Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

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...

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...