Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Aug 31, 2019

We sadly announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Marion Blair who passed away in Langley, BC at 95 years of age.

She is predeceased by her husband Jack Blair; mother Maud Crosland (nee Lee); father John Crosland; brother Jack Crosland and sister-in-law Betty Crosland.   She will be greatly missed by her daughter Shirley...

Aug 29, 2019

Peacefully with his family by his side Gilbert (Gib) Berard passed away at Portage General Hospital On August 29th 2019 at the age of 77years. Gib is survived by his four daughters and their families, daughter MaryEllen (Shaun) Moran with Matthew (Melanie) and Scottlyn and Tanner, Stephen (Cheri) and Ellie, Avery and Amelia, Adam (Kaley) and  Reece and Asher, Laura (Kevin);...

Aug 28, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Dennis Craig Myran, Memegwan Inini “Butterfly Man”, of the Eagle Clan.  He was 55 years old when he passed into the Spirit World.

Beloved Father of Jamieson (Oti), Douglas, Kahlia and Logan; Grampa to Ozzie; Brother of Leslie (Phyllis), Donna,...

Aug 25, 2019

Peacefully on Sunday August 25th, 2019 at Esterhazy Centennial Special Care Home in Esterhazy, SK, Lora Turner passed away at the age of 90 years.

Left to Cherish her memories are her children: Donalda & (Ken) Taylor of Welwyn, SK, Irma & (Mike) Radawiec of Brandon, MB, Denyse & (Ralph) Jack of Spy Hill, SK, Mavis Sloik,...

Aug 21, 2019

Peacefully, with family by his side, Al passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the age of 70 years, due to several health issues.

Left to mourn Al’s passing are brothers Gord (Joy) and Don and nephews Garrett (Jo-Anne) and Justin, as well as many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents John...

Aug 16, 2019

Peacefully with family by his side, Garnet Webb passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Portage and District Hospital at the age of 67.

Garnet will be lovingly remembered by his son Derek (Michelle) Webb of Calgary, AB, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren extended family members and friends.

Garnet was predeceased...

Aug 15, 2019

With great sadness we announce that Kellaine Morningstar Meeches-Smoke, beloved son of Terri and Kelly passed into the spirit world on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Left to cherish Kellaine are his parents Terri Smoke and Kelly Meeches; brothers & sisters Averri, Brooke, Lexi, Payton and Jerome; grandparents Cheryl Faye Meeches (Darren), Kelly Meeches-Peters (Stephanie), Shirley Tacan and...

Aug 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Margaret Hanslit announces her passing after a brief illness, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the age of 78 years.

Lois will be lovingly remembered by her children, Barry (Janet) Hanslit of Whistler, BC and Brian (Jacquie) Hanslit of Atlin, BC. Left to cherish her memory are...

Aug 12, 2019

Peacefully, with his family at his side, Thomas Brown passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 68 years.

Left to cherish Tom’s memory are his loving wife  Linda Brown of 47 wonderful years; daughter Tammy; son William; grandchildren Sierra, Carter and Parker.  Also his siblings Glenn (Barb)...

Aug 10, 2019

Peacefully with family by his side, Raymond Syganiec of Rathwell, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 62.

Left to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 38 years, Simone Syganiec (nee Dufault) and his seven children: Jeannine Steinke, Crystale (Everett) Mazurat, Lee-ann (Greg Rogasky), Matthew (Lorelle), Sarina (Christopher) McFadyen, Natacha (Matthew...

Aug 9, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jeanine Wescoup on Friday, August 9th, 2019.  Jeanine entered into the Spirit World after a lengthy fight with lupus.

Jeanine leaves to mourn her passing her children: daughters  Kassidy (Calvin), Leah, Breana (Vince), Carmen, Shayna and sons Terrance "Mister" and Ethan (Teenie).  She was awaiting the birth of...

Aug 8, 2019

On Thursday, August 8, 2019, Jack passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 80 years after a hard fought battle with lung cancer.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Jytte of Portage la Prairie; daughter Enid Sweeney (fiancé David Masse) of Starbuck and granddaughters Kelsey and Sydney of Portage...

Aug 4, 2019

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, our beautiful daughter Bronwyn Lawton left us to go to a place with no pain.  She came into our lives 36 years ago, as we welcomed her with great joy and love on August 11, 1983.

Bronwyn will be lovingly remembered by her parents Russell and Donna, brother Alex, many aunts, uncles...

Jul 30, 2019

On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, Butch Penner passed away at his residence at the age of 71 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Penner; brothers Peter, Henry Irvine, Leonard and George; sisters Linda and Mary.  Butch will be remembered by his brothers Albert and Allen; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Cremation...

Jul 24, 2019

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, William (Bill) L. Simpson, passed away at the age of 96.

Bill was born on February 17, 1923 in the Portage Creek District area to William and Gladys Simpson. Raised on the family farm with his brother and two sisters, it was in these early years that he developed a passion for...

Jul 20, 2019

Peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019, Charles Pentney passed away in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in his 100th year.

Charles was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (nee Lapp), but was lucky to find another soul mate in Hilda.  He is survived by his wife Hilda and his sons Ross Pentney and David (Janet) Pentney.  Charlie will...

Jul 12, 2019

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Marian passed away at the St. Claude Health Centre on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 80 years.

Marian is survived by her daughters Lesley (Ian) Smith and Shelley (Guy) Hebert, son Brent Caister, granddaughter Amanda (Josh) Lamontagne and grandson Riley (Melissa Rydberg) Hebert.

Besides her...

Jul 10, 2019

Michael Szczesny passed away Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 at the age of 61 years.

Michael was predeceased by his parents Mike and Mary (nee Pidskalny) Szczesny, and he is survived by his son Christopher; daughter Candace Adams; grandchildren Alyssa and Nathan Adams. He is also survived by his sister Bev Fenwick (Norman).

In keeping with...

Jul 8, 2019

  Peacefully, with her family by her side, Pearl passed away on July 8, 2019 at the age of 91. Pearl was born in Winkler, MB on September 24, 1927. She was predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Graefer, her parents George and Ann Neufeld of Winkler, MB and sister Viola Doell of Winkler, MB.  

  Pearl is survived...

Jul 2, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Dale O’Neil passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 61 years.

Dale was predeceased by his parents George and Florence O’Neil.  He is survived by his brother Ron O’Neil and family, sisters Dianne Russell and family, Shannon Tessier and family and Tami-Lynn Lumsden and family along with special...