Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Jan 29, 2019

Wicanhpi Huzaza

“Shaking Star”

Peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Stuart Smoke passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

Stuart will be lovingly remembered by this sons Milton, Albert (Pansy), Wilbur, Stuart, Eugene (Debby) and Kim (Sherri); brothers...

Jan 28, 2019

Peacefully, with family by his side, James Catcheway was called into rest in our Lord Jesus Christ on January 28, 2019 at the age of 84 years. A loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather.

James leaves to mourn his wife Theresa Catcheway of 48 years; children Beverly (Mike), Cynthia (Louie), Rhonda (Cliff),...

Jan 24, 2019

Peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, Rita Gooding passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 83 years.

Rita will be lovingly remembered by her husband Bill; children Louis Gooding, Ruth (Craig) McTaggart, Evelyn Gooding, Jack (Zoe) Gooding, Tony (Wendy) Gooding and Leonard (Cindy) Gooding; grandchildren Jamie, Kerry, Aimee and Willy Gooding, Nolan...

Jan 15, 2019

With her family at her side, Cathy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 60 years.

Cathy was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her.

From a young age, Cathy developed a love for new locations. The adventures around...

Jan 13, 2019

Peacefully, on Sunday, January 13, 2019, Lola Tkachuk passed away at the age of 93.

Lola was preceded in death by her husband Roy and son Dennis.  She will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Ron (Sherri) and Gerald; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Lola’s...

Jan 10, 2019

~ Shay-way-ah-sheek ~

Mom’s life made full circle when she started her journey into the hands of our Creator on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 93.

Mom was born and raised in Swan Lake FN, then moved to Long Plain FN where she raised her family, and also...

Jan 6, 2019

After a long battle with cancer, Derek Gross passed away at the age of 58 years on Sunday, January 6th, 2019 at the Portage Hospital surrounded by friends and family.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Karen Gross; along with his daughters, Kalene Neudorf and husband Jed, Megan Gross and boyfriend David Kanne. He...

Jan 4, 2019

Bev Connery, beloved wife of Ed Connery, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Portage General Hospital at the age of 84 years.

She was predeceased by her brother Edwin; sons Doug and Jeff and daughter Jackie. Bev will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Ed; brother Phil; son Tim; daughters-in-law Paulette...

Jan 1, 2019

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Brian Johnston on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.

Brian grew up in the Longburn area, and farmed on the family farm.

Brian will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Suzanne (nee Breton) Johnston of Portage...

Dec 23, 2018

Ozaa~Bines

“Brown Thunderbird”

Clemence Wescoupe entered the spirit world Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 at Portage la Prairie General Hospital, at 67 years of age.

Clemence is of Saulteaux background and was born in 1951 on Long Plain First Nation. His native name is “Ozaa-Bines” which...

Dec 19, 2018

It is with saddened hearts we share the passing of our dad, Ken Lyon at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB in the early morning hours of December 19th 2018.

Dad was a life-long resident of Portage, the son of Archie and Madge Lyon. In 1954 he married the love of his life Lois...

Dec 18, 2018

Peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Neil Kennedy passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 80 years.

Neil was owner/operator of Kennedy Landscaping for 41 years. With doing the work that he loved, he never considered “retirement.” He was mechanically inclined, innovative, and resourceful.

Neil lived his life fully while doing...

Dec 18, 2018

Phoebe passed away on December 18, 2018 at the Heritage Lodge Nursing Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 95.

She was the second youngest, and last surviving, of twelve siblings in the Shortridge family.  Phoebe is survived by her children Chris (Roberta) of Portage la Prairie, Elaine (David) Pollock of Ottawa, and Bjorn (Roberta) of...

Dec 17, 2018

Peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018, Stan Morisseau passed away with family by his side at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 85 years.

Stan will be lovingly remembered by the mother of his children Gibi Morisseau (nee Rey); children Shelley-Lou Simon, Dale (Sandy) Morisseau and Dean (Denise) Morisseau; grandchildren Megan (Scott), Joshua, Sheyenne, Braydon, Adam,...

Dec 16, 2018

Alice passed away peacefully at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB on Sunday December 16, 2018 with her loving son, Wayne and daughter-in-law Sjana by her side.

Mom was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Clarence (Bud) Jackett in 2005. Dad’s siblings all passed in the following years leaving Mom the last of...

Dec 15, 2018

We regret to announce, Jim Hewitt passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 73 years.

Jim was the only son of Ozzie and Phyllis Hewitt born on July 28, 1945 at Portage La Prairie Mb. His only sister Marilyn was born 3 years later.

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Dec 14, 2018

Peacefully, on December 14, 2018, Mildred Stelling passed away at the age of 85 years in Winnipeg, MB surrounded by friends and family.

Mildred is survived by her husband Ken, niece Susan and many extended family members and friends.

Mildred’s family will cherish her memory privately.

A tree will be planted in memory...

Dec 10, 2018

After a courageous battle with cancer, Donna Kucharsky peacefully passed away on December 10, 2018 at Riverview Health Centre with family by her side, at the age of 55 years.

Donna was born on November 8, 1963, in Treherne, MB, to Joseph and Josephine Kucharsky. She was raised in St. Claude, MB, and obtained her healthcare aide...

Dec 4, 2018

Edith was born on June 10, 1916 in the Burnside District, MB and passed away on December 4, 2018 at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 102 years.

Edith was predeceased by her parents, Thomas Henry and Katherine Hounsome, sister Elsie Kathleen Hounsome and brothers Frank Edward and Arthur Henry...

Dec 1, 2018

Peacefully on December 1, 2018 at Portage District General Hospital with family at her side Mom passed away at the age of 89.

She was born in Winnipeg on March 14, 1929. She moved to the Gainsbourgh District in the 1930’s. Mom married Dad in 1951 and they built their farm home in the Macdonald area and...