Ruby Lorraine Peters

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend. Ruby Peters entered the Spirit World on December 9, 2025, in Portage la Prairie at the age of 69 years.

Ruby was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Violet Peters; brother Joe Peters; sisters Florence Longclaws and Wendy Myran and two infant brothers. Ruby leaves to mourn and will be lovingly cherished by her son Kevin Peters. She will be missed by her sisters Ivy Peters, Sandra Peters, Vicky Lounsbury; brother Edward Peters along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruby was born on Long Plain First Nation to Herbert and Violet Peters. Ruby was the baby of the family; she helped her parents raise some of the nieces and nephews. She loved helping her mom around their home, cleaning, hanging laundry on the clothesline, and gardening with her parents. She also liked making tea, saskatoon picking and sitting outside with her family visiting. Ruby liked to wear an apron and she cherished her jewelry; she liked pulling them out to show visitors.

Ruby went to live with Visions of Independence in 2007 where staff were good to her. She went on numerous outings with the staff.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Portage District General Hospital, the staff at Visions of Independence for the wonderful care she received during her years there, Long Plain Chief and Council, Long Plain public works and her nephews, which are the firekeepers.

Wake will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, beginning at 4:00 pm at the Long Plain Spirit Lodge, feast and ceremony will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, beginning at noon at the Long Plain Spirit Lodge. Burial will follow at the Long Plain Cemetery.

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