Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Daniel Edward Sokolosky

Daniel Edward Sokolosky

May 12, 2023

It is with deep sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father and son, Daniel “Danny” Sokolosky on Friday, May 12, 2023 with his wife by his side at the age of 71 years.

Danny will be lovingly remembered by his wife Linda of 48 years, son Jeremy (Angela) with grandchildren Tristen, Ivy and Skyler, son Jodie (Megan)...

Douglas Richard Dezeng

Douglas Richard Dezeng

May 9, 2023

After a long illness, we sadly announce the passing of Douglas “Doug” Dezeng.  Doug Passed away with family by his side on May 9, 2023 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.

Left to cherish Doug’s memory are his loving wife Debbie Dezeng of 48 years and his two sons Scott and Rick Dezeng.  Doug...

Michele Evette Lavallee

Michele Evette Lavallee

May 7, 2023

After battling for many years with illnesses, it is with profound sadness to announce that Michele Lavallee passed away on May 7, 2023 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 58 years.

Left to treasure her memory are her children Fallon and Vince; grandson Alexander; siblings Bill (Karen), Al (Barb) and Tracy (Gary); nieces and nephews Nick, Andrew...

Rhonda Catherine Barrault (nee Fehr)

Rhonda Catherine Barrault (nee Fehr)

May 2, 2023

If you ever had the pleasure of meeting our mom, you met an angel right here on Earth. On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Rhonda Barrault, loving wife, mother and grandmother, and quite possibly the kindest person on the planet, passed away at the age of 71 years.

Mom was born on May 17, 1951. In Gladstone MB. A little sister...

Eric Maurice Toupin

Eric Maurice Toupin

May 1, 2023

Peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023, Eric Toupin passed away at his home in St. Adolphe, Mb at the age of 55 years.   

Eric will be lovingly remembered by his wife Laurie-Anne (nee Jackson), children Daneige, Maël, Nikolas and Kallie, parents Roger and Diane (Desrochers) Toupin, Garry Jansen, siblings Michel (Geneviève), Paul (Larena) and Tina (Chris) Davis.  He will...

Kenneth Lyon McLeod

Kenneth Lyon McLeod

Apr 29, 2023

 

Kenneth Lyon McLeod passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023 with family and friends by his side.

Ken was predeceased by his parents, Cartney and Dorothy (Lyon) and his brother, Arthur. Surviving are his sister-in-law Blanche, two nephews Morley (Laura) and Dennis, one great nephew Ian (Heather, great-great nieces, Adalee and Lilija), three great nieces Sigrid (Angus), Cheryl (Jason)...

Dylan "Dillos" Jared Peters

Dylan "Dillos" Jared Peters

Apr 28, 2023

With sadness we announce that Dylan “Dillos” Peters began his journey to the spirit world on Friday April 28, 2023 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 31 years.

Dylan will be lovingly remembered by his partner Dee-Lynn, son Daylon, mother Debra and father Lowell, brothers Bradley (Sheryl) and Brennon (Sheridan), as well as many aunties, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces...

James Keith Kirkup

James Keith Kirkup

Apr 26, 2023

With great sadness, we announce that Jim Kirkup passed away, surrounded by family, on April 26, 2023 at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carolyn; Jim’s daughter Kelly; Grandchildren Kaitlin (Riley), Brett (Jill), Great Granddaughter Charlie, Luke (Brianne); Jim’s son Kary (Susie), Grandchildren Karissa and Tyler; Carolyn’s daughter,...

Donna Grace Mary Janet Pacholuk (nee Steer)

Donna Grace Mary Janet Pacholuk (nee Steer)

Apr 25, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce that Donna Pacholuk passed away at the Portage District General Hospital on April 25, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her son Wil Pacholuk of Portage la Prairie, sister Beverly Steer of Osoyoos, BC, brother Jack Steer of Greenaway, BC,; grandchildren Brady and Brittany and their...

Nicholas Cody Kequahtooway

Nicholas Cody Kequahtooway

Apr 23, 2023

 

~ Gaagi ge Ga aba wi ~

“Forever Standing”

With sadness we announce that Nick Kequahtooway began his journey to the spirit world on April 23, 2023 at Long Plain First Nation at the age of 29 years.

Nick will be lovingly remembered by his children Tiara, Neeko and Aviannah, mother Judy, father Ross, siblings Jason (Crystal), Sterling (Michele),...

Walter George Hickman

Walter George Hickman

Apr 23, 2023

 

Walter Hickman passed away peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Walter was predeceased by his loving wife Connie (nee Barrault) in 1992, parents George and Rose (nee Lavallee) Hickman, daughter Crystal Carpenter, son-in-law Carl Suderman, grandson Davyd Suderman and great-granddaughter Sammy Turko.

Left to mourn Walter’s passing are his partner Elaine Devisscher, step-daughter...

Turner Scott Meeking

Turner Scott Meeking

Apr 20, 2023

 

Peacefully, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, Scott Meeking passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 71 years.

Scott was predeceased by his wife Sharon (nee Barley) and brother-in-law Joe Everett. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Scott’s family will celebrate his memory privately.

If friends so desire, donations may be...

Fay Janette Roman (nee Dow)

Fay Janette Roman (nee Dow)

Apr 18, 2023

Peacefully, on April 18, 2023, Fay Roman passed away with family by her side at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 76 years.

Fay is survived by her daughter Tricia (Edgar); granddaughter Emma (Aden); grandson Luke (PJ); great grandson Holden; siblings Brenda, Jerene, Larry (Brenda) and Roxanne; siser-in-law Marlene; nieces and nephews Greg, Kevin...

Helen Mavis Schmidt (nee Enns)

Helen Mavis Schmidt (nee Enns)

Apr 18, 2023

After a lengthy journey with a number of health challenges, Helen Mavis Schmidt (nee Enns) of Newton Siding, died peacefully on April 18, 2023 at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Rudy Schmidt, daughter Sharleen Barker of Selkirk, MB  [grandson Greg Barker, (Eugenia), great grandchildren Ian, Sascha and...

Ena Elizabeth Dickenson

Ena Elizabeth Dickenson

Apr 13, 2023

Surrounded by the love of her family both present and virtually and the great care of Parkside staff, our mum, grandma, GG, sister and aunt, Ena Dickenson died in her home at the Lion’s Prairie Manor on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 90 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Kim; daughter Judy and son-in-law...

Sheila Anne Swain - Wilson

Sheila Anne Swain - Wilson

Apr 8, 2023

 

With sadness we announce that Sheila Swain-Wilson passed away on April 8, 2023 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 71 years.

Sheila will be lovingly remembered by her son Cory Wilson, sister Hazel (Gordie) Stewart, nephews Todd (Amanda), Gordie (Lisa), Scott (Robyn) and several great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Floyd Swain...

Edwina Elizabeth Ann Marie Popoff (nee Mills-Bishop)

Edwina Elizabeth Ann Marie Popoff (nee Mills-Bishop)

Apr 8, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwina Popoff on Saturday, April 8, 2023 with her family by her side.

Edwina was predeceased by her beautiful daughter Carla, mother and father Sylvia and Berry Mills-Bishop and brother Wilfred of Tankerton, England.

Edwina will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Lawrence, daughter Andrea,...

James Frederick Collier

James Frederick Collier

Apr 5, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of James "Jim" Collier in Toronto, Ontario on April 5, 2023 at the age of 69 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his brother Norm Collier; nieces and nephews Gabe, Sophie and Lily Collier of Portage la Prairie, Mb, George Caughell of Winnipeg, Mb and Jeff Caughell of London, On.

Jim's life will...

Alphonse Ducharme

Alphonse Ducharme

Apr 4, 2023

With sadness we announce that Alphonse Ducharme (Jinx) passed away on April 4, 2023 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 76 years.

Alphonse will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia (nee Ricard) of St. Ambroise, MB, children Alex Lipke and Colin (Kelly) Ducharme, grandchildren Janelle Houle (Zach), Braden Lachapelle (Toriea), Jaxon...

Matilda Myria Spence

Matilda Myria Spence

Apr 3, 2023

After a short illness, Matilda Spence entered the Spirit World on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 69 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Stephanie (Merlin); granddaughters Kristan (Glen), Morissa (Greg), Kiana, Dakota (Harvey) and Elizabeth; great grandchildren “Jabans” Julius, Krosby, Sonniyah, Charlee, Theodore, Taylor, Stephanie, Jayce, Mason, Merrick and Korbin ; siblings Oliver aka...