Roger Neil McEachnie

We regret to announce the passing of Roger McEachnie on Thursday April 23, 2026 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 74 years. 

Roger will be lovingly remembered by his wife Linda; children Eric (Lisa),Wyatt (Jenny), Robin (Daniel); grandchildren Sophia, Max, Emily, Kalem (Tristen), Blair, Emmett and great-grandson Weston; sister Viola (Stanley) Wojtowicz; father-in-law Dave Allinson; sisters-in-law Diane (David) Rourke and Sandra(Kim) Rose; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Roger was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Rose (Wale) McEachnie; mother-in-law Lois (Weidman) Allinson and brother in law David Allinson. 

Roger was born in Guelph, Ontario on February17,1952 to parents Lloyd and Rose McEachnie. They moved west to Manitoba, relocating several times. After the birth of his sister Viola, they then settled in Oakville, Manitoba, where he completed his education and established many lifelong friendships. He loved spending his summers visiting family back in Ontario. 

At the age of 17 he met Linda at Starbuck and they were married in December 1976. After marrying they started their family; welcoming Eric, Wyatt and Robin.

Roger’s career started when he took on a position as a surveyor for the Department of Transport where he surveyed air strips in the Northwest Territories, that took him to places like Pond Inlet, Grise Fiord, Rankin Inlet, Repulse Bay and Ellesmere Island plus many other remote locations. After that Roger began work at Portage Diversion Operations and retired after 36 years of dedicated service.

He loved being outdoors; whether it was gardening, maintaining his yard or sitting at the fire pit in his yard. He also enjoyed volunteering at Austin Thresherman’s Reunion, camping and time well spent with his family and friends.

Rogers family would like to thank the Healthcare Aides, Nurses and Doctors in the various clinic and healthcare facilities that provided excellent compassionate care.

Also a special thank you to Central Plains Cancer Services, family and friends who assisted Roger over the past number of years.

He will be greatly missed! 

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Graveside Service at the Oakville Cemetery on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm. A time of fellowship and lunch will follow at the Oakville Community Centre.

As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made in Roger’s memory Central Plains Cancer Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8.

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