Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Keith Alexander Clifford Gabrielle
Apr 7, 2026
Peacefully on April 7, 2026, Keith Gabrielle passed away in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 73 years.
Keith will be lovingly remembered by his children Kristine (Gary) MacKovic of Minot, ND, Gwen (Ryan) Bochek of Virden, MB and Kelly (Sherie) Gabrielle of Brandon, MB; grandson Brandon (Cortney) MacKovic with great-granddaughter Lily, granddaughter Ashley (Kyle) Combs, step-granddaughter Kelsey Dillabough;...
Dante Clayton Tony Vince Peters
Apr 6, 2026
With great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dante Peters April 6, 2026 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 19 years.
He was deeply missed by his father Kevin Peters, as well as his grandparents: Sheri Courchene-Peters (Peter), Leo Vandel and Coreen Oddie. During his youth, he was fostered by Shelley Peters (Doug), who shared in his growth...
Randall "Brent" Bailey
Apr 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Randall Bailey known to all as Brent. Peacefully on the morning of April 6, 2026 at Lions Prairie Manor he left us for his eternal rest at the age of 74 years.
Brent was born on March 27, 1952 in Portage la Prairie...
Helene Wiens (nee Renpenning)
Apr 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Helene Wiens on April 4, 2026 at the age of 85 years. Surrounded by family, her passing was sudden but peaceful.
She is predeceased by her husband Jakob of 55 years, daughter Lili Woodward, parents Jacob and Katharina Renpenning, her four siblings, two brothers-in-law, and many aunts, uncles, and...
Rae Warburton (nee Matchett)
Apr 2, 2026
Reunited with her husband, Bob, the family announce the peaceful passing of Rae Warburton on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Rae was born in Winnipeg, the third daughter of Rev. Clifford and Leona Matchett. Rae lived in Winnipeg, Souris and had the majority of her schooling in Minnedosa. After a year of teacher’s college in Winnipeg, Rae got her first teaching...
Evelyn Irene Higgins (Sokolosky) (nee Brook)
Apr 1, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Evelyn Higgins on April 1, 2026 at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 93 years.
Evelyn was predeceased by her husbands Bill Higgins and Demetrice Sokolosky; siblings Edward Brook and Frederick Brook; children Dianne Lynne, Daniel, Blaine and Kathrine; great-grandson Haiden Anderson. She leaves to mourn...
Paul George Wood
Mar 29, 2026
With sadness, we announce the passing of Paul George Wood, lovingly known as “Woody,” on March 29, 2026, at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB.
Paul was born on October 3, 1938, in Lindsay, Ontario. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Venetta (Hay), whom he met during his time in Rivers, Manitoba. They were married March 28,1964 in Carberry, MB.
Paul...
Roger Normand Joseph Bruneau
Mar 29, 2026
C’est avec un amour profond et une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de notre époux, père, grand-père et arrière-grand-père bien-aimé, Roger, survenu le 29 mars 2026.
Né le 8 septembre 1939 à Saint-Claude, Manitoba, Roger a bâti une belle vie à la ferme avec son épouse bien-aimée, Annette, et leurs sept enfants. Ils ont commencé leur parcours sur une...
Verna Ball (Cewick) (nee Morisseau)
Mar 29, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Verna Ball on March 29, 2026 at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 94.
She is survived by her children Debbie (Norm) Arpin, Ron Cewick, and Diane (Gerry) Lesage. She is also survived by her grandchildren and their spouses; Cherie (Rob), Jocelyne (Rob), Suzanne (Geoff), Michelle (Dusty),...
David Duncan Chaske
Mar 26, 2026
Peacefully, David Chaske passed away on March 26, 2026 at his home at the age of 67 years.
David will be lovingly remembered by his wife Valerie Carson; children Jeremy Chaske, Daniel Chaske, and Gena (Richie) Chaske; grandchildren Ariah, Lane and Scarlette; sister Ivy Chaske; Valerie’s children, grandchildren and brother and sister; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He...
Frederick Gordon Brook
Mar 23, 2026
Frederick Gordon Brook passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23rd, at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 91. Fred was a kind, loving and generous husband, father, foster-father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. He leaves to mourn his wife of 57 years, Carline, his sisters, Evelyn, Mae, (and Edward, predeceased), as well as his children,...
Jean Hanna (nee MacDonald)
Mar 23, 2026
Peacefully on March 23, 2026 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Jean Hanna passed away at the age of 105 years.
Mom was born on July 24, 1920 at Portage la Prairie to parents, Loa and Earl MacDonald. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Sam, son Donn (Patti), siblings Vern, Gwen, Murray, and John. She leaves to mourn her passing...
Connie Gertrude Henry (nee Woodward)
Mar 22, 2026
Peacefully, with family by her side, Connie passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 97 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Joanne; sons Terry (Deborah), Steven (Nicole) and Dennis (Gisele); grandchildren Russell (Jolene), Chris (Megan), Shawn (Robyn) and Melissa (Jordan); great grandchildren Reece, Jessie, Ryley, Hunter, Josh, Grayson, Kingston, Zayd and McCoy; sisters Louise...
Fredrick Thomas Gordon Robinson
Mar 20, 2026
With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Fred Robinson, beloved husband of Ruth, on Friday March 20, 2026, at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon.
Fred was born at home in the Beaver District on October 9th, 1935, son of Will and Molly Robinson. He received his education at Beaver School. He worked at CFB MacDonald until it closed. Then...
Joseph Reid Henderson
Mar 16, 2026
Peacefully, on March 16, 2026, Joseph “Joe” Henderson passed away at his home in Portage at the age of 70 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty Ann Henderson; children Lori Henderson (Scott Prejet) and Richard (Jessica) Henderson; grandchildren Cassie, Lexi, Emily and Eastyn; siblings Lyle (Sylvia), Lois, Keith (Sharon), Kathy, Richard and Greg (Cathy); sister-in-law Susan; along...
Donald Thomas Verwey
Mar 14, 2026
It is with great sadness and with gratitude for a life well lived, that the family announces that Donald “Don” Verwey died at the age of 87 years at Portage District General Hospital, on March 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Don was predeceased by his beloved wife Shirley, grandson Noah, sister Florence and brothers John and Frank.
Don was born...
Wendy Viola Clara Arnold
Mar 10, 2026
Peacefully, on March 10, 2026, Wendy, who was an angel on Earth, gained her wings and flew free from her Earthly constraints.
Wendy faced many challenges in her life. At the tender age of 6, Wendy left her family home in Saskatchewan to move to Portage La Prairie, living at the MDC. Wendy spent the majority of her life at the...
Gary James Rasmussen
Mar 8, 2026
A life filled with love and family
It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary James Rasmussen on Sunday March 8, 2026 at Riverview Health Centre with family by his side.
Gary Rasmussen fought hard for many years to stay here with his true love, Family! Gary is now free from kidney cancer, the pain, dr appointments, treatments, side effects...
Helen Rose Myran
Mar 6, 2026
Suddenly, Helen Myran passed away on March 6, 2026, at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 75 years. She saw the hand of the Lord and took His hand.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Chris YellowQuill and Shayne Myran; all her intimate loving grandchildren; siblings James Myran “Jimmy Dean”, Donna Bartlette (Dave), Theresa Sanderson, Maureen Sinclair...
Justin Micheal Lafreniere
Mar 5, 2026
With profound sadness the family of Justin Lafreniere regret to announce his passing on March 5, 2026 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 35 years.
Left to cherish his memory are parents Tim and Roxanne, brothers Jeffrey and Tanner, grandmother Leigh and favorite four-legged girl, Ocean. Supportive aunts and uncles: Leanne and Justin Kochen, Wanda and Larry Barron,...
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