Harvey Gordon Fraser

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 twelve grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. As well his brother George Fraser (Alice) and sister-in-law Beverly Chaboyer along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Harvey was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Sara Fraser, parents-in-law Gordon and Pearl Webb, four older sisters – Marge Stewart (Don), Dorothy Bell (Alvin), Gladys Stupich (Alvin), Jessie McMaster (Rod), his youngest son Gordon Fraser, granddaughter Chelsea Barley, and son-in-law Alan Panko.

Harvey was born on the family farm on July 4, 1933, to parents Gordon and Sara Fraser. He grew up in the Oakland district and attended Oakland and Rob Roy schools. At the age of 18 he assumed control of the family farm and worked the land for many years. During the winter months Harvey drove bus for Webb Bus Lines. He was later employed by MacDonald Airport in the role of fire fighter – upon closure of that base he transferred to Southport Airbase where he worked at Harold Edwards school. When the school closed at the base he moved to work at the Base Commander building and it was from that position that he decided to retire.

During his lifetime Harvey enjoyed playing ball with the Oakland Oaks and Portage Red Sox ball teams, curling, golfing, camping and travelling. Harvey and Sheila especially enjoyed their travels across Canada and up into the Northwest Territories and Alaska. They travelled to Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Hawaii. Harvey was a self - taught carpenter and completed many renovations and projects over his lifetime. Music played a very important part in his life, and he played both guitar and the violin. There were many camping trips that Harvey entertained around the campfire.

A Celebration of Harvey’s life will take place Thursday October 1, 2026, at Trinity United Church – 15 Tupper Street South, Portage la Prairie, starting at 2:00 pm., led by Rev. Julie Baker. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed by registering at the link below.  A private family interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens at a later date. 

As an expression of sympathy donations can be made in the name of Harvey Fraser to Trinity United Church, the Manitoba Lung Association, or to a charity of your choice.

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