Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Apr 25, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Eliza Watson on April 25, 2019 at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage La Prairie.

Eliza is lovingly remembered by her two sons Norman of Edmonton; Clifford (Dawn) and granddaughters Emily and Sarah Watson of Winnipeg; sister Phyllis McDougall of Portage La Prairie; many nieces and nephews...

Apr 24, 2019

With great sadness we announce that Gerald Murkin passed away with his family by his side at the Portage District General Hospital on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the age of 77 years.

Gerald will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sharon (nee Kulbacki) of Portage la Prairie, MB; children Kerry Murkin of Alexander, MB, Chantal Murkin...

Apr 24, 2019

Peacefully with my much loved family by my side at Selkirk Hospital on Apr 24/19. I never would have made it to my 81st birthday without the comfort, care and strength of my 3 men, especially that of my husband Bob. He bore the worst of my bad days with Love and Patience. Thank You Sweetheart!

Survived...

Apr 19, 2019

Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Friday April 19, 2019 Allan McLennan of Portage la Prairie, MB passed away at the age of 78 years.

Allan was one of 20 children born to John and Sarah McLennan. He was born and raised in the Portage la Prairie district, and went to Victoria School until grade...

Apr 15, 2019

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Laura Reimer, beloved wife of the late Henry Reimer, formerly of Sidney, MB on Monday, April 15th at the Portage and District General Hospital.

Mom was born to John and Katherine (Tina) Driedger on July 13, 1943 in Neuhorst, MB.  In 1948 the family moved to...

Apr 11, 2019

In sorrow we announce that Linda Ardelle Christianson passed away on Thursday April 11th, 2019.

Born to George and Jessie Sanderson in 1953, her mother passed when Linda was an infant. She spent her first year in the care of her Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Jimmy Caskey whom she always maintained a deep affection and gratitude for....

Apr 10, 2019

After a short illness, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Portage la Prairie, William “Bill” Demman Jr. passed away at the age of 85 years.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Lorraine; parents William and Nellie Demman; brother Wayne Demman and sister Shirley Martin. Left to mourn are his son Murray (Brenda) Demman of Quesnel, BC; daughter Melinda...

Apr 9, 2019

Lorraine Jean Myerion passed away at the age of 64 years old on April 9, 2019.  She will be sadly missed by her children, Leslie, Deanna (Frank), Gregory and Michelle.  Her lifelong partner Joe will forever hold a special place in his heart for her.

Lorraine was predeceased by her mother Annie Myerion, father Harry Myerion, brothers...

Apr 5, 2019

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt and Friend Kathy Miles on April 5th, 2019.

Katherine Ruth Miles (Krohn) was born June 1st , 1958 in Winnipeg, MB, the beloved daughter of Nelly (Janet) and Ronald Krohn. She will be lovingly remembered...

Apr 2, 2019

Benjiman David Richard

“City Monkey”

With sadness we announce that Ben Smith, our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on April 2nd, 2019 at Long Plain First Nation at the age of 23 years.

Ben leaves to mourn his passing his...

Apr 2, 2019

Peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, Dosia Thérèse (Rey) Cannon, age 88, passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge. Predeceased by her husband Ron, she is lovingly remembered by her five children – Doug, Pat (Diane), Jack (Gloria), Terry, Susan – as well as her grandchildren, sisters Claudette Pagé and Lorraine Samolesky, and nieces and nephews.

Mom was born...

Mar 14, 2019

Parents ~ Chris Catcheway & Aprille Catcheway

Siblings ~ Kristy, Alicia, Miriaih, Nikkita, Christine, Rae~Lynn, Christopher and Nathan

Grandparents ~Lawrence & Delphine Peters

as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Baby Catcheway was predeceased by grandparents Joseph & Mary Doreen Mousseau

“Cuddled in Heaven”

Pastor Bernice Catcheway officiating

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Mar 12, 2019

Peacefully, with family at his side, James Rennie Hourie passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 84 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Colin (Angie) Hourie of High Bluff, Karen (Ted) Ellefson of Calgary; grandchildren Anne, Tom & Aaron Hourie and Emily, Lindsay , Jillian...

Mar 8, 2019

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Skies Are Blue

And the Dreams That You Dare to Dream

Really Do Come True"

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Penny Ann Germaine Payette, age 63, on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Portage District...

Mar 4, 2019

~ Ishkode ~Bishikiikwe ~

“Buffalo Woman by the Fire”

Lois Kelly began her journey to the Spirit World on March 4, 2019 at her home in Onigaming First Nation at the age of 62 years.

Lois will be greatly missed by her husband Kevin Houston, children Alison (Tim, Candace...

Feb 25, 2019

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of George Ryder.  George passed away in his hometown of Portage la Prairie, MB on February 25th, 2019, shortly after celebrating his 90th birthday.

George leaves behind his beloved wife Wanda Ryder (nee MacDonald), with whom he recently celebrated his 70th wedding anniversary.  Left to cherish his memory are...

Feb 24, 2019

On February 24, 2019 at the wonderful age of 97 Helena “Helen” Halwas peacefully passed away with family by her side at home in Airdrie, Alberta.

Helen was born on January 11, 1922 in the Boulton Municipality. Along with her five siblings Helen contributed to Matilda and Michael Ziprick’s family farm. This was the beginning of her...

Feb 23, 2019

We grieve the loss of our husband, father and grandfather, Thomas “Tom” Norman on February 23, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 90 years.

Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marj Norman (nee Jackson); children Debbie Norman of Portage, MB, Bev Piebenga of Vancouver, BC, Donna (Bernie) Norman of Winnipeg,...

Feb 22, 2019

We announce with great sadness the passing of Bernice Maxwell, on Friday, February 22, 2019, with her partner and family by her side.  She leaves to mourn her partner, Doug McInnes, children: Roxy, Robbie (Joni), Stepchildren, Debbie (Ken), Patty (Brad), Danny (Edie), David (Valerie), twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, predeceased by her only sibling Jack Furrie in August of...

Feb 17, 2019

On Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the Portage District General Hospital, Bill Moffat of Portage la Prairie, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 78 years.

Bill will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by brothers and sisters: Ted (Margaret), Joyce Thurston, Eileen Enevoldson, Harold (Carole), Shirley Munro, Doris (Charles) Baksh,...