Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Aug 4, 2018

With great sadness that we announce the passing of Wallace Meeches on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 87 years.

Left to cherish Wallace’s memory are his children Betty, Wayne, Garry (Erin Lamb Meeches), Charles (Josephine), Michael, Judy and Darlene, stepchildren who he raised as his own, Maureen (Bob), Debbie,...

Aug 4, 2018

Wabishka Giinew

“White Eagle”

Conrad Bird passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Toronto, ON at the age of 47 years.

Left to cherish Conrad’s memory are his children Brennan (Ainsley), Caitlyn (Mitchell), Leticia (Sam), Corrie, Garrett and Siril, grandchildren Aries, Myiria, Kale, Shale,...

Jul 30, 2018

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our husband, father, and papa on Monday, July 30, 2018. Joseph Nicholas Stasiuk passed away at the age of 89 with his family by his side.

Left to treasure his memory are his beloved wife Isabell (Munro), his son Hans (Diane), his grandson Andrew, and the family dog,...

Jul 27, 2018

Elva Keast passed away at the age of 101 years old with her beloved daughter at her side. Elva was a determined, independent woman with an amazing amount of energy. She stopped counting birthdays at the age of 70, and at the age of 99 still seemed more 70 than 99.

Elva was the oldest of 12...

Jul 26, 2018

Peacefully, with his family by his side, Alfred Lavallee passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge on July 26, 2018 at the age of 80 years.

Alfred is predeceased by his wife Stella Lavallee; his parents Paul & Marie and siblings James, Ben Betty, Rose, Edna, Harry, Gedion, Milda, Delores & Myrtle.

Left to cherish...

Jul 24, 2018

On Tuesday morning, July 24, 2018, peacefully and surrounded by love, Murray left us.

Murray was predeceased by his parents Roy and Jessie (Gray) Thurston, his parents-in-law Russell and Eleanor Scott, and his infant daughter Courtney Adrienne.

He is survived by his wife Allison. Together they raised their sons Jared (wife Chantale and son Kyle) and...

Jul 24, 2018

Shaawnibiness

“South Eagle”

Raymond Meeches entered the Spirit World on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 81 years.

Raymond will be lovingly remembered by his partner of 43 years Leona, children Curtis (Crystal), Lorinda (Elliott), Richie (Deb), Ray Jr., Krystyne, Linda (Ray),...

Jul 22, 2018

With his mother by his side, Brian passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the age of 55 years.

He will be sadly missed by his mother Shirley Smith, brothers Brad (Karen) Smith, Larry Smith (Jill), and David Kinnear, sister Connie (John) Bagrie, his nieces Megan, Kayla, Amy, Emily, Tori and nephew Kyle. Brian was predeceased...

Jul 16, 2018

Peacefully on Monday July 16, 2018 Alan Panko passed away with his family by his side at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 61 years.

Alan was predeceased by his mother Marge; brother Michael John; grandparents Nick and Martha Panko and John Gladue.  Alan is survived by his wife of 43 years Debby; son Michael...

Jul 13, 2018

On Friday, July 13, 2018 Karen Scarrow passed away at the Grace Hospital at the age of 76 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, daughter Arlene (Bob) Lepine; son Arnold Scarrow; daughter Laurie (Kelvin) Hollender and son David Scarrow; grandchildren Ashley Ricard (Mike Watt), Jamie Lepine (Reil Vouriot) and Chantal Lepine (Jean-Guy Ricard); great...

Jul 8, 2018

With sadness we announce that Donnie Richard Sr. passed away on Sunday, July 8th, 2018 at his home in Long Plain First Nation at the age of 54 years.

Donnie leaves to mourn his passing wife of 33 years Anne Richard, children Christi (Leon), Tammy (Geordon), Donnie Jr. (Sav), Aaron Smith (Shannel), Crystal (Ryan) Alanna (Cecil), Evan...

Jul 6, 2018

On Friday, July 6th, 2018, Adam John Calder passed away, at his home, with his family by his side. Adam is survived by his two loves of his life, his children, Madison and Chase, mother Rhonda, father Bill (Sherri), brother Dean (Suzanne), sister Raegan (Adam), his nephews Logan, Kian, Evan, Deacon, and Lawson; step-sisters Nerissa and Kalysha and his...

Jul 2, 2018

Marilyn Helena Stanger (nee Wood) of Portage la Prairie passed away peacefully on July 2, 2018 at the age of 83 years.   Marilyn was born on July 8, 1934 in Winnipeg.  The family lived in Transcona, and with her father working for the railroad, they moved to McLennan, Alberta, to Portage la Prairie, then Neepawa, Manitoba.   Marilyn attended school...

Jul 2, 2018

With sadness we announce that Steven “Boss” Smith, our beloved son, brother, father, husband, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on July 2nd, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 29 years.

Left to mourn his memory are his parents Donnie Richard Sr. and Anne Smith, siblings Christi Smith (Leon), Tammy Smith (Geordon), Donnie Smith...

Jun 25, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our wife and mother Sheila Rogers at the age of 77 on Monday, June 25, 2018.  Sheila was born to Raymond and Dorothy on November 20,1940 in England.

She is survived by her husband Malcolm Rogers; children Ralph (Louise) Seddon, Craig (Marion) Nelson, Mike Nelson and Nicole...

Jun 23, 2018

Lillian died at her home in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island as the dawn broke on June 23, 2018. She died as she lived, with faith in her Lord and with dignity. For those who had the privilege to know her throughout her 100 years on this earth, her departure brings both sorrow for her loss and joy that she has...

Jun 21, 2018

Peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018, Donna Margaret Toews passed away with family by her side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 73 years.

Predeceased by her husband George Toews in 2017; her daughter Cheryl; son Kevin; mother Peggy Nicholls and father Earl Nicholls.

Left to celebrate Donna’s life are her...

Jun 17, 2018

On June 17, 2018 at Health Sciences Centre, Wilma Tickle (née Hogg) passed away at the age of 91.

Left to cherish her memory are her 4 children:  Janis (Bruce), Lynda, Barry (Linda), and Brenda (Bernie), and son-in-law, Art.    6 grandchildren:  Gord, Kim (Casey), Rick (Michelle), Leanne (Chris), Cal, and Ashleigh.  7 great-grandchildren:   Skye-Leigh, Qwynn, Zane, Tehya-L’Wren,...

Jun 16, 2018

Jerry was predeceased by his wife Helen (Gordichuk) on August 31, 2016.  He is survived by his sisters-in-law Mary Rzepa, Effie Srilec, Agnes Marriott, Anne Knott, Margaret (Garry) Clark and his brother-in-law George Gordichuk (Christa); his god-daughters Mary-Anne Clark (Rob Porter) and Jo-Anne Clark-Gillespie (Brent) and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

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Jun 8, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our very loved mother, wife, grandma and "Gigi" at the age of 82. Mom left this life as she had lived it, always with strength, courage and a sense of humour. We will miss her beyond words but feel blessed and honoured to have shared this life journey...