All Obituaries

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Esther passed away at the Portage District General Hospital on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the age of 62 years. Esther Marlen Warkentin was born December 26th 1955 to Frank and Ruth Warkentin. Esther grew up in Newton Siding, Manitoba with her Oma, parents and siblings Loraine, Frankie, and Julianne. Esther married the love of her life Wilhelm James Klassen on June 1st 1974. They had three children Tiphanie, Janalee and Zacharie. Esther had a...

Ishpaan Giinew Ikwe “Flying High Eagle Woman”   With great sadness we announce that Melodie Faye Daniels began her journey to the spirit world on November 1, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 31 years. Left to mourn Melodie’s passing are her  mom  Ivy, dad Brian (Linda), sons Kashtin and Sage, sisters Kathryn (Dion) and Carmen, nephews Jonas, Nathaniel and Baby Mac, aunties & uncles Rita, Jane, Lesley, Lisa, Doug, Donovan and Ken...

With great sadness we announce that Marsha Wescoup passed away on October 30, 2018 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 38 years. Left to mourn Marsha’s passing are her husband Darcy Heintz of Saskatoon, SK,  mother Geraldine Wescoup of Saskatoon, SK, father Ron Bruce of Portage la Prairie, MB, daughter Tyra Wescoup (Arson), brother Joshua Wescoup, sisters Ronalda, Danielle and Rebecca Wescoup, all of Saskatoon, SK, daughter Angela Wescoup of Vancouver, BC, and special granddaughter...

We regret to announce the passing of Charlie Friesen on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 76 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Vaughn, Simone (Steve), Nolan (Karly), Meagan (Kris) and Karen; his grandchildren Brandon, Koalden, Kaylene, Jonny, Carson, Sidney, Kade, Simone Jr, and Konnor. As the youngest of 11 children, he is survived by brother and sister Bill and Sue, and a large extended family. He will also be fondly remembered by his many friends. Charlie was...

Peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2018, Dennis Dupont long-time member of the Portage La Prairie community, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 79 years. Dennis's presence will always be missed but his spirit will live on through his wife Kathy (nee Knight); son Joe (Corinne) Dupont with grandsons Scott, Evan and Cole; son Lyall Dupont with grandsons Austin and Ayric; son Rob (Tara) Dupont with grandchildren Carson and Mackenzie; sisters Theresa...

  With heavy hearts we announce the death of our beloved Mom and Grandma Shirley, at the age of 82 years on October 11, 2018. Shirley was born on April 6th, 1936 in Hamiota, Manitoba. Left to forever cherish Shirley’s memory are her son Brad (Karen) Smith and grandchildren Megan and Kayla of East Selkirk; son Larry (Jill) and grandchildren Emily, Tori, Samuel, and Isabel of Portage la Prairie; daughter Connie (John) Bagrie and grandchildren Kyle and Amy of Winnipeg and step-son...

Peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018, Mary Roulette passed away with family by her side at the Portage District Hospital at the age of 74 years. She will be sadly missed by her son Clifford Roulette (Kim Beardy); twin granddaughters Faith and Hope; siblings Dorothy Houle, Betty (Lloyd) Houle and Brian (Elena) Spence; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Mary was predeceased by her husband Henry Roulette; parents Andrew and Lina Spence; and 12 siblings. Prayers will...

It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Sangris on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the age of 51 at Portage General Hospital with his family by his side. Michael was born in Yellowknife in 1967, his grandparents were Alec and Elizabeth Charlo.  His early years were spent in Dettah and when he was four years old the family moved to the city of Yellowknife.  Michael had his challenges in life from the time he was born, and at the age of nine Michael...

Peacefully, with her family at her side Evelyn Jean Bowser (nee White) passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 84 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Linda (Joss) Blanchette of Trenton, ON and Rick (Joan) Bowser of Portage la Prairie, MB; grandchildren Marc (Jackie) Blanchette, Chris (Trisha) Blanchette, Aime (Scott) Hogan, Karen Moar and Daniel Bowser (Jodi Sigurdson); great grandchildren Grace and Renee Moar.  Her extended...

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Loretta Maxine Kuryk, aged 86 years, on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Loretta immersed herself in farming and community activities in Newton and Oakville, and was devoted to caring for her family. She especially enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing and volunteering with various organizations, including the United Church Women’s Group. She loved travelling to visit children and grandchildren in various...