Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Barry Thomas Chrisp
Feb 9, 2026
With sadness we announce the passing of Barry Chrisp on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Portage District General Hospital, at the age of 77 years, with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer.
Barry was predeceased by his parents Les and Bonnie Chrisp.
Left to mourn his passing are his lifelong partner Beverley Chrisp; his daughter Kimberly...
Lisa Deann Barnes
Feb 9, 2026
With deep sadness we announce that Lisa Barnes passed away on February 9, 2026, at Carman Memorial Hospital at the age of 46 years.
Lisa is lovingly remembered by her mother Jo-Ann Barnes and brother Kurt (Vanessa) Barnes. She will always be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews Blake, Arianna, Aiden, Alex, Nolan, Madeline, and Hunter as...
Michael James King
Feb 7, 2026
We regret to announce the sudden passing of Michael King on February 7, 2026, at his home in Portage la Prairie, Mb, at the age of 62 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
Paulette Lorraine Guiboche (nee Baril)
Feb 6, 2026
Paulette Guiboche, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 at Lions Prairie Manor, at the age of 84 years.
Paulette was born on May 12, 1941, on her way to the hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba - a story she loved to share, as she was born in the truck along the way. She was raised...
Kenneth John Stelling
Feb 6, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” Stelling on February 6, 2026, at the age of 91 years.
Left to cherish Ken’s memory are his brother Donald (Sandy) Stelling; sisters-in-law Jeanette Tindall and Gail Revis; nieces and nephews Kristen (Neil), Kimberly (Cazzie), Dana (Jocelyn), LaVonne (Scott) and Susan (Rick); three grandnephews Anthony James, Dustin and Tyler; and special friends...
Joseph Myran
Feb 1, 2026
Peacefully, Joe Myran entered the spirit world on February 1, 2026 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 84 years.
Joe will be lovingly remembered by his children Sharon Yellowquill, Dolly Johnson, Lance Meeches, Tamara Meeches, Joseph Meeches and Francine Meeches, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his brother Paul Myran...
Carley Helen Lake
Feb 1, 2026
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Suddenly after a medical emergency, Carley Lake passed away on February 1, 2026, with family by her side, at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 36 years.
Left to cherish Carley’s memory are her fur baby Lucy June Lake, father Willie Lake (Cherie),...
Linda Irene Freeman (née Cook)
Jan 30, 2026
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mum, Grannie & Great-Grannie, Linda Irene Freeman (Cook), who died peacefully at her home in Brandon on January 30, 2026. Linda was born in Carman MB, and was the third child of Harold and Shirley Cook. She spent her early years in Rosebank, Roland, and...
Deborah Katheryn Lane
Jan 28, 2026
With her family by her side, Deborah “Debbie” Lane passed away on January 28, 2026 at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 71 years.
Debbie was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Louise Lane (nee Lavallee); infant brother Alexander; sister Margot de Vries; and brother-in-law Evan Jones. She leaves to mourn two sisters, Patricia Schwitek...
Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Smith
Jan 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” Smith on Sunday January 25, 2026. Ken was born August 26, 1940 and was predeceased by his parents Harold and Mildred Smith and wife, Kathleen Patricia “Pat” Ann.
Ken was a brother to Sally (Gerry), dad to Leanne (Chris), Jason (Tracey), and Kyle (Sonya). He was a grandfather...
Lillian Marie Lamirande (nee Ducharme)
Jan 21, 2026
With sadness, we announce the passing of Lillian Lamirande on January 21, 2026 at Lion’s Prairie Manor at the age of 82 years.
Left to cherish Lillian’s memory are her beloved husband Raymond Lamirande; children Glenda Ducharme (Gilles “Smart” Carriere), Karen Lavallee (Bill) and Vincent Lamirande; grandchildren Kristen Ducharme (Cody Bellrose), Kurtis Ducharme (Delaney), Nick Lavallee, Andrew Lavallee and William (BJ)...
John "Darrell" Lafreniere
Jan 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Darrell Lafreniere, our beloved grandfather, father, brother, uncle and friend lovingly known as Poppy. He was born on January 19th, 1955 in Sudbury, Ontario, and passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on January 20th, 2026, just one day after celebrating his 71st birthday.
Darrell was a...
Charles Theodore Grauls
Jan 20, 2026
With sadness we announce the passing of Charles Grauls on January 20, 2026 at the age of 96 years.
Dad worked at Goodyear Tire in Winnipeg until his retirement.
He had many hobbies and interests that he spent his time on during his lifetime, as well as during his retirement. In Winnipeg he was a member of the Belgium Club and the...
Marilyn Spence (nee Starr)
Jan 19, 2026
Marilyn Spence (Starr), 76, of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026.
Marilyn was born on May 10, 1949, in Sandy Bay First Nation to Russell Starr and Suzanne Beaulieu.
Marilyn is lovingly remembered by her companion James Flett of Winnipeg; her children, Charlene (Derek) and Russell (Shasta); and her precious grandsons, Brennon and Tarren (Ridhima). She will...
Dianna Lynn Watson (nee Gilroy)
Jan 19, 2026
Peacefully, on January 19, 2026, at the Portage and District General Hospital, with her family by her side, Dianna Watson passed away a few weeks shy of her 80th birthday.
Left to mourn her passing are her daughters Linda Watson-Bull (David) and Laura Jackson; granddaughters Cassandra, Jamie, Morgan (Brad) and Mackenzie (Carter); and great grandchildren Gavin, Leah, Brianna, Ozzie, Romi and...
Wayne "Red" Henry
Jan 19, 2026
Wayne went peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 81.
He will be dearly missed by his sisters Sharon (Keith) and Charlene (Doug); brothers Rodney (Donna) and Stewart (Keri); sisters-in-law Audrey and Debbie; brothers-in-law Larry and Jim along with numerous nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by his mother and father Helen and Gordon; sisters Margaret and Pat and brothers...
Mallory Rae Christie
Jan 15, 2026
It is with extreme sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mallory Rae Christie on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba at the age of 41.
Left to mourn her passing is partner, Brent Weselowski of Dauphin, parents Mel and Colleen Christie of Glenboro, Manitoba; sister Caitlin; brother-in-law Jason; nephews Deacon and Easton, and niece Hudson of Portage...
Carol June Fraser (nee Carman)
Jan 14, 2026
Peacefully, with her family at her side, Carol Fraser passed away on January 14, 2026 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 84 years.
Carol leaves behind her children, Lisa (Terry) Swidnicki, Randy (Linda) Fraser and Darren (Janine) Fraser; grandchildren Megan, Ryan (Mireya) and Kevin Swidnicki, Kailee (Seth) Laframboise and Marisa Fraser; great grandchildren Ariel, Summer and Natalya Swidnicki;...
Isabelle Anne Nebbs (nee Cowell)
Jan 14, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Isabelle Anne Nebbs on January 14, 2026, at Lions Prairie Manor, with family by her side, just days shy of her 86th birthday.
Isabelle is lovingly remembered by her children: Tom Nebbs; Eleanor Braden (Pat Morrish); Karen Giffin (Todd); and Sharon Cox (Jim). She will be deeply missed by her twelve grandchildren:...
Helen "Joyce" Saunders (nee Fletcher)
Jan 13, 2026
With sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Saunders on January 13, 2026.
Predeceased by her parents Donald and Vernice Fletcher, and her husband Joseph George Saunders.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Suzanne (Wayne) Harris and grandson DJ Harris, daughter-in-law Cathleen Halama, and grandson Cody Halama, and special adopted daughter Lorri Pearce.
Also left to mourn Joyce and three brothers...
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