Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Joan Hochbaum

Joan Hochbaum

Jan 9, 2016

Eleanor Joan Hochbaum

(nee Ward)

On Saturday, January 9, 2016, after 94 long and happy years, our sweet mother passed away at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie.

Joan was born in the family home at Erinview, Manitoba on May 24, 1921; the second...

Jeanne Green

Jeanne Green

Jan 9, 2016

Jeanne Marie Green

After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, Mom passed away at the Lion’s Prairie Manor on Saturday, January 9th at the age of 92.  Jeanne was born in Wyevale, Ontario on September 1st, 1923.  After graduating from high school in Elmvale, Ontario, Jeanne went onto to become a lab technician and...

Thomas Cornell

Thomas Cornell

Jan 2, 2016

Thomas Cornell

Peacefully at his residence on Saturday, January 2, 2016, Tom Cornell passed away at the age of 76 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Carol (Tony) Houle, grandchildren Shyla and Logan, and many friends.  Tom was predeceased by his parents Bob and Pearl Cornell, brother Bob...

Dorothy Cameron

Dorothy Cameron

Dec 30, 2015

Dorothy Grace Cameron (nee Myran)

“Equezance” ~ “Little Girl”

With great sadness we announce the passing on to the Spirit World of Dorothy Cameron on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the age of 69 years.

Dorothy...

Jack Brown

Jack Brown

Dec 21, 2015

Jack Richard Brown

Peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2015, Jack Brown passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79 years.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Ida Mae nee Vivier, his son John (Chick) Henry Brown, his parents Viola McDougall and Neil Brown, his parents...

Michael Whitford ~ Perswain

Michael Whitford ~ Perswain

Dec 18, 2015

Michael Andrew Whitford - Perswain

Suddenly, in the early morning hours of  December 18, 2015, Michael Andrew Whitford – Perswain passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 34 years.

Michael leaves to mourn his passing his common-law wife Candace Roulette, special friend Marina Caribou, mother of Thor & Trinity (Lucy), ...

John Meulpolder

John Meulpolder

Dec 12, 2015

Jan “John” Meulpolder

Peacefully, on Saturday, December 12, 2015, John Meulpolder passed away with family by his side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

His first love was family with farming coming in a close second.  Loved and cherished, sadly missed, fondly remembered and mother’s...

Caroline Light

Caroline Light

Dec 9, 2015

HAZEL CAROLINE LIGHT

(nee ZERKEE)

After a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis our mother and grandmother, Caroline Light, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the age of 77 years. Caroline was born July 23, 1938, and was the youngest of 14 children.

She...

Betsy Moose

Betsy Moose

Dec 4, 2015

Betsy Moose

With great sadness we announce the passing on to the Spirit World of  Betsy Moose at the Douglas Campbell Lodge on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the age of 60 years.

Left to mourn Betsy’s Passing are her brothers and sisters Nancy Robinson, Edith (Joe) Moose, Bella Robinson, Helen...

Ashton Meeches

Ashton Meeches

Dec 2, 2015

Ashton James Bruce Meeches

In the early morning of December 2, 2015 Ashton James Bruce Meeches passed

on to the Spirit World to find his answers and finally be at peace at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 20 years.

Ashton was predeceased by his grandparents...

Shane Olson

Shane Olson

Nov 30, 2015

Shane Matthew Olson

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, November 30, 2015, Shane Olson passed away at home at the age of 46 years.  He has gone to be with his Lord and Savior.

Shane is lovingly remembered by his wife Beverly (nee Lawrence) and sons Everett and Cole,...

Jessie Yungkurt

Jessie Yungkurt

Nov 18, 2015

Jessie Jane Yungkurt

(nee Irving)

Peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, Jessie Yungkurt of Langruth, Manitoba passed away at the age of 95 years

Left to cherish Jessie’s memory are her daughters Carole (Tom) Kubb and Donna (Terry) McLaughlin;...

Dayton Lehockey ~ Catcheway

Dayton Lehockey ~ Catcheway

Nov 14, 2015

Dayton James Lehockey ~ Catcheway

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Dayton James Lehockey ~ Catcheway, beloved infant son of  T.J. Lehockey and Lavonne Catcheway, at the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on Saturday, November 14, 2015.

Dayton was born November 13, 2015 at...

Doreen Johnston

Doreen Johnston

Nov 12, 2015

Doreen Elizabeth Johnston

(nee Anderson)

Doreen Johnston passed away peacefully on November 12, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at the Portage District General Hospital.

Doreen was born February 7, 1931 at Kinosota, Manitoba to William and Elizabeth Anderson. Her...

Gerald Heal

Gerald Heal

Nov 12, 2015

Gerald Arthur Heal

Peacefully with family and friends by his side Gerald Heal passed away on Thursday November 12, 2015 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years.

Gerald was born July 6, 1930 in Ryerson Saskatchewan.  He was predeceased by his parents ­­­Harold and May;  sister...

Mel Narvey

Mel Narvey

Nov 11, 2015

Mel Narvey

Mel Narvey passed away peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre on November 11, 2015, Remembrance Day, at the age of 96+tax as he liked to say with a smile.

Mel was raised in Portage la Prairie by loving parents, Mary and Barney Narvey. He raised four children with the first...

William "Bill" Watson

William "Bill" Watson

Nov 7, 2015

W.R.  (Bill) Watson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad William Ralph (Billy) Watson.  He died at home on November 7, 2015 with his family by his side after a lengthy illness.

He leaves to mourn a family without an anchor-his bride and the love of his...

Gwen Troop

Gwen Troop

Oct 31, 2015

Gwendolyn Edith Troop

(née Goodridge)

August 12, 1928 - October 31, 2015

Gwen passed away with family by her side on October 31, 2015 in Edmonton, AB after a short illness. She was 87 years old.

Gwen is survived...

Harold Schaan

Harold Schaan

Oct 29, 2015

Harold Frederick Schaan

Peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2015 with family by his side, Harold Schaan was called by our Lord and Saviour to his Eternal Home.

Harold leaves to mourn his beloved wife Elaine of 49 years, his mother Martha, his children Chad (Leslie), Craig (Krista), Colin...

Tony Alagador

Tony Alagador

Oct 28, 2015

Antonio Jorge Cachado Rodrigues Alagador

February 25, 1949 – October 28, 2015

Tony passed away peacefully at the Seven Oakes Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Tony was born in the Golega, Portugal on the 25 th of February, 1949.  His parents were Joao and Clementia...