Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Jul 9, 2017

Lena Meier

(nee Paley)

After a short illness with cancer, with her family at her side, Lena Meier, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 81 years.

She will be...

Jul 4, 2017

Lillian Angele Marie Huberdeau

(nee Paradis)

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lillian Huberdeau on Tuesday, July 04, 2017, at the age of 82 at St Boniface Asper Institute.

She leaves to mourn her husband of 64 years Pierre Huberdeau;...

Jul 3, 2017

Janice Marie Zonneveld

(nee Rigaux)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Zonneveld, our mother in the early morning of July 3rd, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Janice will be lovingly remembered by her beloved husband of 50...

Jun 27, 2017

Clifford Charles Gibson

Suddenly, after a short illness, Cliff Gibson passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 61 years

Cliff was predeceased by his parents Charles and Lena Gibson.  He will be sadly missed by his brothers Arnold (Evelyn) Gibson and...

Jun 25, 2017

Gerald Wilson Faurschou

We are very saddened to announce the unexpected passing of a very remarkable man.  Gerald Faurschou passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the age of 89 years.

Beloved husband to Patricia for over 63 years; loving father to Gail (Sourayan), Douglas (Val) and Diane...

Jun 19, 2017

Phillip "Phil" Douglas Davey

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Phillip Douglas Davey on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg at the age of 61 years.

Lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend Tammy Davey (Rintoul) of MacGregor; his brothers Joe (Shelley)...

Jun 18, 2017

Shanna Tisha Peters

Butterfly Woman

Tragically, on Sunday, June 18, 2017 our Shanna passed on to the Spirit World.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beautiful daughters Camden-Everly and Willa, who were her pride and joy.  Also left behind is her mother Darlene Peters...

Jun 18, 2017

Elissa Teanna Smoke

Miskwaa Aki Ojichidaa

“Red Earth Warrior”

Tukan Mani Iyan Winyan

“She walks in front rock woman”

Elissa Teanna Smoke Miskwaa Aki Ojichidaa...

Jun 14, 2017

Kay Anne Wishart

It is with great sadness that the family of Kay Anne Wishart is announcing her passing on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Kay is survived by brother Don (Cora) of Balgonie, SK, sister Marlene Batke of Oakville, MB, sister in law Dorothy Wishart of Prince George, BC, brother in...

Jun 11, 2017

Albert “Sonny” Lawrence Twiss

After a long hard fought battle, it is with sad and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband & father, Albert (Sonny) Twiss on June 11, 2017 at the Health Sciences Centre SICU with family & friends by his side.

Sonny is predeceased...

Jun 9, 2017

James Joseph “Jim” Kerwin

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jim Kerwin on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 60 years old.

Left to cherish his memory are his sisters Elaine (Bob) Kilmer, Sue (Ken) McIvor, Judy (Tony)...

Jun 2, 2017

Shae Opal Jonsson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shae Opal Jonsson on Friday June 2, 2017, in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 20 years.

Shae was a smart and beautiful young woman whose smile and resilient personality would light up the room...

May 30, 2017

David Anthony Samolesky

With his loving family at his side, David Anthony Samolesky passed away at his home in Portage la Prairie, MB on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Born March 11, 1948 in The Pas, MB, Dave grew up in Flin Flon, moving to Portage la Prairie when he was sixteen. He was...

May 27, 2017

Helen Beatrice Prince (nee Moose)

Peacefully, on May 27, 2017, Helen Prince passed away in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 60 years.

Helen will be lovingly remembered by her husband Doug, son Melvin (Lacey), daughters Wendy, Michelle, Crystal (Mitch) and Faye (Brent), 26 grandchildren, special niece...

May 26, 2017

Gisele Gracia Marie Wegleitner

(nee Roche)

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our Wife, Mother, Grandma, Nana and friend Gisele Wegleitner, who died on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 63.

Gisele will be...

May 23, 2017

Randy Morris Blanchard

Suddenly on Tuesday, May 23/17 near Sidney, MB, Randy Blanchard passed away at the age of 63 years.

Randy was born on a beautiful summer day on August 1, 1953, at the Portage Hospital, to proud first time parents, Shirley and Maurice Blanchard.  Growing up, Randy loved playing...

May 21, 2017

Brett Renee Meeches

April 9, 1985– May 21, 2017

32 years of age

With grieving hearts, we the family of Brett Renee Meeches, Spirit name of Continuing Thunderbird, of the wolf clan, sadly announce that she has travelled back to be...

May 16, 2017

Jeanette Marie Johnson (nee Vivier)

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, Jeanette Johnson passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 66 years.

Jeanette will be lovingly remembered by her husband Greg, daughters Darla (Ian) and Val (Rick), grandchildren Colten (Emily),...

May 15, 2017

Grace E. Verwey

(nee Carruthers)

Mom slipped away in the late afternoon of May 15, 2017.

She was born and raised on the family farm near Grandview, MB, the youngest of 10 children.  She always joked that the last time her entire family of siblings...

May 15, 2017

Vaughn William Williams

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Vaughn Williams on May 15, 2017.

Vaughn is survived by sisters Patty Williams and Sandra (Dave) Lambert; brothers Blake (Pat) and Scott; sister-in-law Sharon; nieces and nephews Adam (Raegan), Brian (Lisa), Leanne, Ashley and Evan and great...