Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
Alvin Frederick Ogilvie
May 1, 2026
With great sadness we announce the passing of Alvin Ogilvie of Portage la Prairie, MB, on May 1, 2026 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 66 years.
Alvin was born to Edna Ivy and Robert Maurice Ogilvie on July 23, 1959. Alvin is survived by his brother Tim (Jo-Anne), sister Noreen and brother Dennis (Chris). He is...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Leslie Wayne Myerion
May 14, 2026
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“Waabishkaa Ozawaa Giniw Inini” White Gold Eagle Man
It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of Leslie Wayne Myerion, who began his journey to the spirit world on May 14, 2026, at 2:55 a.m. at Health Sciences Centre, with his loved ones...
Raymond Wilson Drain
May 14, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Wilson Drain, of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 97 years. Ray was predeceased by his beloved wife, Doreen, and was the last surviving of 11 children.
Born on September 4, 1928, Raymond “Ray” Drain grew up with a love for trucks, music, and adventure....
Ronald Alfred Garnham
May 13, 2026
Peacefully, at the Portage District General Hospital, Ronald “Ron” Garnham passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 82 years.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Debbie, his children Shawn (Cathy), Jolene (Russell), and Rhonda (Lionel) and grandchildren, Shastin & Shayne, Reece, Jessie & Ryley, Lyla & Aubrey and step-grandchildren Sara (Brian) and Stephen. He also...
Elizabeth "Liz" Dianne Hamilton (nee Rennie)
May 12, 2026
Peacefully, after long battle with Parkinson's Disease, Elizabeth “Liz” Hamilton passed away on May 12, 2026, with family by her side.
Left to cherish her memories and celebrate her life are her husband Bill, son Bryon, daughters Kim (Keith), Robin (JP), grandchildren Dayne (Jo), Tye (Jacob), brother David (Anne), and his children, Jordana (Anthony), Houston (Jenessa), and Dawson, nieces Cynthia and...
Marie Gale Kowalchuk (Hykawy) (nee Burton)
May 9, 2026
After a short illness, Marie Kowalchuk went to be with Jesus the morning of May 9, 2026 at the age of 84 years. She was surrounded by family at the Portage District General Hospital her entire stay.
Marie was predeceased by her first husband Robert “Bob” Hykawy, in 1965, parents Ernest “Ernie” and Margaret “Maggie” Burton, brothers Howard (Ruby) Burton, George...
Susanne Elaine Wright (nee Ryshak)
May 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Susanne “Susan” Wright, who left us on May 1, 2026 at the age of 68 years with her loving husband by her side.
Susan will be deeply missed by her husband John “Jack” Wright, daughter Samantha (Keith) Hutlet, grandsons Wyatt and Davis Hutlet, sister Diane MacKenzie of...
Rene Joseph Gosseye
May 1, 2026
Peacefully, with family by his side, Rene Gosseye of St. Claude passed away on May 1, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 90 years.
Rene will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Alice; his children Glen (Shelley), Michael, and Lynn (Joe) Cleutinx; his granddaughters Melanie (Aaron), Jada, and Natasha; his sister Eva Henderson and brother Marcel;...
Shirley Anne Cockroft
Apr 28, 2026
Peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Portage District General Hospital, Shirley Ann Cockroft, of Portage la Prairie, passed away at the age of 85.
A funeral service will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel, Portage la Prairie, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed by registering at the...
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