Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
David Sinclair McBurney
Aug 27, 2025
David Sinclair McBurney, aged 79 years, passed away in Portage la Prairie on August 27, 2025.
David was born in Souris, Manitoba on July 26, 1946. From a young age, he had a curious mind and a mischievous spirit, embarking on all sorts of shenanigans with his older sister Carole and doting on his younger sister Diane. He lived and worked...
Leonard Michael McIvor
Aug 27, 2025
After a 2 year long battle with 3 different cancers, Leonard Michael McIvor passed away at home, with his brother Brian and dear friend Jennifer by his side.
Leonard was born in Winnipeg, MB on May 1, 1965, and throughout his life called a number of places home including Winnipeg, Poplar Point, Westbourne, Portage la Prairie, Gainsville, Florida, and the family...
Bertha Moffat
Aug 25, 2025
Bertha Moffat, a cherished soul whose life was a testament to love and family, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at the age of 84 with her family by her side. Bertha was born on November 13, 1940, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba where she remained all her life. She lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and...
Kenneth Norman Mason
Aug 21, 2025
Peacefully on August 21, 2025, Kenneth “Ken” Mason passed away with family by his side at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 84 years.
Ken was born in Eriksdale, MB on July 10, 1941. He spent his youth on the family farm in the Dog Lake area before relocating to Thompson, MB with Pat where they raised their 9...
Lynn Harry Switzer
Aug 20, 2025
Lynn Harry Switzer passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Wednesday, August 20th, with his wife and brother at his side.
He will leave to mourn his beloved wife, Marian, of 62 years, their eldest daughter Tracy (Gordon) Walker and stepson, Hunter (Medicine Hat, AB), their second daughter Rhonda (Daniel) Nadasdi, and sons Taggart and...
Wilmer Arthur Fingas
Aug 18, 2025
Peacefully on August 18, 2025, Wilmer Fingas passed away at the Portage and District Hospital at the age of 92 years.
Wilmer was predeceased by his wife, Victoria. He is survived by his son Cameron and wife Diane, son Kim and wife Kimberley, daughter Michelle and husband Dwight; his grandchildren Jarett (Jacqueline), Dana (Jordy), Tracey (Blaine), Kelley (Brook), and Taylor (Joelle);...
Mervin Denis Meeches
Aug 14, 2025
Mervin Denis Meeches
August 30, 1980 – August 14, 2025
Misabe Makwa Gauziisit
“Grizzly Bear”
On August 14th, with family by his side, our son, father, husband, brother, nephew and friend, passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 44 years.
Mervin will be greatly missed by his children, Dillon, Darnell, Mervin Jr. Julian, Shanikwa & Tai; his wife of 20+...
Kingsley "Leroy" Woods
Aug 14, 2025
“Running Bear”
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Kingsley “Leroy” Woods E.I.T "Running Bear" started his journey home, to join our relatives, in the spirit world at the age of 56 years. Kingsley was a devoted father, brother, nephew, uncle and cousin. He was loved by many and his presence will be greatly missed.
Kingsley survived by his wife Belinda Woods, daughters Olivia,...
Myrtle Eleanor MacIntosh
Aug 13, 2025
With sadness we announce the passing of Myrtle MacIntosh on August 13, 2025 with family by her side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 89 years.
She is predeceased by her husband William “Bill”, infant son Wyatt, son Preston, son-in-law Hilbert Deen. Parents John “Jack” and Isabel Ennis, brothers Orval, Gordon, Frank, Harvey and twin brother Mervin,...
Howard Clarence Daniels
Aug 12, 2025
“King Eagle” ~ Ogiminaginew
Howard Daniels, his sunrise was March 2, 1970, his sunset was August 12, 2025.
He was predeceased by his dad, Howard McIvor and stepfather, Cecil Miness, nephew Kyle Daniels, and brother Kingsley Yellowquill. Honoring Howard and those who will forever hold him in their hearts include his mother Diane Miness, sisters Tina Daniels, Colleen McIvor and sister Angel Miness...
Elaine "Betty" McFarlane (nee Patterson)
Aug 12, 2025
With sadness we announce the passing of Betty McFarlane on August 12, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 96 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Bob McFarlane, son Tim McFarlane and sister Helen Grose. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her son Rick (Gloria) of Stony Plain, AB, daughter-in-law Kelly McFarlane of Winnipeg, grandchildren Andrew...
Audrey Anne McCormick
Aug 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Audrey McCormick on August 9, 2025 at Portage District General Hospital.
Audrey will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Kimberley Nacci, grandsons Adam Nacci and Kevin Nacci of Winnipeg; sister Patricia McCormick of Vilcabamba, Ecuador; brother Douglas (Pat) McCormick of Portage la Prairie, nephew Garth (Shawnna) McCormick of Oakville, nephew...
Brian Thomas Kitson
Aug 7, 2025
With his family by his side, Brian Kitson passed away on August 7, 2025, at his home. He will forever be missed and remembered by his wife of 49 years, Elaine (Bernhardt); son Michael and wife Delka; daughter Laura and husband Scott; grandchildren Toren, Tabitha, and Daphne; sister Myrna and husband Ted; along with many friends, family, and others he...
Shonalynne Elizabeth Cote
Aug 6, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we regret to share that Shona Cote passed away peacefully at age 64 on August 6, 2025, with family by her side.
Shona was predeceased by her grandparents, Gerald Moyse and Olive McCorrister, her parents, William (Bill) and Elizabeth Henry, and her siblings, Darryl, David, and Sandy.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ryan...
Francis "David" Fleury Hulme
Aug 5, 2025
Peacefully on August 5, 2025, David Hulme passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his children Michele Day, Veronica Eirikson, James Hulme (Sheila Maxwell) and Francis Hulme (Crystal McDonald); grandchildren Patrick Day, Alexandra Day, Ruby Azrene, Amber Hicks, Craig Eirikson, Kobe Birston-Hulme and Rayden McDonald-Hulme; great grandchildren Bella,...
Orest & Marlene Kowall
Aug 5, 2025
Celebration of Life for Orest and Marlene Kowall
Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00 am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Interment ~ Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Lovingly remembered by her children Natalie (Rick) Deleau, Dana (Jerry) Campbell, and Aaron (Caitlin) Kowall and grandchildren Tyler (Jasmine) Campbell, Sara (Matt) Campbell, Matthew (Rowan) Kowall and Bronwyn (Riley) Kowall, great grandsons Nash Campbell and Theodore Kowall, and great...
Thomas Peter Thompson
Jul 17, 2025
With sadness we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Thompson on July 17, 2025 at the Convalescent Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 85 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children Chris (Jill Milne) Thompson of Winnipeg, A-Lynn (Mike Goldhauer) Thompson of Winnipeg and Ashley (Roz) Thompson of Edmonton; grandchildren Conner, Eitan, Luke, Adë and Aubry; stepchildren...
John Puurunen
Jul 15, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of John Puurunen on July 15, 2025 at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 70 years.
A private burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
Louise Ferg
Jul 12, 2025
Alice Louise Ferg (nee Clark) passed away peacefully with family members by her side on July 12, 2025, at the age of 96.
Louise was born and raised in Deloraine, Manitoba. She began her career with the Royal Bank in Brandon, where she met her husband, Patrick. She supported Pat through law school at the U of M. The two settled...
John Ronald Fehr
Jul 9, 2025
On Wednesday July 9, 2025, John Fehr passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. John was predeceased by his wife Marlene (July 9, 2023) and his son Richard (April 17, 2000). John will be lovingly remembered by his children Carla (Brian) Braden, Kathy (Garry) Palmer, Ron (Bonnie) Fehr and daughter-in-law Valerie (Greg) Connolly; grandchildren David (Tarilyn), Breanne (James),...
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