Jane Horassi

b. 20 December 1940 - d. 16 May 2013

The late Jane Horassi will return to Tulita for burial TBA.

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Lucien (Lou) Rocher

b. 24 April 1934 - d. 28 April 2013

Lou passed away peacefully on Sunday evening with his family by his side.  Lou was a resident of Extended Care at Stanton Territorial Hospital for the past nine years.

In 1957, Lou moved to Yellowknife and his sweetheart, Dorene, soon followed.  They raised their five children in "the igloo" on the street that Lou and his chum, Jim Magrum, named Ragged Ass Road.  

Lou was a prospector, diamond driller, woodcutter, commercial fisherman and landlord.  He was a simple man who lived a simple hardworking life.  Lou and Dorene quickly became known in the Woodyard for their generosity and kindness. Their door was always open and they were considered a second family to many. 

Lou and Dorene cared for children who were in need of foster care and also provided accommodation for medical patients from all over the North.

Lou built many camps across the North for businesses and for his family.  His passion for the land and aviation resulted in MacKay Lake Lodge being a successful outfitter business with his family.  After selling the Lodge in the late 80s, Lou built a new camp at Languish Lake where he resided until his stroke in September 2003. 

Lou was predeceased by his wife, Dorene in 1994.

His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will forever remember Lou and will carry on his legacy: Donna and Dave (Kelsey, Brayden, Evan and Hayden); Jeff and Juanita (Daniele and Renee); Mark and Val (Connor and Ashley); John and Mandy (John, Courtney, Dallas and Phoenix) and Shelly and Murray (Danny, Carlee, Austin and Lathem).

A Celebration of Lou's life will be held on Saturday, May 4^th, 2013 at 2:00pm at St. Patrick's Parish, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.  A reception will follow at the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stanton Foundation in memory of Lou Rocher for the Extended Care Unit.

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Roman Welna

1 May 1951 - d. 25 April 2013

Funeral Service for the late Roman Welna will be at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Wednesday 1:30 pm with internment at the Lakeview Cemetery. Reception after the service at the Church. Donations can be made to the HOPE Foundation, Aberhart Centre, Room 9120A, 11402 University Ave. Edmonton AB T6G 2J3.

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Margurite Lafferty

b. 10 June 1948 - d. 20 April 2013

Burial on Behchoko on Saturday. Time TBA.

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Gary (Guy) Potts

b. 18 July 1966 - d. 15 April 2013

Gary “Guy” Potts passed away in the arms of his family after a long hard battle waiting for a liver transplant.

Gary was born in Haileybury, Ontario. He grew up on N’daki Menan, Bear Island, Lake Temagami. Gary graduated from New Liskeard Secondary School and the Haileybury School of Mines.

He worked for the Ministry of Labour throughout Northern Ontario before moving to Yellowknife in 1996 where he enjoyed working for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.  Yellowknife became home for Gary and his family and he loved the quiet lifestyle.

Gary was an avid sports fan. He played ball passionately and spent hours practicing his swing by batting rocks into Lake Temagami. He played hockey throughout his life and wore # 11 with pride for his college team The HSM Miner’s. He was an avid Habs fan throughout his life. Gary also enjoyed golfing and when he wasn’t playing sports he was watching it on tv. He shared his love of sports with his son Zachary and coached his soccer, ball and hockey teams.

Gary loved to be outdoors on the land. Fishing, hunting, walking in the bush, going for a boat ride or just sitting and enjoying the beauty of the Mother Earth were his favourite pastimes.  

 Gary is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, daughter Kimberly, son Zachary, father Gary Sr., brother Dean(Linda), sisters Elizabeth and Paula. Gary was pre-deceased by his mother Doreen and brother Alan.   

Gary was well known as “Guy Smiley” from a very young age. His dazzling smile, gentle demeanour and quick wit will be missed by all those who knew him.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at Northern United Place on Saturday, April 27^th at 3:30. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary’s memory can be made to the HOPE Foundation, Aberhart Center, Room 9120A, 11402 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB. T6G 2J3 The HOPE Foundation is responsible for organ and tissue donation education programs and the co-ordination of organ and tissue procurement for Alberta Organ Transplant Program 

Albert (Al) Clarence Hall

b. July 20, 1930 – d. April 9, 2013

Albert passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning at his home in Cedar Cottages in Yellowknife. His loving wife of 59 years, Hilya, sons Ken(Jeannette), Tom(Ann), Terry(Jackie), and grandchildren, Heather, Brad, Lisa, Devon, Kira and Michael will remember him fondly . Albert was predeceased by his eldest son Jim in 1978.

Born in Edmonton, he was lured North in 1952 to work at Giant, met Hilya and that was that. Together they raised four boys and lived the adventure.

A celebration of Albert’s life will be held in the atrium of the Greenstone Building in Yellowknife beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

The Hall family would like to thank Dr. Eileen Peters and the wonderful and caring staff at Extended Care and Aven Cottages.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Yellowknife Community Foundation towards a fund that is being established in Albert’s name to support seniors in Yellowknife. 

Send condolences to the family: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

Albert (Al) Clarence Hall

b. July 20, 1930 – d. April 9, 2013

Albert passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning at his home in Cedar Cottages in Yellowknife. His loving wife of 59 years, Hilya, sons Ken(Jeannette), Tom(Ann), Terry(Jackie), and grandchildren, Heather, Brad, Lisa, Devon, Kira and Michael will remember him fondly . Albert was predeceased by his eldest son Jim in 1978.

Born in Edmonton, he was lured North in 1952 to work at Giant, met Hilya and that was that. Together they raised four boys and lived the adventure.

A celebration of Albert’s life will be held in the atrium of the Greenstone Building in Yellowknife beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

The Hall family would like to thank Dr. Eileen Peters and the wonderful and caring staff at Extended Care and Aven Cottages.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Yellowknife Community Foundation towards a fund that is being established in Albert’s name to support seniors in Yellowknife. 

Send condolences to the family: janicemckenna@theedge.ca 

Michael Warren Dunn

b. 13 February 1971 - d. 3 April 2013

On April 3, 2013 a long time Northerner, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson and friend to many was unexpectedly taken from us. 

Michael Warren Dunn was born on February 13, 1971 in Calgary, AB.  and moved to Yellowknife in the Fall of 1982.  He graduated from Sir John Franklin in 1988 and chose to make Yellowknife his home.

Michael's varied work history included working as an AME on First Air's Herc, pursuing his love of the outdoors with Adventure Northwest and most recently as a Plant Operator with NTPC.  He leaves a seemingly endless network of friends to wonder why and to smile when they remember the great times that they shared. 

Left to mourn Michael is his daughter Isabel, fiance Bonnie (Jiovanna, Julia), parents Sheila (Zeke), Peter (Isabelle), brother Kevin (Kristjana), Uncle Glenn, Auntie Shirley, Auntie Pat (Ray) and grandparents Malcolm & Corinne Dunn.  Also left to mourn are many cousins and a huge extended family across the North and the globe.

Michael is predeceased by his brother Stephen, cousin Dale, Auntie Trish, Uncle Jimmy and grandparents William and Marion Price.

A funeral has been scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2013 at Northern United Place at 2:00pm.  This will be followed by a procession to the Lakeview Cemetery and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at the DND gymnasium (Yellowknife Multiplex) starting at approximately 4:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers a donation to the NWT Wildlife Federation would be greatly appreciated at 2nd Floor Diamond Plaza, 201 5204 50th Ave. Yellowknife NT X1A 1E2. 

Send messages of sympathy to the family: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

 e Boniface26 September 1920 - 31 January 2013 YellowknifeThe funeral for the late Marie Boniface will be held in Fort Good Hope on Tuesday, February 5th at 11 a.m.Send condolences to the family:janicemckenna@theedge.ca 

Michael Warren Dunn

b. 13 February 1971 - d. 3 April 2013

On April 3, 2013 a long time Northerner, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson and friend to many was unexpectedly taken from us. 

Michael Warren Dunn was born on February 13, 1971 in Calgary, AB.  and moved to Yellowknife in the Fall of 1982.  He graduated from Sir John Franklin in 1988 and chose to make Yellowknife his home.

Michael's varied work history included working as an AME on First Air's Herc, pursuing his love of the outdoors with Adventure Northwest and most recently as a Plant Operator with NTPC.  He leaves a seemingly endless network of friends to wonder why and to smile when they remember the great times that they shared. 

Left to mourn Michael is his daughter Isabel, fiance Bonnie (Jiovanna, Julia), parents Sheila (Zeke), Peter (Isabelle), brother Kevin (Kristjana), Uncle Glenn, Auntie Shirley, Auntie Pat (Ray) and grandparents Malcolm & Corinne Dunn.  Also left to mourn are many cousins and a huge extended family across the North and the globe.

Michael is predeceased by his brother Stephen, cousin Dale, Auntie Trish, Uncle Jimmy and grandparents William and Marion Price.

A funeral has been scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2013 at Northern United Place at 2:00pm.  This will be followed by a procession to the Lakeview Cemetery and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at the DND gymnasium (Yellowknife Multiplex) starting at approximately 4:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers a donation to the NWT Wildlife Federation would be greatly appreciated at 2nd Floor Diamond Plaza, 201 5204 50th Ave. Yellowknife NT X1A 1E2. 

Send messages of sympathy to the family: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

 Marie Boniface26 September 1920 - 31 January 2013 YellowknifeThe funeral for the late Marie Boniface will be held in Fort Good Hope on Tuesday, February 5th at 11 a.m.Send condolences to the family:janicemckenna@theedge.ca 

Ricky James Drybones

b. 13 January 1975 - d. 23 March 2013

Michael Warren Dunn

b. 13 February 1971 - d. 3 April 2013

On April 3, 2013 a long time Northerner, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson and friend to many was unexpectedly taken from us. 

Michael Warren Dunn was born on February 13, 1971 in Calgary, AB.  and moved to Yellowknife in the Fall of 1982.  He graduated from Sir John Franklin in 1988 and chose to make Yellowknife his home.

Michael's varied work history included working as an AME on First Air's Herc, pursuing his love of the outdoors with Adventure Northwest and most recently as a Plant Operator with NTPC.  He leaves a seemingly endless network of friends to wonder why and to smile when they remember the great times that they shared. 

Left to mourn Michael is his daughter Isabel, fiance Bonnie (Jiovanna, Julia), parents Sheila (Zeke), Peter (Isabelle), brother Kevin (Kristjana), Uncle Glenn, Auntie Shirley, Auntie Pat (Ray) and grandparents Malcolm & Corinne Dunn.  Also left to mourn are many cousins and a huge extended family across the North and the globe.

Michael is predeceased by his brother Stephen, cousin Dale, Auntie Trish, Uncle Jimmy and grandparents William and Marion Price.

A funeral has been scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2013 at Northern United Place at 2:00pm.  This will be followed by a procession to the Lakeview Cemetery and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at the DND gymnasium (Yellowknife Multiplex) starting at approximately 4:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers a donation to the NWT Wildlife Federation would be greatly appreciated at 2nd Floor Diamond Plaza, 201 5204 50th Ave. Yellowknife NT X1A 1E2. 

Send messages of sympathy to the family: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

 Marie Boniface26 September 1920 - 31 January 2013 YellowknifeThe funeral for the late Marie Boniface will be held in Fort Good Hope on Tuesday, February 5th at 11 a.m.Send condolences to the family:janicemckenna@theedge.ca 

Returning to Behchoko for a funeral service on April 2 with burial to follow. 

Michael Warren Dunn

b. 13 February 1971 - d. 3 April 2013

On April 3, 2013 a long time Northerner, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson and friend to many was unexpectedly taken from us. 

Michael Warren Dunn was born on February 13, 1971 in Calgary, AB.  and moved to Yellowknife in the Fall of 1982.  He graduated from Sir John Franklin in 1988 and chose to make Yellowknife his home.

Michael's varied work history included working as an AME on First Air's Herc, pursuing his love of the outdoors with Adventure Northwest and most recently as a Plant Operator with NTPC.  He leaves a seemingly endless network of friends to wonder why and to smile when they remember the great times that they shared. 

Left to mourn Michael is his daughter Isabel, fiance Bonnie (Jiovanna, Julia), parents Sheila (Zeke), Peter (Isabelle), brother Kevin (Kristjana), Uncle Glenn, Auntie Shirley, Auntie Pat (Ray) and grandparents Malcolm & Corinne Dunn.  Also left to mourn are many cousins and a huge extended family across the North and the globe.

Michael is predeceased by his brother Stephen, cousin Dale, Auntie Trish, Uncle Jimmy and grandparents William and Marion Price.

A funeral has been scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2013 at Northern United Place at 2:00pm.  This will be followed by a procession to the Lakeview Cemetery and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at the DND gymnasium (Yellowknife Multiplex) starting at approximately 4:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers a donation to the NWT Wildlife Federation would be greatly appreciated at 2nd Floor Diamond Plaza, 201 5204 50th Ave. Yellowknife NT X1A 1E2. 

Send messages of sympathy to the family: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

  Marie Boniface26 September 1920 - 31 January 2013 YellowknifeThe funeral for the late Marie Boniface will be held in Fort Good Hope on Tuesday, February 5th at 11 a.m.Send condolences to the family:janicemckenna@theedge.ca 

Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

Joan (Elise) Tsetso

b. 13 June 1937 - d. 23 March 2013

Funeral and burial in Fort Simpson Saturday, followed by burial.

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Mabel Grossetete

b. 31 January 1925 - d. 22 March 2013

Returning to Fort Simpson for funeral March 28 and burial.

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Brian Julian 

18 January 1939 - d. 18 March 2013 Yellowknife

There will be a private memorial service for Brian Julian at McKenna Funeral Home on Friday, 22 March at 2 pm. Send messages of sympathy to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca 

Ricky James Drybones

b. 13 January 1975 - d. 23 March 2013

Returning to Behchoko for a funeral service on April 2 with burial to follow. 

Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

Joan (Elise) Tsetso

b. 13 June 1937 - d. 23 March 2013

Funeral and burial in Fort Simpson Saturday, followed by burial.

Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

Mabel Grossetete

b. 31 January 1925 - d. 22 March 2013

Returning to Fort Simpson for funeral March 28 and burial.

Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

Brian Julian 18 January 1939 - d. 18 March 2013 YellowknifeThere will be a private memorial service for Brian Julian at McKenna Funeral Home on Friday, 22 March at 2 pm. Send messages of sympathy to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca Marie Boniface Ricky James Drybonesb. 13 January 1975 - d. 23 March 2013Returning to Behchoko for a funeral service on April 2 with burial to follow. Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

Joan (Elise) Tsetsob. 13 June 1937 - d. 23 March 2013Funeral and burial in Fort Simpson Saturday, followed by burial.

Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

 Mabel Grosseteteb. 31 January 1925 - d. 22 March 2013Returning to Fort Simpson for funeral March 28 and burial.

Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

Brian Julian 18 January 1939 - d. 18 March 2013 YellowknifeThere will be a private memorial service for Brian Julian at McKenna Funeral Home on Friday, 22 March at 2 pm. Send messages of sympathy to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca 26 September 1920 - 31 January 2013 YellowknifeRicky James Drybonesb. 13 January 1975 - d. 23 March 2013Returning to Behchoko for a funeral service on April 2 with burial to follow. Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca

Joan (Elise) Tsetsob. 13 June 1937 - d. 23 March 2013Funeral and burial in Fort Simpson Saturday, followed by burial.Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca Mabel Grosseteteb. 31 January 1925 - d. 22 March 2013Returning to Fort Simpson for funeral March 28 and burial.Send condolences to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.caBrian Julian 18 January 1939 - d. 18 March 2013 YellowknifeThere will be a private memorial service for Brian Julian at McKenna Funeral Home on Friday, 22 March at 2 pm. Send messages of sympathy to family and friends: janicemckenna@theedge.ca The funeral for the late Marie Boniface will be held in Fort Good Hope on Tuesday, February 5th at 11 a.m.Send condolences to the family:janicemckenna@theedge.ca  

Adele Lamouelle

b. 1 January 1916 - d. 8 April 2013

Returning to Bechoko for burial April 10.

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Mona Thrasher

b. 24 February 1942 - d. 1 April 2013 Yellowknife

Service details TBA.

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b. March 25, 1958 - d. March 11, 2013 Yellowknife

He leaves his wife Jolly, his son Jonathan and his wife, and daughter Brigitta and her husband, extended family and many friends. 

Born and raised in Gopalgonj, Bangladesh, the son of late Mr. J. N. Baroryee and Mrs. Subhashini Saha.  he studied at Kellogg Mukerjee Memorial Seminary, Jalirpar, Bangladesh and completed his higher secondary education at Dhaka Commerce College, Bangladesh. 

He was a musically talented person and the flute was his favorite instrument.  He played flute in various church services and ceremonies.  He entertained guests by sharing jokes.  Children loved him because of his charm in tricks and magic.  He also loved to fish.   

After his marriage to Jolly, he extensively travelled around the world and learned various languages.  He wanted to settle in a beautiful country and chose Canada in 1999 and immigrated with his family. His passion for cooking later influenced him to be a cook and start a catering business in Yellowknife named Jolly’s Taste of India.  He was a very hard working man.   

There will be a funeral service at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Yellowknife on Wednesday, March 13 at 10 a.m.

Send messages of sympathy to the family: janicemckenna@theedge.ca