Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Isabel Giroux

May 23, 2018

Isabel Giroux passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 90 years.

She spent the majority of her life in Portage la Prairie where she married her husband Paul Giroux.  Isabel was a devoted mother to her children and a very loving...

William "Bill" Davey

May 23, 2018

Bill Davey, formerly of Westbourne, passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2018 at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 96.  He lived on the farm at Westbourne his entire life until moving to the Lodge following a stroke.  He enjoyed his time at the Lodge, visiting with friends, participating in activities, and joking with the staff.

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Valerie Smoke

May 22, 2018

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Valerie Smoke entered the Spirit World at the age of 59 yeas.

A Wake will take place on Friday, May 24, 2018 at the Dakota Plains School Gym beginning at 5:00 pm.  A traditional feast and service will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Dakota Plains School Gym beginning...

Philip Myran

May 18, 2018

During a beautiful sunset at 9:00 pm Philip Myran entered the pearly gates to be with our Lord, at the Portage District General Hospital with his son Carl, 3 sisters and nephew Ryan by his bedside.

Philip loved all his children and grandchildren dearly no matter what.  He had a great sense of humour and made others...

Farrell Wescoup

May 14, 2018

With great sadness we announce that Farrell Wescoup passed away on May 14, 2018 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 53 years.

Left to cherish Farrell’s memory are his daughter Amber Wescoup (Jamie Clearsky), grandsons Calin Clearsky and Carter Shingoose, brothers and sisters Edmond Wescoup (Bonnie Turtle), Geraldine Wescoup and Delphine (Lawrence) Peters, mother of his...

Ross Hicks

May 9, 2018

Peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Ross Hicks passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 77 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Isabel; son Daryl (Tamara) Hicks with grandchildren Alex (Kristy) and Dominic; great grandson Bennett; daughter Pam (Bob) Taylor with grandchildren Kaelyn (Josh), Lane and Brett; brother Murray (Helen) Hicks;...

Carla Popoff

May 4, 2018

Our beautiful mother, daughter and sister Carla Popoff left us on May 4, 2018 at the age of 44 years.

Carla leaves to mourn her two daughters Hanna and Sara, parents Lawrence and Edwina Popoff, sister Andrea and brother Jonathan, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.

Carla Marie was born in...

Berneice Logan

Apr 12, 2018

Peacefully, on Thursday, April 12, 2018, Berneice Logan (nee Henderson) passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 97 years.

Berneice will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Gaylene (Rob), son Brian “Bud”, daughter-in-law Barbara, grandchildren Darlene, Blair, Michael, Scott (Kristee), Chris (Tiffany) and Travis (Helen), great-grandchildren Allison, Anna, Jillian, Brody, Madison, Josh, Cooper...

Henriette Kleemola

Apr 8, 2018

Peacefully, with family by her side, Henriette Kleemola passed away at the Portage District General Hospital on Sunday, April 8, 2018 following a brief illness.

She was predeceased by her husband Emil in 1997; son Robert in 2003; son Edward in 2012 and son-in-law Frank Trossel in 2014.

Henriette will be lovingly remembered by her...

David "Dave" Bourne

Apr 5, 2018

Peacefully, on Thursday, April 5th, 2018, Dave Bourne passed away after a brief illness, with his family by his side at the Health Sciences Centre, at the age of 68 years. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife Allison Bourne along with his daughters Morgan, Jessica, and Shannon, in addition to numerous other family members and friends.

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Richard "Frank" Upward

Apr 2, 2018

Peacefully with family by his side, Richard Frank Upward passed away on Monday, April 2nd, 2018 at the age of 95 years, after a long battle with cancer.

He joins his beloved wife of 59 years Edna; father Pop; mother Ruth; sister Pearl; and son Gerry. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his son Ed (Lorrie); cherished...

Charlotte "Joan" Assiniboine

Apr 1, 2018

~Binesi Ikwe~

“Thunderbird Woman”

With great sadness we announce the passing of Charlotte Joan Assiniboine on April 1, 2018 at the age of 61.

Predeceased by her parents Rosemary & Jim Assiniboine, brothers Harold, Dennis, Kenny, Curtis & Feralin Assiniboine and partner Edward Desjardin.

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Milton Sparrow

Mar 30, 2018

On March 30, 2018 with heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our father Milton Dennis Sparrow.

Dad was born in Carberry Manitoba on January 28, 1951 sixth child to (predeceased) Fred and Nellie Sparrow. He is survived by his siblings Iris Posthumus (Fred, predeceased), Cecil Sparrow (Ramona),Jim Sparrow (Yvonne), Nelson Sparrow (Phyllis), Leslie...

Leslie Thompson

Mar 28, 2018

Peacefully on Wednesday March 28, 2018 with family by his side Les Thompson passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 72 years.

Les was predeceased by his parents Wes and Hazel Thompson and brother-in-law Tom Dinwoodie, he leaves to cherish his memory daughter Tracey (Keith) Stecko: grandson Josh Stecko and granddaughter Karlie...

Barry Pugh

Mar 28, 2018

Barry Martin Pugh

In the caring hands of the amazing medical staff at MacGregor Health Centre Barry Pugh passed away in comfort on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the age of 53 years.

Barry was predeceased by his parents Ruth and Russell Pugh; mother & father-in-law Millie and Morley Human and...

Barrie Tully

Mar 27, 2018

With his family at his side, Barrie Tully passed away on Tuesday, March 27th 2018 at the Stonewall Health Center at the age of 57.

He leaves to mourn his wife Lori; daughter Megan; parents Alvin and Florence Tully; sisters Sherry (Rheal) Buors and Lori A Tully; mother-in-law Pat Leslie; sisters-in-law Deanne (Dale) McLeod and Karen Leslie...

Kevin Lumsden

Mar 26, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, Kevin Lumsden on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 56 years.

He leaves behind his brothers Terry (Pam) and Brent; sister Patsy (Patrick); niece Melissa; his two daughters Tara (Nathan) and Brittany...

Marjorie Pelletier

Mar 24, 2018

Surrounded by the love of her family, Marjorie Doreen Pelletier passed into the spirit world on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 80 years.

Left to cherish Marjorie’s memory are her beloved children, Elvis (Beverly), Kim (Eugene), Joyce (Keith) Rick (Shelley), Bev (Yves) David and Mark, grandchildren Tania, Layla,...

Michelle Bailes

Mar 17, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Michelle Bailes on March 17, 2018, at the age of 38, due to complications from a pulmonary embolism.

Cherishing her memory are her father, Rick (Velvet), brother Cameron, uncles Alan (Judy), and Paul (Linda), cousins Kris (Hye-Kyung) and Koren, Joanna, Matthew and Jonathan, step-brother...

Gemma Schmidt

Mar 16, 2018

With great sadness we announce that Gemma Elizabeth Schmidt, beloved daughter of Amber and Cody passed into the spirit world on Friday, March 16, 2018.

Left to cherish Gemma are her parents, Amber Hill and Cody Schmidt, brothers & sister Hayden, Emily, Skyler and Cody Jr., KooKoo Cassandra Hill (Gordon), grandparents Ron Walker, Adrienne Walker, Priscilla Meeches...