All Obituaries

Peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020, Cleonna Staples passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 91 years. Cleonna was predeceased by her husband Rollie Staples, great-grandson Jackson Staples, parents Frank and Mae Wooley and 4 siblings.  She will be lovingly remembered by sons Fred (Kathy), Don (Shelagh) and Ron (Bonnie), 9 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A public graveside service...

Peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020, John Verwey passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79 years. John was born March 30, 1940, in the R.M. of Portage at the family farm south of Portage.  John grew up in a large fun loving family that worked hard and were taught Christian values.  On April 25, 1959 John married Norma Cuthbert. Together they worked hard to build up the farm and raise their family of five children. In his early years he loved hunting,...

“Windy Koo Kan” ~ Sacred Klown With family standing by his side, we would like to announce the sudden passing of Waylon Assiniboine at the Health Science Centre at the age of 42 years. He was predeceased by his loving grandparents Harvey and Agnes Assiniboine and Chaske and Tiyou Smoke, beloved uncles Wesley Assiniboine, Floyd Assiniboine, Lawrence Smoke, Stewart Smoke, Ernie Smoke, Arnotte Smoke, Raymond Smoke and Gordon Smoke, brother Vince Assiniboine and niece Shashoni...

Peacefully after a long full life, Ellen Elizabeth passed away on January 10, 2020 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 103. Ellen was predeceased by her husband Irvin in 2001, her two children; Susan Moss in 2012 and Bob Brownridge 2018. Ellen was the daughter of Arthur and Ellen Smallpiece, pioneers of the Bagot district. Ellen was the last of the family to go predeceased by siblings Annie (Les) Bell, William (Ella), Frederic, Herbert, Edith, Alice (Jack) Sumpton, Mary (Roy)...

Peacefully just nine days before her 94th birthday, Stella passed away in her sleep in the early hours of Friday, January 10, 2020 at Golden West Centennial Lodge. Left to mourn her passing are son Wayne (Karen), daughter Jayne (Keith), grandchildren Kim,Wade (Janet),Blair(Amanda), great grandchildren Peyton, Reid, Amelia, Kenna and Kyrstie as well as many nieces, nephews andextended family members.  She was predeceased by her husband Steve in 2003 and grandson Keith in 2004 and eight...

Peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital, Crystal Joan Wing passed away at the age of 65 years. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband Bryan Wing of Portage la Prairie, son Orin (Karleigh) Wing of Winnipeg, grandchildren Tyjiri Wing and Briley Wing, brothers Ted (Gloria) Wojtowicz of Dauphin, and Stanley (Viola) Wojtowicz of Oakville, sister Janis (Shawn) Evens of Brandon, daughter-in-law Diane Wing of Portage la Prairie, as well as...

It is with great sadness that we announce the  peaceful passing of Florence Vouriot on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 84. She was predeceased by her husband Henri. She leaves to mourn her seven children: Lionel (Monique), Emile (Simone), Guy (Sharon), Doris (Real), Jeannine, Anita (Norman), Richard (Evelyn), fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her siblings, Henri, Richard (Kim),...

With her family by her side, Kim Perry passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 54 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children Brandon Perry and Shalynn Perry (Renn Chartrand), siblings Sherry Crosby and Rob Perry, nephews Christopher Perry and Shawn Tucker, niece Brandy Perry, great nephews Justin Perry, Keilen Perry and Sean Tucker, great nieces Rihanna Tucker and Olivia Perry and her special friends Trish Chiponski and Carla...

Peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020, Obby Cavers passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 76 years. Obby will be lovingly remembered by his wife Barb of 44 years; children Randy Cavers, Andrew (Anne) Cavers and Cathy Cavers (Roy Regelsky); grandchildren Kyle (Amanda), Kaily (Alec), Jessica and Dylan (Megan); great-granddaughter McKenzie; brothers Clare (Joan) Cavers and Jim (Bonnie) Cavers; sister Shiela (Bob) Simmons; many nieces, nephews, extended family and...

Peacefully, on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Jeanne Shea left us to start her journey to the spirit world at the age of 96 years. Traditional Wake will take place at Long Plain Spirit Lodge on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 4:00 pm.  Traditional Feast and Service will be held at Long Plain Spirit Lodge on Sunday, January 12, 2020 beginning at 11:00 a.m. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com