Peacefully, Alfred West passed away on June 19, 2024, at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 84 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his siblings Leslie West of Sandy Lake, MB, Angus West of Swan Lake, MB, William (Marie) West of Rolling River, MB, Frank West of Rolling River, MB and Mary Peters of Portage la Prairie, MB; godchild Amanda West of Toronto, ON; sisters-in-law Louise Assiniboine, Doreen Robinson and Theresa Lilley and brothers-in-law Don (Violet) Gladue and Jackie Gladue along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Donna West; parents Clement Louis Alfred and Anny Ida West; siblings Ernest West and Barbara West; father-in-law Don Gladue; mother-in-law Jean Gladue; sister-in-law Debbie Gladue and brothers-in-law Ronald Peters, Harold Robinson and Gerald Assiniboine.
Andy was born on November 17, 1939, in Sandy Bay, Manitoba where he was raised and received his education. He often talked about how he used to help his grandparents out at the farm in Sandy Bay. He worked several jobs in and around Portage, then he started working for CP Rail where he worked for 25 years up until his retirement on March 1, 2004. He played guitar and loved singing country songs. He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, bingo, VLT’s and watching boxing and hockey games on TV.
Prayers will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 7:00 pm. A private family burial will take place at Hillside Memorial Park at a later date.
Donations in memory of Andy may be made to Central Plains Cancer Services 318 Saskatchewan Ave E, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8.
A tree will be planted and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com 204-857-4021
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