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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Andre "Andy" Lucien Joseph Landry

Andre "Andy" Lucien Joseph Landry

Apr 8, 2024

We sadly regret to inform you that Andre (Andy) Landry passed away on April 8, 2024 at the Portage Hospital at the age of 75 years old.

Andy was born on April 17, 1948, in Granby, Quebec. His parents were Romuald and Rita Landry. He is survived by his loving wife Ana Lisa of 3 years of Portage la Prairie. Left...

Gordon "Alan" Murray

Gordon "Alan" Murray

Apr 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Murray on April 8th, 2024 at Tiger Hills Health Centre at the age of 71 years, after a lengthy illness.  

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 48 years Gayla Murray (Vincelette) and their children Chance (Kassy) Murray and Whitney (Cameron) Zilkey, as well as...

Mary "Doreen" Nordette Myran (nee Peepeetch)

Mary "Doreen" Nordette Myran (nee Peepeetch)

Apr 8, 2024

~ O Kanase-ikwe ~

“Little Bone Woman”

Mary “Doreen” Myran began her journey to the Spirit World suddenly on April 8th, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 93 years.

Doreen was born February 12th, 1931, to Chief Alex Peepeetch & Delia Henry on Little Bone First Nation in Saskatchewan. Doreen attended residential school at both Marieval and Lebret in Saskatchewan. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, beading, making braided rugs, and caring for her numerous houseplants.

Mom was a strong, feisty, independent force to be reckoned with and everyone who knew her, knew...

Robert Keith McKay

Robert Keith McKay

Apr 5, 2024

Robert McKay died peacefully at home on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the age of 76 years. 

Robert was born in Brandon on July 4th, 1947. His parents were Bert and Florence McKay.  He is survived by his wife Dyann and his son David (Elaine) with granddaughters Hailey and Hannah; sister Noreen; sister-in-law Kathy (Glenn), nephews, nieces and all his friends....

Wilhelmina "Miep" Verhoeven

Wilhelmina "Miep" Verhoeven

Apr 4, 2024

Wilhelmina (Miep) Verhoeven (nee Bruinooge) passed away peacefully at home in Portage la Prairie, MB on April 4, 2024, at the age of 92 years. 

Miep will be lovingly remembered by her children, Suzanne (Allen) Rutledge of Morden, MB and Henry (Stephanie) Verhoeven of Portage la Prairie, MB.  Miep was a special Oma to her grandchildren Scott, Bryan (Jami), Nicole, Shaelyn...

John "Jack" David McKelvey

John "Jack" David McKelvey

Apr 1, 2024

As the sun rose, in the early morning hours of April 1, 2024, Jack McKelvey passed away peacefully with his daughter Jennifer by his side at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 93 years. 

Left to mourn dad’s passing is his wife of 64 years, Marlene; daughter Jennifer (Curtis) Livingstone and two grandchildren Bradley and...

Dorian Myerion

Dorian Myerion

Mar 31, 2024

 ~ WaabishkaaMashkode -Bizhike ~“White Buffalo”With sadness we announce that Aibel Dorian Rhys Myerion entered the Spirit World on March 24, 2024, at the age of 21 years.

He leaves to mourn his mother Rosalind Myerion and father Adam (Amanda) Daniels and his beloved siblings, Shaydah (Grason Meechas), Stehtsin (Nyya Houle), Nahtral, Dirran, Dirreya and Diresia Arielle, Dakota-Rain; step-siblings Sierra, Joshua, Lynniah...

Matthew Travis Keith Prince

Matthew Travis Keith Prince

Mar 30, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Matthew Prince on March 30, 2024 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 39 years.Full obituary to follow.Traditional Wake will take place at Long Plain Spirit Lodge on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm.  Traditional Feast and Service will be held at Long Plain Spirit Lodge on Thursday,...

Audrey Darlene Klippenstein (nee Giesbrecht)

Audrey Darlene Klippenstein (nee Giesbrecht)

Mar 29, 2024

It is with profound sorrow, that the family of Audrey Klippenstein announces her passing, peacefully, at the Health Sciences Centre on March 29, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of Wayne Klippenstein for 46 years, the daughter of Dan and Margaret Giesbrecht, devoted mother of Trevor (Saima), Nicole (Kevin), and Holly (Kurtis); grandmother of Jack and Leah, Jersey and Hailey, Daisy,...

Paul Arthur Newham

Paul Arthur Newham

Mar 24, 2024

With his family at his side, Paul Newham passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 77 years. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Catherine Newham (McHale) of Portage la Prairie, sons James Newham of Brandon and Matthew (Nadine) Newham of Portage la Prairie, grandchildren Victoria (Tanner) Newham, Cameron (MacKenna)...

Kelly Marie Urquhart

Kelly Marie Urquhart

Mar 23, 2024

With sadness, we announce that Kelly Marie Urquhart passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Portage General Hospital at the age of 59 years.

Kelly was born in Clinton, Ontario, in 1964, the daughter of Larry and Anita Urquhart, and sister of Kim and Laura. Kelly had many fond memories of playing games with her sisters.  

In 1980, she...

Raymond "Ray" Gilbert Rose

Raymond "Ray" Gilbert Rose

Mar 20, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Raymond “Ray” Rose on March 20, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 83 years.

Ray will be lovingly remembered by his wife Deanne, children Kim (Cam) Large, Rick Rose and Kevin (Carrie) Rose, numerous grandchildren Kathryn (Shawn), Bryce (Allison), Gracie and Jenna; sister-in-law Anna pollock and brother-in-law Don Pollock;...

Norbert Johannes Amend

Norbert Johannes Amend

Mar 18, 2024

With sadness we announce, Norbert Amend passed away on March 18, 2024 at his home at the age of 69 years. 

Norbert leaves behind his son Alexander Amend of Portage la Prairie; sister Claudia Amend of Germany, along with many relatives and friends.  He was predeceased by his parents Karl and Felizitas Amend. 

Norbert was born February 3, 1955 in Anrath, j....

Robert (Bobbi-Joe) Smith

Robert (Bobbi-Joe) Smith

Mar 16, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert (Bobbi-Joe) Smith on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home in St. Claude, MB, at the age of 77.

Bobbi-Joe, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, Debbie; children Jason Smith (Shelley), Sarah Smith (Joe)...

Carly Taryn Ballantyne

Carly Taryn Ballantyne

Mar 12, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Carly Taryn Ballantyne, she passed away on March 12, 2024 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 25 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her son Aries Ballantyne, mother Mary Ballantyne, father Darcy Audy, grandma Jo-Ann Audy, grandpa George Ballantyne, siblings Cote Ballantyne, Chloey Ballantyne and KG Ballantyne, aunties Lisa Ballantyne...

Leslie David Myran

Leslie David Myran

Mar 12, 2024

~ Ozawa Mishtadim ~

“Brown Horse”

 Leslie Myran began his journey to the Spirit World on March 12, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 79 years.

Les is survived by his wife Phyllis, daughters Wanda (Patrick) McIvor, Priscilla (Ged) Meeches, Cheryl (Darren) Meeches and Tanya G. (Keith) Myran, sons Darryl Meeches, Harley (Cassandra)...

Rachel Sarah Radley (nee Vickery)

Rachel Sarah Radley (nee Vickery)

Mar 11, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Rachel Radley on March 11, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 92 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with many relatives and friends.

A private family service will be held in Portage la Prairie, MB with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

As...

Keith Scott Pickell

Keith Scott Pickell

Mar 4, 2024

It is with regret we announce the passing of Keith Pickell on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the age of 95 years.

Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife Fran, son Brent, daughter Nadine Klassen of East Selkirk, grandson Riley Klassen (Carly Hamilton), great grandson Rowan of Oak Bluff, granddaughter Jodi (Kristjan) Smith, great-grandsons Asher and Fynn of East Selkirk,...

Geordon Dion Peters Jr.

Geordon Dion Peters Jr.

Feb 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved baby son, brother, nephew, & grandson Geordon Dion Peters Jr. on February 29, 2024 at the age of 7 months.

Baby Geordon will be greatly missed by his parents Tammy Smith & Geordon Peters, his brothers, Nicholas, Dion, Jason and Dreson sisters Keira, Kaci, Kylie and Stevie, grandmother...

Alan James Richard Lightfoot

Alan James Richard Lightfoot

Feb 27, 2024

It is with great sadness to announce that on February 27, 2024 Alan Lightfoot passed away peacefully at home with family by his side at the age of 79 years.

Alan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 12 years Donna Lynne of Portage la Prairie, daughter Alana Leigh Moore (Shane) of Penhold, AB, son David Lightfoot of Winnipeg, sister...

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