Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Thomas Peter Thompson

Thomas Peter Thompson

Jul 17, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Thompson on July 17, 2025 at the Convalescent Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 85 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Chris (Jill Milne) Thompson of Winnipeg, A-Lynn (Mike Goldhauer) Thompson of Winnipeg and Ashley (Roz) Thompson of Edmonton; grandchildren Conner, Eitan, Luke, Adë and Aubry; stepchildren...

John Puurunen

John Puurunen

Jul 15, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of John Puurunen on July 15, 2025 at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 70 years.

A private burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

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

Louise Ferg

Louise Ferg

Jul 12, 2025

Alice Louise Ferg (nee Clark) passed away peacefully with family members by her side on July 12, 2025, at the age of 96.

Louise was born and raised in Deloraine, Manitoba. She began her career with the Royal Bank in Brandon, where she met her husband, Patrick. She supported Pat through law school at the U of M. The two settled...

John Ronald Fehr

John Ronald Fehr

Jul 9, 2025

On Wednesday July 9, 2025, John Fehr passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. John was predeceased by his wife Marlene (July 9, 2023) and his son Richard (April 17, 2000).  John will be lovingly remembered by his children Carla (Brian) Braden, Kathy (Garry) Palmer, Ron (Bonnie) Fehr and daughter-in-law Valerie (Greg) Connolly; grandchildren David (Tarilyn), Breanne (James),...

Adam Michael Page

Adam Michael Page

Jul 5, 2025

Suddenly, on July 5, 2025, Adam Page passed away at the age of 42 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Austin and Addison; mother Pauline “Dolly” Johnston; siblings Sandahl Page and Alexander Page; father Bill Page (Jan); stepfather Frank McKenzie; nieces Aubree and Harper; nephew Bentley; good friends Norm, Josh and Jason, along with numerous aunts, uncles and...

Haiden Stuart Demetrice Anderson

Haiden Stuart Demetrice Anderson

Jun 30, 2025

With great sadness we announce Haiden Anderson passed away on June 30, 2025 at his home, at the age of 20 years.

Left to mourn are parents Carly Sokolosky and Wallace Anderson; brother Benjamin (Brooke) Payment; sister Denise (Anthony) Stiegler; brother Elden Anderson; aunties and uncles James and Patty Anderson, Melissa and Dale Davis, Bryer Twiss, Chantelle Twiss, Olivia Sokolosky; grandparents...

Sheldon Allan Bouvier

Sheldon Allan Bouvier

Jun 30, 2025

Suddenly on June 30, 2025, Sheldon Bouvier passed away in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 44 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Vanessa, children Tristen Wescoup (grandchildren Madison Lavalle and Esme Wescoup), Kaydence Bouvier, Isaiah Bouvier, Romey Bouvier and Aaislyn Bouvier; sister Shelly Bouvier and brother Bruce Bouvier; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was...

Mary E. Crawford

Mary E. Crawford

Jun 27, 2025

It is with a very heavy heart, and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my beloved, dearest love, MARY CRAWFORD. The words printed here are meant to “celebrate her life”, and “honor her memory”. The lovely Mary was my life partner for well over 40 years. We met in September of 1978.

During Mary’s life, music and...

Karen Lynn Conrod

Karen Lynn Conrod

Jun 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Karen Lynn Conrod on June 26, 2025, in Portage la Prairie at the age of 74.

Lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years Fred Conrod, sons Tyson Conrod of Winnipeg and Reece Conrod (Amylia) of Canmore, AB, sister and brother-in law Debbie and Dean Yaremchuk, sisters-in-law Reneta Angus...

Jocelyn Loree Dawn Myran

Jocelyn Loree Dawn Myran

Jun 24, 2025

“White Thunderbird”

“Green Turtle”

Peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her family, Jocelyn Myran began her journey to the Spirit World.

She was predeceased by her father Brian, uncle Charles, grandfathers Terry and Emery. Left to mourn her passing are her son Vincent, sister Terri-Lynne, mother Lisa, aunts and uncles Terry (Angela), Carrie (Robert), Stewart (Charlene), Vanessa (William), Becky, Wesley (Evelyn), Nathan...

Sandra Lynn Vivier

Sandra Lynn Vivier

Jun 24, 2025

With her family by her side Sandra Vivier passed away suddenly on June 24, 2025 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 69 years.

Left to treasure her memory are her loving husband Ken Wistoski; son Chad with his children Kerastin and Angelina, and great granddaughter Kaiya; son Aaron (Angie) with their children, Carter, Paige, Cooper, Luc, Madison, Mia,...

James Wallace Pehura

James Wallace Pehura

Jun 22, 2025

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of James “Jim” Pehura on June 22, 2025. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A father, grandfather, uncle, teacher and retired principal, he leaves behind an unmeasurable impact on the lives of his family, students, co-workers and friends in Portage la Prairie.

Born...

Marian Carol Hawryluk

Marian Carol Hawryluk

Jun 13, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of Marian Hawryluk on June 13, 2025, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 78 years.

Marian is survived by her children Christine Gibson and family of Oshawa, Terri Thevenot and family of Winnipeg and Sharon Crozier and family of Portage la Prairie. She was predeceased by her husband Morris Hawryluk.

A private...

Martin Schimmel

Martin Schimmel

Jun 13, 2025

Peacefully, on June 13, 2025, Matthijs ‘Martin’ Jan Schimmel passed from this earth to join his son Arie and grandsons Ethan and Daniel.

Our Family was blessed to be able to spend Martin’s last days by his side, listening to his favourite music while reminiscing and laughing about times gone by. We’re pretty sure Martin was listening to the shenanigans-smiling as...

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...

Georgina Bird

Georgina Bird

Jun 1, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Georgina Bird, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Georgina was predeceased by her cherished parents, Richard Chaske and Doris Bird; her dear brothers, Allan Bird, Quentin Bird, Baby C, and Richard Bird; Her sister Colleen Bird and her beloved nephew, Donald Jr. Linklater.

She leaves behind her...