All Obituaries

Eric was born on November 6, 1926 in Westmount, QC and died on September 21, 2018 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 91 years. Eric was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Fred and Harriet Swaine, infant daughter Valerie, son Eric, sister Margaret Reade and brothers Fred, Ralph and John (Ruth). He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Pamela, children Alan (Terry) of Ottawa, ON and John (Glenda) of Portage la Prairie, MB, grandchildren Greg (Jennifer), Lauren (Tom), Mariah...

Peacefully, with his family by his side, John Robert Jackson died at the Portage and District General Hospital on September 20, 2018 at the age of 82.  John was born to George and Susan Jackson in Portage la Prairie on October 20, 1935.  He leaves to mourn his passing, the love of his life and wife of 57 years, Theresa (nee Morisseau) and sons Clint (Randean) and Eddie (Kandee); grandchildren  Morgan, Mackenzie, Ashley, Autumn and Winter and  daughter-in-law, Laura;...

Peacefully with all his family by his side, Jim passed away on September 18th 2018 at the age of 72 years. James Weston Bolton was born August 13, 1946 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jim was a very loving, caring, and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend. His wife, three children and grandchildren meant the world to him. He loved to watch his kids and grandkids grow; cheering them on in sports and life. He was a father who taught his children the values of life and hard work. He leaves...

Peacefully, with his family by his side, John Gray passed away at the age of 74, on Monday September 03, 2018 at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Martha Ricard; children Ian (Holly) Gray, Jane (Dwayne) Campbell and Kim (Rob) Zabowski; grandchildren Kaitie Gray, Garick Gray, Sarah (Jordan) Major, Julian Major, Tristen Sokolosky, Skyler Sokolosky, Emily Zabowski and Nick Zabowski; siblings George (Val) Gray, Peggy (Sandy) McKimmie...

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Ken Pollard, at his home on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 52 years. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lynda; children Denny (Maxine), Tanya (Ahmed) and Jodie; grandchildren Carter, Cassandra, Jessie and Mercedes; numerous extended family and friends. Ken was a man of many talents.  There wasn't anything Ken couldn't fix.  He loved to work on his vehicles, loved snowmobiling, and boating.  Ken enjoyed...

Peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2018, Bernice Miller passed away with her son by her side at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 87 years. Bernice was predeceased by her husband Bruce; parents Roy and Myrtle Hall; sister Rita (Eddy) Blanchette; brother-in-law Don Johnson.  She is survived by her children Shannon Miller and Blake (Diane) Miller; grandchildren Lyall, Brettney (Jaime), Leisha (Caleb); 6 great-grandchildren; sister Georgina Johnson; nieces and nephews. As per...

Blake’s Life journey began August 1st, 1953 in Portage la Prairie and his Heavenly journey was made August 24th, 2018. Bud, my heart is broken and the ache is tremendous, but it gives me, our son and “daughter” Raegan comfort to have been with you ‘til the end. Life is not fair sometimes – after his super courageous battle, “My Bud” and Adam’s “Bean” left us way too soon. Now we reflect on our countless special times and memories...

Earline Smoke entered the spirit world on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Selkirk, MB at the age of 50 years.   Left to cherish Earline’s memory are her children Rayland, Victoria (Nicholas) and Patrick, her grandchildren, sister Lorraine (Dennis),and brother Terry as well as numerous aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Earline was predeceased by her parents Bill and Gloria Smoke. Wake will take place at the Dakota Tipi Hall on Wednesday,...

Verna Blight (nee Robertson) passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 90 years. Born on the family farm in the Elm River District near Oakville, Manitoba to Everett Peter Robertson and Ethel Robertson (nee Stanley). Predeceased by her parents (1956 and 1987 respectively), her husband of 44 years, Floyd Earl Blight in 1993, daughter Maureen Gayle Gagne in 1997.  Predeceased by her in-laws, Les and Florence Blight,...

Our mother passed away on Saturday, August 18th, 2018 after 100 years of a full and diverse life. She was born in the Portage District General Hospital on February 1st, 1918 the first surviving child of Dorothy and Robert McKay. The hospital continued to play a large part in her life as she trained at the hospital, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1941 and nursed there for the next 3 years before marrying her farmer husband Guthrie Paterson. She and father both served on the PG hospital...