Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell

Dec 29, 2025

With broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Scott Campbell at his home on December 29, 2025, at the age of 70 years.

Scott will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nicole; daughters Jennifer (Andrew) and Mikelle (Colin); grandchildren Piper, Jace and Kian; brother Michael Campbell and sister Susan Campbell.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later...

Aleksander "Alex" Jan Borczuch

Aleksander "Alex" Jan Borczuch

Dec 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we regretfully announce the passing of Alexander Borczuch on December 11th, 2025 at the Portage la Prairie Hospital at the age of 83.

Alex will be lovingly remembered by his son Shane and sister Diane as well as several nieces and nephews. Widower of his beloved wife Gloria, Alex was also predeceased by his parents...

Mabel "Ilien" Boyachek (nee Vinek)

Mabel "Ilien" Boyachek (nee Vinek)

Dec 24, 2025

Peacefully on December 24, 2025, Ilien Boyachek passed away, surrounded in love, at the Westview Lodge in Boissevain, MB at the age of 88 years.

She leaves to mourn her children: Debbie (Ken), Patty (Brad), Danny, David (Valerie) and daughter-in-law Edith Kovacs. Grandma Ilien was so very proud of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and here we go with the list...

Shirley Mae Unrau

Shirley Mae Unrau

Dec 23, 2025

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Shirley Unrau passed away on December 23, 2025, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 82 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Edward Unrau; children Robin (Brett) Pongoski, Cameron (Shay) Unrau all of Portage la Prairie, and Shawna (David) Alderson of Okotoks, AB; grandchildren Maria Pongoski, Lydia Pongoski...

Maisie Loraine Moon

Maisie Loraine Moon

Dec 19, 2025

Peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, mom passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 97 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Dawn (George) Smith; granddaughters Cheryl (Darren) Boutang and Andrea Smith (Chris Tinkler); great granddaughters Paige and Leah Boutang; along with many extended family and close friends. She was predeceased by her husband Bud...

Robert Ross McKibbin

Robert Ross McKibbin

Dec 16, 2025

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Robert Ross McKibbin (Bob) passed away at the age of 88, after a brief critical illness. Bob is survived by his four children, Doug (Ron Giesbrecht) of Vancouver, BC, Don (Deb) of Brandon, MB, Laura Murray of London, ON, and Heather Smart (Ian) of Winnipeg, MB, as well as his six grandchildren, Dylan Murray, Brett...

Wendell William Irvine Keeler

Wendell William Irvine Keeler

Dec 13, 2025

Suddenly, on December 13, 2025, Wendell William Irvine Keeler passed away at the Portage la Prairie Hospital at the age of 75.

Wendell is lovingly remembered by his wife, Lynne Keeler; daughter, Keri-Lynne (Paul) Bacon; son, Kenneth Keeler; and grandchildren, George Bacon and Frankie Bacon. He is also mourned by his sisters-in-law, Audry Keeler and Jane Holm, and their families: Yas...

Myrna Lynn Heppner

Myrna Lynn Heppner

Dec 12, 2025

Peacefully, on Friday, December 11, 2025, Myrna passed away at Brandon Regional Health Centre, with her sister Joanne at her side. She was 64 years old.

Myrna was predeceased by her father, Art; her mother, Kathleen; and her brother, Duane. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Joanne Heppner of Portage la Prairie, MB, her sister Cheryl Heppner of Brandon,...

Isabel Pearl McDonald (nee Chatterley)

Isabel Pearl McDonald (nee Chatterley)

Dec 11, 2025

Peacefully at the Portage General Hospital with family by her side, Isabel passed away at the age of 94 years after a long rewarding life. Just as she wished, Isabel lived in her home until her last day.

She was born Isabel Pearl Chatterley in Rossendale, Manitoba, the second eldest child of Wesley and Ella Chatterley. In 1945 she moved with...

John James Finbow

John James Finbow

Dec 11, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of John in the early hours of December 11, 2025, after a brief illness.

John was well remembered by anyone who was lucky to have had the chance to meet him throughout the years. John made sure that his presence was known wherever he was.

Born and raised in Winnipeg to parents Ida and George,...

Ruby Lorraine Peters

Ruby Lorraine Peters

Dec 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend. Ruby Peters entered the Spirit World on December 9, 2025, in Portage la Prairie at the age of 69 years.

Ruby was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Violet Peters; brother Joe Peters; sisters Florence Longclaws and Wendy Myran and two...

Marie Elsie Cyr

Marie Elsie Cyr

Dec 3, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Marie Cyr on December 3, 2025 at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 41 years,

Left to mourn her passing are her husband Kevin St. Goddard, children Damien St. Goddard, Kasie St. Goddard, Ashante St. Goddard, Trinity St. Goddard and Cassidy St. Goddard, step-daughter Tishara St. Goddard and step-son Chance...

Shoughn Rheagan Perswain

Shoughn Rheagan Perswain

Dec 1, 2025

With great sadness that we announce the passing of Shoughn “Junior” Perswain on December 1, 2025 at the age of 24 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his three boys Travaughn Perswain, Xavier Shorting and Trey Shorting, his father Shaun Meeches, mother Kerrie Perswain, siblings Shonasea-Ocean Perswain, Shaundre Meeches, Isaiah Meeches, Kayden Meeches, William Myran, Sienna Smoke and Isabelle Smoke,...

Leslie Roy Laing

Leslie Roy Laing

Dec 1, 2025

Lester "Les" Laing of Keg River, Alberta passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Portage District General Hospital on December 1, 2025 at the age of 71 years.

He is survived by his brothers Lloyd (Evelyn), Dan (Karen) and his sister Shirley Delorme as well as numerous nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.

Les was predeceased by his parents George and...

Hannah Rose Rabbitskin

Hannah Rose Rabbitskin

Nov 27, 2025

Hannah Rabbitskin entered into rest on November 27, 2025, in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 29 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Shayna and baby Grace; the fathers of her children Eric and Justin; mother Sharon Sanderson (Lambert); father Darwin Rabbitskin (Sara); siblings Melissa (Benjamin), Kayla (Clayton) and Reece (Satarrah); ; step siblings Ricky (Marcy),...

Gerald Clayton Large

Gerald Clayton Large

Nov 27, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Gerald “Gerry” Large on November 27, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 94 years.

Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Georgina (nee Farnecombe), sons Cam (Kim), Tim (Jacquie) and Perry (Roxy), grandchildren Kathryn (Shawn) and Jack (Anna); along with relatives and friends.

Gerald was born in...

Bradley William Hopcraft

Bradley William Hopcraft

Nov 23, 2025

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Bradley “Brad” Hopcraft, beloved husband of Laveryne, on November 23, 2025 in Red Deer, Alberta.

He will be greatly missed by his children, family members and friends.

“Goodbye is not forever,

It simply means we’ll miss you

until we meet again.”

Memorial Service for Brad will be held in Red Deer

at the Redemption Church

10:30 am...

Patricia Flatman

Patricia Flatman

Nov 23, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Flatman, beloved wife of the late Bryon Flatman, on November 23, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years.

Pat was predeceased by her parents Wilf and Annie Roe, brothers Brian and Wilfred, of Shildon, County Durham, England.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Eva Roe, numerous...

Barrie Wayne Nichol

Barrie Wayne Nichol

Nov 21, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of Barrie Nichol on November 21, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 82 years.

Funeral arrangements are pending, full obituary to follow.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

Stephen George Lukey

Stephen George Lukey

Nov 19, 2025

Peacefully with family by his side, Steve Lukey passed away on November 19, 2025 at the age of 66 years.

Steve was born on September 29, 1959 in Canora, Saskatchewan to Paul and Sylvia (Bebenek) Lukey. He grew up in the Arabella area until 1971 they then moved to the Melmore District on the Derkatch Homestead along with his 2 siblings,...