Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Joan "Dianne" Seidlitz (nee Parker)
Feb 25, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dianne Seidlitz on February 25, 2025, at the age of 90 in Portage la Prairie, following a brief illness.
Dianne is survived by her beloved husband, Paul, with whom she shared over 70 years of marriage, and their four children: Cathy (Bill) of Quesnel, BC; Karl (Janice) of Winnipeg; Eric...
Joan Caroline Graham
Feb 25, 2025
Suddenly on February 25, 2025, Joan Graham passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 70 years.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral services.
A tree will be planted and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com 204-857-4021
Ian Andrew Arlo Colby Merrick
Feb 24, 2025
“Walks with Spirits”
- Macoonse –
With sadness we announce Ian Andrew Arlo Colby Merrick passed away on February 24, 2025 at Long Plain First Nation at the age of 26 years old.
Ian leaves behind his common in law wife Aberdeen Pelletier of Long Plain First Nation, parents Robert and Melanie Merrick of Long Plain First Nation, siblings Brenden (Shanaeha) Merrick of...
Jane Allison Holod
Feb 20, 2025
With sadness we announce the passing of Jane Allison Holod (Garland) on February 20th , 2025, at Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, at the age of 86 years.
Left to treasure her memory is her husband of 65 years, Melvin Holod, and her sister Sally Balabuch (Reg); daughter Catherine (Randy) Dengate, grandchildren: Jeffrey (Stacey) Spriggs, and great-grandchildren Clark and...
Cecil Wayne Pruden
Feb 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil Wayne Pruden on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 in Winkler, Manitoba at the age of 74 with family by his side.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife Jeanette Pruden (McLeod) of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, children Marcel Pruden with wife Dana, Jolene Pruden, Robin Pruden with fiancé Jeff (15/2)...
Richard Louis Gunderson
Feb 20, 2025
Peacefully on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, Rick Gunderson passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB with his loving family by his side at the age of 80 years.
Rick is survived by the love of his life and ‘Main Squeeze’ Shirley; his special feline companion Miss Kitty; children Randean (Peter) son-in-law Clint and grandchildren Ashley and...
Lili Woodward (nee Wiens)
Feb 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lili Woodward on February 18th, 2025, at the age of 55.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband David, children Ethan, Nathaniel (Emily), Josiah, Kaleb, and Ryley, mother Helene Wiens, siblings Jake Wiens, Annie (Scott) Shaw, Liz (D’Arcy) Price, Tina (James) Richardson, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends....
Doreen Bagrie
Feb 18, 2025
Peacefully, on February 18, 2025, Doreen Bagrie passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie at the age of 95 years.
Born to Zephyr and Cora Bourgeois on March 22, 1929, in Rainy River, Ontario, Doreen was the eldest of two daughters. Shortly after, the family moved to Amaranth, MB and then to Portage la Prairie where she received...
Bruce Towle
Feb 14, 2025
With his family by his side, Bruce Towle passed away at the Health Science Center on February 14, 2025, at the age of 78 years.
In keeping with his wishes no formal funeral services will be held and his family will celebrate him privately.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bruce can be made to Central Plains Cancer Services or...
Wayne Harry DeLong
Feb 12, 2025
With love and gratitude for the husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend that he was, we share news of the passing of Wayne DeLong on February 12, 2025. He left peacefully (but with one last joke for his son) surrounded by the loving presence of his family and the thoughts of his sisters and friends.
"Not good byes, just good memories"....
Albert Kenneth Ward
Feb 11, 2025
Giigido Binesi
(Talking Thunderbird)
Ken was born January 13th, 1952 in Portage la Prairie, and passed away on February 11, 2025 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 73 years.
Lovingly remembered by his children Jeanna (Anthony) Emms of Portage la Prairie, James Ward, Jurate Ward (Jeff), Rikki-Lee (Paul) Sawler, Shane McIvor and Dallas McIvor of Winnipeg, grandchildren, David (Marlena) of Selkirk,...
Jean Harkness
Feb 11, 2025
Peacefully, on February 11, 2025, Jean Harkness passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 100 years.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn; son Grant; daughters-in-law Gillian and Beth; brothers Ross and Stephan Thompson; sister Norma McLaughlan, sisters-in-law Annie Thompson, Evelyn Thompson and Betty Harkness and brothers-in-law Norman McLauchlan, Oscar Domke and Roy Harkness
She will be lovingly remembered...
Adam Grant Woods
Feb 4, 2025
Suddenly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Adam began his journey into the Spirit World at the age of 50 years.
He is predeceased by his grandparents George and Barbara Woods, Norman Yellowquill and Flora Houle; father Grant Woods; sisters Marjorie Woods, Kim Reeder; brother Dion.
He will sadly missed by his children Eric Woods, Aaron Woods, Pejuta Demarc and Berdall Peters all...
Doreen Elizabeth Blight (nee Miller)
Feb 3, 2025
Peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, Doreen “Doddy” Blight passed away with family by her side at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 93.
She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Don Blight; son Rick Blight; parents Don and Mary Miller; sisters Margaret Miller, Dawn Alayne (Jim) Galbraith and Marilyn (Dave) Miller.
Doddy will be lovingly remembered by daughters,...
Arnold 'Bruce' Tooth
Feb 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and poppa, Bruce Tooth and we celebrate a life well lived. He will leave a large hole in our hearts.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Jan, children Ryan (Kim) and Glenda (Dean Melnic), grandchildren Ashley Tooth, Chad Melnic, Connor Melnic and Sophie Melnic, his...
Kenneth Gordon Roy
Feb 2, 2025
Peacefully, on February 2, 2025 Ken Roy passed away at his home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 77 years.
Ken is survived by his sister Betty Ann Horbay, nephews John and David Horbay and niece Joyce Ann Paterson. He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Pearl Roy.
Ken’s family will celebrate his life privately.
A tree will be planted in...
Leonard George Wright
Feb 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Leonard “Len” Wright on February 2, 2025 at the age of 86 years, following a lengthy and courageous battle for life.
Len leaves to mourn his loving wife of over 61 years Odette (nee Swan); sister Shirley Hanula; brothers-in-law Gerald (Betty Mason), Edgar (Marion) and Luke; along...
Virgil 'Markus' Houle
Feb 1, 2025
Peacefully, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, Marcus Houle began his journey to the Spirit World in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 63 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his daughter Tanya Shortt (Shawn Chalus), siblings Delphine (Leslie) Abraham, Barb Houle (Vernon), Norman Houle Howard Houle, Liz Yellowquill, Peter Yellowquill, Brian, Lorraine and Cory, and Tanya's mother Michelle...
Arie Joseph Matthijs Schimmel
Jan 30, 2025
We are devastated to grieve the loss of a man who stole Elizabeth’s heart. Arie was G.O.A.T. dad, adoring son, kick ass brother, awesome uncle, great nephew and dedicated friend to many. We certainly cannot forget Arie was the kind of human any pet could dream of, but it was Frank who won that lottery.
Arie is lovingly remembered and cherished...
Eric Robert Wood
Jan 28, 2025
~ Gabaishegaboed Muskodai Besheki ~
“Stands Alone Buffalo”
With sadness we announce that Eric Wood began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 40 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his children Garry, Eric Jr., Aila, Bella, Jordan, Mabel and Luscios, mother Maxine, father Glen, siblings Glen (Joanna), James (Melanie), Joanna,...
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