Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Helen "Joyce" Saunders (nee Fletcher)

Helen "Joyce" Saunders (nee Fletcher)

Jan 13, 2026

We regret to announce the passing of Joyce Saunders on January 13, 2026 at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 79 years,

Funeral arrangements are pending, full obituary to follow.

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

Ronald Blake Russell

Ronald Blake Russell

Jan 11, 2026

Peacefully, with his loving family by his side, Ron Russell passed away at his home in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, on January 11, 2026, at the age of 83 years.

Ron will be forever cherished by his beloved wife of 57 years, Joan Russell, and by his children Denise Raduloff (Yuri) of Calgary and Murray Russell (Gail) of Portage la Prairie....

Allison Taylor-Barr

Allison Taylor-Barr

Jan 11, 2026

With deep sorrow, yet with faith in God's eternal promise, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved sister, daughter, and mother, Allison Gail Taylor-Barr, who unexpectedly departed this life on January 11, 2026, at the age of 40.

As the Word of God assures us, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live,...

Shirleen Grace Henry (nee Hawker)

Shirleen Grace Henry (nee Hawker)

Jan 10, 2026

Shirleen Grace Henry, 88, of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Lorne Henry. Shirleen is survived by her son, Dale Henry, his wife Teresa, and grandchildren Ryan and Sarah; her daughter, Patti Case, her husband Brian, grandchildren Kayla Shewfelt (Brian), and great-grandchildren Felix and Bridget;...

Marion Elizabeth Goddard (nee Sang)

Marion Elizabeth Goddard (nee Sang)

Jan 9, 2026

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Marion Goddard on January 9, 2025 at the age of 75.

She was predeceased by her husband James “Jim” Goddard.

Marion will be lovingly remembered by her sisters: Frances (Martin) Lonsdale, Christine (Chris) Wragg, nieces and nephews: Paul (Jess) Wragg, Dan (Jack) Wragg, Yvonne (Graham) Wright, James Lonsdale, and in-laws: Helen Greengrass, Terry (Wayne)...

Anne Elizabeth Teghtmeyer (née Young)

Anne Elizabeth Teghtmeyer (née Young)

Jan 6, 2026

Surrounded by love, Anne Teghtmeyer, born September 9, 1935 to Gardner and Frances Young, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, her ex-husband Ken Teghtmeyer, brothers-in-law Bill Shirriff and Bob Teghtmeyer, and sisters-in-law Sheila and Joan Teghtmeyer.

Mourning her passing are her daughter Nancy Teghtmeyer (David), son Bill Teghtmeyer (Sharon), granddaughter Sabrina, step-granddaughters Jordann (Darcy),...

Elsie Christina Stockmann

Elsie Christina Stockmann

Jan 1, 2026

We regret to announce the passing of Elsie Christina Stockmann on January 1st, 2026 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 71 years.

She was predeceased by parents William and Gertrude as well as older sister Helga and older brother William (Bill).

She was survived by her beloved best friend Gordon; her sons John Eric Haazen from Alberta and Peter Justin...

Brenna Shelsea Ann Meeches

Brenna Shelsea Ann Meeches

Dec 29, 2025

"Buffalo Shawl Woman"

Brenna was born on August 22nd, 1992, in Saskatoon, SK. She entered spirit world December 29, 2025, in Long Plain First Nation, MB at the age of 33 years.

Forever remembered by her mother Shannon Meeches; father Farley Bird; brothers Brett, Brennan, Branden, Brayden, Benjamin & Bryton; sister Bae-leigh; daughter Zaleigha Daniels; uncles Stanley Houle & Sage, Shaun, Sacha-Paul...

Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell

Dec 29, 2025

With broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Scott Campbell at his home on December 29, 2025, at the age of 70 years.

Scott will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nicole; daughters Jennifer (Andrew) and Mikelle (Colin); grandchildren Piper, Jace and Kian; brother Michael Campbell and sister Susan Campbell.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later...

Mabel "Ilien" Boyachek (nee Vinek)

Mabel "Ilien" Boyachek (nee Vinek)

Dec 24, 2025

Peacefully on December 24, 2025, Ilien Boyachek passed away, surrounded in love, at the Westview Lodge in Boissevain, MB at the age of 88 years.

She leaves to mourn her children: Debbie (Ken), Patty (Brad), Danny, David (Valerie) and daughter-in-law Edith Kovacs. Grandma Ilien was so very proud of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and here we go with the list...

Shirley Mae Unrau

Shirley Mae Unrau

Dec 23, 2025

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Shirley Unrau passed away on December 23, 2025, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 82 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Edward Unrau; children Robin (Brett) Pongoski, Cameron (Shay) Unrau all of Portage la Prairie, and Shawna (David) Alderson of Okotoks, AB; grandchildren Maria Pongoski, Lydia Pongoski...

Maisie Loraine Moon

Maisie Loraine Moon

Dec 19, 2025

Peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, mom passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 97 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Dawn (George) Smith; granddaughters Cheryl (Darren) Boutang and Andrea Smith (Chris Tinkler); great granddaughters Paige and Leah Boutang; along with many extended family and close friends. She was predeceased by her husband Bud...

Robert Ross McKibbin

Robert Ross McKibbin

Dec 16, 2025

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Robert Ross McKibbin (Bob) passed away at the age of 88, after a brief critical illness. Bob is survived by his four children, Doug (Ron Giesbrecht) of Vancouver, BC, Don (Deb) of Brandon, MB, Laura Murray of London, ON, and Heather Smart (Ian) of Winnipeg, MB, as well as his six grandchildren, Dylan Murray, Brett...

Wendell William Irvine Keeler

Wendell William Irvine Keeler

Dec 13, 2025

Suddenly, on December 13, 2025, Wendell William Irvine Keeler passed away at the Portage la Prairie Hospital at the age of 75.

Wendell is lovingly remembered by his wife, Lynne Keeler; daughter, Keri-Lynne (Paul) Bacon; son, Kenneth Keeler; and grandchildren, George Bacon and Frankie Bacon. He is also mourned by his sisters-in-law, Audry Keeler and Jane Holm, and their families: Yas...

Myrna Lynn Heppner

Myrna Lynn Heppner

Dec 12, 2025

Peacefully, on Friday, December 11, 2025, Myrna passed away at Brandon Regional Health Centre, with her sister Joanne at her side. She was 64 years old.

Myrna was predeceased by her father, Art; her mother, Kathleen; and her brother, Duane. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Joanne Heppner of Portage la Prairie, MB, her sister Cheryl Heppner of Brandon,...

Aleksander "Alex" Jan Borczuch

Aleksander "Alex" Jan Borczuch

Dec 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we regretfully announce the passing of Alexander Borczuch on December 11th, 2025 at the Portage la Prairie Hospital at the age of 83.

Alex will be lovingly remembered by his son Shane and sister Diane as well as several nieces and nephews. Widower of his beloved wife Gloria, Alex was also predeceased by his parents...

Isabel Pearl McDonald (nee Chatterley)

Isabel Pearl McDonald (nee Chatterley)

Dec 11, 2025

Peacefully at the Portage General Hospital with family by her side, Isabel passed away at the age of 94 years after a long rewarding life. Just as she wished, Isabel lived in her home until her last day.

She was born Isabel Pearl Chatterley in Rossendale, Manitoba, the second eldest child of Wesley and Ella Chatterley. In 1945 she moved with...

John James Finbow

John James Finbow

Dec 11, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of John in the early hours of December 11, 2025, after a brief illness.

John was well remembered by anyone who was lucky to have had the chance to meet him throughout the years. John made sure that his presence was known wherever he was.

Born and raised in Winnipeg to parents Ida and George,...

Ruby Lorraine Peters

Ruby Lorraine Peters

Dec 9, 2025

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...

Marie Elsie Cyr

Marie Elsie Cyr

Dec 3, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Marie Cyr on December 3, 2025 at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 41 years,

Left to mourn her passing are her husband Kevin St. Goddard, children Damien St. Goddard, Kasie St. Goddard, Ashante St. Goddard, Trinity St. Goddard and Cassidy St. Goddard, step-daughter Tishara St. Goddard and step-son Chance...