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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Nicholas Cody Kequahtooway

Nicholas Cody Kequahtooway

Apr 23, 2023

 

~ Gaagi ge Ga aba wi ~

“Forever Standing”

With sadness we announce that Nick Kequahtooway began his journey to the spirit world on April 23, 2023 at Long Plain First Nation at the age of 29 years.

Nick will be lovingly remembered by his children Tiara, Neeko and Aviannah, mother Judy, father Ross, siblings Jason (Crystal), Sterling (Michele),...

Walter George Hickman

Walter George Hickman

Apr 23, 2023

 

Walter Hickman passed away peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Walter was predeceased by his loving wife Connie (nee Barrault) in 1992, parents George and Rose (nee Lavallee) Hickman, daughter Crystal Carpenter, son-in-law Carl Suderman, grandson Davyd Suderman and great-granddaughter Sammy Turko.

Left to mourn Walter’s passing are his partner Elaine Devisscher, step-daughter...

Turner Scott Meeking

Turner Scott Meeking

Apr 20, 2023

 

Peacefully, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, Scott Meeking passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 71 years.

Scott was predeceased by his wife Sharon (nee Barley) and brother-in-law Joe Everett. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Scott’s family will celebrate his memory privately.

If friends so desire, donations may be...

Fay Janette Roman (nee Dow)

Fay Janette Roman (nee Dow)

Apr 18, 2023

Peacefully, on April 18, 2023, Fay Roman passed away with family by her side at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 76 years.

Fay is survived by her daughter Tricia (Edgar); granddaughter Emma (Aden); grandson Luke (PJ); great grandson Holden; siblings Brenda, Jerene, Larry (Brenda) and Roxanne; siser-in-law Marlene; nieces and nephews Greg, Kevin...

Helen Mavis Schmidt (nee Enns)

Helen Mavis Schmidt (nee Enns)

Apr 18, 2023

After a lengthy journey with a number of health challenges, Helen Mavis Schmidt (nee Enns) of Newton Siding, died peacefully on April 18, 2023 at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Rudy Schmidt, daughter Sharleen Barker of Selkirk, MB  [grandson Greg Barker, (Eugenia), great grandchildren Ian, Sascha and...

Ena Elizabeth Dickenson

Ena Elizabeth Dickenson

Apr 13, 2023

Surrounded by the love of her family both present and virtually and the great care of Parkside staff, our mum, grandma, GG, sister and aunt, Ena Dickenson died in her home at the Lion’s Prairie Manor on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 90 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Kim; daughter Judy and son-in-law...

Sheila Anne Swain - Wilson

Sheila Anne Swain - Wilson

Apr 8, 2023

 

With sadness we announce that Sheila Swain-Wilson passed away on April 8, 2023 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 71 years.

Sheila will be lovingly remembered by her son Cory Wilson, sister Hazel (Gordie) Stewart, nephews Todd (Amanda), Gordie (Lisa), Scott (Robyn) and several great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Floyd Swain...

Edwina Elizabeth Ann Marie Popoff (nee Mills-Bishop)

Edwina Elizabeth Ann Marie Popoff (nee Mills-Bishop)

Apr 8, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwina Popoff on Saturday, April 8, 2023 with her family by her side.

Edwina was predeceased by her beautiful daughter Carla, mother and father Sylvia and Berry Mills-Bishop and brother Wilfred of Tankerton, England.

Edwina will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Lawrence, daughter Andrea,...

James Frederick Collier

James Frederick Collier

Apr 5, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of James "Jim" Collier in Toronto, Ontario on April 5, 2023 at the age of 69 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his brother Norm Collier; nieces and nephews Gabe, Sophie and Lily Collier of Portage la Prairie, Mb, George Caughell of Winnipeg, Mb and Jeff Caughell of London, On.

Jim's life will...

Alphonse Ducharme

Alphonse Ducharme

Apr 4, 2023

With sadness we announce that Alphonse Ducharme (Jinx) passed away on April 4, 2023 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 76 years.

Alphonse will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia (nee Ricard) of St. Ambroise, MB, children Alex Lipke and Colin (Kelly) Ducharme, grandchildren Janelle Houle (Zach), Braden Lachapelle (Toriea), Jaxon...

Matilda Myria Spence

Matilda Myria Spence

Apr 3, 2023

After a short illness, Matilda Spence entered the Spirit World on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 69 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Stephanie (Merlin); granddaughters Kristan (Glen), Morissa (Greg), Kiana, Dakota (Harvey) and Elizabeth; great grandchildren “Jabans” Julius, Krosby, Sonniyah, Charlee, Theodore, Taylor, Stephanie, Jayce, Mason, Merrick and Korbin ; siblings Oliver aka...

Yvonne Caister

Yvonne Caister

Mar 24, 2023

After a short illness, Yvonne Caister passed away at her home in Winnipeg, MB on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the age of 67 years.

Yvonne will be lovingly remembered by her husband Gerald Caister, son David Caister, daughter Danielle Caister (Clay Pederson), grandchildren Evelyn, Clive and Pearl Pederson, mother Alice Patterson, siblings Bob (Gail) Patterson, Micheline (Eugene) Czyrnyj and...

Irvin "Irv" Joseph Wegleitner

Irvin "Irv" Joseph Wegleitner

Mar 20, 2023

Irvin Wegleitner was born on November 1, 1948 at Ste. Rose du lac, MB, and was called by his Savior to his heavenly home on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 74 years. Irv was the second of four children born to Herman Frank and Rose Clementine (nee Lueke) Wegleitner.

Left to morn...

Edward Thomas Houle

Edward Thomas Houle

Mar 19, 2023

 

Ojibway First Nation, Lakota Oyate

ZongOdaAnishibek

Ogi-ch-daa, Akichita, Soldier

Royal Canadian Artillary Forces

Service # N85220145

“Death before dishonour”

 

Edward Houle was born on November 20, 1955 in Portage la Prairie, MB and passed away on March 19, 2023 in Calgary, AB.

Edward was predeceased by his grandparents Joe YellowQuill , Ojibway, Midawin; Mary (Pashe) YellowQuill, Lakota Oyate,...

Jennifer Jeannie Baker

Jennifer Jeannie Baker

Mar 17, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Jennifer Baker has died. She is loved and forever remembered by her daughters Amelia and Kayleigh, her husband Rob Rintoul, parents Jeannie and Lloyd Baker, siblings Julie, Jocelyn, and Les, in-laws Randy (Bonnie) Rintoul, Jacki Rintoul, Tammy Davey and Bea Mozden, as well as friends, colleagues, coworkers and other...

Trudy Valerie Donna Pashe

Trudy Valerie Donna Pashe

Mar 16, 2023

Tacka Gleska Wiyan

“Spotted Deer Woman”Valerie (Trudy) Pashe, a beloved mother, grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend , passed away on March 16, 2023, at her home in Dakota Tipi First Nation, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Trudy, as she was affectionately known, will be deeply missed by her loved ones and those who knew her.

Trudy was born to...

Paul Raymond Hard

Paul Raymond Hard

Mar 15, 2023

Paul Hard peacefully passed away March 15th, 2023, in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba at the age of 54. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his son Alex Hard, former spouse Colleen Hall, sister Helen Riles, and brother-in-law Randy Riles, as well as his nephews Steven, Randall, and Kyle, and niece Ashley. He was predeceased by his parents, Raimo and...

Albert Ronald Patenaude

Albert Ronald Patenaude

Mar 14, 2023

After a battle with COVID meningoencephalitis, and with his wife and daughter by his side, Albert passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023, at the age of 63.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Marie Gauthier-Patenaude and his daughter Natalie; his siblings Douglas (Pam Reid), David (Monique), Susan (Kelly Remus), Patty (Darcy Dunlop), Michael, Robert; his brothers and...

Arling "Arly" Richard Dobson

Arling "Arly" Richard Dobson

Mar 5, 2023

Peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital, Arling “Arly” Dobson passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 73 years. 

He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his family, his wife JoAnn Dobson; children Erin (Mark) Forsyth of Dauphin, and Ryan (Michelle) Dobson of Winnipeg; grandchildren James and Isla Forsyth and Jack and Claire Dobson.  Also...

Heather Joe-Anne Touchette

Heather Joe-Anne Touchette

Mar 1, 2023

Heather was born and raised in the quiet community of Elm Creek, to parents Alice and Lawrence Nowakiewicz (Novak). She had two siblings, April and Mitchell.

Living in Elm Creek, Michel Touchette and Heather’s love flourished, and somehow Michel convinced her to get married in 1980. Together they raised 4 children: Danielle (Garth), Eugene (Charlee), Nicole (Kevin), and Pierre-Andre (Justine)....

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