Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Harvey Wayne Watson

Harvey Wayne Watson

May 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of  Harvey Wayne Watson announce his peaceful passing at his home on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the age of 84 years. 

A full obituary will follow.

A graveside service will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Rossendale Cemetery at 1:00pm  followed by a reception in the Rossendale Community Hall. 

A tree...

Cyril John Assiniboine

Cyril John Assiniboine

Apr 24, 2025

“Prairie Antelope”

“Money Boy”

With sadness we announce that Cyril Assiniboine began his journey to the Spirit World on April 24, 2025 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 66 years.

Left to mourn are his wife Sharon Assiniboine, children Amanda Assiniboine (Adam Daniels), Lindsey Assiniboine and Raine Papassay, stepchildren Peter Beam, Adam Gordon, Cody Gustafson and Melissa Dunlop, grandchildren Sierra, Joshua, Lynniah,...

Eleanor Lynne Kendall

Eleanor Lynne Kendall

Apr 27, 2025

With a lot of love in the room Eleanor Kendall passed away on April 27, 2025. Her son-in-law, Jim, granddaughter Kendra and her honorary daughter Cindy (niece) were there holding her hand.

My mom was born in Estavan Saskatchewan in 1948. Her life with family wasn't an easy one being the black sheep, each taking turns stabbing her in the back....

Doreen Elizabeth Blight (nee Miller)

Doreen Elizabeth Blight (nee Miller)

Feb 3, 2025

Peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, Doreen “Doddy” Blight passed away with family by her side at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 93.

She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Don Blight; son Rick Blight; parents Don and Mary Miller; sisters Margaret Miller, Dawn Alayne (Jim) Galbraith and Marilyn (Dave) Miller.

Doddy will be lovingly remembered by daughters,...

Dorothy Jean McIvor

Dorothy Jean McIvor

May 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother Dorothy McIvor. She was born November 26, 1943 to Evelyn (nee Poyser) and Herbert Radford and raised on the family farm in MacGregor. Dorothy passed away on May 3, 2025 at her home at the age of 81 years.

Dorothy will be lovingly...

Mary Jane 'Lyla' Thevenot

Mary Jane 'Lyla' Thevenot

Apr 28, 2025

Peacefully on April 28, 2025, Lyla Thevenot passed away at the St. Claude Pavillion at the age of 92 years.

Lyla was born on the family homestead near Haywood, MB on November 4, 1932, to her loving parents Andrew and Josephine Morisseau.

Left to treasure a life fully lived are her children Stella Dyck (Henry Dirks), Bruce (Carole) Bugg, Marilyn Belanger, Theresa...

Daniel Paul Borden

Daniel Paul Borden

Apr 22, 2025

Daniel Paul Borden, 70, of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025. A devoted and caring husband, father, grandfather (“yaya”), and friend, Daniel will be remembered for his boundless generosity, unwavering dedication to his faith, self-proclaimed eccentric personality, and fiery red hair.

Born on October 16, 1954, in Winnipeg, Manitoba to David and Elsie Boroditsky, Daniel was the youngest of...

Bella Herasimova

Bella Herasimova

Apr 22, 2025

With family by her side, Bella Herasimova passed away on April 22, 2025 at her home in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age 86 years.

Bella was predeceased by her husband Mykola Herasimov. Left to mourn her passing are her daughter Emma Vershynind, granddaughter Mariia Sukhovetska and great granddaughter Sarad Farissi, husband of granddaughter Abdessamad Farissi and his family Hajar...

Donald "Don" Beam

Donald "Don" Beam

Apr 22, 2025

Peacefully on April 22, 2025, Don Beam passed away in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 76 years.

Don’s life will be celebrated privately.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

Kenneth Leslie Holland

Kenneth Leslie Holland

Apr 20, 2025

Ken passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025 in Portage la Prairie. Ken is survived by his daughters, Leslie-Anne Hornberger (Barry), and Bobbi-Jo Gauld (Stuart), as well as his sister Bernice Kaleka (Ken), his brother-in-law Evan Smith (Margaret), and many cherished nephews and nieces. Ken was predeceased by his parents Les and Edith Holland, his brother Billy and his beloved...

Theresa Grace Lambert

Theresa Grace Lambert

Apr 17, 2025

Peacefully on April 17, 2025, Theresa Lambert passed away peacefully at the Lions Manor in Portage La Prairie with her family by her side at the age of 89 years.

Theresa was born in Toronto, ON to Ralph and Isabel (nee Mckay) Gallimore. Mom grew up and attended school in Toronto with her younger brother Kenneth. She met her husband of...

Michael J. Marcotte

Michael J. Marcotte

Apr 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we regret to announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Marcotte, after his courageous battle with cancer on April 16, 2025, at the Portage General Hospital with his loving family by his side, at the age of 72 years.

Mike was a devoted husband, a proud and loving father, grandfather, and a true...

Rosella Scott

Rosella Scott

Apr 16, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of Rosella Scott on April 16, 2025 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 77 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her siblings; Gary (Helga) Morisseau, Cliff (Theresa) Morisseau, Margie (Harry) Baldwin and Verna Ball. Rosella was predeceased by her parents Mark and Annie (nee Dumas) Morisseau; siblings Mark (Anne) Morisseau, Georgette...

David Daniel Spiers

David Daniel Spiers

Apr 14, 2025

Peacefully, on April 14th, 2025, David Daniel Spiers passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 75 years old. Dave is survived by his wife, Marnel, children Suzanne (Carson), Rena (Curtis), Lisa (Ray), and Mike, his numerous grandchildren Alex, Bailey (Cole), Chanese, Keri, Jeremy (Heidi), Cheyanne, Cassandra (Matthew), Mervin, Ashley, Brody, Mikey, Lucas, Reya, Tristian, and many...

Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Elizabeth Turko

Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Elizabeth Turko

Apr 14, 2025

Peacefully, with family by her side, Gwen Turko passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 81 years.

Gwen was born is Silver Ridge, MB on September 5, 1943 at home on the family farm, and attended Naimandin School. She hated housework, so she was always out in the barn with her...

Bob 'Bobby C' Chartrand

Bob 'Bobby C' Chartrand

Apr 12, 2025

With sadness we announce that Bobby C began his journey to the Spirit World on April 14, 2025 at the age of 60 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his common-law wife Doris Daniels, daughter Kristan Richard, son Ryan Pashe, step children Tara, Candy, Jeremy, Shaun and Krystal, special grandson ‘Izzybear’,Goddaughter Meadow Assiniboine, siblings Rose Beaulieu, Doreen Genaille, Rod (Madgeline)...

James 'Jim' Joseph Mulligan

James 'Jim' Joseph Mulligan

Apr 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Mulligan, age 98, on April 12th, 2025 at Lions Prairie Manor, with family by his side.

Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife, Helen(Elma), parents James and Bridget, brothers, Bobby and Terry and sister, Maureen, as well as mother and father-in law, Betty and Archbold Anderson, and brothers-in- law...

Linda Louise Leonhart (nee Tenszen)

Linda Louise Leonhart (nee Tenszen)

Apr 12, 2025

Linda Leonhart was a loving daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, aunty, and grandmother. She passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2025, at age of 70 years. More than anything, Linda will be remembered for how deeply she cared—for her family, her friends, and pretty much anyone lucky enough to cross her path.

Linda was born on May 18, 1954, in Portage...

Theodore "Ted" Pongoski

Theodore "Ted" Pongoski

Apr 7, 2025

Peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, Ted Pongoski passed away with family by his side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 87 years.

He was predeceased by his wife Noreen Pongoski (Owens) and son-in-law Kenneth Brooking. Ted will be lovingly remembered by his children Diane (Shane) Smith and Brett (Robin) Pongoski, grandchildren Greg Brooking (Veronica), Jill Brooking...

Sharian Rose Saunders

Sharian Rose Saunders

Apr 6, 2025

Shari was born, educated and had a long career in pharmacy in the province of Ontario. She retired here in beautiful Portage la Prairie, MB in 2019. Shari is predeceased by her beloved husband Gary and most of her family. Left to cruise on is her travel partner and brother-in-law Bruce Cook.

A special Thank you goes out to CancerCareMB.

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