Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Wilmer Arthur Fingas

Wilmer Arthur Fingas

Aug 18, 2025

Peacefully on August 18, 2025, Wilmer Fingas passed away at the Portage and District Hospital at the age of 92 years.

Wilmer was predeceased by his wife, Victoria. He is survived by his son Cameron and wife Diane, son Kim and wife Kimberley, daughter Michelle and husband Dwight; his grandchildren Jarett (Jacqueline), Dana (Jordy), Tracey (Blaine), Kelley (Brook), and Taylor (Joelle);...

Mervin Denis Meeches

Mervin Denis Meeches

Aug 14, 2025

Mervin Denis Meeches

August 30, 1980 – August 14, 2025

Misabe Makwa Gauziisit

“Grizzly Bear”

On August 14th, with family by his side, our son, father, husband, brother, nephew and friend, passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 44 years.

Mervin will be greatly missed by his children, Dillon, Darnell, Mervin Jr. Julian, Shanikwa & Tai; his wife of 20+...

Kingsley "Leroy" Woods

Kingsley "Leroy" Woods

Aug 14, 2025

“Running Bear”

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Kingsley “Leroy” Woods E.I.T "Running Bear" started his journey home, to join our relatives, in the spirit world at the age of 56 years. Kingsley was a devoted husband, father, brother, nephew, uncle and cousin. He was loved by many and his presence will be greatly missed.

Kingsley survived by his wife Belinda Woods, daughters...

Myrtle Eleanor MacIntosh

Myrtle Eleanor MacIntosh

Aug 13, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Myrtle MacIntosh on August 13, 2025 with family by her side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 89 years.

She is predeceased by her husband William “Bill”, infant son Wyatt, son Preston, son-in-law Hilbert Deen. Parents John “Jack” and Isabel Ennis, brothers Orval, Gordon, Frank, Harvey and twin brother Mervin,...

Howard Clarence Daniels

Howard Clarence Daniels

Aug 12, 2025

“King Eagle” ~ Ogiminaginew

Howard Daniels, his sunrise was March 2, 1970, his sunset was August 12, 2025.

He was predeceased by his dad, Howard McIvor and stepfather, Cecil Miness, nephew Kyle Daniels, and brother Kingsley Yellowquill. Honoring Howard and those who will forever hold him in their hearts include his mother Diane Miness, sisters Tina Daniels, Colleen McIvor and sister Angel Miness...

Elaine "Betty" McFarlane (nee Patterson)

Elaine "Betty" McFarlane (nee Patterson)

Aug 12, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Betty McFarlane on August 12, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 96 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Bob McFarlane, son Tim McFarlane and sister Helen Grose. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her son Rick (Gloria) of Stony Plain, AB, daughter-in-law Kelly McFarlane of Winnipeg, grandchildren Andrew...

Audrey Anne McCormick

Audrey Anne McCormick

Aug 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Audrey McCormick on August 9, 2025 at Portage District General Hospital.

Audrey will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Kimberley Nacci, grandsons Adam Nacci and Kevin Nacci of Winnipeg; sister Patricia McCormick of Vilcabamba, Ecuador; brother Douglas (Pat) McCormick of Portage la Prairie, nephew Garth (Shawnna) McCormick of Oakville, nephew...

Brian Thomas Kitson

Brian Thomas Kitson

Aug 7, 2025

With his family by his side, Brian Kitson passed away on August 7, 2025, at his home. He will forever be missed and remembered by his wife of 49 years, Elaine (Bernhardt); son Michael and wife Delka; daughter Laura and husband Scott; grandchildren Toren, Tabitha, and Daphne; sister Myrna and husband Ted; along with many friends, family, and others he...

Shonalynne Elizabeth Cote

Shonalynne Elizabeth Cote

Aug 6, 2025

Join us as we honour our beloved Mother Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 3pm - 10 PM at the High Bluff Hall, 10 Weir Avenue.

Bring your own drinks, a lawn chair and feel free to share your memories and stories. We will enjoy a barbeque and celebrate her life together

We hope to see you there

With heavy hearts and deep sadness,...

Francis "David" Fleury Hulme

Francis "David" Fleury Hulme

Aug 5, 2025

Peacefully on August 5, 2025, David Hulme passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Michele Day, Veronica Eirikson, James Hulme (Sheila Maxwell) and Francis Hulme (Crystal McDonald); grandchildren Patrick Day, Alexandra Day, Ruby Azrene, Amber Hicks, Craig Eirikson, Kobe Birston-Hulme and Rayden McDonald-Hulme; great grandchildren Bella,...

Orest & Marlene Kowall

Orest & Marlene Kowall

Aug 5, 2025

Celebration of Life for Orest and Marlene Kowall

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00 am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church

Interment ~ Evergreen Memorial Gardens

Lovingly remembered by her children Natalie (Rick) Deleau, Dana (Jerry) Campbell, and Aaron (Caitlin) Kowall and grandchildren Tyler (Jasmine) Campbell, Sara (Matt) Campbell, Matthew (Rowan) Kowall and Bronwyn (Riley) Kowall, great grandsons Nash Campbell and Theodore Kowall, and great...

Thomas Peter Thompson

Thomas Peter Thompson

Jul 17, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Thompson on July 17, 2025 at the Convalescent Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 85 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Chris (Jill Milne) Thompson of Winnipeg, A-Lynn (Mike Goldhauer) Thompson of Winnipeg and Ashley (Roz) Thompson of Edmonton; grandchildren Conner, Eitan, Luke, Adë and Aubry; stepchildren...

John Puurunen

John Puurunen

Jul 15, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of John Puurunen on July 15, 2025 at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 70 years.

A private burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

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

Louise Ferg

Louise Ferg

Jul 12, 2025

Alice Louise Ferg (nee Clark) passed away peacefully with family members by her side on July 12, 2025, at the age of 96.

Louise was born and raised in Deloraine, Manitoba. She began her career with the Royal Bank in Brandon, where she met her husband, Patrick. She supported Pat through law school at the U of M. The two settled...

John Ronald Fehr

John Ronald Fehr

Jul 9, 2025

On Wednesday July 9, 2025, John Fehr passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. John was predeceased by his wife Marlene (July 9, 2023) and his son Richard (April 17, 2000).  John will be lovingly remembered by his children Carla (Brian) Braden, Kathy (Garry) Palmer, Ron (Bonnie) Fehr and daughter-in-law Valerie (Greg) Connolly; grandchildren David (Tarilyn), Breanne (James),...

Adam Michael Page

Adam Michael Page

Jul 5, 2025

Suddenly, on July 5, 2025, Adam Page passed away at the age of 42 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Austin and Addison; mother Pauline “Dolly” Johnston; siblings Sandahl Page and Alexander Page; father Bill Page (Jan); stepfather Frank McKenzie; nieces Aubree and Harper; nephew Bentley; good friends Norm, Josh and Jason, along with numerous aunts, uncles and...

Haiden Stuart Demetrice Anderson

Haiden Stuart Demetrice Anderson

Jun 30, 2025

With great sadness we announce Haiden Anderson passed away on June 30, 2025 at his home, at the age of 20 years.

Left to mourn are parents Carly Sokolosky and Wallace Anderson; brother Benjamin (Brooke) Payment; sister Denise (Anthony) Stiegler; brother Elden Anderson; aunties and uncles James and Patty Anderson, Melissa and Dale Davis, Bryer Twiss, Chantelle Twiss, Olivia Sokolosky; grandparents...

Sheldon Allan Bouvier

Sheldon Allan Bouvier

Jun 30, 2025

Suddenly on June 30, 2025, Sheldon Bouvier passed away in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 44 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Vanessa, children Tristen Wescoup (grandchildren Madison Lavalle and Esme Wescoup), Kaydence Bouvier, Isaiah Bouvier, Romey Bouvier and Aaislyn Bouvier; sister Shelly Bouvier and brother Bruce Bouvier; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was...

Mary E. Crawford

Mary E. Crawford

Jun 27, 2025

It is with a very heavy heart, and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my beloved, dearest love, MARY CRAWFORD. The words printed here are meant to “celebrate her life”, and “honor her memory”. The lovely Mary was my life partner for well over 40 years. We met in September of 1978.

During Mary’s life, music and...

Karen Lynn Conrod

Karen Lynn Conrod

Jun 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Karen Lynn Conrod on June 26, 2025, in Portage la Prairie at the age of 74.

Lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years Fred Conrod, sons Tyson Conrod of Winnipeg and Reece Conrod (Amylia) of Canmore, AB, sister and brother-in law Debbie and Dean Yaremchuk, sisters-in-law Reneta Angus...