Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Adeline Laura Sulatyski Pressey

Adeline Laura Sulatyski Pressey

Dec 1, 2024

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Adeline Pressey, on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the age of 91.

Adeline was married to the love of her life, Orest Pressey, for 57 years.

She was the mother of four, Richard, Susan, Jonathan (Ala) and Nancy; Baba to Kelley, Vanessa and Emily; great Baba to Jenna and Jackson.

Adeline...

Edward Nikkel

Edward Nikkel

Jun 11, 2025

Peacefully, with his family by his side, Edward Nikkel passed away on June 11, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Ed was born January 23,1946 in Altona Manitoba to Henry and Elizabeth Nikkel. He was the ninth of thirteen children. He enjoyed playing hockey and other sports and attended the Winkler Bible School after...

William "Bill" Arthur Thomson

William "Bill" Arthur Thomson

Jun 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of William “Bill” Arthur Thomson.

Bill passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 74 with his family by his side.

Bill was born in Gladstone, MB on July 24, 1950 to Robert Burns and Isabella Thomson. He received his education in at...

Juanita Lynn Prince-Miller

Juanita Lynn Prince-Miller

Jun 7, 2025

~ Eagle Plume Woman ~

With sadness we announce the passing of Juanita Prince-Miller on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the age of 50 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Kristopher Miller; children Angelita (Silvan) Miller, Alexander (Megan) Miller, Naomi Miller, and Myles (Natasha) Miller; grandchildren Alayna, Zane, Logan, Mila, Ezekiel, Elliana, Kristian, Isabella, Lorraine, Scarlette and Jaxson; mother...

Kenneth Mervyn Vicars

Kenneth Mervyn Vicars

Jun 6, 2025

Peacefully on June 6, 2025, Kenneth “Ken” Vicars passed away with his daughter by his side at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 96 years.

Dad leaves to mourn his children Brett (Carol) and Wendy (Scott) Webb, grandchildren Nathan, Bryant (Ali) and Randi (Aaron), great-grandchildren Ryland, Trenten, Easton, and Lexi, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ken was...

Donald McCulloch

Donald McCulloch

Jun 4, 2025

Peacefully on June 4, 2025, Donald “Don” McCulloch of Oakville, MB passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 96 years.

Don was predeceased by his beloved wife Shirley McCulloch (nee Blight), parents William Cox McCulloch and Nan Usher McCulloch, sister Joyce Loader, brother-in-law Al Loader and infant great grandson Kai. Left to mourn his passing are...

Graham Daniel Assiniboine

Graham Daniel Assiniboine

May 29, 2025

~Thunderbird~

With sadness we announce that Graham Assiniboine began his journey to the Spirit World on May 29, 2025 at the age of 33 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his partner Sydney Longclaws, children Grayson, Graham Jr., Acedyn, and Zaiden Assiniboine and a child on the way in August 2025, siblings Keegan, Avery, Dawson and Alliyah Assiniboine and Brooklyn Daniels...

Roy Andrew Lyall

Roy Andrew Lyall

May 28, 2025

Peacefully with his family by his side, Roy Lyall passed away on May 28, 2025, at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 103 years.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Sylvia Lyall (Darrell Fiel), daughter-in-law Shelley Lyall (Doug Poschenreider), and special nephew Lindsay (Lynda) Lyall; Grandchildren David Lyall (Gilllian Dinwoodie) and great granddaughter Cortney, Dana McCallum (Darren)...

Emmy Tammy Reign Miles-Smith

Emmy Tammy Reign Miles-Smith

May 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved baby daughter, niece, granddaughter and great-granddaughter Emmy on May 24, 2025 at the age of four hours.

Baby Emmy will be greatly missed by her parents Keira Smith & Alex Miles, grandparents Tammy Smith & Geordon Peters, uncles, Nicholas, Dion, Jason and Dreson, aunties Kaci, Kylie and Stevie,...

William George Klassen

William George Klassen

May 23, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of William “Willie” Klassen on May 23, 2025 at his home in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 67 years.

Willie will be lovingly remembered by his children Scott (Jenny) Klassen and Jazmine Klassen (Jeremy Whitford), grandchildren Jamie and Makenna Klassen, sister Judy Weiler, brother John Klassen, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives...

Gregory Keith McLeod

Gregory Keith McLeod

May 23, 2025

After a 19 month, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer, Greg McLeod passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the age of 64 years.

Greg was a very private man. He was also a damn good and proud farmer, his rows were always perfectly straight and if he spied a weed or a rock in the field, he would stop...

Dennis Murray Tully

Dennis Murray Tully

May 23, 2025

Dennis grew up in Portage La Prairie with his five brothers, Robert, Brian, Larry, Harry, and Barry Tully, and his sister, Marlene Pliszka.

He worked as a baker for the Canadian International Grain Institute, where he had the opportunity to travel the world, sharing his knowledge of Canadian wheat with other countries.

Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Margaret, and...

Joan Evelyn MacRae

Joan Evelyn MacRae

May 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we note the passing of our dear Mom, Joan Evelyn MacRae (née Pettit). Joan was predeceased by her husband, Jack, in 1988, brothers Ray (Winnie), Bud, Lloyd (Lillian), Fred (Fran) and also granddaughter, Lindsay in 1998. Joan leaves to mourn her son Dan (Betty), daughters Gayle (Alan), and Cathy. Also left to mourn are her...

Marilynn Ann Lawrence (nee Mernett)

Marilynn Ann Lawrence (nee Mernett)

May 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marilynn Ann Lawrence on May 16, 2025 at Portage District General Hospital with her family by her side.

Marilynn was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and wonderful friend to many.

Left to mourn her passing are her husband Edward, son Scott (Leslie) and daughters Patti and Lana and...

Paul Michael Caslor

Paul Michael Caslor

May 14, 2025

Peacefully on May 14, 2025, Paul Caslor passed away at home in his yard at the age of 74 years.

Lovingly remembered by and left to continue his legacy are his wife Jackie Caslor (nee Lawrence), children Michael (Jessica Cooley) Caslor, Angela Caslor and Matthew (Morgan Billings) Caslor, grandchildren Gracie, Hannah and Dylan, "great grandson" Little Michael, god daughter Bella Harper,...

Dale Lee

Dale Lee

May 12, 2025

Peacefully on May 12, 2025, Dale Lee passed away at the Salem Home in Winkler, MB at the age of 91 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Patricia (nee Koppen); son Marshell Lee with grandchildren Jordi (Danielle - great grandson Louis), Caden (Kenzie) and Bryce (Shania); daughter Tricia (Darren) MacDonald with grandchildren Brady (Kait - great grandsons Dalton...

Jackie Elaine McLennan

Jackie Elaine McLennan

May 10, 2025

Jackie Elaine McLennan of Long Plain First Nation passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 53 with her loving family and friends by her side. She is gone on to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen!

Jackie was born June 16, 1971, in Portage la Prairie to Jean Prince and Eugene Ledoux. Jackie was...

Brandon James Smoke

Brandon James Smoke

May 7, 2025

With sadness we announce that Brandon Smoke began his journey to the Spirit World on May 7, 2025 at the age of 30 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his children Camden Peters, Ivory Smoke and Kyrie Smoke and their mother Shadix Traverse all of Long Plain, parents Edward Houle of Winnipeg, and Candy Smoke of Long Plain, siblings Nicholas...

Harvey Wayne Watson

Harvey Wayne Watson

May 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Harvey Wayne Watson of Rossendale, Manitoba, announces his peaceful passing on May 5, 2025.

Born on February 22, 1941, in Portage la Prairie to John and Bertha (Orton) Watson, Harvey was raised in Rossendale where he developed a deep connection to his community, the land, and a lifelong appreciation for life’s simple...

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...