Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

May 9, 2017

Eva McLoughry

(nee Schalla)

Eva McLoughry, aged 89, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2017 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge with her family at her side. Eva was born December 19, 1927, in Steinbach, Manitoba.

Eva’s pride and joy were her...

May 8, 2017

Dalmer “Dal” Stanley Bilkoski

On Monday, May 8, 2017 after a 4 year courageous battle with cancer, Dal Bilkoski passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family at the age of 78 years.

Left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss are his wife Edie; children Shane (Kim), Todd...

May 3, 2017

John Baptiste Lafreniere

John Lafreniere peacefully passed away with his family by his side at the age of 87 on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Portage District General Hospital. John was born November 26, 1929 to the late Alfred and Malvina (Lavallee) in St. Ambroise Manitoba, until his parents moved and raised...

May 2, 2017

Patricia (Pat) Lena Teichert (nee Daniels)

Pat Teichert died peacefully in Vancouver, British Columbia on May 2, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Pat was born a proud Anishnaabe woman on the Long Plain Reserve near Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on December 22, 1934. Although she spent several years at residential...

May 1, 2017

Beverly Joan Wilson

(nee Gibson)

We regret to announce the passing of Beverly Wilson on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ron; children Leona (Rob) Farris and...

Apr 29, 2017

Ryan Timothy James Popko

We regret to announce the passing of Ryan Popko on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Portage la Prairie.   Ryan passed away at the age of 31 years.

Left to cherish his memory longtime girlfriend Brittany Sawatzky and expected baby boy Logan; parents Tim Popko and Breega Popko...

Apr 29, 2017

Susan Ingibjorg Kushniruk

(Breckman)

Susan Kushniruk of Portage la Prairie, age 61, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her spouse John; son Jaryth of Winnipeg; daughter Jennifer (Peter) Sandney with grandchildren Brody and Finn Sandney of Portage la Prairie;...

Apr 27, 2017

James "Jimmy" Horetchko

James Horetchko was born on November 29, 1944 and passed away on April 27, 2017 in Portage la Prairie, MB.

As a child Jimmy lived at the Manitoba Developmental Centre until the age of 16 years when he was taken in by Jean Poirier.  At the age of...

Apr 24, 2017

Andrew Thomas Bird

December 18, 1953 -  April 24, 2017

Peacefully on April 24 after a courageous battle with cancer with family by his side, Andrew (Husband, Dad, Papa) passed away at the age of 64 in Portage.

Predeceased by his parents, Malcolm Thomas Bird...

Apr 22, 2017

Shirley Grace Storey (nee Carr)

June 17 1931 – Apr 22 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.

After a brief illness, Mom passed away peacefully at Minnedosa hospital at the...

Apr 22, 2017

Lynn Christina Miller (nee Hempstock)

Peacefully, on Saturday, April 22, 2017 with family by her side, Lynn Christina Miller left this place to join her loved ones above.

Predeceased by her parents Chuck and Muriel Hempstock, daughter-in-law Patricia Miller, and partner of many happy years Orville Wagner, she is survived by...

Apr 21, 2017

Alice Shirley Johnston

nee Penner

After a short illness, on Friday April 21, 2017, at the Portage District General Hospital, Alice Johnston passed away at the age of 80 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Douglas; sons Robert (Jonita) Johnston...

Apr 21, 2017

Raymond James Spence Jr.

“Wab iski Makwa”

There are no words to express our sadness at the sudden passing of our son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Raymond James Spence Jr. on Friday, April 21, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 36 years.

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Apr 17, 2017

Mariam “Joyce” Carlson

(nee Wall)

It is with sadness and hearts full of love that we announce the peaceful passing of Mariam “Joyce” Carlson (nee Wall) of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Monday, April 17, 2017. Joyce was born on the family farm near Clearwater, MB on April...

Apr 16, 2017

Mabel Elsie Spender

Mabel passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Portage District General Hospital after a short illness at the age of 84 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Margaret (Rick) Hisco; daughter Cheryl (Corwin) Nelson; son Richard Allan; grandchildren Scott, Lisa, Allison and...

Apr 15, 2017

Laurie Ann Bjornson

On April 15th, 2017, with her family by her side, Laurie Ann Bjornson passed away in Portage la Prairie. She was 62 years old.

She will be lovingly remembered by husband, Shane, daughters, Megan (Rich) Sloik, Karina (Trevor) Hill, grandchildren, Brooke, Bree, Rhett and Maisie, brothers Cal (Debbie)...

Apr 15, 2017

Cornelius Vincent Furdievich

With his wife, Edith, at his side, Cornie passed away in the early morning of April 15, 2017 at The St. Boniface Hospital.  He was 78 years old.

Left to treasure his memory are his loving wife, Edith, immediate family Trina Furdievich of Kelowna, BC,  Tricia...

Apr 13, 2017

Roger Nishi

It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to Roger Nishi who passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 surrounded by family.

Roger was born on March 3, 1963.  He lived at Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC) for 44 years.  Roger was predeceased by his parents Elsie and...

Apr 8, 2017

Heather Yeo

(McCleary)

Heather Yeo lived life to the fullest. After returning home from visiting her son in Hong Kong, Heather passed away on April 8th, 2017. She will be remembered by her husband Brian Yeo, son Jordan who resides in Hong Kong, daughter Holly and husband...

Apr 2, 2017

Denis William Sproat-Mazurat

After a long and courageous battle with cancer with his mom and dad at his side on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 Denis “Deni” Sproat-Mazurat passed away at Boundary Trails Health Centre.

Deni will leave his only daughter Dusty-Ann Mazurat; parents Debbie and Tom Gibson; brother Traven and sister...