Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Ronald Alfred Garnham
May 13, 2026
Peacefully, at the Portage District General Hospital, Ronald “Ron” Garnham passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 82 years.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Debbie, his children Shawn (Cathy), Jolene (Russell), and Rhonda (Lionel) and grandchildren, Shastin & Shayne, Reece, Jessie & Ryley, Lyla & Aubrey and step-grandchildren Sara (Brian) and Stephen. He also...
Kaylee Lisa Meechas
Jun 9, 2026
Ozaaw Memengwaa
“Brown Butterfly”
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Kaylee Meechas, at the age of 13 years.
Kaylee will be lovingly remembered by her mom Leticia Meechas and dad Kyle Nepinak; her sister Kalani; grandparents Lisa Meechas, Gail Nepinak and Sheryl Meechas; great grandfather...
Larry Dietrich Harder
Jun 11, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Larry Harder on June 11, 2026 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 83 years.
Funeral arrangements are pending, full obituary to follow.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
Garry Lawrence Spence
May 31, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, grandpa, uncle, cousin, godfather, brother-in-law and friend Garry at the age of 79 years old, with family and friends by his side.
Garry will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Lena of 48 years, also by his grandchildren and great grandchildren; Destiny, Chasity, Jordan, Izzy...
Carol Zacharias
Jun 8, 2026
Faithful, Generous, Loving, Creative, Musical
With her friend and family by her side, Carol Zacharias passed away on June 8, 2026 at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 80 years.
Carol was born in Altona, Manitoba on August 21, 1945 to parents, Dave and Lena Fehr and lived her early childhood in their home in Schoenau. At an early age, Carol...
Elsie Christina Stockmann
Jan 1, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Elsie Christina Stockmann on January 1st, 2026 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 71 years.
She was predeceased by parents William and Gertrude as well as older sister Helga and older brother William (Bill).
She was survived by her beloved best friend Gordon; her sons John Eric Haazen from Alberta and Peter Justin...
Iris Ruby Schofield (nee Almond)
Apr 21, 2026
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens at 1:00pm. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed by registering at the link below.
With sadness we announce that Iris Ruby Schofield (nee Almond) passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Tuesday, April 21 2026 at the age of 98.
Iris...
Lloyd William Popko
Jun 4, 2026
We are sad to announce the passing of Lloyd Popko on June 4th, 2026, in Portage la Prairie at the age of 62. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters Brenda, Timothy, James, Karen (Craig), Kelly (Kellie), and Della; children Elaine (Thomas), Greg and Ashley; aunt Deborah (Vern), and 15 grandchildren; along with his many nieces and...
Ida Irene Waldner (nee Wollman)
May 31, 2026
With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our most loved and cherished wife, mother, sister (in-law), daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Ida left her earthly home and entered the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Ida was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on March 12, 1981, to Nathaniel and Ida Wollman. She was the child...
Kelly Bates
May 31, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Kelly Bates at his home in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 63 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children: son Jamie, daughter Faith (Alston) and daughter Sadie (Trey), father Bill Bates, siblings Kim (John) Vrooman, Gayle Bates and Val Bates (Chris Simon), special friend Carol Huzyk; along with numerous...
Rudolph "Rudy" Schmidt
May 29, 2026
Rudolph “Rudy” Schmidt
Peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, Rudy Schmidt passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 95 years.
He is survived by his daughter Sharleen (John) Enns, daughter Cindy (Harry) Dick, and son Larry (Carla) Schmidt, eight grandchildren Greg (Eugenia) Barker, Tyler Barker, Bruce (Kayla) Dick, Kevin (Melissa) Dick, Bethany (Aaron)...
Christopher Anthony Beauchamp
May 25, 2026
With his Bug and in their home, Chris Beauchamp passed away on May 25, 2026 at the age of 54 years.
The fourth child of Bob and Anne Beauchamp, Chris was born October 6, 1971. Chris lived all of his full life in Portage la Prairie. A rare individual with talents in drawing, writing, and acting. Chris could have pursued any...
Anna Joyce Pollock (Wawrykow)
May 25, 2026
Following a brief illness, Anna Pollock, passed away on May 25, 2026 peacefully and with such grace, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 91 years.
Anna is survived by her loving daughter Jo-Anna (Steve); grandchildren Ryan (his and Nicole’s daughter, Cloe), Nicole (Gerry and their children Nevaeh & Brooklyn) and Kaella (Andrew and their children, London, Sonoma...
Wayne Thurston
May 24, 2026
Peacefully, with his family by his side, Wayne Thurston passed away on May 24, 2026 at the age of 89 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Judy; children Jeff (Arlene), Scott (Cindy) and Jan (Tony); grandchildren Matthew, Sarah, Patrick (Joanna), Tanner (Emma), Colby (Kyley) and Taylar (John); great-grandchildren Aubrey, Wesley, Austin, Nathan, Arlo, Abel and...
Teryl Dawn Smoke (Roulette)
May 23, 2026
Thunderbird woman
Animikii ikwe
Teryl was born on August 7, 1983 and started her journey on May 23, 2026 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 42 years.
She will be missed by her son Sylvae Smoke; mother Doris Roulette; siblings Duane and Teri Roulette; Owen, Tara, Candy, Bella and Spencer Smoke; grandsons Rico and Micah Roulette; aunt Evelyn Roulette; uncle Mervin...
William "Bill" Dirks
May 21, 2026
William Dirks, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2026.
Born on November 4, 1941, to Abram and Anna Dirks, William lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and the farm he loved so dearly. For 17 years he farmed the land he was proud to call his own and later worked in manufacturing and as a...
Douglas Joseph Roy Gladue
May 20, 2026
“Wičánhpi ayá jaja máni”
One who Walks with the Shinning Stars
Suddenly on May 20, 2026, we announce the passing of Douglas Gladue from Dakota Tipi at the age of 40 years old.
Left to cherish all his memories are his Kunsi Marina James nee Smoke of Dakota Tipi, father Jack Gladue and step mom Bonnie West of Portage la Prairie, step dad...
Keith Maxwell
May 19, 2026
Change of service details
A viewing will take place at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow in Trimble Room then we will proceed to the Maple Grove Cemetery for the burial.
Peacefully on May 19, 2026,...
Betty "Lynn" Ross (nee Pilkington)
May 16, 2026
Peacefully on May 16, 2026, Betty “Lynn” Ross passed away at the age of 79 years, in Surrey, British Columbia following a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Lewis Body Dementia. She is at peace now and no longer suffering.
Lynn was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on March 20, 1947, and grew up on the farm in Rosendale. She attended...
Leslie Wayne Myerion
May 14, 2026
Nimaamaa Aki Journey Began: August 28, 1972 - Manidoo Aki Journey Began: May 14, 2026
“Waabishkaa Ozawaa Giniw Inini” White Gold Eagle Man
It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of Leslie Wayne Myerion, who began his journey to the spirit world on May 14, 2026, at 2:55 a.m. at Health Sciences Centre, with his loved ones...
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