â–ş Listen Live

Wiikwemkoong family saying goodbye – Melissa Cooper

The firekeepers are on-site at Buzwah Church in Wiikwemkoong for the public to pay their respects to community member Kristin Cooper who began her spirit journey in the early morning hours on New Year’s Eve.

Her relative Melissa says Kristin’s parents, Juanita Cooper and William Bondy, need a bit of help in covering the unexpected funeral costs and any donation to a Go Fund Me she has set up would be greatly appreciated.

She adds Kristin’s family are gathered at the Buzwah Church at this time while a Sacred Fire burns for her.

Community visitation is today with burial to follow Thursday.

To donate to help the family, can visit our websites for the link.

Kristin was 34.

Melissa adds the Go Fund Me page will cover the unexpected funeral costs, such as casket chosen, lengthened Buzwah Church rental fees and so on.  Any amount you feel you could personally contribute would be greatly appreciated to help meet the goal.
She says for those that knew of Kristen’s artistic passions and her unique personality the family encourages them to please reach out to anyone of her family members during this time.  The families are gathered at the Buzwah Church at this time.

Chi-Miigwetch in advance for your kindness and generous support to Kristen’s parents during this difficult time.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/kristen-coopers-funeral-arrangements?

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

Continue Reading

cknr Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Break-in at Espanola Legion and cannabis shop – damage and theft

Manitoulin OPP is asking for the public's help with two break and enter investigations that occurred in Espanola last week, one at the Legion Hall, the other at a cannabis shop.

SOAR festival features Espanola area adventurer as keynote speaker

You may recall Kielyn Marrone from the Espanola area who competed on the History Channel's reality show, Alone, surviving in the wilderness for 80 days back in 2020.

Elliot Lake company abruptly relocates to Sudbury – job losses

An Elliot Lake company closed its doors and relocated to Sudbury on Thursday.

City moves forward with repair plans for Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre

Elliot Lake council has given staff the go-ahead for tenders to begin the repair work at the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre, which houses the local pool and other amenities.

NOJHL names its October Players of the Month

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced the October players of the month.
- Advertisement -