Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Gloria Hooper (nee Holopina)

Gloria Hooper (nee Holopina)

Mar 6, 2025

In the early morning hours of March 6, 2025 Gloria Hooper passed away with her family by her side in St. Claude, MB at the age of 74 years.

Left cherishing her memory is her husband of 40 plus years Clint, daughter Ashley (Adam), granddaughter Kara, grandson Kasen; brother Albert (Rhonda), sister Wilma (Boomer), niece Nadine (Trent), nephew Shane (Loni), nephew...

David Guy Myerion

David Guy Myerion

Mar 1, 2025

Ozhawaashko Binesi

“Blue Thunderbird”

With sadness we announce David “Davey” Myerion entered the spirit world on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Neepawa, MB at the age of 60 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Cynthia Myerion, children David (Liberty), Allison (Lance), Peggy Lee (Farrell), Brattany, Melissa (Ross), Dylan, Amanda (Cole), Bobbi (Sonny), Delaney and Brandon, 33 grandchildren, siblings Donna (Dennis),...

Grant Edward Blagden

Grant Edward Blagden

Mar 1, 2025

After a short illness, Grant Blagden passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 with family by his side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 72 years. 

Grant was predeceased by his wife Sylvia, grandson Declan, parents Alfred and Daisy Blagden and brother Neil. Left to mourn his passing are his children Donald (Crystal) Blagden of Alberta, Rhonda...

Bradley James Thiessen

Bradley James Thiessen

Feb 27, 2025

Peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Brad Thiessen passed away at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 61 years.

Brad is survived by his father Jacob Thiessen of Portage la Prairie, MB, siblings Billy Thiesen (Darlene Figus) and Theresa (Mike) Saltise of Portage la Prairie, MB, Rodney (Lesley) Thiessen of Salmon Arm, BC, and Angela...

Carol Jean Strecker (nee Rusnak)

Carol Jean Strecker (nee Rusnak)

Feb 27, 2025

After a short illness, Carol Strecker passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 with family by her side at her home at the age of 79 years. 

Carol was predeceased by her husband Ed Strecker; parents Mary and Robert Rusnak; brothers John, Fred, Walter, Ron and Nick; sisters Dorothy, Marilyn and Diane and great granddaughter Gabrielle. She will be lovingly remembered...

Joan "Dianne" Seidlitz (nee Parker)

Joan "Dianne" Seidlitz (nee Parker)

Feb 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dianne Seidlitz on February 25, 2025, at the age of 90 in Portage la Prairie, following a brief illness.

Dianne is survived by her beloved husband, Paul, with whom she shared over 70 years of marriage, and their four children: Cathy (Bill) of Quesnel, BC; Karl (Janice) of Winnipeg; Eric...

Joan Caroline Graham

Joan Caroline Graham

Feb 25, 2025

Suddenly on February 25, 2025, Joan Graham passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 70 years. 

Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral services. 

A tree will be planted and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com 204-857-4021

Ian Andrew Arlo Colby Merrick

Ian Andrew Arlo Colby Merrick

Feb 24, 2025

“Walks with Spirits”

- Macoonse –

 With sadness we announce Ian Andrew Arlo Colby Merrick passed away on February 24, 2025 at Long Plain First Nation at the age of 26 years old.

Ian leaves behind his common in law wife Aberdeen Pelletier of Long Plain First Nation, parents Robert and Melanie Merrick of Long Plain First Nation, siblings Brenden (Shanaeha) Merrick of...

Jane Allison Holod

Jane Allison Holod

Feb 20, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Jane Allison Holod (Garland) on February 20th , 2025, at Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, at the age of 86 years.

Left to treasure her memory is her husband of 65 years, Melvin Holod, and her sister Sally Balabuch (Reg); daughter Catherine (Randy) Dengate, grandchildren: Jeffrey (Stacey) Spriggs, and great-grandchildren Clark and...

Cecil Wayne Pruden

Cecil Wayne Pruden

Feb 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil Wayne Pruden on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 in Winkler, Manitoba at the age of 74 with family by his side.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife Jeanette Pruden (McLeod) of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, children Marcel Pruden with wife Dana, Jolene Pruden, Robin Pruden with fiancé Jeff (15/2)...

Lili Woodward (nee Wiens)

Lili Woodward (nee Wiens)

Feb 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lili Woodward on February 18th, 2025, at the age of 55.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband David, children Ethan, Nathaniel (Emily), Josiah, Kaleb, and Ryley, mother Helene Wiens, siblings Jake Wiens, Annie (Scott) Shaw, Liz (D’Arcy) Price, Tina (James) Richardson, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends....

Doreen Bagrie

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...

Bruce Towle

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...

Wayne Harry DeLong

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"....

Albert Kenneth Ward

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

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 Norma McLaughlan, sisters-in-law Annie Thompson,  Evelyn Thompson and Betty Harkness and brothers-in-law Norman McLauchlan, Oscar Domke and Roy Harkness

She will be lovingly remembered...

Adam Grant Woods

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)

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

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...

Kenneth Gordon Roy

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...