Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Nov 14, 2019

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, Winnie Marguerite Best, at the age of 85 years, on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Portage General Hospital.

Winnie will be lovingly remembered by her children Bruce (Shirley) Best of Thompson MB, Joan (Richard) Willett of Portage la Prairie MB, Bryde Meehan...

Nov 13, 2019

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.

Robert “Bob” Barrett, age 82, of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2019, surrounded by family in the compassionate care of the Grace Hospital.

Bob was born October 15, 1937...

Nov 11, 2019

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Ivy Bullock passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 94 years.

She is survived by her husband of almost 70 years Walter “Lodge” Bullock of Portage, best friend for 94 years Betty Bullock of Medicine Hat and brother Don Smith of...

Nov 7, 2019

We regret to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Janet Evelyn Eyolfson due to a courageous battle with cancer on November 7th at the Portage District General Hospital with family by her side at the age of 79 years.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband Earl (Chub) of 46 years,...

Nov 6, 2019

Peacefully with family by his side, Ernest John Lilley passed away on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 72 years.

Ernie is lovingly remembered by the mother of his children, Sue Pickett, his daughters Renée (Todd) and Aimée (Ruskin), granddaughters Zoée, Madeline, Chloie and Carmin, siblings Larry (Barb), Norman...

Nov 6, 2019

With great sadness we announce that George Beattie began his journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the age of 72 years.

Left to mourn George’s passing are his children Jacqueline Beatty, Angela Beatty, George Jr. Beatty, April Beattie Armstrong (Roy Armstrong) and Warren Allan (Christine) Beattie, grandchildren Hope Armstrong, Ebony Beattie, Malachi...

Nov 2, 2019

With great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Peters on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 91 years.

Frank was predeceased by his parents Donald Peters and Louise Yellowquill; sisters Isabel Cameron, Kathy Peters, Eva Peters, May Peters and Mary-Jane Peters; brother Lloyd Peters; daughters Marilyn Beaulieu,...

Oct 30, 2019

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, Diane Beatrice Hudson, mother, sister and aunt, left for the spirit world at the age of 68 years.

Diane will forever be remembered and missed by her son, Sonny and daughter Angel, by her sisters, Gerri Thunderbirdsky, Rose Prince and Loretta Meeches (Albert). Diane will also be remembered and missed by her...

Oct 27, 2019

Mom slipped away quietly and peacefully with family by her side Sunday, October 27, 2019 after recently suffering a devastating stoke. Gerri is survived by her sons Robert (Diane) and Adam, and her sister Jean Bessant. Also surviving are grandchildren Jennifer (Darcy), Zachary (Kelsey), Nicolas, Robbie and Gordie, step grandchildren Rob and Kaitlyn Scott and great-grandchildren Kinley and Kade....

Oct 26, 2019

Evelynne Callander passed away peacefully at Brandon Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 26, 2019 after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer at the age 66 years.

Left to mourn is her husband Ken of Cromer, MB; children Kareena (Jeff) Zanolli of Lethbridge, AB and Kurtis of Reston, MB; grandchildren Gavin and Grady Zanolli; siblings Sandra (Dave) Falk...

Oct 25, 2019

Peacefully on Friday October 25, 2019, Dorothy Daniels passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 92 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Daniels; grandson Brent Skerry; brother Charles Campbell; son-in-law Austin Hardy and sister-in-law Dr. Nettie Campbell.  Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her children Madlyn (Clayton) Skerry of Portage...

Oct 24, 2019

With her family at her bedside, Betty Lou Morrison passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the HSC ICU at the age of 68 years.

Left to mourn is her husband Ken of Portage la Prairie, son Tim (Rachel) of Winnipeg, daughter Jennifer (Jamie) of Hamilton ON. and granddaughter Katie of Winnipeg. She is also survived by...

Oct 24, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kelvin Clarence Gregoire.

He was born on April 8, 1954 and grew up in Southern Manitoba. He spent most of his life in Winnipeg where he spent his last days.

He was predeceased by his parents George and Adelaide Gregoire, brothers Kenny, Eward,Ronald and...

Oct 21, 2019

Arlene's family is saddened to announce her passing on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Lions Prairie Manor.

Arlene was born October 26, 1940, in Portage la Prairie to Jack and Kitty (Smallpiece) Riach, the middle of three children.

She was predeceased by her parents in 1981 and 2014; son Terry in 1985; husband Edgar in...

Oct 20, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Rae Creed on Sunday, October 20, 2019, with her family by her side.

Mom was predeceased by her parents, son-in-law and great granddaughter, as well as numerous family members.

Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters Pat, Gail (Skitchy) and Marie...

Oct 19, 2019

We regret to announce the loss of our beautiful Tay on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Taylor will be lovingly remembered by her parents Doug and Darseen Pryor; sisters Teaghan Pryor (Karl Dirks) and Raela (Trent) Giesbrecht; grandparents Edwin Schmidt, Anne Schmidt, and Joe (Barb) Weishaupt; pup Everly; extended family and friends.

Taylor’s love for life...

Oct 14, 2019

Peacefully, Suzanne Stoughton passed away with her daughter by her side on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 63 years.  Predeceased by her parents Doris and Michael Sitarz, she is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Edward “Lexie”; daughter Melonie; son Dustan; brother James;  sisters Gail, Elaine, Ann (Ed)...

Oct 5, 2019

Pearl Pelletier (nee Woods)

Wakhcha Duta Omani Win

“Sacred Flower Walking Woman”

June 28, 1934 – October 5, 2019

While at her home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on October 5, 2019, Pearl passed away peacefully while she was sleeping.

Pearl...

Oct 3, 2019

John James Taylor

~ Wambdi Iyuskin ~

" Happy Eagle"

Peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 John Taylor entered the spirit world surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 79 years.

Full obituary to follow....

Oct 1, 2019

We regret to announce the passing of Gregory Smith on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at MDC at the age of 65 years.

He was predeceased by his father Ronald Smith and step-father Bill Linden.  Gregory will be lovingly remembered by his mother Marie Linden; special aunt Elsie McIntyre and numerous cousins.

Gregory was born May...