by his side.

We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Cappy Colquhoun on February 18, 2019. Catherine Charlotte Morris was born in Port Arthur on May 4, 1927, the youngest child of Willard and Mary (Munro) Morris.

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel Robert Clarke Wirstiuk, on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at age 32. He died at home where he was safe and loved.

Mr. Leo Merlo, age 87 years, passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, February 14, 2019 with his family by his side. Leo was born in Fort William on July 21, 1931.

The family of Gordon Alexander Shewfelt is deeply saddened to share the loss of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Lise. Loving father of Christian (Nicole), Jeremy (Bridget) and Chantal Plastino (Jer). Proud Papa of Nicolas, Nash, Leila, Charlotte and Georgia.

Mrs. Elena Suworow, age 93 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019 in St. Joseph's Hospital. Elena was born on December 5, 1925 in Lozowa, Ukraine to Alexander and Dora Bezrodny.

Leo Ernest Arsenault, age 73, passed away at home on February 14, 2019 and returned to his eternal home. Leo was born in Cochrane on October 16, 1945.