All Obituaries

Peacefully, with her grandson Doug by her side, Margaret passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor on June 28, 2020 at the age of 103. She was born Margaret Isabelle Thompson on January 20, 1917, daughter of the late Sam and Ogilvie Thompson. Margaret was raised in the Rossendale District.  She married Bill Johnston in 1935and they lived in the Longburn District where they raised their 5 children - Shirley, Allan, Wayne, Sharon, and Edith. After Bill’s passing in 1978 Margaret...

Peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020, Thérèse Furet passed away at the St. Claude Pavillon at the age of 90 years. She was predeceased by her husband Jacques Furet, son Denis Furet, daughters-in-law Larraine Furet and Michelle Furet, 5 brothers and 1 sister.  Thérèse will be lovingly remembered by her children: Albert (Cecile) Furet, Jacqueline (Leo) Bazin, Henri (Theresa) Furet, Marcel (Sheila) Furet, Leo (Leona) Furet, Claude (Sherry) Furet, Cecile (Clayton) Watson, Angèle Furet...

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Louis Piasecki lost his long courageous battle with lung disease at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years. Louis is survived by his children Donna (Rene) Lafleche, Joseph (Judi) Piasecki and Paul (Jennifer) Piasecki, grandchildren, extended family and friends.  He was predeceased by his wife Viola (Braun) in 1977, sons David Anthony at 4 months of age and James Gregory at 19 years of age and his parents Anthony Piasecki and Mary...

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Rae, with family by her side, on June 12, 2020 at the age of 89 years at Douglas Campbell Lodge. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her children Carolyn, Bill, Betty (Ron) Weir, and Diane (Derek) Coull, grandchildren Heather Rae (Clint Dietrich; great grandson Declan) Dara Gagnon (Jared Halajeski ;great grandson  Alex Joel), Autumn Rae, Liahm Rae, Jared Weir (Sara), Anna Hussey (Dan; great grandson Henry & great...

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Allan Pottery-Freed in Winnipeg, MB on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the age of 36 years. Allan will be lovingly remembered by his mother Leona Freed; children Riel, Ethan, Sethan, Quinton, Hailey, Peyton, Allan Jr., Kenton and Kailey; mother of his children Heather Richard; siblings Randy (Glenda), Apryl (Sheldon), Elizabeth (Eric), Sonia (Ashley) and Tanya (Aaron); grandma Grace Siha; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

“Celebration of Life” For Jack & Jean Kissock Due to the COVID-19 virus and to make sure everyone stays safe, our previously scheduled celebration for Mom & Dad will be postponed from June 20th, 2020.  We will have our gathering when regulations allow visiting and hugs.  We are anticipating spring 2021. At this time, our family wants to “Thank You” for all  the heartfelt cards, loving Tribute Wall words, comforting phone calls, delicious...

~ Ozhaawashko Binesi Ikwezens~ “Blue Thunderbird Girl” With great sadness we announce the passing of our baby girl Summer Daylene, who entered the spirit world on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 after being with us for a short time. Left to mourn Summer’s passing are her Mom and Dad, Lisa Keewatincappo and Erick Meeches, siblings Jada, Onnie, Kendra, Kaylee, Kennice, Kennley, Landon, Kingston, Kieran and Cayden, grandparents Loretta Francis, Frieda Meeches and Milton Pashe as well as...

On June 3, 2020 Patricia Faurschou passed away peacefully in Neepawa Hospital Palliative Care at the age of 92. Family members will be forever grateful that we could have someone always by her side to give comfort during her last week. Patricia will be profoundly missed by her family. However, her unending love and compassion is a gift that will live on and through us everyday.  Patricia was predeceased by her husband Gerald Faurschou (2017). She is lovingly remembered by her...

On Saturday evening, May 30th, 2020 Margie Cramer passed away peacefully. She is predeceased by husband Clinton Cramer, brother-in-law Bill Pereversoff, and sisters-in-law Una (Alfred) Henderson, and June (Lionel) McKinnon. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Mark (Cheryl), Dale, and Andrew, grandson Graydon (Celine), and sisters Anne (George) Watts and Hazel Pereversoff, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Margie was born in Brilliant, BC to William and Ann Labentsov (both...

Peacefully on May 25, 2020 at Douglas Campbell Lodge, Yvonne Legault passed away at the age of 91 years. Yvonne will be remembered by her children Michael Legault of Portage La Prairie and Kimberley (Frederick) Banman of Winkler, grandchildren Megan, Amber (Eric), Courtney (Scott), Amanda, Matthew (Tena), Richard, and Erin, great-grandchildren Jayden, Bella, Ethan, Liam, Aurora, Stella, Samuel, Hunter, Shaylynn and Cheyenne, and longtime close friends Stan and Val James and Shannon...