Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Harvey Gordon Fraser
Sep 21, 2026
With sadness we announce the passing of Harvey Fraser on September 21, 2026 at Portage General Hospital at the age of 93 years.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 71 years Sheila and his children Debby Panko, Kenneth Fraser (Donna), Cori Barley (Bill) and Tammy Fraser (Gregg) and daughter-in-law Ally Fraser. He will be lovingly remembered by his...
Barrie Wayne Nichol
Nov 21, 2025
On November 21, 2025 Barrie Nichol passed away at the age of 82 years at the Portage and District General Hospital in Portage la Prairie.
He was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Hilda Nichol and younger brother, Douglas of Poplar Bluff, his second wife, Betty Ann of Portage, and granddaughter, Emily of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. To mourn his passing are...
Clayton Randall Brown
Sep 24, 2026
It is with shattered hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Randy passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and an abundance of love.
Randy was born on April 27, 1964 in Breton, Alberta and was raised in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan. Growing up in a small town shaped...
Freida Jane Starr
Sep 14, 2026
After a long illness with COPD and Emphysema, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Freida Jane Starr, born on March 6, 1952, in Swan Lake, Manitoba. Momma passed on September 14, 2026, with family by her side.
She was predeceased by her parents Gordon Myran and Angelina Esquash, and her husband Charles Starr.
Momma will lovingly...
Robert Nelson Kitchen
Sep 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bob” Kitchen announces his passing on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 82.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Corri Muir of Grande Prairie, AB, and grandchildren Connor and Cadence; son Tim; sister Marie Alford; sisters-in-law Dolores Kitchen and Marj Marsh; as well as many nieces, nephews,...
Netta Emilie Wall
Sep 11, 2026
After a short illness, Emilie Wall died peacefully with family by her side at Portage District General Hospital on September 11, 2026.
She was predeceased by her parents Ernie and Minn Fraser, brother Wilson Fraser, sister Marie and brother-in-law Gordon Sim, and parents-in-law Bill and Ellen Wall.
She is survived by her husband Kevin, son Larry (Claudia and grandchildren Norah and Alex),...
Deborah Ann Houle (nee Smoke)
Sep 6, 2026
With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the sudden passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, Deborah Ann Houle.
Left to mourn her passing are her children Marissa Smoke, Christian Smoke, Rene Smoke and Misty Pratt.
Grandchildren Shaylynne, Sissalie, Jaylynn, Seth, Rayne, Phoenix, Lorenzen, Latrell. Rene Jr, Renee, Keaton, Ashton and Kolby and Chad Brooks. Sister Rhonda Wasicuna...
Frank Donald Skuce
Sep 6, 2026
With sadness we announce the passing of Frank Skuce on Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Brandon, Manitoba at the age of 94 years.
He was predeceased by his wife for 57 years Grace, son Randy Brent Skuce, grandson Brandon Skuce, parents Albert and May Skuce and in-laws Ab and Dorothy Galloway. Left to cherish his memory are his son Rick (Maria)...
Sumanben Patel
Sep 6, 2026
With her family by her side, Sumanben Patel passed away on September 6, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband Jayantibhai Patel of Portage la Prairie; children Rajesh (Komal) Patel of Portage la Prairie, Punita (Mitesh) Patel of Gujarat, India, Sunil (Maya) Patel of Gujarat, India; grandchildren...
Louise McManus (nee Russell formerly Palmer)
Sep 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce that (Lillian) Louise McManus passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 92.
Louise was predeceased by her husband Robert E. McManus. She was the last survivor of 10 brothers and sisters.
She is lovingly remembered by her four children: John...
Lorna Marie Folster (nee Hamel)
Sep 2, 2026
With sadness we announce that Lorna Folster passed away on September 2, 2026 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law Margaret Ann Liberty; nieces Caroline Liberty, Georgina (Duane) Beach, Brenda Liberty, Barbara McKenny, Sherry Hepner-Liberty (Rodney Hepner); nephew Dwayne Liberty and her cousin Loretta Malarsie (Glen DePaulo).
She was...
Gerrard "Gerry" Frank Verwey
Aug 24, 2026
With family by his side, Dad passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital. He was 95 years of age.
Left to treasure his memory, son Mark (Elaine), daughters Cindy (Lyall Smith), and Tracy (Pat Blight), grandchildren Cam (Claudia), Andrea (Colin), Brodie (Kristina), Tanner (Nikki), and Lane, great-grandchildren Cale, Hadley, Maeve and Ken, also special nephew...
Carol May Jones (nee Hudson)
Aug 21, 2026
Peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at home Carol passed away at the age of 74 years. The family is deeply saddened by the loss.
Carol is survived and missed by her husband of 54 years, Glen; daughter Shannon (Perry), Tara (Chris); grandchildren Madison (Steven), Cidnee, Réal (Katie); great grandsons Riley and Owen; her special niece Annie, along with many nieces...
Tommy Duke Myerion
Aug 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Tommy. On August 19th, 2026, Tommy began his journey to be with his loved ones who had passed on before him in the spirit world. Tommy was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Dauphin and Mary Jane Myerion, his father Ernie Baziel, his beloved mother Christina, his...
Terrence Michael Witoski
Aug 15, 2026
With sadness we announce that Terrence “Terry” Witoski, passed away on August 15, 2026, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 71 years.
Terry is survived by his wife Jani Lynne Witoski, of Portage la Prairie, MB. He is also survived by his children: Richard Witoski of Steinbach, MB, Michael (Lesley) Witoski of Ile des Chênes,...
Lyall Adrian Matthew Scarr
Aug 15, 2026
On August 15, 2026, Lyall Scarr passed away after many months in St. Boniface hospital at the age of 74 years.
Lyall is survived by his wife Patricia; children Diane, Angie (Dale), Jim (Kristen), and Christopher and their families.
Lyall was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Irene, brother Lloyd, and sister Sandra.
After 50 years, he found the love of his life...
Stanley Brian Clarke
Aug 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Stanley Brian Clarke, known to all as Brian, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at his home in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, at the age of 79.
He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Hilda Clarke.
Brian will be lovingly remembered by his brother Dennis, wife Sheryl (Chute); his niece...
Ross Eldon Vance
Aug 10, 2026
The death occurred peacefully at the Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie MB, on August 10, 2026, of Ross Eldon Vance, in his 74th year.
Born August 24, 1951, he was the beloved son of the late Fred and Martha (Hantke) Vance. Lovingly remembered by his sister Zelda (Allan) Morrison of PEI and his three treasured nephews, Vance (Beth), Kitchener ON;...
Gilbert Ivan Neufeld
Aug 10, 2026
With sadness we announce that Gilbert Neufeld passed away on August 10, 2026, at his home at the age of 84 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Judith; daughter Charleen (Dwayne) Snyder of Phoenix, AZ; daughter-in-law Nancy Neufeld; grandchildren Hayden, Kara and Lylah; and great grandchildren Izsabella and Seven; siblings Stan (Edna) Neufeld, Maxine Bouchie, Doug (Anna) Neufeld...
Eliazar Estevez-Herrera
Aug 7, 2026
Peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital, Eliazar Estevez passed away at the age of 76 years with his family by his side.
Eliazar was the beloved son of Baltazar Estevez and Julia Herrera; he was adored by his brothers, sisters and all family members and friends.
He was born in Acapulco, Mexico and moved to Canada...
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