Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Sep 26, 2016

Ella Amanda Faurschou

On the evening of Monday, September 26th, 2016 at 6:40 pm, our beloved Mother, Aunt, and Grandmother was peacefully called home.

Ella Amanda Balko was born June 9, 1930 on the Winkler Farm, in Baie St Paul, Manitoba. From birth, she was a fighter, born at just 3...

Sep 24, 2016

Shirley Joyce Martin

(nee Demman)

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Joyce Martin on Saturday September 24th, 2016 at Portage and District General Hospital.  She was 86 years old.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Henry Martin, her parents Nellie...

Sep 22, 2016

H. Lynne McKibbin

July 8, 1942 – September 22, 2016

On Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Portage District Hospital, Heather Lynne McKibbin (nee Ashcroft) passed away at the age of 74, with her loving husband of over 50 years at her side.

She is survived...

Sep 17, 2016

Mary Margaret Muir

(nee Fox)

Suddenly on Saturday, September 17, 2016 Mary Margaret Muir passed away at the Health Science Centre Intensive Care Unit with her family by her side.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Tom, of 47 years, her daughter Debra...

Sep 14, 2016

Jeremy Dwight Johnson

With tremendous sadness we announce the passing of Jeremy Dwight Johnson tragically on September 14, 2016. On a beautiful day full of love, laughter, demolition and creation, surrounded by family and friends, Jeremy was pulled away.

Jeremy is survived by his fiancée Lindsay Fialka; son Oliver;...

Sep 12, 2016

Walter Bicanic

Peacefully, on September 12, 2016, Walter Bicanic passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 62 years.

Walter will be missed by his Apartment Living program staff, past support staff, and many friends.

Walter lived at the Manitoba Developmental Centre before moving into...

Sep 7, 2016

Richard Joseph Michaud

Richard Joseph Michaud passed away after a long battle with Cancer at the age of 62, at Portage La Prairie Manitoba on September 7, 2016 surrounded by his wife and sons.

Richard is survived by his wife Susan Ollinger, and his sons, Richard and Denie (Euan Garrido) Michaud.

Sep 5, 2016

Eileen Evelyn Greenslade

(nee Smith)

After a long, rich life followed by a few years of failing health, Eileen Greenslade’s time with us ended on the morning of September 5, 2016. She died at age 96; we should not feel sad for very long. She would not...

Sep 3, 2016

Gilbert Vust

Gilbert Vust passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on September 3, 2016 after a fall seven days earlier in which he sustained severe head injuries.

Gilbert was born to Henry and Grace Vust on February 9, 1937 in Elgin Township near Little Rock, Iowa.  The...

Sep 2, 2016

Georgina Edie Foster

(nee Whitehead)

Peacefully on Friday, September 2nd 2016, Georgina Foster passed away at the Portage District General Hospital after battling cancer at the age of 86 years.

Georgina was born near Corning Saskatchewan, daughter of George and Margaret Whitehead.  She was predeceased...

Sep 1, 2016

Cheryl Amy Pashe

August 5, 1969 – September 1, 2016

Cheryl Pashe entered the Spirit World on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Brandon Hospital at the age of 47 years.

Cheryl leaves behind her father Cecil Pashe; sister Sheri; brothers Fred, Samuel, John and...

Aug 31, 2016

Michael John Kupybida

Born: September 20, 1944  Death: August 31, 2016

Peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Michael passed away with his loving wife by his side, at the age of 71 years.  The son of Steve and Lillian Kupybida, Michael was...

Aug 31, 2016

Helen Spalding (nee Gordichuk)

June 17, 1934 - August 31, 2016

Helen left us peacefully to join her mother and father, George and Katie Gordichuk,  brothers- in-law Joseph Strilec and Frank Rzepa.

She is survived by her loving Husband of 60 years Gerald Spalding. Sisters...

Aug 27, 2016

Marian Galloway

(nee Abbott)

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marian Eileen Galloway on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at the age of 85 years.

Left to mourn are three daughters. Barb (David) Beaudry with grandchildren Adam and Brittany (Kyle Syrenne), great grandchildren...

Aug 20, 2016

Karen May Elk

nee Smoke

Born January 24, 1961 - Passed - August 20, 2016

Leaves to Mourn:

Children: Tyrone Smoke, Raylene Hall, Adam Elk, Samantha Elk, Devin

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Aug 18, 2016

Ruth Anne Slate

***Please note funeral date has changed to Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2pm***

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Ruth Anne Slate on Thursday August 18, 2016 at the age of 52.

A Celebration of Ruth’s...

Aug 14, 2016

Christopher Jordan Patzer

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Chris Patzer on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the age of 24 years.

Chris will be lovingly remembered by his partner Sarah-Rose Merrick; daughter Hannah Jordan Patzer; mother Andrea Margaret Toth (Trent Russell); second mother Karen (Joey) LeMay; amma...

Aug 14, 2016

Marguerite “Bunnie” Matilda Muhly

Peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2016, Bunnie Muhly passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 95 years.

Left to mourn her passing are her sister Calista Franzmann, nephews Allan Norden, Les Norden, Rob Atkinson, Don Franzmann, Jamie Franzmann and Terry Franzmann, nieces...

Aug 14, 2016

Orville Arnold Wagner

1938 ~ 2016

With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing on  Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Portage District General Hospital of Orville Wagner at the age of 78 years.

Orville was predeceased by his wife Kathleen Anne (nee Campbell); his...

Aug 13, 2016

Bernice Marion Johnson Darragh

(nee Lovejoy)

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Bernice Marion Johnson Darragh on Saturday August 13th at Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 93.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Lloyd Darragh,...