Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Anna Joyce Pollock (Wawrykow)
May 25, 2026
Following a brief illness, Anna Pollock, passed away on May 25, 2026 peacefully and with such grace, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 91 years.
Anna is survived by her loving daughter Jo-Anna (Steve); grandchildren Ryan (his and Nicole’s daughter, Cloe), Nicole (Gerry and their children Nevaeh & Brooklyn) and Kaella (Andrew and their children, London, Sonoma...
Thomas "Tom" William Trimble
Jun 17, 2026
With his family at his side, after a short illness, Thomas William Trimble passed away on June 17th, 2026, at Portage General Hospital at the age of 80 years.
Predeceased by his father Henry Thomas, his mother Lillian Muriel Brook (nee Harden), and by his loving wife Idie Trimble (Verwey), he is lovingly remembered by his children Monty (Monica) Trimble, Adam...
Pauline Marie Sheffield
Jun 11, 2026
Pauline Marie Sheffield was born on June 30, 1957, in Emerson, Manitoba. On June 11, 2026, Pauline went to be with her Heavenly Father at the age of 68.
Pauline leaves behind her beloved husband of 44 years, Rodney James Sheffield; her sons John Sheffield (Melissa), Joshua Sheffield (Shelby), and Matthew Sheffield (Cassandra); and her cherished grandchildren Kelton, Kaylee, Paxton, and...
Harry Carter
Jun 18, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Harry Carter on June 18th, 2026, at Douglas Campbell Lodge, at the age of 83 years.
Cremation has taken place. Harry's family will celebrate is life privately.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
Fredrick "Fred" Ross Beamer
Jun 16, 2026
Peacefully on June 16, 2026, Fred Beamer passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 93 years.
Fred was predeceased by his wife Irene St. Goddard (nee Peloquin), his children’s mother Marge Beamer (Nee Bereska), infant son Bradley Ross, step-sons Larry St. Goddard, Randy St. Goddard, Donny St. Goddard and step-great-grandson Matthew.
He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters...
Larry Dietrich Harder
Jun 11, 2026
With sadness we announce Larry Harder passed away on June 11, 2026 at Portage General Hospital at the age of 83 years.
He leaves behind his wife Elaine Harder (nee Legault) of Portage la Prairie, daughter Debbie Lyttle (Kirk) of Foxwarren, Manitoba, son Rodney Harder of Holland, Manitoba, daughter-in-law Jodi Harder-Boyle (Blaine) of Portage la Prairie and daughter-in-law Tiffany Harder of...
Kaylee Lisa Meechas
Jun 9, 2026
Ozaaw Memengwaa
“Brown Butterfly”
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Kaylee Meechas, at the age of 13 years.
Kaylee will be lovingly remembered by her mom Leticia Meechas and dad Kyle Nepinak; her sister Kalani; grandparents Lisa Meechas, Gail Nepinak and Sheryl Meechas; great grandfather...
Carol Zacharias
Jun 8, 2026
Faithful, Generous, Loving, Creative, Musical
With her friend and family by her side, Carol Zacharias passed away on June 8, 2026 at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 80 years.
Carol was born in Altona, Manitoba on August 21, 1945 to parents, Dave and Lena Fehr and lived her early childhood in their home in Schoenau. At an early age, Carol...
Lloyd William Popko
Jun 4, 2026
We are sad to announce the passing of Lloyd Popko on June 4th, 2026, in Portage la Prairie at the age of 62. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters Brenda, Timothy, James, Karen (Craig), Kelly (Kellie), and Della; children Elaine (Thomas), Greg and Ashley; aunt Deborah (Vern), and 15 grandchildren; along with his many nieces and...
Garry Lawrence Spence
May 31, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, grandpa, uncle, cousin, godfather, brother-in-law and friend Garry at the age of 79 years old, with family and friends by his side.
Garry will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Lena of 48 years, also by his grandchildren and great grandchildren; Destiny, Chasity, Jordan, Izzy...
Ida Irene Waldner (nee Wollman)
May 31, 2026
With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our most loved and cherished wife, mother, sister (in-law), daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Ida left her earthly home and entered the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Ida was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on March 12, 1981, to Nathaniel and Ida Wollman. She was the child...
Kelly Bates
May 31, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Kelly Bates at his home in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 63 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children: son Jamie, daughter Faith (Alston) and daughter Sadie (Trey), father Bill Bates, siblings Kim (John) Vrooman, Gayle Bates and Val Bates (Chris Simon), special friend Carol Huzyk; along with numerous...
Rudolph "Rudy" Schmidt
May 29, 2026
Rudolph “Rudy” Schmidt
Peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, Rudy Schmidt passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 95 years.
He is survived by his daughter Sharleen (John) Enns, daughter Cindy (Harry) Dick, and son Larry (Carla) Schmidt, eight grandchildren Greg (Eugenia) Barker, Tyler Barker, Bruce (Kayla) Dick, Kevin (Melissa) Dick, Bethany (Aaron)...
Christopher Anthony Beauchamp
May 25, 2026
With his Bug and in their home, Chris Beauchamp passed away on May 25, 2026 at the age of 54 years.
The fourth child of Bob and Anne Beauchamp, Chris was born October 6, 1971. Chris lived all of his full life in Portage la Prairie. A rare individual with talents in drawing, writing, and acting. Chris could have pursued any...
Wayne Thurston
May 24, 2026
Peacefully, with his family by his side, Wayne Thurston passed away on May 24, 2026 at the age of 89 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Judy; children Jeff (Arlene), Scott (Cindy) and Jan (Tony); grandchildren Matthew, Sarah, Patrick (Joanna), Tanner (Emma), Colby (Kyley) and Taylar (John); great-grandchildren Aubrey, Wesley, Austin, Nathan, Arlo, Abel and...
Teryl Dawn Smoke (Roulette)
May 23, 2026
Thunderbird woman
Animikii ikwe
Teryl was born on August 7, 1983 and started her journey on May 23, 2026 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 42 years.
She will be missed by her son Sylvae Smoke; mother Doris Roulette; siblings Duane and Teri Roulette; Owen, Tara, Candy, Bella and Spencer Smoke; grandsons Rico and Micah Roulette; aunt Evelyn Roulette; uncle Mervin...
William "Bill" Dirks
May 21, 2026
William Dirks, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2026.
Born on November 4, 1941, to Abram and Anna Dirks, William lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and the farm he loved so dearly. For 17 years he farmed the land he was proud to call his own and later worked in manufacturing and as a...
Douglas Joseph Roy Gladue
May 20, 2026
“Wičánhpi ayá jaja máni”
One who Walks with the Shinning Stars
Suddenly on May 20, 2026, we announce the passing of Douglas Gladue from Dakota Tipi at the age of 40 years old.
Left to cherish all his memories are his Kunsi Marina James nee Smoke of Dakota Tipi, father Jack Gladue and step mom Bonnie West of Portage la Prairie, step dad...
Keith Maxwell
May 19, 2026
Change of service details
A viewing will take place at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow in Trimble Room then we will proceed to the Maple Grove Cemetery for the burial.
Peacefully on May 19, 2026,...
Betty "Lynn" Ross (nee Pilkington)
May 16, 2026
Peacefully on May 16, 2026, Betty “Lynn” Ross passed away at the age of 79 years, in Surrey, British Columbia following a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Lewis Body Dementia. She is at peace now and no longer suffering.
Lynn was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on March 20, 1947, and grew up on the farm in Rosendale. She attended...
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