Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
John Ronald Fehr
Jul 9, 2025
On Wednesday July 9, 2025, John Fehr passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. John was predeceased by his wife Marlene (July 9, 2023) and his son Richard (April 17, 2000). John will be lovingly remembered by his children Carla (Brian) Braden, Kathy (Garry) Palmer, Ron (Bonnie) Fehr and daughter-in-law Valerie (Greg) Connolly; grandchildren David (Tarilyn), Breanne (James),...
Carol Jean Strecker (nee Rusnak)
Feb 27, 2025
After a short illness, Carol Strecker passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 with family by her side at her home at the age of 79 years.
Carol was predeceased by her husband Ed Strecker; parents Mary and Robert Rusnak; brothers John, Fred, Walter, Ron and Nick; sisters Dorothy, Marilyn and Diane and great granddaughter Gabrielle. She will be lovingly remembered...
Mary E. Crawford
Jun 27, 2025
Peacefully on June 27, 2025, Mary Crawford loving partner of Reginald Barlette passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 87 years.
Full eulogy to follow.
Cremation has taken place, Mary’s life will be celebrated privately.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
Karen Lynn Conrod
Jun 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Karen Lynn Conrod on June 26, 2025, in Portage la Prairie at the age of 74.
Lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years Fred Conrod, sons Tyson Conrod of Winnipeg and Reece Conrod (Amylia) of Canmore, AB, sister and brother-in law Debbie and Dean Yaremchuk, sisters-in-law Reneta Angus...
Jocelyn Loree Dawn Myran
Jun 24, 2025
“White Thunderbird”
“Green Turtle”
Peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her family, Jocelyn Myran began her journey to the Spirit World.
She was predeceased by her father Brian, uncle Charles, grandfathers Terry and Emery. Left to mourn her passing are her son Vincent, sister Terri-Lynne, mother Lisa, aunts and uncles Terry (Angela), Carrie (Robert), Stewart (Charlene), Vanessa (William), Becky, Wesley (Evelyn), Nathan...
Sandra Lynn Vivier
Jun 24, 2025
With her family by her side Sandra Vivier passed away suddenly on June 24, 2025 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 69 years.
Left to treasure her memory are her loving husband Ken Wistoski; son Chad with his children Kerastin and Angelina, and great granddaughter Kaiya; son Aaron (Angie) with their children, Carter, Paige, Cooper, Luc, Madison, Mia,...
James Wallace Pehura
Jun 22, 2025
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of James “Jim” Pehura on June 22, 2025. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A father, grandfather, uncle, teacher and retired principal, he leaves behind an unmeasurable impact on the lives of his family, students, co-workers and friends in Portage la Prairie.
Born...
Marian Carol Hawryluk
Jun 13, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of Marian Hawryluk on June 13, 2025, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 78 years.
Marian is survived by her children Christine Gibson and family of Oshawa, Terri Thevenot and family of Winnipeg and Sharon Crozier and family of Portage la Prairie. She was predeceased by her husband Morris Hawryluk.
A private...
Martin Schimmel
Jun 13, 2025
Peacefully, on June 13, 2025, Matthijs ‘Martin’ Jan Schimmel passed from this earth to join his son Arie and grandsons Ethan and Daniel.
Our Family was blessed to be able to spend Martin’s last days by his side, listening to his favourite music while reminiscing and laughing about times gone by. We’re pretty sure Martin was listening to the shenanigans-smiling as...
Edward Nikkel
Jun 11, 2025
Peacefully, with his family by his side, Edward Nikkel passed away on June 11, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79 years.
Ed was born January 23,1946 in Altona Manitoba to Henry and Elizabeth Nikkel. He was the ninth of thirteen children. He enjoyed playing hockey and other sports and attended the Winkler Bible School after...
William "Bill" Arthur Thomson
Jun 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of William “Bill” Arthur Thomson.
Bill passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 74 with his family by his side.
Bill was born in Gladstone, MB on July 24, 1950 to Robert Burns and Isabella Thomson. He received his education in at...
Juanita Lynn Prince-Miller
Jun 7, 2025
~ Eagle Plume Woman ~
With sadness we announce the passing of Juanita Prince-Miller on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the age of 50 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Kristopher Miller; children Angelita (Silvan) Miller, Alexander (Megan) Miller, Naomi Miller, and Myles (Natasha) Miller; grandchildren Alayna, Zane, Logan, Mila, Ezekiel, Elliana, Kristian, Isabella, Lorraine, Scarlette and Jaxson; mother...
Kenneth Mervyn Vicars
Jun 6, 2025
Peacefully on June 6, 2025, Kenneth “Ken” Vicars passed away with his daughter by his side at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 96 years.
Dad leaves to mourn his children Brett (Carol) and Wendy (Scott) Webb, grandchildren Nathan, Bryant (Ali) and Randi (Aaron), great-grandchildren Ryland, Trenten, Easton, and Lexi, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ken was...
Donald McCulloch
Jun 4, 2025
Peacefully on June 4, 2025, Donald “Don” McCulloch of Oakville, MB passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 96 years.
Don was predeceased by his beloved wife Shirley McCulloch (nee Blight), parents William Cox McCulloch and Nan Usher McCulloch, sister Joyce Loader, brother-in-law Al Loader and infant great grandson Kai. Left to mourn his passing are...
Georgina Bird
Jun 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Georgina Bird, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Georgina was predeceased by her cherished parents, Richard Chaske and Doris Bird; her dear brothers, Allan Bird, Quentin Bird, Baby C, and Richard Bird; Her sister Colleen Bird and her beloved nephew, Donald Jr. Linklater.
She leaves behind her...
Graham Daniel Assiniboine
May 29, 2025
~Thunderbird~
With sadness we announce that Graham Assiniboine began his journey to the Spirit World on May 29, 2025 at the age of 33 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his partner Sydney Longclaws, children Grayson, Graham Jr., Acedyn, and Zaiden Assiniboine and a child on the way in August 2025, siblings Keegan, Avery, Dawson and Alliyah Assiniboine and Brooklyn Daniels...
Roy Andrew Lyall
May 28, 2025
Peacefully with his family by his side, Roy Lyall passed away on May 28, 2025, at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 103 years.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Sylvia Lyall (Darrell Fiel), daughter-in-law Shelley Lyall (Doug Poschenreider), and special nephew Lindsay (Lynda) Lyall; Grandchildren David Lyall (Gilllian Dinwoodie) and great granddaughter Cortney, Dana McCallum (Darren)...
Emmy Tammy Reign Miles-Smith
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved baby daughter, niece, granddaughter and great-granddaughter Emmy on May 24, 2025 at the age of four hours.
Baby Emmy will be greatly missed by her parents Keira Smith & Alex Miles, grandparents Tammy Smith & Geordon Peters, uncles, Nicholas, Dion, Jason and Dreson, aunties Kaci, Kylie and Stevie,...
William George Klassen
May 23, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of William “Willie” Klassen on May 23, 2025 at his home in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 67 years.
Willie will be lovingly remembered by his children Scott (Jenny) Klassen and Jazmine Klassen (Jeremy Whitford), grandchildren Jamie and Makenna Klassen, sister Judy Weiler, brother John Klassen, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives...
Gregory Keith McLeod
May 23, 2025
After a 19 month, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer, Greg McLeod passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the age of 64 years.
Greg was a very private man. He was also a damn good and proud farmer, his rows were always perfectly straight and if he spied a weed or a rock in the field, he would stop...
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