Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Brett Antonio Marvin Matheson-Maytwayashing

Brett Antonio Marvin Matheson-Maytwayashing

Jul 14, 2026

Brown Wolf Man

“Ozaawaa Ma’iingan Inini”

Water Drum Boy

Left to cherish his memory are his spouse Jennifer Rangel Rangel of Portage la Prairie; his oldest son Reed Lavalle Doken; daughter Xiomara Rangel Matheson-Maytwayashing, and baby girl on the way; his parents Derek Maytwayashing and Alissa Matheson; siblings Brianna (Jeremy) Bezan and Clarissa Maytwayashing (Christian); father-in-law Salvador Rangel Diaz; mother-in-law Maribel Rangel; sisters-in-law...

Barry Bruce Glanville

Barry Bruce Glanville

Jul 11, 2026

After a short illness, Barry Glanville passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 47 years.

Barry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Melissa (nee Beaudin), children Teagan Glanville and Tristan Glanville, parents Bruce and Grace Glanville, brother Danny (Misti) Glanville and sister Denise (Daniel) Waylett. He will also be missed by...

Manuela Mariana Trandafir

Manuela Mariana Trandafir

Jul 15, 2026

With sadness we announce the passing of Manuela “Manu” Trandafir on July 15, 2026 at Health Science centre at the age of 54 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Petrica Trandafir, daughter Patri (Quinn) MacDonald (Trandafir), mother Rosalia Barna of Arad Romania, sister Luminita (Mircia) Trendler of Arad Romania; along with the Trandafir family here locally and overseas,...

Joyce McIvor

Joyce McIvor

Jul 15, 2026

It is with profound sadness that the family of Joyce Mclvor announces her peaceful passing at the Portage District General Hospital on July 15, 2026 at 84 years of age.

She was predeceased by her parents Douglas(1987) and Grace Mclvor(1994); siblings, sister Loretta Sandberg(2011), brother Kelly(2014), brother Keith(2020) and sister Marlene Kowall (2024). She was also predeceased by brothers-in-law Denzel Sandberg(2008)...

Brian Kim Erickson

Brian Kim Erickson

Jul 13, 2026

With sadness we announce Brian Erickson passed away on July 13, 2026 at Health Science Centre at the age of 67 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Karen Erickson (nee Hume) of Portage la Prairie, children Meaghan Erickson of Calgary and Dwayne Erickson of Portage la Prairie, brother Doug (Sheryl) Erickson, sister Liz Hein, brother-in-law Albert Addison, sister-in-law...

Isabelle Elizabeth Smith (nee Zimmer)

Isabelle Elizabeth Smith (nee Zimmer)

Jul 5, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Isabelle Smith (nee Zimmer) passed away at the age of 91 years of age peacefully on July 5, 2026, at the Lions Prairie Manor.

Isabelle will be lovingly remembered by her children; son, Don (Val) Smith of Portage la Prairie, grandson Jarrett (Cassidy), Portage la Prairie, daughter, Roberta (Ben) Hoogervorst of Wpg;...

Donna Lynn Kirkbride

Donna Lynn Kirkbride

Jul 3, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Kirkbride on July 4, 2026 at Saint Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 77 years.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Jack Kirkbride of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, daughter Michelle Kirkbride (Ben) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, son David Kirkbride (Kristin) of Winnipeg, Manitoba and beloved...

Gerald Arthur Masson

Gerald Arthur Masson

Jul 3, 2026

On Friday, July 3, 2026 at Portage District General Hospital, Gerald “Gerry” Masson passed away at the age of 82 years. Gerald was born in Virden, Manitoba. He was the first-born child of Emma and Joseph Masson of Oak Lake, Manitoba.

Gerald grew up on a mixed farm south of Oak Lake. Like all farm families, he had to “pitch in”...

Deidre Dionne Thomas

Deidre Dionne Thomas

Jul 2, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Deidre Dionne Thomas, aged 38 of Long Plain and Cross Lake First Nations, who passed the night of July 2, 2026.

She will be lovingly remembered by her parents Darrel Meeches and Delores Thomas; grandmother Phyllis Myran; sisters Tamar, Dsani and Dsanta; brothers Jesse, Tyson and Teagon; paternal aunts and uncles...

Sherri Helen Burton (nee Peters)

Sherri Helen Burton (nee Peters)

Jul 2, 2026

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Sherri Helen Burton passed away peacefully at Portage District General Hospital on July 2, 2026, at the age of 47.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Sean Burton; her children, Natasha Rylee Burton (Myles Miller), Logan Beverly Burton, and Nathan James Burton; and her treasured grandchildren, Raine and Kane Miller....

Suzanne "Susan" Schellenberg (nee Klassen)

Suzanne "Susan" Schellenberg (nee Klassen)

Jul 2, 2026

Susan Schellenberg passed away July 2, 2026 at the MacGregor Care Home at the age of 96 years.

Born in 1929 near Aberdeen, SK and although the family moved to Helston, MB when she was a teenager, Saskatchewan kept a piece of her heart. In 1951 she married Aaron Schellenberg and together they faced life’s challenges and shared in life’s joys....

Juanita Angelika Rogers (nee Grund)

Juanita Angelika Rogers (nee Grund)

Jul 1, 2026

It is with deepest sadness that we inform you of the loss of our mother and best friend Juanita Rogers who passed away on July 1, 2026, at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 85 years.

Left to treasure her memory are her son Ralf (Arlene) Philippi of Portage la Prairie; daughter Christine (Cris) Groulx of Goulais River, ON;...

George "Sparky" Assiniboine

George "Sparky" Assiniboine

Jul 1, 2026

With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the passing of our Father, Brother, Papa, Uncle, Cousin and Friend after a brave fight with cancer. George “Sparky” Assiniboine entered the spirit world on July 1, 2026 at the age of 62 years. He was born on September 14, 1963, the first-born son to George Assiniboine Sr and Mederise Beaulieu.

George leaves...

Robert Lucien Dionne

Robert Lucien Dionne

Jun 30, 2026

Robert Lucien Dionne, age 87, died peacefully on June 30, 2026 at the Portage District General Hospital. Born August 5, 1938, in Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan, he was the son of Marie‑Anna (née Durand), born in Saint‑Gabriel‑de‑Brandon, Québec, and Édouard “Eddy” Dionne, born in Sarsfield, Ontario. Both the Dionne and Durand families were part of the great migration that settled the...

Clifford John Morisseau

Clifford John Morisseau

Jun 29, 2026

Clifford "Cliff" Morisseau of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 89 years.

Lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Theresa (Halischuk), he is survived by his children: Mark Morisseau (Angela), Rick Jobin (Jocelyn), Diane Castellano (Gino), Jo-Anne St. Goddard (Darryl), Shane Morisseau (Kerry), and Kelly Towle...

Patti Diane Mendarozqueta (nee Grant)

Patti Diane Mendarozqueta (nee Grant)

Jun 27, 2026

Patti Mendarozqueta, a pillar of strength, resilience, and unwavering positivity, passed away on June 27, 2026. Born on February 25th, 1949, Patti was known for her warmth and an undeniable loving spirit that she shared with the world.

Patti is cherished by her siblings Cheryl (Don), Bob (Roberta), Lori, and Chris, their respective families, along with her cousin, Dick. Her loss...

Bernice Bobei (nee Cummer)

Bernice Bobei (nee Cummer)

Jun 26, 2026

Peacefully on June 26, 2026, Bernice Bobei passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 86 years.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Morris, parents Howard and Teenie Cummer, brothers Wesley, Orville, Clinton and Elmer, sister Frances, brothers-in-law Mike and Jim, sister-in-law Simone. Bernice will be remembered by her children Howard (Pat) of Winnipeg, Rick of Portage,...

Alliyah Coral Assiniboine

Alliyah Coral Assiniboine

Jun 24, 2026

"Running Deer"

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mom, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Alliyah Assiniboine entered the spirit world on June 24, 2026 at the age of 24 years.

Alliyah will be lovingly remembered by her children Jayleigh, Zhavia, Alahna and Baby Willow Assiniboine; siblings Keegan, Avery and Dawson Assiniboine;...

Ronald Albert Junior Smoke

Ronald Albert Junior Smoke

Jun 18, 2026

Binazi-Miskwanikadook

Red Cloud Thunderbird

With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the passing of our Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Cousin and friend, Ronald Albert Junior Smoke ”Bido”. Bido passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his home in Dakota Plain Wahpeton Nation at the age of 50 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his father Ronald Smoke Sr., mother Eleanor...

Harry Carter

Harry Carter

Jun 18, 2026

We regret to announce the passing of Harry Carter on June 18th, 2026, at Douglas Campbell Lodge, at the age of 83 years.

Cremation has taken place.  Harry's family will celebrate is life privately. 

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