Christopher Ryan Lilley

With his family by his side, Christopher Lilley passed away on November 9, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 50 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Isabella Lilley, Kobe Lilley and Rayley Lilley of Portage and Nicholas Bird of Winnipeg along with grandchildren; mom Louise Assiniboine of Portage; brother Lyle Lilley of Winnipeg and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his father Carl Lilley of Portage and stepfather Tom Myerion of Long Plain; brother Jason Lilley of Portage; grandparents Don and Jean Gladue and Eustache and Ina Lilley; aunt Debbie Gladue; uncle Ernie Lilley; aunt Donna and uncle Andy West, and aunt Ada Campbell.

Christopher was born in Portage. He was employed by special friend Joe Taylor for 20 years, Red River Carrier Service for 2 years and the City of Portage la Prairie for 2 years.

Christopher was a family man and spent all his time with his children. He loved animals and helped them whenever he could. He was a hard worker, very friendly and outgoing. Chris was loved by so many. He enjoyed horse races with his stepfather Tom; always looked forward to Sunday dinners at his mom’s and enjoyed going for cruises with his cousin Gerald Lilley.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 11:00 with interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Columbarium.

Donations in memory of Chris can be made to Portage Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).

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