Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Reine Rea

May 27, 2015

Reine Marcelle Irene Rea

(nee La France)

Reine Rea passed away peacefully at the Lion’s Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie on May 27, 2015 after a brief illness. She will be forever remembered by her daughter Susan (Randy), son David (Judy), brothers Roger and Rheal, sister...

Tristen Smoke

May 23, 2015

Tristen Joseph Knightley Smoke

On Saturday, May 23, 2015, Tristen Smoke was born sleeping at the Portage District General Hospital.

Loving parents are Jolene Smoke and Gilbert Klyne.

Private family services will take place at a later date.

McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

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Farrell "Birdy" Francis

May 22, 2015

Farrell Francis

Suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2015 Farrell "Birdy" Francis passed away at the age of 52 years.

Wake will begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Farrell's home, 104 Prince Trail, Long Plain First Nation at 4:00 pm.  Traditional feast and service will be held on Friday, May 29,...

George Mineault

May 17, 2015

George Pierre Mineault

Peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2015 George Mineault passed away at the age of 79 years.

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Violet Mineault; brother Laurence Baker, family member George Allegret and also Antoinette Grower and Mary Allegret.  Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Claudette...

Nia Sinclair

May 12, 2015

Nia Anna-Lee Rias Sinclair

Our beloved angel left us on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

Loving parents are Mikaela Myran and Keith Sinclair; brothers Ian Hudson and Aiden Sinclair; grandparents Tobi Meeches, Joseph Peter, Karen McKay and Mike Tymchuk.

A private family burial took place at Thunderbird Cemetery.

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Morley Smith

May 6, 2015

Morley Herbert Smith

“Cott”   "Strong Bear"

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, after a lengthy illness, Morley Smith passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 68 years. Morley was born in MacGregor on April 7, 1947.

Predeceased by his mother...

Carol Banman

May 1, 2015

Carol Ann Banman

(nee Foote)

Suddenly with family by her side, Carol Banman passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the age of 67 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jake; three children: son Rick (Darlene), daughter Teresa (Bryan Dyck), daughter...

William "Doug" Bedford

Apr 29, 2015

William Gordon Douglas Bedford

"Doug"

Doug Bedford passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 72 years.

Lovingly remembered by his daughters Cyndy (Kevin) and Pam; grandchildren Kiana-Marie, Dalan and Nash; brother John (Gabriel); sisters Bev and Barb...

Murray Hoggarth

Apr 26, 2015

Murray Grant Hoggarth

Peacefully with family by his side Murray Hoggarth passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.

He was predeceased by father Oliver; parents-in-law Harv é and Doris Arpin; brother Larry Hoggarth; sisters-in-laws Elva Hemsing and Irene Hoggarth...

Leila Bawoll

Apr 24, 2015

Leila June Bawoll

(nee McDonald)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 my dear mother and our sister began to ride the wind and started her new journey to her next life.

Left to celebrate her new found freedom are her daughter Karen Bawoll, sister Jeanette Burke,...

Gabriel Longclaws

Apr 16, 2015

Gabriel Longclaws

Suddenly on Thursday, April 16, 2015 Gabriel Longclaws passed on to the spirit world at Long Plain First Nation at the age of 54 years.

He was predeceased by his grandparents; parents Phyllis Longclaws and Herbie Chaske; brother Clifton, Patrick, Lonnie and Herbert.  Gabriel leaves to mourn his brothers...

Shirley Devrieze

Apr 12, 2015

Shirley Martha Devrieze

(nee Didur)

Peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2015 Shirley Devrieze of Brandon, Manitoba passed away at the age of 78 years.

She was predeceased by her father Joseph Harry Didur.

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by daughter Darlene (James) McLeod...

Stanley Prince

Apr 5, 2015

Stanley George Prince

Sadly on April 5, 2015 at 11:20 am, with his family at his side, Stanley George Prince “Jinx” passed into the Spirit World at the age of 64 years.

Stan was born to Stanley Smith and Sarah Jane Prince on September 12, 1950 at Long Plain First Nation....

Phyllis Nicholson

Apr 4, 2015

Phyllis J. Nicholson

(nee Edmondson)

On Saturday April 4, 2015, Phyllis J. Nicholson passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was predeceased by her beloved husband Phil and son Syd, who were waiting with open arms to greet her.

She will be lovingly...

Margaret Palmer

Mar 27, 2015

Margaret Ellen Palmer

(Calvert - nee Dunn)

Peacefully with family by her side, Margaret Palmer passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 63 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Mark and Violet Edmondson; father...

Donna Koss

Mar 26, 2015

Donna Marie Koss

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 Mom passed away peacefully after a brief illness, at her home in Portage la Prairie, at the age of 72 years.

Donna Marie Koss was born on November 5, 1942 in Shoal Lake to Mary (Dowalatek) and Donald Ross.  She spent many years...

Wanda Merrick

Mar 21, 2015

Wanda Joanne Merrick

With family at her side, Wanda Merrick passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Portage District General Hospital age of 41 years.

She was predeceased by her son Alex, parents Mervin and Merle, brother Raymond, paternal grandparents Angus and Flora and maternal grandparents Raymond and Victoria...

John Petkau

Mar 17, 2015

John Petkau

Peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 John Petkau passed away at his home at the age of 86 years.

Lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Ellie; sons Randy (Melody), Brent (Christine), Mark (Cindy) and Chris; grandchildren Jena, Jonathan (Crystal), Josh, Rachel, Ben and Haley; foster children Cathy, Derelda and...

Gerald Tomalin

Mar 14, 2015

Gerald Arthur Tomalin

It is with great sadness we announce the passing, of Gerald Tomalin on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at his home, at the age of 79 years.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Renie; parents Arthur and Sarah; son Daniel; sister Irene Kitchen; brothers-in-law Tom Marsh and Hugh Armson and...

Vera Jenkins

Mar 12, 2015

Vera May Jenkins

Peacefully, on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Portage District General Hospital, Vera Jenkins passed away at the age of 56 years.

In keeping with her wishes no formal funeral services will be held.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made...