Shirley Martin

Shirley Joyce Martin

(nee Demman)

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Joyce Martin on Saturday September 24th, 2016 at Portage and District General Hospital.  She was 86 years old.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Henry Martin, her parents Nellie and William Demman, her brother Wayne Demman, sister-in-law Lorraine Demman and brother in-law Bill Unger.  She leaves to mourn her passing her children Richard (Emily) Martin of Portage, Allen (Cathleen) Martin of Calgary, Kevin (Bobbi-Jo) Martin of Lethbridge; Grandchildren Angie Martin of Portage, Craig (Cindy) Martin of Portage, Madison and Ava Martin of Lethbridge: Great grand children Gavin Martin, Miley and Kinzee Martin of Portage; Sister Ruby Unger and brother Bill Demman, both of Portage, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Shirley was born and raised in Portage.  She met and married Henry and became an immediate mother to his sons Richard and Allen.  Shortly after Kevin joined the family.   Shirley helped Henry run Perth’s Dry-cleaning in Portage for many years. Above all, Shirley loved spending time with her family and friends.  She had many fond memories of camping at Miller’s, Sportsman’s Corner, Lynch’s Point and wintering in Texas.  Since Henry’s passing Shirley found joy in the time spent with her family and many wonderful friends and watching her grand children grow.

A memorial service will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel in Portage La Prairie, MB on Thursday, October 6th at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Shirley may be made to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 E Saskatchewan Ave, 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