Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Jodi Altenburg

Jodi Altenburg

Oct 6, 2025

Kimamana Hawankan Win

“Rainbow Butterfly Woman”

After a lengthy illness, it is with great sadness that that Jodi started her Journey to the Spirit World on October 6, 2025, at the age of 42 years.

Left to mourn her passing are her children Tracayne Altenburg-Marsden and Shanaya Marsden; siblings Edward Houle and Destini Houle, along with other siblings from her dad’s side of...

Jacob Unrau

Jacob Unrau

Oct 5, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Jacob Unrau on October 5, 2025 at Wainwright Continuing Care Hospital at the age of 91 years.

Jacob was predeceased by his wife Christine Unrau, parents Wilhelm and Mary Unrau, siblings Anne, Katrina, William, Mary and Peter. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: son Garth (Sandra) Unrau of Cranbrook, BC with grandchildren...

Annette Marie Jeannine Bruneau (nee Danais)

Annette Marie Jeannine Bruneau (nee Danais)

Oct 4, 2025

C’est avec un profond amour et une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de notre épouse, mère, grand-mère et arrière-grand-mère bien-aimée, Annette, survenu le 4 octobre 2025.

Maman était le cœur de notre famille — une femme douce et altruiste, dont l’amour ne connaissait aucune limite. Elle a rempli nos vies de chaleur, de rires et de fous rires, et...

Ida Lorraine Miller (nee Carroll)

Ida Lorraine Miller (nee Carroll)

Oct 1, 2025

It’s with heavy hearts we share the loss of our beloved wife, mother, sister, auntie grandma, and friend, Ida Lorraine Miller. On October 1st 2025, Ida passed away suddenly and peacefully with her family by her side. Ida is lovingly remembered by her husband Brian Miller, sister Anne Street, brother Alan (Sharon) Carroll, children Beverly Miller (Hugh Cook) and Darren...

George James Core

George James Core

Oct 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Core on October 1, 2025, at the age of 83. George passed at Portage District General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.

George was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Gail; daughters Donna and Cathy (Leroy);...

Cynthia Gail Meeches

Cynthia Gail Meeches

Sep 30, 2025

On September 30, 2025, Cynthia “Cindy” Meeches entered the spirit world in Calgary, AB at the age of 63 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Arthur & Dorothy; brother Robert; sisters Mildred, Mavis and Janis; nephews Nathaniel and Brandon and her nieces Skyler, Lakea, Brett and Candace.

Left to mourn her passing are her sisters Catherine/Kit-Kat, Carolyn (Jason), Naomi (Trevor) and...

Eileen Alice Mutcher

Eileen Alice Mutcher

Sep 30, 2025

Surrounded by the family that loved her dearly, Eileen Alice Mutcher (Olson) passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 83.

Eileen leaves to treasure her memory her devoted husband of 66 years, Otto Mutcher and their children Darryl & Maxine Mutcher, Kyle Mutcher & Michael Wagner, and daughter Kim Kelso. She is remembered by her grandchildren: Bekki &...

Karen Lynn Ferris

Karen Lynn Ferris

Sep 29, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Karen Lynn Ferris on September 29th, 2025, at her residence in Winnipeg Manitoba, at the age of 68 years.

Karen will be laid to rest in the family plot in Dauphin Manitoba at a later date.

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

Barbara Marie Bradley

Barbara Marie Bradley

Sep 26, 2025

On Friday, September 26, 2025, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Barbara Marie (Kester) Bradley, passed away peacefully at Rock Lake Hospital in Crystal City, Manitoba, after a brief illness. She was 85 years old.

Born on February 22, 1940, in Crystal City, Barbara was the first child of William (Bill) and Alice (Sharpe) Kester. She spent most of her...

Deanne Marie Theresa Rose (nee Pollock)

Deanne Marie Theresa Rose (nee Pollock)

Sep 25, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Deanne Rose on September 25, 2025, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Kim (Cam) Large, Rick Rose and Kevin (Carrie) Rose; grandchildren Kathryn (Shawn), Bryce (Allison), Gracie and Jenna; brother Don Pollock; sister-in-law Anna Pollock; special cousin Mark Barda and...

Thomas Richard Johnston

Thomas Richard Johnston

Sep 22, 2025

With profound sorrow, we regret to announce the sudden passing of Tom in Winnipeg at the age of 51 years.

Tom as born in Portage la Prairie December 28, 1973. He attended Prince Charles School and graduated from Portage Collegiate Institute in 1991. Tom was known for his outgoing personality, and he hit his stride finding a home in playing sports...

Phyllis Maureen Matyasovszky (nee Gilbert)

Phyllis Maureen Matyasovszky (nee Gilbert)

Sep 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the loss of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother. On September 20, 2025, Phyllis Matyasovszky passed away peacefully with family at her side at the Portage District General Hospital after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Phyllis is lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Emil Matyasovszky; her children and grandchildren: Dan (Kelly), Aidan, Quhyn;...

Richard Wayne Popko

Richard Wayne Popko

Sep 15, 2025

After a lengthy illness,  Richard Popko passed away on September 15, 2025 at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 68 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Evelyn Popko (Wesley), grandchildren Dakota, Joel, Selena, Dwayne and Jessica, sister Evelyn Maslanska; along with other family members and friends.

Richard will be laid to rest with his parents at...

Joseph Robert Fernand Allard

Joseph Robert Fernand Allard

Sep 8, 2025

With his family by his side, Joseph Allard passed away on September 8, 2025, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 75 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Cordelia Allard (Dean Favell), granddaughter Jade and great granddaughter Emily, Clarise Allard, granddaughters Sara Allard-McKinnon and Selena Allard and Joey Allard (Melissa) Ducharme, grandson Austin Turenne; siblings...

Roger Martin Crane

Roger Martin Crane

Sep 7, 2025

We announce the passing of Roger Martin Crane on September 7, 2025 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 70 years.

Interment has taking place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

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

Peter Cebrij

Peter Cebrij

Sep 4, 2025

Peacefully Peter Cebrij passed away on September 4, 2025, with family by his side at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 78 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his children Nadia (Ryan), Holly (Rod), Gina (Karl) and Jay; grandchildren Mila, Anna, Alyssa, Robyn and Santee; brother Mike; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Peter was predeceased...

Arthur Ernest Ammeter

Arthur Ernest Ammeter

Sep 2, 2025

With great sadness we announce that our husband, father, grand-father, uncle, cousin, and friend, Arthur “Art” Ammeter, left us at the age of 82 to be with his Saviour and Lord on September 2, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Debbie Ammeter (Mostowy) of Elie, Manitoba; his children: Carly (Glen) Nowell of...

Peter Joe Prince

Peter Joe Prince

Sep 2, 2025

*** Note change of Location of Services ***

Services will be held at Long Plain Spirit Lodge

With great sadness we announce Peter Prince passed away with family by his side on September 2, 2025 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 65 years.

Left to mourn are his wife Tara, children John, Teo and Tiara, grandson Drayco, sisters Sandy, Yvonne, Yvette...

Edwin Winfield Ross

Edwin Winfield Ross

Sep 2, 2025

Edwin Ross, 79, of Portage la Prairie, passed away at home in the early morning of September 2nd, 2025.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Gloria; his children, Chad and Sheryl and his grandson Rayne (Nicole). He also leaves behind his sister Iris Grasby (Grenville) and brother Jim Ross (Lois); and sisters-in-law Marilyn McCasin and Bev Reese, as well as...

Terrance Robert Steeden

Terrance Robert Steeden

Aug 31, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Robert Steeden on August 31, 2025 at his home at the age of 55 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Valerie (nee Bullock) and David Middlemost of Mesachie Lake, BC; siblings Kathy (Gary) Gwynn of Belize, Murray (Rita) Middlemost of Dundas, ON, Michael (Jessica) Middlemost of Dundas, ON, and Tammy Middlemost...