Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Jul 1, 2022

Peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, Elsie “Wussie” Brown passed away at Portage General Hospital at the age of 94 years.

Elsie was predeceased by her husband Calvin Barrie Brown, their son Scott Barrie Brown and daughter-in-law Katherine, grandson Jonathan, brother Elgert “Ollie” Burton and sister Joan Milmine.  Left to cherish her memory is her sister Catherine...

Jun 21, 2022

Sadly, Rudy Tecza passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the age of 73 years.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 43 years, Phyllis, son Frank “Justin”, daughter Alison (Mark) Bannister. He also leaves the lights of his life, his grandsons Brandon and Keaton, who he loved dearly, and his special...

Jun 21, 2022

Wicaṡta Caŋte Waṡte (Man with a Good Heart) Marlin Chase Francis

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Marlin Chase Francis on June 21, 2022.

We were deeply blessed to have had Marlin in our lives for twenty years. He was a gentle soul with a...

Jun 20, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Edith Garnham on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 87 years.

Left to mourn her passing and cherish her memory are her six children, Christine Garnham, Ken (Barb) Garnham, Bonnie Garnham, Gloria (Ron) Hilton, Debbie Steuart and Rick Garnham, her...

Jun 16, 2022

~ Wabishke ditibiyaashi Noodin ~

“White whirl Wind”

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, nephew, cousin and grandson, Nicholas Irwin Meeches on June 16, 2022 at the age of 38 years.

Nicholas will be greatly missed...

Jun 15, 2022

Peacefully, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Portage District General Hospital, Thomas “Tom” Porter passed away at the age of 77 years.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife Bev of Portage; his children Darlene (Rick) of Sanford, Jeff (Rachael) of Winnipeg, Cathy (Craig) of Edmonton and Laura (Devon) of Okotoks; 8 grandchildren Chris, Matt, Devin...

Jun 13, 2022

On Monday June 13th, 2022 at Portage District General Hospital, Patrick Oliver Rice passed away at the age of 70. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Delnora Rice nee Scott; sons Gareth and Liam; siblings Brenda Rice Kearney of Kerry, Ireland, Mary Rice O’Toole of London, England, Michael Rice of Sligo, Ireland and Martin Rice of Kerry,...

Jun 11, 2022

With great sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son Scott Verwey on June 11, 2022 at his home in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 39 years.

Left to mourn Scott’s passing are his parents Arnold and Judy Verwey, sister Amanda Verwey and his furbaby Chip.

Also deeply...

Jun 3, 2022

With great sadness we announce that Joanna Meeches began her journey to the spirit world on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the St. Boniface General Hospital at the age of 45 years.

Left to mourn Joanna’s passing are her children Rachelle Merrick, Louis Jr. “Sonny” (Cheyenne) Merrick and Jake (Ashley) Merrick, grandchildren Rayanna, Louis Max, Katniss, Kiara,...

Jun 1, 2022

We regret to announce the passing of Lois Hawker on June 1, 2022 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Lois will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lara Hawker of Calgary, AB, grandsons  Brodie and Dylan (Nikki) Hawker  and  great- grandson Kayden Hawker, all of Oakville, MB, sister Betty Anne Gillespie...

May 31, 2022

Black Feather Man- Maakadeh Miigkun Inineh February 28, 1997 – May 31, 2022

It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, nephew, cousin and grandson, Johnathan Kyle Peters.

Johnny will be greatly missed by his mother Pamela Peters, , brother Nathan (Tasey), Phillip; sisters Isabella,...

May 27, 2022

The funeral service will be live streamed on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 am, please click on link to register and view the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=64304983-9c6f-4a4e-bbf2-d62596cb8689

On Friday, May 27, 2022 peacefully in his sleep, Bill Graham passed away at the age of 68 years.

Bill was born on November 25,...

May 23, 2022

Peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022, Douglas “Doug” Gray passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 87 years.

He was predeceased by his first wife Anna, parents William and Annie Gray and brothers-in-law Harold Hargest and Harry Breitkritz.  He leaves behind his wife Ruth, sisters Margaret Breitkritz and Agnes Hargest.  He will also be...

May 23, 2022

Red Butterfly Woman

Bear Clan

Sunrise - April 20, 2006

Sunset - May 23, 2022

It is with broken hearts Kelly Roulette and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun (Maream) announce the passing of their beloved daughter Teyah....

May 22, 2022

Marie Gilberte Jeannine Gisele “Gibi” Morisseau (nee Rey)

The memorial service will be live streamed on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 1:00 pm, please click on link to register and view the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=1ef8f7dc-5b57-438d-a160-f9cf3fae9b23

With her family at her side Gibi Morisseau peacefully passed away on Sunday,...

May 21, 2022

Brian Douma, beloved brother, father and friend, unexpectedly passed away on May 21, 2022 at the age of 53 years. He is survived by his mother Gerrie, step-mother Tina, brother Rob, sisters Darlene and Myrna, and daughter Jasmine Town. He was predeceased by his father John Douma.

Brian was raised in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba but has...

May 21, 2022

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Lanny Merrick passed away at his home, Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie, MB, at the age of 62 years.

Lanny was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Daniel Merrick and sister Heather.

Left to mourn Lanny are his family at MDC, siblings (sister) BJ Briggs (Don), (sister) Lynne...

May 15, 2022

With great sadness, our family announces that Sharon Meeking (nee Barley) passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on May 15, 2022 at the age of 74 years.

Sharon leaves to mourn her passing her husband Scott Meeking and siblings Alma Anderson, Brenda (Joe) Everett, and Bill (Cori) Barley. She was predeceased by her...

May 6, 2022

Chris Everett Wescoupe passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 49 years old.

Chris was born on Saturday, May 27,1972 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Marie and Edward Wescoupe. He attended school at Arthur Meighen High School in Portage La Prairie and graduated with honours.

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May 4, 2022

Noreen slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

Left to treasure memories of her are her husband of 63 years, Ted; children Diane (Shane) Smith and Brett (Robin) Pongoski, grandchildren Greg (Veronica), Jill (Anthony), Maria, Lydia (Victor) and Gloria; great-granddaughter Amelia. She will be also...