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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Kenneth Gordon Roy
Feb 2, 2025
Peacefully, on February 2, 2025 Ken Roy passed away at his home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 77 years.
Ken is survived by his sister Betty Ann Horbay, nephews John and David Horbay and niece Joyce Ann Paterson. He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Pearl Roy.
Ken’s family will celebrate his life privately.
A tree will be planted in...
Doreen Bagrie
Feb 18, 2025
Peacefully, on February 18, 2025, Doreen Bagrie passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie at the age of 95 years.
Born to Zephyr and Cora Bourgeois on March 22, 1929, in Rainy River, Ontario, Doreen was the eldest of two daughters. Shortly after, the family moved to Amaranth, MB and then to Portage la Prairie where she received...
Wayne Harry DeLong
Feb 12, 2025
With love and gratitude for the husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend that he was, we share news of the passing of Wayne DeLong on February 12, 2025. He left peacefully (but with one last joke for his son) surrounded by the loving presence of his family and the thoughts of his sisters and friends.
"Not good byes, just good memories"....
Eric Robert Wood
Jan 28, 2025
~ Gabaishegaboed Muskodai Besheki ~
“Stands Alone Buffalo”
With sadness we announce that Eric Wood began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 40 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his children Garry, Eric Jr., Aila, Bella, Jordan, Mabel and Luscios, mother Maxine, father Glen, siblings Glen (Joanna), James (Melanie), Joanna,...
Bruce Towle
Feb 14, 2025
With his family by his side, Bruce Towle passed away at the Health Science Center on February 14, 2025, at the age of 78 years.
In keeping with his wishes no formal funeral services will be held and his family will celebrate him privately.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bruce can be made to Central Plains Cancer Services or...
Albert Kenneth Ward
Feb 11, 2025
Giigido Binesi
(Talking Thunderbird)
Ken was born January 13th, 1952 in Portage la Prairie, and passed away on February 11, 2025 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 73 years.
Lovingly remembered by his children Jeanna (Anthony) Emms of Portage la Prairie, James Ward, Jurate Ward (Jeff), Rikki-Lee (Paul) Sawler, Shane McIvor and Dallas McIvor of Winnipeg, grandchildren, David (Marlena) of Selkirk,...
Jean Harkness
Feb 11, 2025
Peacefully, on February 11, 2025, Jean Harkness passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 100 years.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn; son Grant; daughters-in-law Gillian and Beth; brothers Ross and Stephan Thompson; sister Norman McLaughlan, sisters-in-law Annie Thompson and Evelyn Thompson and brother-in-law Norman McLauchlan.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Shawn (Karen), Kim (Hilda)...
Adam Grant Woods
Feb 4, 2025
Suddenly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Adam began his journey into the Spirit World at the age of 50 years.
He is predeceased by his grandparents George and Barbara Woods, Norman Yellowquill and Flora Houle; father Grant Woods; sisters Marjorie Woods, Kim Reeder; brother Dion.
He will sadly missed by his children Eric Woods, Aaron Woods, Pejuta Demarc and Berdall Peters all...
Doreen Elizabeth Blight (nee Miller)
Feb 3, 2025
Peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, Doreen “Doddy” Blight passed away with family by her side at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 93.
She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Don Blight; son Rick Blight; parents Don and Mary Miller; sisters Margaret Miller, Dawn Alayne (Jim) Galbraith and Marilyn (Dave) Miller.
Doddy will be lovingly remembered by daughters,...
Arnold 'Bruce' Tooth
Feb 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and poppa, Bruce Tooth and we celebrate a life well lived. He will leave a large hole in our hearts.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Jan, children Ryan (Kim) and Glenda (Dean Melnic), grandchildren Ashley Tooth, Chad Melnic, Connor Melnic and Sophie Melnic, his...
Leonard George Wright
Feb 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Leonard “Len” Wright on February 2, 2025 at the age of 86 years, following a lengthy and courageous battle for life.
Len leaves to mourn his loving wife of over 61 years Odette (nee Swan); sister Shirley Hanula; brothers-in-law Gerald (Betty Mason), Edgar (Marion) and Luke; along...
Virgil 'Markus' Houle
Feb 1, 2025
Peacefully, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, Marcus Houle began his journey to the Spirit World in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 63 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his daughter Tanya Shortt (Shawn Chalus), siblings Delphine (Leslie) Abraham, Barb Houle (Vernon), Norman Houle Howard Houle, Liz Yellowquill, Peter Yellowquill, Brian, Lorraine and Cory, and Tanya's mother Michelle...
Arie Joseph Matthijs Schimmel
Jan 30, 2025
We are devastated to grieve the loss of a man who stole Elizabeth’s heart. Arie was G.O.A.T. dad, adoring son, kick ass brother, awesome uncle, great nephew and dedicated friend to many. We certainly cannot forget Arie was the kind of human any pet could dream of, but it was Frank who won that lottery.
Arie is lovingly remembered and cherished...
Mary Rzepa (nee Gordichuk)
Jan 28, 2025
Peacefully with family by her side, Mary Rzepa passed away at the Portage District General Hospital on January 28, 2025, two days after her 98th birthday.
She is survived by her son John with grandchildren Cole Rzepa and Randi Lynds; daughter Frances (Peter Hochbaum) with grandchildren Scott Klassen (Jenny) and Jazmine Klassen (Jeremy Whitford); great grandchildren Jamie, McKenna, Leo, Olivia, and...
Vernhon Mendoza Mabanglo
Jan 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vernhon Mabanglo, a devoted husband, father, and friend, on January 24, 2025. Vernhon passed away peacefully, surrounded by the unwavering love of his wife and children, who were his greatest joy and purpose in life.
Left to cherish is memory are his beloved wife, Karen Mabanglo; children Simone Lauren, Vianca Kirsten and Kylan...
Kellie Marie Verwey
Jan 15, 2025
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the tragic and sudden passing of Kellie “Kel” Verwey. Kellie passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 28 years.
Left to cherish and honour her memory, her fiancé, Travis Lundy of 5 years, where they resided in High Bluff with their furry baby Earl, parents Meechelle Best (Ron), Gerry Verwey...
Anka Mavis Louise Prince
Jan 13, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of Anka Mavis Louise Prince’s passing on Monday, January 13, 2025. Anka is now reunited with the spirits of her beloved mother, Sylvia Rose Prince, who left us on January 22, 2022, and her dear brothers, Cory, who passed away on February 20, 2022, and Matthew on March 30, 2024.
Left...
Ferris Waind MacDonald
Jan 13, 2025
The service for Waind MacDonald is postponed, a service date will be announced at a later date.
Ferris Waind was born to Norma (Ferris) and Cecil (Mac) MacDonald on December 11, 1939, and was eagerly welcomed by his nine-year-old sister Wanda. A year later he was joined by sister Connie. Being close in age they devleloped many of their own words,...
Irene Mary Yacucha (nee Kessler)
Jan 10, 2025
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Irene Yacucha on January 10, 2025 at the Lions Prairie Manor with family by her side at the age of 95 years.
Mom will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Gail, Dallas, Shaun (Kevin) and Dean (Paula); grandchildren Cole, Taylor, Stephen and...
Trevor Melvin Lambert
Jan 9, 2025
With sadness we announce the passing of Trevor Lambert on January 9th, 2025 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 88 years.
Trevor was born in Welwyn, SK and later moved to Carberry, MB. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brandon University, where he met his future wife. Trevor and Rhoda were married in 1963, and not...
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