Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Beverly Anne Tenszen
Oct 12, 2026
Peacefully on October 12, 2026, Beverly “Bev” Tenszen of Portage la Prairie, MB passed away at the Portage General Hospital, with her two daughters by her side, at the age of 87 years.
Bev was predeceased by her parents Michael and Irene Tenszen, son Neil in 2025 and brother Tom in 2025.
She will be lovingly remembered by her surviving family and...
Abraham Friesen
Oct 7, 2026
Abraham (Abe) Friesen, age 91, of Southport, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at Portage District General Hospital, Portage la Prairie, MB, on October 7th, 2026.
He was born at his parents’ home in Kleefeld, Manitoba, to Jacob and Maria Friesen, the tenth of 13 children, on January 29, 1935.
He is survived by his beloved wife Mary, of 69 years, one daughter Darlene...
Allan Robert Perswain
Oct 5, 2026
Ozaawi Aanakwad (Yellow Cloud)
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Robert Perswain, Ozaawi Aanakwad (Yellow Cloud), on October 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Allan was born on April 16, 1965.
Allan leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Denice; children, Blake, Tanner, Payton, Shane, and Kyle; grandsons Kingdon and Jaxson; and...
Mark Stephan Fidler
Oct 5, 2026
Mark wanted this to be short and sweet. He passed away in the comfort of his home, October 5th, surrounded with love from his wife Tammi and their 3 children, Morgan, Landen, and little Hailey (I'm sorry our time was cut short). He also leaves behind his father Percy, and siblings.
Predeceased by his mother Rene and sister Shannon.
Mark wanted to...
Dakota Brent Myran-Hardisty
Oct 2, 2026
We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dakota Myran-Hardisty on October 2, 2026 at the age of 30 years.
Dakota will be lovingly remembered by his mother Cynthia Myerion; stepfather Nathan Peters; sisters Tanya, Dayna, Tammy, Christina and Allison; brother David; nieces Shayna, Rain, Teyha, Diamond, Reya and Daisy, nephews Lewis & his little brother, Hayden, Joseph, Lincoln and Pierre,...
Shirley Contois (nee Yellowquill)
Oct 1, 2026
Good morning, elders, family, and friends. My name is Dennis Michael Contois and I am Shirley’s last living son. The family would like to welcome and thank everyone who made my mother’s final years comfortable; filled with a profound sense of love, patience and respect. Among these is my sister Theresa who looked after my mother for over 22 years,...
Philip Gabriel Martin
Sep 30, 2026
With sadness we announce that Philip Gabriel Martin passed away on September 30, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 73 years old.
Philip is survived by his 2 daughters Faith Smoke and Samantha Smoke; grandchildren Ashlei Orton, twin boys Brenden and Braden Saltise, Trinity Smoke, Jerry Smoke, Isaiah Smoke, Ashton Smoke, Edwina Smoke-Kabestra, Viola Smoke-Kabestra, Jake...
Clayton Randall Brown
Sep 24, 2026
It is with shattered hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Randy passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and an abundance of love.
Randy was born on April 27, 1964 in Breton, Alberta and was raised in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan. Growing up in a small town shaped...
Nicholas James Lupul
Sep 23, 2026
Nicholas James “Jim” Lupul of Selkirk, Manitoba died on September 23, 2026 of natural causes in Wawa, Ontario at the age of 69 years.
Jim was born on February 2, 1957 and lived a life full of adventure. If he wasn’t working, he could usually be found planning out his next excursion. His favourite hobbies included motorcycle riding, skydiving and white-water...
Harvey Gordon Fraser
Sep 21, 2026
With sadness we announce the passing of Harvey Fraser on September 21, 2026 at Portage General Hospital at the age of 93 years.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 71 years Sheila and his children Debby Panko, Kenneth Fraser (Donna), Cori Barley (Bill) and Tammy Fraser (Gregg) and daughter-in-law Ally Fraser. He will be lovingly remembered by his...
Freida Jane Starr
Sep 14, 2026
After a long illness with COPD and Emphysema, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Freida Jane Starr, born on March 6, 1952, in Swan Lake, Manitoba. Momma passed on September 14, 2026, with family by her side.
She was predeceased by her parents Gordon Myran and Angelina Esquash, and her husband Charles Starr.
Momma will lovingly...
Robert Nelson Kitchen
Sep 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bob” Kitchen announces his passing on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 82.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Corri Muir of Grande Prairie, AB, and grandchildren Connor and Cadence; son Tim; sister Marie Alford; sisters-in-law Dolores Kitchen and Marj Marsh; as well as many nieces, nephews,...
Netta Emilie Wall
Sep 11, 2026
After a short illness, Emilie Wall died peacefully with family by her side at Portage District General Hospital on September 11, 2026.
She was predeceased by her parents Ernie and Minn Fraser, brother Wilson Fraser, sister Marie and brother-in-law Gordon Sim, and parents-in-law Bill and Ellen Wall.
She is survived by her husband Kevin, son Larry (Claudia and grandchildren Norah and Alex),...
Deborah Ann Houle (nee Smoke)
Sep 6, 2026
With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the sudden passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, Deborah Ann Houle.
Left to mourn her passing are her children Marissa Smoke, Christian Smoke, Rene Smoke and Misty Pratt.
Grandchildren Shaylynne, Sissalie, Jaylynn, Seth, Rayne, Phoenix, Lorenzen, Latrell. Rene Jr, Renee, Keaton, Ashton and Kolby and Chad Brooks. Sister Rhonda Wasicuna...
Frank Donald Skuce
Sep 6, 2026
With sadness we announce the passing of Frank Skuce on Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Brandon, Manitoba at the age of 94 years.
He was predeceased by his wife for 57 years Grace, son Randy Brent Skuce, grandson Brandon Skuce, parents Albert and May Skuce and in-laws Ab and Dorothy Galloway. Left to cherish his memory are his son Rick (Maria)...
Sumanben Patel
Sep 6, 2026
With her family by her side, Sumanben Patel passed away on September 6, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband Jayantibhai Patel of Portage la Prairie; children Rajesh (Komal) Patel of Portage la Prairie, Punita (Mitesh) Patel of Gujarat, India, Sunil (Maya) Patel of Gujarat, India; grandchildren...
Louise McManus (nee Russell formerly Palmer)
Sep 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce that (Lillian) Louise McManus passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 92.
Louise was predeceased by her husband Robert E. McManus. She was the last survivor of 10 brothers and sisters.
She is lovingly remembered by her four children: John...
Lorna Marie Folster (nee Hamel)
Sep 2, 2026
With sadness we announce that Lorna Folster passed away on September 2, 2026 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law Margaret Ann Liberty; nieces Caroline Liberty, Georgina (Duane) Beach, Brenda Liberty, Barbara McKenny, Sherry Hepner-Liberty (Rodney Hepner); nephew Dwayne Liberty and her cousin Loretta Malarsie (Glen DePaulo).
She was...
Gerrard "Gerry" Frank Verwey
Aug 24, 2026
With family by his side, Dad passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital. He was 95 years of age.
Left to treasure his memory, son Mark (Elaine), daughters Cindy (Lyall Smith), and Tracy (Pat Blight), grandchildren Cam (Claudia), Andrea (Colin), Brodie (Kristina), Tanner (Nikki), and Lane, great-grandchildren Cale, Hadley, Maeve and Ken, also special nephew...
Carol May Jones (nee Hudson)
Aug 21, 2026
Peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at home Carol passed away at the age of 74 years. The family is deeply saddened by the loss.
Carol is survived and missed by her husband of 54 years, Glen; daughter Shannon (Perry), Tara (Chris); grandchildren Madison (Steven), Cidnee, Réal (Katie); great grandsons Riley and Owen; her special niece Annie, along with many nieces...
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