Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Nov 11, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of James Bretecher, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020.

James (“Jim, Jimbo, Jamie”) was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on December 13th, 1978. He attended the French emersion school, Ecole MacNeill and continued his French studies through to his...

Nov 10, 2020

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Lucille “Lucy” Gaultier on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her residence in Gilbert Plains, MB at the age of 70 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Stephen and Henriette Swan, brother Emile at birth, sisters Rose Swan and Simone (Clifford) Chevrier.  Left to mourn Lucy are her siblings...

Nov 8, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Viola Painter, at the age of 93, beloved wife of the late Harold Painter, with family by her side on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at the Saint Claude Health Centre.

Viola was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Nellie Ferris as well as her...

Nov 5, 2020

~Keshaba   Binese~

“Circling Thunderbird”

We share the devastating loss of our husband, our brother, our father, our uncle, our great uncle, our great-great uncle and grandfather, Roger Merrick who left on his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the HSC in Winnipeg,...

Nov 2, 2020

With sadness we announce that Faye Whitford  passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 47 years.

Left to mourn Faye’s passing are her children Kayla, Vandale, Wendy and Dafa Whitford, grandchildren Jerome, Markus, Kaydance, Dante and James, siblings Glen Whitford, Olivia Flatfoot and TJ Flatfoot.

Faye was predeceased...

Nov 1, 2020

With great sadness, but with thankfulness for a good long life, we announce the peaceful death of Charles William (Bill) Shirriff on November 1, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital following a stroke on October 25, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of Wilma Shirriff (née Young) since 1964 and the well-loved and loving father of...

Oct 29, 2020

Lenard James Wescoup passed away tragically in his home at Long Plain First Nation on October 29, 2020 with his loved ones Jordan Prince and Shawntay Houle by his side.

Lenard Wescoup was born September 8, 1970 to Eva Lillian and Morley (Cott) Smith. He was a hard working father his whole life. Lenard really enjoyed helping...

Oct 28, 2020

With family at her side, Lucia Martinez passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Health Science Centre at the age of 85 years.

Left to mourn Lucia are her son Ramon Martinez (Flor Alas), daughter Dinora Martinez and granddaughter Rosie Romero (Erick Ortiz), along with extended family and friends.

Lucia was born on March...

Oct 27, 2020

With sadness we announce that Eva Fontaine entered the spirit world on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 77 years.

Left to mourn Eva’s passing are her children Connie, Sheila, Wilma, Cheryl and Burton (Harvey), grandchildren Troy, Conan, Raini, Nicole, William Jr. (Man), Skylar, Frankie, Precious, Shaylene, Jonathan, Tanisha, Kyle, Crystal, Chris,...

Oct 25, 2020

On Sunday, October 25th, 2020, Ethel Larkins peacefully passed away at Lions Prairie Manor. She lived her life to the fullest for the past 93 years.

Left to cherish her memories are her children David (Dianne) of Saskatoon, Kenneth of Winnipeg, Ronald of Portage, Robert (Carol) of Portage, Donna (Kevin) of Portage, Valerie of Portage, Debbie (Ron) of...

Oct 25, 2020

Peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020, Eleanor Smith passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 87 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Alvin Smith, parents Joseph and Olga Mitchell, sister Marlene Walker and brother Gordon Mitchell.  Eleanor will be lovingly remembered by her godson/nephew Mitch (Glory) Walker, brother Joseph (Agnes) Mitchell, special friends...

Oct 21, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Davian.  He leaves to mourn his son Davian Curtis Ian Richard Bell-Suthurland, he also leaves behind his partner Jayme Suthurland; his parents, father Tim Bell and mother Charmaine Myran; brothers Tyler (Kendra), Jacob (Kylie), Storm, Kaden and Ordell; maternal grandmother Kathleen Myran maternal grandfather Kenneth Myran, paternal grandmother Karen...

Oct 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Doreen Emma (Ferrier) Berrington Hurst on October 20th, 2020 at the age of 95 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, MB. Mom peacefully departed this world with family at her side and surrounded by love.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Oct 17, 2020

Mahto-Ki-huni-Win

(Bear Woman Arriving Home)

Sheri-Ann Grace Elton (Pashe), Mahto-Ki-huni-Win (Bear Woman Arriving Home), also known as Bear (childhood nickname), born in Rivers Manitoba on March 27, 1974 has passed on into the Spirit World October 17, 2020 in her childhood home in Brandon Manitoba.

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Oct 8, 2020

Chanshkan Shina Okhchi Hanska Wi

“Hawk Shawl Women”

Suddenly, on Thursday, October 8, 2020, our wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, sister and friend, Pat Pashe passed away unexpectedly at St. Boniface Hospital.

Pat was predeceased by her parents Ted and Margaret Novak.

Pat leaves...

Oct 6, 2020

We are so saddened by the passing of our youngest brother Andrew Wallace Cuthbert on October 6, 2020 at his residence in Brandon, MB.

Andrew was predeceased by his parents Fraser and Margaret Cuthbert, sister Sally (Talbot) McLaughlan and brother Alec Cuthbert. He is survived by sisters Barb (Doug) Painter and Mary (Kelvin) Code, daughter Dayle and...

Oct 5, 2020

With sadness we announce that Daniel Peters passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Regina, SK at the age of 36 years.

Left to mourn Daniel’s passing are his partner Clarissa, children Aaliyah and Phoenix, mother Naomi (Rick), brothers Dana, Carl (Misty), Andrew and Stephen, Aunt Tamara and his children’s mother Hope, as well as numerous...

Oct 1, 2020

With sadness we announce that Ann Smith passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 55 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Christi (Leon), Tammy (Geordon), Donnie Jr. (Sav), Aaron (Shannel), her adopted children Felicia (Leo), Axel, Alicia, Mary, Patrick (Angel) and many other children and numerous grandchildren. Also...

Sep 28, 2020

We are incredibly sad to announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Ron Tidsbury, on Monday, September 28, 2020.  Ron was able to spend his last days at home with his family close by, listening to old stories, overseeing his sons and grandson Cody on the farm.

Ron was predeceased by his son...

Sep 21, 2020

With sadness we announce that Tyrone Smoke passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 41 years.

Left to mourn Tyrone’s passing are his son Tristin Paul, sisters Raylene Hall, Samantha Elk and Andee Misner, brothers Adam Elk and Devin Elk, nieces & nephews Charmaine, Isaac, Cassidy, Isaiah, Alicia, Precious, Tayla,...