Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Mar 13, 2018

Peacefully, with family by her side, our beloved Mother and Grandma passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Portage General Hospital at the age of 82 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Cindy (Jake) Kok, Jacquie (Casey) McCuaig and Ryan Murray; grandchildren Michelle and Travis McCuaig and many extended family and friends.  She...

Mar 11, 2018

Marilyn Joan Davey passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home in Portage la Prairie, MB.

She is lovingly remembered by her beloved husband Dr. Rev. James Davey, children Sharon Elaine Morrison of Portage la Prairie, MB and Tim (Janis) Davey of Saskatoon, SK, grandchildren Allison and Ashley,...

Mar 9, 2018

Peacefully, on Friday, March 9, 2018 Bill MacDonald passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 70 years.

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his Wife Margaret (Cobby), “Fur Baby” dog Princess, sisters Loretta, Claudette and Jackelyn, brothers Donny, Ralph and Sandy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was...

Mar 9, 2018

With family at his side, Donald (Don) Weber, cherished husband, father, brother, grandparent, uncle and friend, passed away on March 9, 2018 at age 80.

Don is survived by his five children, 13 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, Paula Smith (Steven) of Rochester, Minnesota (Matthew, Lauren, Curtis); Daniel (Dianne) of Coquitlam, British Columbia (Luke, Brenna); Roy of White...

Mar 5, 2018

Peacefully in the early hours of March 5, 2018 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Rita Wheeler died at the age of 97.

Born to Philadelphe and Lea (Chretien) Lafrance on October 20, 1920 at Sturgeon Falls, Ont., Rita was the youngest of seventeen children.  She was apprenticed to a hairdresser until she met and married Victor Wheeler in 1937....

Feb 28, 2018

Suddenly but peacefully with the voices of the angels Cecile passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 at the age of 80.

Cecile was born in Portage la Prairie, on May 28, 1937 second child of Jeanne Louis and Charles Renard.  She received her education at Nairn School.  She left home at a young age and worked...

Feb 27, 2018

Aaron Schellenberg passed away February 27, 2018.

He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Susan of 67 years, daughter Dot (Ken) Sloik and son Andrew, sisters-in-law Barb Schellenberg, Kathy Isaak, Betty Klassen, Gertrude (Henry) Sawatsky , Evelyn Thiessen and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Abraham and Aganetha (Neustaeter) and all his siblings....

Feb 26, 2018

It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of our sister Gail Armishaw on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the St. Claude Pavillion after a brief illness at the age of 74 years.

Gail was predeceased by her father Bertram; mother Vera; brothers Wesley, Jim, Ron and Victor.  She is survived by her sisters Joyce,...

Feb 26, 2018

Peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018 Iris Calverley passed away in the Portage District General Hospital surrounded by family following a brief illness at the age of 88 years.

Iris is survived by her son Scott (Janet) and grandson Jeris (Monika) with great grandson Onyx, and grandson Curtis (Karly); son Cory (Ilse); daughter Wendy (Arnold) Blight and...

Feb 18, 2018

Peacefully on Sunday February 18th, 2018 with family by her side, Isabell Grace Lamont (Buchanan) passed away at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 92 years. Isabell was predeceased by her husband Jim Lamont, daughter Sharon Gunn and sisters Doreen Buchanan and Carman Kardell. She will be loving remembered by daughters Heather (Terry) Skinner and Lori (Gord)...

Feb 16, 2018

Peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018 with her husband and daughter at her side, Rita passed away following a battle with cancer at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 80 years.

Rita is predeceased by her parents George and Rosa Godard and one brother Armand.  She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Glenn and their...

Feb 10, 2018

Suddenly, on February 10, 2018, Bill passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.

Bill was born September 5, 1948 in Portage la Prairie, MB, where he spent his life. He was predeceased by his father Guthrie, father-in-law Doc and 2 brothers-in-law, Phil and Bob.

Bill is survived by his...

Feb 10, 2018

Marg Kitson passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Portage District General Hospital.

Marg was born on August 5, 1928 in Portage la Prairie and grew up on the family farm near Bagot, MB.  She met and fell in love with Thomas “Bud” Kitson while teaching at DunDonald School.  They married June 25, 1949...

Feb 9, 2018

We are saddened to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and “Granny” to many, on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Selkirk General Hospital with family by her side.

Arlene was predeceased by husband Wade Hamelin August 4, 2016.  She is survived by daughters Sharron Potvin (Kevin) of St. Laurent MB. and Colleen Ahntholz (Jay) of...

Feb 8, 2018

Peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018, Claudette Mineault passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 82 years.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband George; parents Charles and Aurise Lanthier; brothers Charles (Pete), Fernand, Gerard and twin brother Claude; sisters Carmelle, Louise and Lucille.  Left to cherish Claudette’s memory are her children Leonard (Debbie)...

Jan 31, 2018

With heavy hearts we grieve the loss of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Beverly Jane Kasprick on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 70 years. Left to cherish Bev's memory are her children Dawn (Jeff) Brooks, Leslie (Chad) Schaan, Brenda (Dean) Buschau, Cindy (Trent) Ward and Marnie (Jake) Leflar; eleven grandchildren Brendan, Delaney and Mackenzie Brooks, Amanda...

Jan 19, 2018

Michael Bradly Anderson

“Brad”

We regret to announce the passing of Brad Anderson on January 19, 2018 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 29 years.

Left to treasure his memory are his fiancée Janine Brugger and daughter Camilla of Portage la Prairie; mother...

Jan 18, 2018

DEBORAH ANNE BAILEY (GLOVER)

Tragically on Thursday, January 18, 2018 our beautiful Debbie passed away at the age of 42. Debbie was born June 7, 1975 in Carman, MB to Bill and Angelle Glover. Debbie lived briefly in  Homewood, Linklater, and Minto before her family settled in Elkhorn in 1979. Debbie attended Elkhorn...

Jan 17, 2018

Audrey Della “Buffy” Peters

Mimisnsou Giinew Ikwe

“Spotted Eagle Woman”

January 2, 1967 ~ January 17, 2018

With great sadness we announce the passing of Buffy Peters on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Portage District...

Jan 16, 2018

Judy Lyle

On Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Judy Lyle passed away at her residence at the age of 70 years.

Judy was born in Miami, MB in 1947.  She grew up in Altamont and attended school there and in Miami.  She worked most of her career with the Manitoba Government.  She...