Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Jun 30, 2019

On June 30, 2019 Maelene passed away peacefully in her sleep.

She was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Margaret McMichael.  She will be lovingly remembered by her partner Harris Bray and his daughter Betty Ann; lifelong friend Evie Snarr; cousins Noreen Hamonic, Gwen Brown, Margaret Lett and Sharon Carmody and her God son Randy Brown.

Jun 28, 2019

With his family by his side, Don Kitchen passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Lorne Memorial Hospital in Swan Lake, MB at the age of 78 years.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 55 years Dolores; daughter Christa Gouchie (Darren) of Grande Prairie, AB and granddaughter Haley Gouchie; sister Marie...

Jun 26, 2019

We regret to announce the passing of Joseph Flamand on June 26, 2019 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 52 years.

Left to cherish Joe’s memory are his sons Steven Flamand and Henry Wieler of St. Ambroise, MB;  mother Beatrice Flamand of Portage la Prairie, MB; brothers Tommy Flamand of Portage la Prairie and...

Jun 21, 2019

Murray Young passed away at the Portage General Hospital on June 21, 2019 after a brief illness at the age of 90 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving son Darryl and grandson Ryan of Langley, British Columbia as well as nieces Anne Teghtmeyer and Wilma Shirriff (Bill) of Portage la Prairie, and their families....

Jun 16, 2019

Peacefully in her sleep Trudy Karlson passed away at the age of 59 years.

Trudy will be lovingly remembered by her husband Cpl. Gary Wilson (Ret. Veteran); children Alana (Michael) of Winnipeg, Breanne of Portage la Prairie, Hayley (Trevor) of Winnipeg; grandchildren Evan, Alarey, Callum, Rayley, Juelz and Kobe; great-granddaughter Jaidyce;  siblings Raymond (Pennie) Karlson of Dauphin...

Jun 14, 2019

Ed Connery passed away after a brief illness on Friday, June 14th, 2019 at St Boniface Hospital at the age of 85 years.

He was predeceased by his wife Beverley, sons Doug and Jeff, daughter Jackie and sister Eileen. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Tim; brother-in-law Phil Sager; son-in-law Ron; daughters-in-law Paulette and Beth;...

Jun 11, 2019

At the very young age of 31 years old, Alexis Unrau passed away on June 11, 2019.

She is survived by her parents Jim and Dawn Unrau; one sister and brother-in-law Allison and Jon Moore; niece and nephew Emma and James; grandpa Bill Sinclair; partner Gabe; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

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Jun 11, 2019

We regret to announce the death of Shirley Tuck, who resided at MDC. On June 11th, 2019, Shirley passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Shirley will be missed by her many friends and staff that have worked with her for years at MDC.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm at...

Jun 10, 2019

Surrounded by loved ones, Lucille Middleton beloved wife of the late Arnold Middleton, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2019 at the St. Claude Health Centre at the age of 92 years.

Lucille will be lovingly remembered by her children Linda (Louis) Tremorin, Reg (Ida), Dorothy DiGirolamo (Bernard Gaultier), Judy (Doug) Dubois, Ellen (Luc) Gaultier, Carol (Gerald)...

Jun 8, 2019

On Saturday, June 8, 2019 Anne Fempel passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 91 years.  She was predeceased by her husband Charles and son Wayne.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Dawna; son Glenn (Wendy) and their daughters Ashley (Clayton) and Candace (Evan) and their families; brothers Mitchell (Joyce) Brisky and Eddy...

Jun 7, 2019

With her family at her side, Janice Dunn passed away on Friday, June 7th, 2019 in her home at the age of 82 years.

Lovingly remembered by her children; Kelly Wiebe, Sandy (Ken) Sagert, Cindy (Bill) Laudinsky, and Gary (Linda) Wiebe; grandchildren: Nathan, Shalaine, Justin, Jacy, Corey, Violet and Shayla; great-grandchildren: Kaden, Jeryn, Kaiden and Colton; siblings; Lillian...

Jun 7, 2019

“Niish shay damook”

(Two voices)

Mary Jane was born in Swan Lake on August 19, 1940. She passed away with family by her side on June 7, 2019.

Mary Jane leaves to mourn her passing and to cherish her loving memory: her daughters Candice, Natasha,...

Jun 6, 2019

Peacefully, with family by her side, Arva Hryciuk passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was 95 years old.

Arva was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Max Hryciuk in 2002, and by her sister Bernice and her brothers Shirley, Gordon, and Clayton; sister-in-laws Sylvia Torbiak, Irene Willits, and Gladys Willits; brother-in- law Jack Hooper;...

Jun 5, 2019

Peacefully Franklin Wesley Gowler passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 72 years.

Left to cherish his memories are his children Tracey (Bill) Langner , Shirley and Robert Gowler ; grandchildren Charmaine (Michel) Picton, Daniel (Jamie) Langner, Brandon (Josie) , Eric and Wesley Klyne along with seven...

Jun 4, 2019

With great sadness we announce that Rhonda Wescoup passed away on June 4, 2019 at the age of 40 years.

Left to mourn Rhonda’s passing  mother Geraldine Wescoup of Saskatoon, SK; father Ron Bruce of Portage la Prairie, MB; children Manesha, Tron, Nayshun and Ryder;  brother Joshua (Kara),  sisters Danielle (Bodan) and Rebecca Wescoup, all of Saskatoon,...

Jun 4, 2019

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Victoria “Vickie” Johnson passed away peacefully at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at the age of 90 years.  She is reunited in heaven with Stan, her husband and the love of her life, granddaughter Jacqueline Lawson and...

Jun 2, 2019

Monty’s family is sorry to announce his passing on Sunday, June 2, 2019.

Monty was predeceased by his parents, Axel and Marjorie Christoffersen, his wife, Helen, his brother Phillip and brother-in-law Len Clark.

Monty is survived by his sister Penny, brothers Alfred (Wanda) and Neil (Cathy) and sister Karen (Jim) Down.

A private...

Jun 1, 2019

On Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge, Einar Bergson passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years.

Einar is survived by his daughters Denise Bergson and Wendy (Ken) Kendall; grandchildren Ryan (Laura) Kendall, Colt Bergson (Nicole) and Jolene Mitchler (Jonah); and great-grandchildren Joshua Riley, Mercedes, Trista and Ashton. He is also survived by...

May 30, 2019

Peacefully, on Thursday, May 30th, 2019, Betty Forbes passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 95 years.

Left to cherish Betty’s memory are her children Donna (Reg) Yeske of Long Beach, CA, Charles (Kelly Drew) Forbes of Portage la Prairie, MB, Betty Lou (Bill) Komfolio of Leduc, AB, and Brian (Joan) Forbes of Roblin,...

May 25, 2019

Peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2019, Marion Nelson beloved spouse of the late Cecil Nelson passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 92 years.

Marion was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Cecil; daughter Theresa; parents Walter and Mildred Brass; sisters Winnie, Edna and Lillian.  She leaves to mourn her passing, her...