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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Asta Kristin Smart

Asta Kristin Smart

Jan 19, 2024

On Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Portage District General Hospital, Asta Kristin Smart left her earthly home and entered into the arms of her Lord and Saviour.     Asta was born on April 3, 1930, on a farm in the Mary Hill District near Lundar. She was the youngest of five siblings and enjoyed life on the farm. School days...

Raymond Jonathon Joseph Smoke

Raymond Jonathon Joseph Smoke

Jan 18, 2024

~ Wambdi Cante Wa’ste Wicasa ~

“Eagle Good Heart Man”

 With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Raymond Smoke on January 18, 2024 at his residence in Dakota Tipi First Nation at the age of 35 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Denise Smoke and Rick Richards, grandma Diane Smoke, aunts Geneva and Miranda, uncle Terrence, girlfriend Amanda Rose,...

Betty Eva Mould (nee Donovan)

Betty Eva Mould (nee Donovan)

Jan 15, 2024

With family by her side, Betty Mould passed away on January 15, 2024 at the St. Claude Pavillon at the age of 95 years.

Betty leaves behind her husband Maurice Mould, daughter Bev (Garnet) Williams of St. Claude, son Gary Mould of S. Wales, UK, along with numerous relatives and friends.

A private family service will be held with interment taking place...

Valerie "Val" Diane Nelson

Valerie "Val" Diane Nelson

Jan 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Valerie “Val” Nelson’s passing on January 15, 2024, in Brandon, MB.  Val was born on December 6, 1977, in Winnipeg and called Portage la Prairie home.

Val is mourned by her loving husband, Rick Nelson and their children, Alexis (Alanna), Precious, Everly, and Kingston.  She was predeceased by her mother,...

Leonard Joseph Lepine

Leonard Joseph Lepine

Jan 13, 2024

We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Leonard Joseph Lepine at the Portage District General Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the age of 79 years.  

Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are his daughter Sherry Lepine of Portage la Prairie; granddaughter Lisa (Ryan) Stevenson of Portage la Prairie and grandson Lucas Brown (Larissa Constable)...

Kenneth "Ken" Gushel

Kenneth "Ken" Gushel

Jan 11, 2024

With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Ken Gushel on January 11, 2024 at his home at age of 77 years.

Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Judy (nee Samels), daughter Charlotte (William) Mason, son Darcy Gushel; grandchildren Suzie (Layne), Alyssa (Braeden), and Les; great-grandchildren Evelynn and Dean; siblings Doris, Jim, Raymond (Sheila); sisters-in-law Carol Gusul and...

Raven Josephine Fitzpatrick

Raven Josephine Fitzpatrick

Jan 10, 2024

With her family be her side Raven Josephine passed away on January 10, 2024 at Grace Hospital at the age of 32 years old.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Trudy-Lee, Lawrence, Ivan, Jace, Kaleb, Raylin, of Portage la Prairie; her loving parents Jason Campbell and Cynthia Fitzpatrick of Portage la Prairie; her siblings: Jay, Jennifer, Drey, and...

Christoper Blake Myran

Christoper Blake Myran

Jan 5, 2024

~Bezhigo Binesi ~

“Lone Thunderbird”

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Christopher. On January 5th, 2024 Christopher began his journey to be with Creator and all our ancestors that walked before him.  Christopher was predeceased by his father Thomas, Grandparents Mary Jane,(Koko) Wallace (Shoomis), Louis (Moon Johnson) & Louisa Myran and his beloved daughter...

Edna Dorathy Rintoul (nee Dietrich)

Edna Dorathy Rintoul (nee Dietrich)

Jan 5, 2024

Peacefully on January 5, 2024, Edna Rintoul passed away at home with family by her side after a lengthy illness at the age of 89 years.

Edna was predeceased by her husband Melvin Rintoul, son Barry Lylyk and granddaughter Lindsey Morris.  Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Connie (Terry) Morris and Colleen (Pat) Paquin, daughter-in-law Debbie Lylyk and...

Bonnie Lee Holod (nee Copeland)

Bonnie Lee Holod (nee Copeland)

Jan 5, 2024

Peacefully on January 5, 2024, Bonnie Holod passed away with family by her side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 75 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Reg Holod.  Bonnie will be lovingly remembered by her children Jen (Brad) Crawford and Chris Holod, grandchildren Riley Crawford and Kaylee Crawford.  She will also be missed by...

Gary Arnold Taylor

Gary Arnold Taylor

Jan 2, 2024

We regret to announce the passing of Gary Taylor at his home on January 2, 2024, at the age of 71 years.

Gary was born on August 18, 1952, in Fillmore, SK.   He will be missed by all who knew him over the years, Gary will be remembered by Wendy Forrest. 

Cremation has taken place and he will be laid to...

Kingsley Yellowquill

Kingsley Yellowquill

Jan 2, 2024

"Buck"

With sadness we announce that Kingsley passed away on January 2, 2024 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 33 years.

Kingsley leaves behind his children Kaiden Cameron, Kineisha Yellowquill, Skylee Yellowquill, Manuel Yellowquill, Kyler Yellowquill, Patience Yellowquill, John Yellowquill and baby Yellowquill on the way, grandson Demicah due in April, mother Diane, siblings Lisa, Daemon, Angel,...

James "Jimmy" Longclaws

James "Jimmy" Longclaws

Jan 2, 2024

 

~ Ah Naw Koot ~

“White Cloud”

 

James Longclaws entered the Spirit World on January 2, 2024 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 73 years.

James is survived by his sisters Josephine Longclaws and Shirley Longclaws of Long Plain First Nation, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Bertha Yvonne Puddicombe

Bertha Yvonne Puddicombe

Dec 29, 2023

With her family by her side Bertha Puddicombe passed away on December 29, 2023 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 76 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Debbie Semerak, Kim Puddicombe, and Ronald Puddicombe, her grandchildren Blair (Devin) Semerak, Seth Puddicombe, Torrie Major-Puddicombe, and Izzy Major-Puddicombe, her siblings Liz Gilbertson, Nick Bakala, Jim (Holly) Bakala,...

Brad Guy

Brad Guy

Dec 28, 2023

With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Brad Guy at his home at the age of 61 years.

Left to cherish Brad’s memory are his wife Brenda, son Devin (Stephanie) Guy and grandchildren Kaiden and Logan, daughter Tiana (Tanner) Wylde, numerous brothers and sisters; along with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A private graveside service will be held...

Grace Darlene Chermishnok-Cohen

Grace Darlene Chermishnok-Cohen

Dec 28, 2023

Peacefully at home with her daughter Valanne and grandson Tyson by her side Darlene went to greet her loved one’s on other side on December 28, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

Darlene was predeceased by her husband Gordon, sister Hazel (Ernest) Wenham, Mac (Lil) Bird, Bert (Fern) Bird, Everett (Lyla) Bird.  She left behind the greatest people in...

Ann Samels Duncan (nee Zuk)

Ann Samels Duncan (nee Zuk)

Dec 27, 2023

Ann SAMELS DUNCAN (nee ZUK) passed away peacefully at the impressive age of 100 surrounded by her loving family in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Ann was born in the Portage Hospital on May 9th, 1923. She married Murray Samels in 1942 and they lived happily together for 43 years. They bought their first house on 1st St. N.W. and all four...

Brenda Marie Roulette

Brenda Marie Roulette

Dec 26, 2023

“South Thunderbird Woman”

Peacefully Brenda Roulette entered the spirit world on December 26, 2023 in Winnipeg at the age of 57 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Tanya Roulette (Conway Peters), Jamie Roulette (Kristen), Joleen Roulette (Achillies Mousseau), Ashley Roulette (Jonah Nazzie), Kathleen Roulette (Patrick Forsyth) and Chantal Roulette, along with numerous grandchildren. She will also be...

Trevor Harris

Trevor Harris

Dec 26, 2023

Peacefully on December 26, 2023, Trevor Harris passed away at his home with family by his side at the age of 44 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Joan and Randy Warren, sister Amber (Xander), grandma Martha Harris, grandpa Gordon Warren and his Mr. Baby Cat “Kitty”, along with numerous relatives and friends.

Full  obituary to follow.

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Vincent Royce Smoke

Vincent Royce Smoke

Dec 26, 2023

 

~ Wanbdi Ihakab Hoksida ~

“Eagle Follow Boy”

 

With sadness we announce Vincent Smoke began his journey to the spirit world on December 26, 2023 at his residence at the age of 59 years.

Vince will be lovingly remembered by his friend Carolyn Longclaws of Long Plain, children Nathan Peters (Tasey Roulette) of Long Plain, Geraldine Smoke of...

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