Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Mar 9, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our precious miracle, Wells Robert Blatchford. On March 9th, 2022, Wells was born sleeping at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, ON.

Wells was met at heaven’s gates by his two siblings and his great Papa, Gib Berard. Left to cherish his memory are his parents Taylor & Brad Blatchford...

Mar 8, 2022

Peacefully, in her sleep, on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Mildred left her most blessed life.

Born to Charles and Anne (Slonim) Karbachinsky, on July 22, 1928, the story goes that Mildred’s father sat on the steps of the Melville, Saskatchewan hospital and cried when he learned the son that he’d hoped for was yet another daughter. Of...

Mar 7, 2022

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Sandy Hetzel on Monday, March 7, 2022 at her home at the age of 43 years.

Left to cherish Sandy’s memory are her husband Michael Hetzel of Rathwell; children Danny Schoenenkorb (Raina Kehler) of Steinbach, David Schoenenkorb of St. Claude, Rihanna Schoenenkorb of Steinbach and Kiandra Hetzel of Rathwell; grandchildren...

Mar 6, 2022

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Thomas Ducharme on March 6, 2022.

He will be missed by his loving wife Lorraine; daughter Joanne (Trevor); sons Gary (Susan), Perry; grandchildren Nicole (Jean-Paul), Danielle (Kris), Damon (Kaycee), Daniel; great-grandchildren Ashton, Keenan; along with numerous extended family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A...

Mar 5, 2022

On March 5, 2022 Jannetje “Janny” Kok, a loving Mother, Sister and Grandma and Great Grandma passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 93 years.

Janny will be lovingly remembered by her son Edzo (Fran); daughter Tieny (Michael) Kirchner; son Jake (Cindy); son-in-law Tom Moran; grandchildren: Mandy (Kevin), Tyler (Melissa), Todd (Colleen), Kyle (Sarah),...

Mar 1, 2022

Jacob T. Braun, was born May 31, 1945 in Winkler, MB. He passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at Portage General Hospital with his loving wife, Lena by his side.

He was born to Isaac & Kathrina Braun and spent most of his growing up years on the farm between Gladstone and Austin. Dad was baptized...

Mar 1, 2022

The funeral service will be live streamed on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm, please click to view the service. https://youtu.be/O3xf5HpJluM

Peacefully on Tuesday March 1, 2022, Charles “Charlie” Payette passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 92 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Eva “Amanda”...

Feb 28, 2022

It is with great sadness and tears that we share the news of the sudden passing of Nick on February 28, 2022 while snowbirding in Mesa, Arizona.

He was born in Mountain Road on February 22, 1934, one of 9 children. He spent many years working and raising his family in Portage la Prairie and was the...

Feb 28, 2022

Suddenly on Monday February 28, 2022, Ernest “Ernie” Biberdorf passed away in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 53 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Edwin and Jean Biberdorf.  Ernie is survived by his brothers Cameron, Barry and John; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A private burial will...

Feb 24, 2022

A memorial service will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 1:00 pm, led by Wilma Shirriff.  A private interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.  The service will be live streamed, click here to register https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=0a7efeea-3261-49cf-9e14-6c07939c7a6f

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful...

Feb 21, 2022

After a year of breathing difficulties, Erna Wiebe-Unrau passed away on February 21, 2022 at the age 79 years.

Erna, born on March 27, 1942, was the eldest child of William & Marie Thiessen of Carman, Manitoba.  She grew up on a farm and attended school in Graysville, MB.  She married Isaac Benny Wiebe from Graysville on...

Feb 20, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Cory Amab Prince.

Cory was predeceased by his father Walter James Smith, mother Sylvia Prince, step-mother Brenda Smith, uncles Donnie Smith and Morley Smith, aunties Anne Smith and Mary Smith and cousins Steven “Boss” Smith and Benjamin Richard.

Left to mourn Cory’s passing are...

Feb 18, 2022

After a lengthy and courageous battle with Dementia, Paul peacefully passed away on February 18, 2022 at Holy Family Home in Winnipeg at the age of 65.

Paul was predeceased by his father William in 1981 and mother Helen in 2005. Left to mourn his passing are his sister Leona (Wayne) Bergson, brothers Donny (Dianne) Todoruk, David...

Feb 17, 2022

With great sadness we wish to announce the sudden passing of our dad, grandpa and great grandpa. On February 17th, 2022, Keith John Patterson of High Bluff, Manitoba, died peacefully at his home at the age of 73.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Darla, grandson Bevan (Alyssa), great grandchildren Kali, Bevan Jr., Kaisan, granddaughter...

Feb 14, 2022

Peacefully on February 14, 2022, Donald Jackson of Portage la Prairie, MB, died peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with mesothelioma cancer at the age of 82 years.

He was born June 23, 1939 in Portage la Prairie, MB.  Donald graduated from Manitoba Teacher's college in 1959 and his initial teaching position was at a...

Feb 11, 2022

Wayne passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022, after a brief illness.  He leaves his beloved wife of 51 years, Pat; daughter Andrea (Justyn); granddaughters Lauren (Eddie), Molly, Dcera (Kyle) and Julya and great grandchildren Wilder and Maddyn.  He is lovingly remembered by his siblings Susan (Richard), Brenda (Lucy), James (Gloria) and Linda (Shelly); brother-in-law David (Anita); along with...

Feb 11, 2022

The funeral service will be live streamed on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm, please click to register and view the service. https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=48ef5359-ff28-4de7-a403-5f5c4aba3990

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Russell “Rusty” Chartrand on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69...

Feb 7, 2022

The funeral service will be live streamed on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 am (central time), please click to register and view the service. https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=72c5ac32-7354-473e-aca4-3615211e4b5f

Mary Irwin from Elie, Manitoba, having lived most of her life in Portage la Prairie, passed away at the age of 77 after a sudden brain hemorrhage...

Feb 5, 2022

With the greatest of sadness, we are announcing the peaceful passing of Lydia Elfreida di Dio on Saturday, 5 February 2022 at the age of 92 years of age, at Lions Prairie Manor.

Lydia will be lovingly remembered by her son Allan, his wife Jennifer (nee Roteliuk) and grandson Mark. Lydia was predeceased by her husband Richard...

Feb 4, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our daughter Delilah Angelina McIvor, born February 4, 2022.

Although we only got to hold you in our arms for a little while, we will hold you forever in our hearts.

Left to cherish Delilah’s memory are her parents Ian and Courtney McIvor, big brother...