All Obituaries

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Marian passed away at the St. Claude Health Centre on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Marian is survived by her daughters Lesley (Ian) Smith and Shelley (Guy) Hebert, son Brent Caister, granddaughter Amanda (Josh) Lamontagne and grandson Riley (Melissa) Hebert. Longer obituary to follow. In accordance with Marian’s wishes, her family will celebrate her memory privately. Donations may be made in Marian’s memory to a...

Michael Szczesny passed away Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 at the age of 61 years. Michael was predeceased by his parents Mike and Mary (nee Pidskalny) Szczesny, and he is survived by his son Christopher; daughter Candace Adams; grandchildren Alyssa and Nathan Adams. He is also survived by his sister Bev Fenwick (Norman). In keeping with Michael’s wishes, no formal service will be held. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. ...

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Pearl passed away on July 8, 2019 at the age of 91. Pearl was born in Winkler, MB on September 24, 1927. She was predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Graefer, her parents George and Ann Neufeld of Winkler, MB and sister Viola Doell of Winkler, MB. Pearl is survived by her brother Kelvin Neufeld of Vancouver, BC; sisters-in-law Margaret Graefer of Winkler, MB and Anne Graefer of Alberta; her children Jo-Ann, Robert (Patricia) and Sandra (Dave);...

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Dale O’Neil passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 61 years. Dale was predeceased by his parents George and Florence O’Neil.  He is survived by his brother Ron O’Neil and family, sisters Dianne Russell and family, Shannon Tessier and family and Tami-Lynn Lumsden and family along with special friends Hugh Kennedy and Sandra McLennan. In keeping with Dale’s wishes no formal services will be held. A tree...

On June 30, 2019 Maelene passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Margaret McMichael.  She will be lovingly remembered by her partner Harris Bray and his daughter Betty Ann; lifelong friend Evie Snarr; cousins Noreen Hamonic, Gwen Brown, Margaret Lett and Sharon Carmody and her God son Randy Brown. Cremation has taken place and interment will be held in Ottawa at a later date. Donations in memory of Maelene may be made to the Heart and Stroke...

With his family by his side, Don Kitchen passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Lorne Memorial Hospital in Swan Lake, MB at the age of 78 years. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 55 years Dolores; daughter Christa Gouchie (Darren) of Grande Prairie, AB and granddaughter Haley Gouchie; sister Marie (Dar) Alford; brother Bob Kitchen; nieces and nephews Lori (Phil) Carpenter, Stephen Alford, Corri Muir, Tim Kitchen and Ted Kitchen; sister-in-law Yvonne Mazurat;...

Suddenly on Friday, November 30th, 2018 Brian Boyd Handford passed away at the age of 69 years in Moose Jaw, SK.   Predeceased by his parents, Boyd and Ella Handford, Karen Handford, Garry Lafreniere, and beloved dog Ruger, Brian will forever be in the hearts of Lisa Tipper (Richard and William) and Trevor Handford; sister, Barb Lafreniere; nephews: Tim Lafreniere, Ryan Lytle (Lisa), and Dwayne Lafreniere; and nieces, Kimberley (Dave Tkachuk) and Tara...

We regret to announce the passing of Joseph Flamand on June 26, 2019 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 52 years. Left to cherish Joe’s memory are his sons Steven Flamand and Henry Wieler of St. Ambroise, MB;  mother Beatrice Flamand of Portage la Prairie, MB; brothers Tommy Flamand of Portage la Prairie and Brian (Heather) Flamand of St. Ambroise, MB;  and sister Peggy Flamand of Portage la Prairie, MB as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was...

Murray Young passed away at the Portage General Hospital on June 21, 2019 after a brief illness at the age of 90 years. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving son Darryl and grandson Ryan of Langley, British Columbia as well as nieces Anne Teghtmeyer and Wilma Shirriff (Bill) of Portage la Prairie, and their families. Cousin George Greenlay had a close connection through the years.  Other relatives in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario will remember...

Peacefully in her sleep Trudy Karlson passed away at the age of 59 years. Trudy will be lovingly remembered by her husband Cpl. Gary Wilson (Ret. Veteran); children Alana (Michael) of Winnipeg, Breanne of Portage la Prairie, Hayley (Trevor) of Winnipeg; grandchildren Evan, Alarey, Callum, Rayley, Juelz and Kobe; great-granddaughter Jaidyce;  siblings Raymond (Pennie) Karlson of Dauphin and Shelly (Kelly) Eastman of Oakbank; Erroll and family, Aaron and family, Brittany and family;...