Felix Lambert

Felix Lambert

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, uncle, friend, Felix on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 63 years.

Born in 1954, he was the youngest of the family.  Predeceased by his parents Lucien and Thérèse; brothers Norman, Charles, Andy and John and sisters Sr. Eliza Lambert and May McKinnon.  Left to mourn his passing is his brother Joe (Cecile) from Kelliher, SK and sisters Gerry (Jim) Free of Portage la Prairie, MB and Maddie (Karl) Savinkoff of Smithville, West Virginia.  He was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews; Michael, Donnie†, Larry, Glenn†, Greg, Annette, Jennifer, Shawn, Kenny, Lisa, Nicole, Brian, Leanne, Anne Marie, Chris and Rachel plus many great nephews and nieces.

Felix spent many years working for Doug Garnham before becoming a long distance trucker.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church at 2:00 pm led by Father Gerald Langevin.  Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations in Felix’s name may be made to Central Plains Cancer Services 318 E Saskatchewan Ave, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8 or to Sunset Palliative Care Box 92, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2 or to the Portage District General Hospital Foundation 524-5th Street SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A8.

A tree will be planted and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com. 204-857-4021.