Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Thomas Richard Johnston

Thomas Richard Johnston

Sep 22, 2025

With profound sorrow, we regret to announce the sudden passing of Tom in Winnipeg at the age of 51 years.

Tom as born in Portage la Prairie December 28, 1973. He attended Prince Charles School and graduated from Portage Collegiate Institute in 1991. Tom was known for his outgoing personality, and he hit his stride finding a home in playing sports...

Phyllis Maureen Matyasovszky (nee Gilbert)

Phyllis Maureen Matyasovszky (nee Gilbert)

Sep 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the loss of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother. On September 20, 2025, Phyllis Matyasovszky passed away peacefully with family at her side at the Portage District General Hospital after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Phyllis is lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Emil Matyasovszky; her children and grandchildren: Dan (Kelly), Aidan, Quhyn;...

Richard Wayne Popko

Richard Wayne Popko

Sep 15, 2025

After a lengthy illness,  Richard Popko passed away on September 15, 2025 at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 68 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Evelyn Popko (Wesley), grandchildren Dakota, Joel, Selena, Dwayne and Jessica, sister Evelyn Maslanska; along with other family members and friends.

Richard will be laid to rest with his parents at...

Joseph Robert Fernand Allard

Joseph Robert Fernand Allard

Sep 8, 2025

With his family by his side, Joseph Allard passed away on September 8, 2025, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 75 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Cordelia Allard (Dean Favell), granddaughter Jade and great granddaughter Emily, Clarise Allard, granddaughters Sara Allard-McKinnon and Selena Allard and Joey Allard (Melissa) Ducharme, grandson Austin Turenne; siblings...

Roger Martin Crane

Roger Martin Crane

Sep 7, 2025

We announce the passing of Roger Martin Crane on September 7, 2025 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 70 years.

Interment has taking place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

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

Peter Cebrij

Peter Cebrij

Sep 4, 2025

Peacefully Peter Cebrij passed away on September 4, 2025, with family by his side at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 78 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his children Nadia (Ryan), Holly (Rod), Gina (Karl) and Jay; grandchildren Mila, Anna, Alyssa, Robyn and Santee; brother Mike; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Peter was predeceased...

Arthur Ernest Ammeter

Arthur Ernest Ammeter

Sep 2, 2025

With great sadness we announce that our husband, father, grand-father, uncle, cousin, and friend, Arthur “Art” Ammeter, left us at the age of 82 to be with his Saviour and Lord on September 2, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Debbie Ammeter (Mostowy) of Elie, Manitoba; his children: Carly (Glen) Nowell of...

Peter Joe Prince

Peter Joe Prince

Sep 2, 2025

*** Note change of Location of Services ***

Services will be held at Long Plain Spirit Lodge

With great sadness we announce Peter Prince passed away with family by his side on September 2, 2025 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 65 years.

Left to mourn are his wife Tara, children John, Teo and Tiara, grandson Drayco, sisters Sandy, Yvonne, Yvette...

Edwin Winfield Ross

Edwin Winfield Ross

Sep 2, 2025

Edwin Ross, 79, of Portage la Prairie, passed away at home in the early morning of September 2nd, 2025.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Gloria; his children, Chad and Sheryl and his grandson Rayne (Nicole). He also leaves behind his sister Iris Grasby (Grenville) and brother Jim Ross (Lois); and sisters-in-law Marilyn McCasin and Bev Reese, as well as...

Terrance Robert Steeden

Terrance Robert Steeden

Aug 31, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Robert Steeden on August 31, 2025 at his home at the age of 55 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Valerie (nee Bullock) and David Middlemost of Mesachie Lake, BC; siblings Kathy (Gary) Gwynn of Belize, Murray (Rita) Middlemost of Dundas, ON, Michael (Jessica) Middlemost of Dundas, ON, and Tammy Middlemost...

Blaise Tobin Justis Meeches

Blaise Tobin Justis Meeches

Aug 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of Blaise Meeches. He peacefully entered the spirit world August 27, 2025 at the age of 31 years.

He is survived by his mother Shannon Meeches; father Farley Bird; brothers Brett, Brennan, Branden, Brayden, Benjamin & Bryton; sisters Brenna & Bae-leigh; daughters Seriyah Meeches, Kinsley Meeches, Samarie Meeches & Kamira Meeches;...

David Sinclair McBurney

David Sinclair McBurney

Aug 27, 2025

David Sinclair McBurney, aged 79 years, passed away in Portage la Prairie on August 27, 2025.

David was born in Souris, Manitoba on July 26, 1946. From a young age, he had a curious mind and a mischievous spirit, embarking on all sorts of shenanigans with his older sister Carole and doting on his younger sister Diane. He lived and worked...

Leonard Michael McIvor

Leonard Michael McIvor

Aug 27, 2025

After a 2 year long battle with 3 different cancers, Leonard Michael McIvor passed away at home, with his brother Brian and dear friend Jennifer by his side.

Leonard was born in Winnipeg, MB on May 1, 1965, and throughout his life called a number of places home including Winnipeg, Poplar Point, Westbourne, Portage la Prairie, Gainsville, Florida, and the family...

Bertha Moffat

Bertha Moffat

Aug 25, 2025

*** Note Change of Date ***

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church Hall 1125 Saskatchewan Avenue E.

Bertha Moffat, a cherished soul whose life was a testament to love and family, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at the age of...

Kenneth Norman Mason

Kenneth Norman Mason

Aug 21, 2025

Peacefully on August 21, 2025, Kenneth “Ken” Mason passed away with family by his side at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 84 years.

Ken was born in Eriksdale, MB on July 10, 1941. He spent his youth on the family farm in the Dog Lake area before relocating to Thompson, MB with Pat where they raised their 9...

Louis Arnold Beaulieu

Louis Arnold Beaulieu

Aug 20, 2025

With sadness, we announce the passing of Arnold Beaulieu on August 20, 2025 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 73 years.

Left to remember Arnold are his daughters Simone Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke, sisters Mary Lillian Fagnan and Mary Ruda Beaulieu, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Sophie Beaulieu, sisters...

Lynn Harry Switzer

Lynn Harry Switzer

Aug 20, 2025

Lynn Harry Switzer passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Wednesday, August 20th, with his wife and brother at his side.

He will leave to mourn his beloved wife, Marian, of 62 years, their eldest daughter Tracy (Gordon) Walker and stepson, Hunter (Medicine Hat, AB), their second daughter Rhonda (Daniel) Nadasdi, and sons Taggart and...

Evelyn Joyce Sherdahl

Evelyn Joyce Sherdahl

Aug 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Evelyn Joyce Sherdahl, aged 92 years, at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, on August 19, 2025.

Evelyn was born on June 18, 1933, and raised in Poplar Point, Manitoba. In 1953, she moved to Winnipeg, where she began building her life and family. Following her marriage to Dennis...

Jeremy Warren Gordon George (Catcheway)

Jeremy Warren Gordon George (Catcheway)

Aug 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeremy George on August 18th, 2025.

Jeremy will be lovingly remembered by his mother Judy Catcheway and step-dad Harry Sanderson; Judy’s children and his siblings Cody (Jadine Wescoupe) George and Amber George; his father Warren George and his children Rosalie (Kyle) Beardy, Rozlyn George, Sonja (Michael) Okemow, Tanya Scott, Zachary...

Brian Camille Wescoupe

Brian Camille Wescoupe

Aug 18, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Brian Wescoupe on August 18, 2025, in Saskatoon, Sk at the age of 34 years.

He was predeceased by grandmother Eva Wescoup

Brian will be remembered by his mother Wilma Wescoup, father Camille Furland, sister Marilyn Wescoupe brothers Troy Wescoup, Violet Wescoup and David Wescoup

Feast & Ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025,...