Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Joseph Catcheway
Oct 24, 2025
Suddenly on October 24, 2025, Joseph Catcheway passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 64 years.
Joseph is survived by his brother Walter Catcheway, sisters Norma (Conrad) Gabriel, Mary (Percy) Gabriel, and Grace Catcheway, along with numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Cecile Catcheway, sisters Annette (Carl)...
Robert Keith Sangster
Oct 31, 2025
Robert "Bob" Sangster, 84, of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit at the Portage Hospital on October 31, 2025.
Robert was born to Andrew and Lydia Sangster on April 18, 1941, in Winnipeg, MB. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Gail; son David (Robin), daughters Karen (Rob) and Jennifer (Nelson); his beautiful granddaughters Sydni,...
Irene Rose Martynowicz
Oct 30, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Martynowicz, a gentle and kind soul whose warmth and unique spirit touched the lives of everyone around her.
Born on December 20, 1957, in Virden, Manitoba, Irene was the beloved daughter of Olga and Nicholas, and sister to Alexander. She lived in Virden until the age of four, when...
Carol Ann Bereza
Oct 30, 2025
Carol Ann Bereza (nee Keighan) passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 88 years at the Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, MB.
Mom will be lovingly remembered by her sons Jim (Kim) and Bill (Catherine) as well as her grandchildren whom she dearly loved and was extremely proud of, Megan, Michelle and David. Her brothers...
Catherine Macauley Newham
Oct 27, 2025
With her family by her side, Catherine Newham passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 76 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her sons James Newham of Brandon and Matthew (Nadine) Newham of Portage la Prairie, her grandchildren, Victoria (Tanner) Garnham, Cameron (Mackenna) Newham, and McKauleigh Tegg- Newham and her...
Miley Dawn Brown
Oct 20, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our precious baby girl, Miley Dawn Brown, who was born sleeping on October 20, 2025. Though her time on earth was brief, she will forever be a part of our family and held deeply in our hearts.
Miley is the beloved daughter of Alyssa and Andrew Brown, and cherished...
Frieda Gail Meeches
Oct 19, 2025
~ Ozhaawashko Binesi Ikwe ~
“Blue Thunderbird Woman”
Peacefully with family by her side, Frieda Meeches entered the spirit world on October 19, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 63 years.
Frieda will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her children, son Eric, daughter Pricilla and son Milton; grandchildren Kieran, Caydan, Everlee, Andrea (Dorian), Triston, Samuel, Ashton,...
Vanessa Joelle Francis
Oct 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie, Vanessa Francis, on October 17, 2025, at the age of 57.
Vanessa leaves to mourn her husband, Robert Francis; her children, Mitchell, Amy (Evan), Aislinn, Lucas (Leah), Damien (Rayden); her grandchildren, Akeelah, Aisha, Angel, Evan Jr., Lerayah, Emmitt, and Shine; her...
Jacob Thiessen
Oct 13, 2025
Peacefully on October 13, 2025 Jacob Thiessen passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 84 years.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jean Thiessen, daughter Lillian Sanderson, son Bradley Thiessen, daughter-in-law Darlene Thiessen, son-in-law Clark Ducharme, great granddaughter Jesse Saltise, parents Mary and Abraham Thiessen, brothers Abe Thiessen and Leonard Thiessen and sisters Linda Friesen,...
Stefan "Steve" Valdimar Einarson
Oct 12, 2025
Stefan (Steve) Valdimar Einarson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12th, in the Baldur Transition Unit with his family by his side.
Born Friday, November 13th, 1936, in Lundar, Manitoba, Steve was the son of the late Einar Halldor and Svanborg (Eirikson) Einarsson. Raised on the family’s dairy farm, his strong work ethic began early. He attended a one-room...
Marion Thompson
Oct 8, 2025
With her family by her side, Marion Thompson passed away on October 8th, 2025, at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 98 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Donald Thompson of Vancouver, BC, Robert (Yvonne) Thompson of Cornwall, England, Glenn (Val) Thompson of Winnipeg and Valerie (Troy) Capri of Stonewall; grandchildren Geoff (Carly) Thompson, Scott (Danielle),...
Gordon Francis Higgins
Oct 7, 2025
With sadness we announce that Gordon Higgins passed away on October 7, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 69 years.
He leaves behind his children Briana (Bailey) West of Long Plain First Nation, Mary (Rob) Robinson of Bristols Hope, Newfoundland, Cara (Nathan) West of Winnipeg, Kayla (Dustin) West and Trina (William) West; grandchildren Brandon, Brady, Christopher, Amber and Jonathan,...
Ernest Lloyd Howard
Oct 7, 2025
Peacefully, with his family by his side, Ernest Howard passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 82 years.
Ernie will be lovingly remembered by his children Kevin (Darlene) Howard, Darcy Howard, Brad (Denise) Sanderson, Sean (Loreen) Sanderson along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Hazel Watson and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ernie was predeceased...
Jodi Altenburg
Oct 6, 2025
Kimamana Hawankan Win
“Rainbow Butterfly Woman”
After a lengthy illness, it is with great sadness that that Jodi started her Journey to the Spirit World on October 6, 2025, at the age of 42 years.
Left to mourn her passing are her children Tracayne Altenburg-Marsden and Shanaya Marsden; siblings Edward Houle and Destini Houle, along with other siblings from her dad’s side of...
Jacob Unrau
Oct 5, 2025
With sadness we announce the passing of Jacob Unrau on October 5, 2025 at Wainwright Continuing Care Hospital at the age of 91 years.
Jacob was predeceased by his wife Christine Unrau, parents Wilhelm and Mary Unrau, siblings Anne, Katrina, William, Mary and Peter. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: son Garth (Sandra) Unrau of Cranbrook, BC with grandchildren...
Annette Marie Jeannine Bruneau (nee Danais)
Oct 4, 2025
C’est avec un profond amour et une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de notre épouse, mère, grand-mère et arrière-grand-mère bien-aimée, Annette, survenu le 4 octobre 2025.
Maman était le cœur de notre famille — une femme douce et altruiste, dont l’amour ne connaissait aucune limite. Elle a rempli nos vies de chaleur, de rires et de fous rires, et...
Ida Lorraine Miller (nee Carroll)
Oct 1, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts we share the loss of our beloved wife, mother, sister, auntie grandma, and friend, Ida Lorraine Miller. On October 1st 2025, Ida passed away suddenly and peacefully with her family by her side. Ida is lovingly remembered by her husband Brian Miller, sister Anne Street, brother Alan (Sharon) Carroll, children Beverly Miller (Hugh Cook) and Darren...
George James Core
Oct 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Core on October 1, 2025, at the age of 83. George passed at Portage District General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
George was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Gail; daughters Donna and Cathy (Leroy);...
Cynthia Gail Meeches
Sep 30, 2025
On September 30, 2025, Cynthia “Cindy” Meeches entered the spirit world in Calgary, AB at the age of 63 years.
She was predeceased by her parents Arthur & Dorothy; brother Robert; sisters Mildred, Mavis and Janis; nephews Nathaniel and Brandon and her nieces Skyler, Lakea, Brett and Candace.
Left to mourn her passing are her sisters Catherine/Kit-Kat, Carolyn (Jason), Naomi (Trevor) and...
Eileen Alice Mutcher
Sep 30, 2025
Surrounded by the family that loved her dearly, Eileen Alice Mutcher (Olson) passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 83.
Eileen leaves to treasure her memory her devoted husband of 66 years, Otto Mutcher and their children Darryl & Maxine Mutcher, Kyle Mutcher & Michael Wagner, and daughter Kim Kelso. She is remembered by her grandchildren: Bekki &...
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