Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Mar 27, 2020

Keith McIvor was born on May 21, 1940 and passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home at the age of 79 years.

Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy, children Teresa McIvor-Cosford, Leonard McIvor, Brian McIvor, Cecile (Cory) Palmer, Myrna McIvor (Jody Stone); grandchildren Marissa and Dayton Cosford, Jacob, Amelia (Landon), Mary-Louise...

Mar 25, 2020

Happy to be joining his family already in heaven, John Kuryk, of Newton Siding, MB has passed away at the age of 98 years. John’s parents, Nick and Lena, came to Manitoba from the Ukraine at a young age.  John was born in Winnipeg, MB, on March 20, 1922.  His fondest memories as a child came from living for...

Mar 24, 2020

Suddenly on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Denis Furet passed away at the Brandon Hospital at the age of 61 years.

Denis is lovingly remembered by his daughter Laura (Axel) with grandchildren Laya and Landen; mother Therese Furet; siblings Albert (Cecile), Jacqueline (Leo) Bazin, Henri (Theresa), Marcel (Sheila), Leo (Leona), Claude (Sherry), Cecile (Clayton) Watson, Angele (Murray) and...

Mar 20, 2020

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Paul Ducharme on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 83 years.

Left to cherish Paul’s memory are his children Randy (Claudette) Ducharme of Winnipeg, MB and Brenda Ducharme of St. Ambroise, MB, grandchildren Meagan (Adam) Ducharme and Elysia (Josh) Ducharme, and...

Mar 20, 2020

Peacefully with family by her side, Loretta Ducharme passed away on Friday, March 20,  2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 83 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Roger Ducharme, parents Fred and Edith Lilley, siblings Clarence (Marj), Edna and Al.  Loretta will be lovingly remembered by her sons Raymond (Lydia) and...

Mar 20, 2020

Peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2020 Alan “Al” McLean passed away at Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 81 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Bruce and Nettie McLean, brother Neil, and brother-in-law Doug Gordon.

Al will be lovingly remembered by his children: daughter Jodi (Don) Brown, grandchildren Breanne, Kyle; son Clarke McLean,...

Mar 18, 2020

With great sadness we announce that Illa Prince, beloved daughter of Anastasia Gabriel and Bradley Prince was born to the spirit world on March 18, 2020.

Left to mourn Illa’s passing are her parents, Anastasia and Bradley, grandparents Wendy and Irvin, Koko Myrna and Grandpa Cory, great grandparents Valerie and Big Papa Dennis, great-great grandparents Ethel Larkins...

Mar 16, 2020

A Celebration of Linda’s life will take place at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm,    due to current restrictions will be limited to 50 people. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Peacefully with family by her side Linda Gladue passed away on Monday,...

Mar 15, 2020

Peacefully, on March 15, 2020, Mabel Marguerite McCamis, widow of the late Hugh McCamis, passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie at the age of 91 years.

Mabel was born October 29, 1928 to Lambert and Elizabeth Williams (Mansfield) in Winnipegosis, Manitoba.

Mabel was predeceased by her parents, her husband Hugh...

Mar 10, 2020

We grieve the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and brother, Arthur Twiss who passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 69 years.

Left to mourn Art are his wife Lynn Marie Twiss of Portage; son Lorne (Janet) Twiss of Portage; son Jason (Jennifer) Twiss of Morden; grandchildren...

Mar 10, 2020

A Private Family Graveside Service has taken place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portage la Prairie, Mb and a Video Tribute has been added.

John Hewitt, 66, of Portage la Prairie, MB. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our farther and pop on March 10, 2020.  He is...

Mar 9, 2020

We regret to announce the sudden passing of our mother Kay Polmark at the St. Boniface Hospital, on March 9, 2020, at the age of 87 years.

She was predeceased by her husband John Polmark, parents Alex and Kathleen McCombie.  Kay will be longingly remembered by her daughter Ardell Polmark with grandchildren Kyra and Kyle Ettinger; son...

Mar 5, 2020

Peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 David Kehler passed away at the Tuxedo Villa in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 100 years.

He was predeceased by his wife Linda, daughter Sharon Gross, great granddaughter Sara Jane, parents Johann and Helena Kehler,  siblings John (Louella), Helen (Jake), Nettie (Charlie), Mary (Jake), Frank (Annie), Jake (Marie), Peter (Esther), Harry...

Mar 2, 2020

Douglas “Doug” Giesbrecht passed away peacefully on March 2, 2020 at his residence in Portage la Prairie at the age of 58 years.

Doug was born on July 30, 1961 in Winnipeg, MB.  He is survived by his daughter Abby; son Ryan; their mother Tonya; his mother Agnes; sister Debra; brother Ron all of Winnipeg; Aunt Sharon...

Mar 1, 2020

Peacefully on March 1, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital with her family at her side, Marian passed away at the age of 96 years.

Marian was born on January 12, 1924 in Winnipeg and she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Carson.  She grew up on the family farm and when she was eight...

Feb 27, 2020

Peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020, Eleanor “Nan” Jackson passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 94 years.

Nan will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Diane Patterson; grandchildren Heidi Patterson and Todd (Nancy) Patterson; great grandchildren David and Derek; along with extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her twin sister Evelyn...

Feb 21, 2020

At this time, we lovingly remember, Betty Nick, (Feb. 6th, 1939 to Feb. 21st, 2020), cherished by her devoted husband, Andy, of almost 58 years, and predeceased by her parents, George and Jessie Rempel, and her sisters, Susie and Mary.

Betty was immensely proud of her family and she leaves behind beautiful shared memories of her lifetime...

Feb 21, 2020

Peacefully on February 21, 2020, in his home, with his family at his side Bob Beckingham passed away at the age of 86 years.

Bob is survived by his sons Jeff (Vivian), Daryl (Karen) and Doug (Janet); grandchildren; great grandchildren and cousins.  He is predeceased by his loving wife Norma; sister Mary; cousins and parents.

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Feb 19, 2020

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dr.  Peter Gnanapragasam (DVM) on February 19, 2020. Peter Gnanapragasam passed away at the age of 73 years. Left to cherish his memory are his children Cheryl Gnanapragasam (Kyle Kachkowski) and Rochelle Gnanapragasam (Matthew Cuddy) and their mother Bernadette Gnanapragasam, and his beloved grandsons Theodore and Samuel Kachkowski. He will...

Feb 17, 2020

With his family by his side, Bryan passed away on February 17, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 55 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother Ethel Larkins of Portage, siblings David (Dianne) of Saskatoon, Kenneth of Winnipeg, Ronald of Portage, Robert (Carol) of Portage, Donna (Kevin) of Portage, Valerie...