All Obituaries

With her family at her side, Cathy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 60 years. Cathy will be lovingly remembered by her beloved husband James Lenting; children Anthony (Robyn Halliday) and Nathan (Jessica Nicholson); mother Claudette Pagé; brothers Daniel (Margaret) Pagé and Reymond Pagé (Laura Peters); sister Nicole (Jim) Mayo; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Cathy was predeceased...

Peacefully, on Sunday, January 13, 2019, Lola Tkachuk passed away at the age of 93. Lola was preceded in death by her husband Roy and son Dennis.  She will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Ron (Sherri) and Gerald; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their thanks to Lola’s extended family of Larry and Barb Dimmery for their care and kindness through the years. Lola was born on May 17, 1925 on the family farm in the Gilbert...

  ~ Shay-way-ah-sheek ~   Mom’s life made full circle when she started her journey into the hands of our Creator on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 93. Mom was born and raised in Swan Lake FN, then moved to Long Plain FN where she raised her family, and also helped to raise other people’s kids. She even worked at Long Plain Daycare for a few years. Mom always followed her traditional culture, and was a Sundancer.  Mom was a residential school survivor,...

After a long battle with cancer, Derek Gross passed away at the age of 58 years on Sunday, January 6th, 2019 at the Portage Hospital surrounded by friends and family. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Karen Gross; along with his daughters, Kalene Neudorf and husband Jed, Megan Gross and boyfriend David Kanne. He also leaves behind his parents, Ben and Arliss Gross; and siblings, Daryl Gross and wife Jan, Jeanne Holmberg and husband Jim, Janice Bezler and husband Kevin. Derek...

Bev Connery, beloved wife of Ed Connery, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Portage General Hospital at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her brother Edwin; sons Doug and Jeff and daughter Jackie. Bev will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Ed; brother Phil; son Tim; daughters-in-law Paulette and Beth; son-in-law Ron; grandchildren Jarrett, Erin (Gil), Sheri (Dusty), Scott, Sam (Kyle) and Chris (Lisa) and their families; a large extended family...

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Brian Johnston on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years. Brian grew up in the Longburn area, and farmed on the family farm. Brian will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Suzanne (nee Breton) Johnston of Portage la Prairie, MB; daughter Mélissa (Edwin) Sorto with grandchildren Dimas, Mileena and Mina of Carman, MB; daughter Marion (Darryl) Roy with grandson Logan of...

Ozaa~Bines “Brown Thunderbird” Clemence Wescoupe entered the spirit world Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 at Portage la Prairie General Hospital, at 67 years of age. Clemence is of Saulteaux background and was born in 1951 on Long Plain First Nation. His native name is “Ozaa-Bines” which means “Brown Thunderbird”. Clemence was very passionate about his partner, his family and his art. For Clemence the world revolved around Patsy, very rarely were they...

It is with saddened hearts we share the passing of our dad, Ken Lyon at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB in the early morning hours of December 19th 2018. Dad was a life-long resident of Portage, the son of Archie and Madge Lyon. In 1954 he married the love of his life Lois Kolke, and they were blessed with three daughters. After completing high school at Portage Collegiate Institute, Dad attended General Motors School in Flint, Michigan, where he made some lifelong...

Peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Neil Kennedy passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 80 years. Neil was owner/operator of Kennedy Landscaping for 41 years. With doing the work that he loved, he never considered “retirement.” He was mechanically inclined, innovative, and resourceful.  Neil lived his life fully while doing the things he loved to do.  He had a passion for fishing – he was a commercial fisherman on Lake Manitoba in...

Phoebe passed away on December 18, 2018 at the Heritage Lodge Nursing Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 95. She was the second youngest, and last surviving, of twelve siblings in the Shortridge family.  Phoebe is survived by her children Chris (Roberta) of Portage la Prairie, Elaine (David) Pollock of Ottawa, and Bjorn (Roberta) of High Bluff, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. At Phoebe’s request, there will be no funeral. A private family...