Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Dec 19, 2011

Douglas "Doug" Fraser

After a courageous battle with cancer, Doug Fraser, husband of Lora Turner, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 71 years.

As per his wishes, Doug's body was donated to science and there will be no formal funeral service at...

Dec 19, 2011

Edward Steven Solomon

On Monday, December 19, 2011, Edward Steven Solomon passed away in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba at the age of 75 years.

Dad was born in Brandon, January 20, 1936. He grew up at Oakland and here in Portage la Prairie. He and Mom (Gwen Moon) were...

Dec 15, 2011

Doug Connery

With profound sadness and heavy hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Douglas James Connery on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

Doug is survived by his life partner and wife of 31 years Paulette; son Jarrett (Susie); daughter Sheri (Dusty); grandchildren Austin, Arlo, and Liam; parents...

Dec 9, 2011

Gerald Thunderbird Sky

Peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2011, Gerald passed on to the Spirit World at the age of 54 years.

He was predeceased by his father Alvin Merrick, brothers Douglas, Reginald and Terry Merrick and sister Andrea Merrick.

Gerald will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gerri Thunderbird Sky;...

Dec 1, 2011

Donald Wesley James Whyte

Peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at his residence, Don passed away at the age of 78 years.

Don was predeceased by his parents Fred and Lillian Whyte, brother Bill and wife Ina, and sister Ruth Holliday.

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Nov 30, 2011

DONALD BARRY PETERS

"Big Grassy"

February 13, 1960-November 30, 2011

SADLY WE ARE ANNOUNCING THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED FATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, COUSIN, NEPHEW AND FRIEND, BARRY PETERS OF VANCOUVER, BC AT THE AGE OF 51 YEARS.

BIG GRASSY LEAVES BEHIND HIS 3 SONS MURRAY...

Nov 28, 2011

Waldon John "Butch" Ross

July 26, 1952 ~ November 28, 2011

Butch passed away peacefully on November 28, 2011 at the Portage District General Hospital with his family at his side

He was predeceased by his parents Farrell and Marguerite Ross. He leaves to mourn...

Nov 24, 2011

KIRT EVERETTE PRINCE

(Oshashqua-Giizhic Blue Sky)

Kirt Everette Prince (Oshashqua-Giizhic Blue Sky) was born on February 27, 1975 in Calgary, Alberta. On a beautiful warm morning November 24, 2011 at the Portage General Hospital Kirt peacefully passed on with family and friends by his side. Kirt will always be remembered for...

Nov 20, 2011

Vernice Anne Fletcher

On Sunday, November 20th Vernice Fletcher died at the Portage General Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Donny Fletcher, by her son-in-law Joe Saunders, and by one sister, and her three brothers....

Nov 16, 2011

Delores Mary "Del" Sommer

(nee Cochrane)

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Delores Sommer age 78 years of Portage la Prairie, passed away at the Portage and District General Hospital.

Del will be lovingly remembered by her children Dale (Amelia) Sommer, Jim Sommer, Gail (Laurent) Houle, Brenda (Robert) Tate, and...

Nov 15, 2011

Thomas Armishaw

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Armishaw on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Portage and District General Hospital at the age of 93 years.

He is survived by his children, Harry (Lorri) Armishaw of Carman, MB, Jean (Jerry) Cook of Golden B.C., Carol (Ken) Boak...

Nov 4, 2011

Clifford George Chaske

With great sorrow we lovingly released our Father Clifford George Chaske, to our Creator and his divine Kingdom. Clifford was 82 years old Born January 19, 1929 at Sioux Village, Manitoba to Harry and Winona Chaske.

Predeceased by his children: Alvin, Nelson, Lloyd and Joanne; his great granddaughter...

Oct 31, 2011

Henry Neufeld

Peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2011, at the Lions Prairie Manor, Henry Neufeld, age of 94 years, passed into the presence of Jesus.

Left to cherish Henry's memory are his wife Hannah, their children Gordon (Verna) Neufeld of Morden,...

Oct 27, 2011

Dennis Sanderson

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dennis Sanderson on Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Claria Hetherington, sister Heather and brothers-in-law Gary Pchajek and Bill Cann. Left to treasure his...

Oct 18, 2011

Lucy Belle Kilbourne

(nee McIntyre)

Peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, Lucy Kilbourne passed away at her residence at the age of 90 years.

Lucy was predeceased by her husband W.B. "Sharkey" Kilbourne; parents Wallace and Louisa McIntyre and eight siblings. She leaves to mourn...

Oct 15, 2011

Elmer Kirschman

On Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Portage District General Hospital after a long battle with cancer, Elmer Kirschman passed away at the age of 82.

Elmer is survived by his wife Joyce of 58 years, daughter Sharon (Doug) Anderson of Australia, daughter Patty (Willie)...

Oct 13, 2011

Percy William Beck

Peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2011, Percy Beck passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 90 years.

Percy was predeceased by his wife Alice, daughter Barbara and brother Trevor. Left to mourn his passing are his sons: Grant (Marjan) and their...

Oct 8, 2011

Isabella Boak

1916 ~ 2011

Peacefully on October 8, 2011 at the Portage District General Hospital, Isabella Boak passed away at the age of 95 years.

Born in 1916, she was raised and educated in the Hartford District. She was predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth...

Oct 6, 2011

John "Jack" Talbot

Peacefully, with his girls at his side, John "Jack" Robert Talbot passed away at the age of 69 years on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at St. Boniface Hospital.

Predeceased by his partner of 18 years Joan Bertram, and his parents John and Elizabeth. He will lovingly...

Sep 29, 2011

C. Ramsy Unruh

Peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2011, Ramsy Unruh, loving husband to Shannon and father to Katy, Tom and Jane, passed away just 16 days short of his 50th birthday.

Also left to treasure Ramsy's memory are his mother Katy Unruh of Morden, MB; siblings...