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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Rodney Lewis Bradford

Rodney Lewis Bradford

Oct 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Rodney Lewis Bradford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend on October 20, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born on May 3, 1963, in Neepawa, MB to Margaret McLaughlin.

Rodney was a cherished member of a large family, leaving behind siblings Clifford, David, Kenny and Winnie. He...

Lorraine Beatrice McLeod (McDonald)

Lorraine Beatrice McLeod (McDonald)

Oct 15, 2024

Peacefully on October 15, 2024, Lorraine McLeod passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 96 years. 

Lorraine was born on August 21, 1928, she spent most of her life on the family farm in Macdonald, where she raised her family. Her career years were working in Winnipeg. In 1952, she married Douglas...

Jonathan Stacey Len Myran

Jonathan Stacey Len Myran

Oct 13, 2024

We are grieving the sudden passing of our beloved Jonathan on October 13, 2024, in Portage la Prairie at the age of 52 years. 

He is survived by his mother Helen Myran; son Jace; daughter Nicole along with three grandchildren; siblings Chris YellowQuill, Shayne Myran and Michael Meeches; lifelong friends Barahona families; Lucho and Sergio RIP, Eddy, Richard and Pancho along...

Jack Eugene Solomon

Jack Eugene Solomon

Oct 11, 2024

Jack Eugene Solomon passed away at the age of 91 years on October 11, 2024, at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Joan (nee Fitzsimmons); and his devoted daughter, Sally. He is also survived by sisters Sonia (Mike) Lewadniuk and Shirley (Garnet) Love, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents...

Larry James Blaylock

Larry James Blaylock

Oct 11, 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Larry James Blaylock announce his passing just shy of his 83rd birthday. After suffering from a very bad fall on October 7th, Larry was admitted to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg where he passed away peacefully four days later with his family by his side.  

Larry was...

George Laurant VanCauwenberghe

George Laurant VanCauwenberghe

Oct 11, 2024

In the early morning hours with family by his side at Douglas Campbell Lodge, we watched you slip away from us, and we realized in that very moment life again was going to be much different for us.

Dad started life on the farm in Swan Lake, MB. with his parents Marcel and Elodie, and his 4 other siblings, Doreen, Albert,...

Keith ‘Kyler’ Norquay ~ Assiniboine

Keith ‘Kyler’ Norquay ~ Assiniboine

Oct 7, 2024

Makwa

“Big Strong Bear”

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our Keith Kyler on Monday October 7, 2024, at his home, at the age of 24 years old.

Kyler was predeceased by his grandparents Paul and Bernice Assiniboine, Ken Norquay Sr., aunty Jennifer Assiniboine, uncle Randy Assiniboine and his baby sister Kobe.

Kyler will be greatly missed by his mother Melanie...

Timothy Edward Carmichael

Timothy Edward Carmichael

Oct 7, 2024

Tim “Chaskey” Carmichael, aged 66, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.  

Born on November 13, 1957, Timothy was a resident of Portage la Prairie most of his life, but spent his last few years with his kids in St. Claude, MB. He was the cherished son of the late Ronald Edward Carmichael and Audrey...

Constance Stephanie Meeches

Constance Stephanie Meeches

Oct 6, 2024

~ Miskwaa Ikwe ~

"Red Woman"

Heaven has gained another angel. It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that the family of Connie announce her sudden passing in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 42 years. Our loving granddaughter, daughter, mother, sister, koko, auntie and friend.

She will be forever remembered and loved by her children, daughter Shaylene (Jared), twins...

James "Jim" Wilfred Blight

James "Jim" Wilfred Blight

Sep 29, 2024

Peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, Jim Blight passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

Left to cherish Jim’s memory are his children Kevin (Dorothy), Keri-Lynn (Robert) Pohl, Kendall and Kam (Krista); son-in-law Pat Simard; grandchildren Rachel (Jeremy), Matt (Nicole), Naomi (Colin), Jaxon (Jordyn), Katie, Justin, Meghan (Aaron), Joshua (Alina), Jordanna (Matthew), Jamie, Payton, Cody and Tristan; great-grandchildren Emily,...

Earl Edward Prince

Earl Edward Prince

Sep 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Earl Prince on Saturday, September 28, 2024, age 72 years.

Earl leaves to mourn his passing sisters Mary Clark/Prince, Sadie Prince, Hazel Whitford, Brenda McIvor, Velma Whitford, Doreen Prince, Sarah Prince, Gaylen Prince, brothers Russell Prince, Alford Prince, Kelvin Prince, Ernest Prince, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Earl...

Julia-Ann Faith Juba

Julia-Ann Faith Juba

Sep 24, 2024

Julia-Ann Faith Juba, born on August 15, 2003, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, spent her entire life in Portage la Prairie, where her roots ran deep. She passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2024, at the age of 21. Julia was an old soul with a fierce inner child, whose wit and charm endeared her to everyone she met. Her kind heart...

Judith "Judy" Lynne Ham

Judith "Judy" Lynne Ham

Sep 24, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Judy Ham on September 22, 2024, at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB.

Judy was born November 26, 1947At the age of three years, she entered the Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie, MB. At the age of 18, Judy moved to Austin, MB and lived for 15 years with...

Sheldon Philip Hiltz

Sheldon Philip Hiltz

Sep 21, 2024

Sheldon Hiltz died Saturday, September 21st while holding his wife’s hand. 

Sheldon was born in 1947 in Prince Abert, Saskatchewan. He was raised in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, which became the backdrop for many of Sheldon’s stories. An avid storyteller, Sheldon, then dad, then Papa, regaled his loved ones (and in fact anyone who would lend an ear) with stories of his...

Rev. John Martin McKenzie

Rev. John Martin McKenzie

Sep 19, 2024

Peacefully, on September 19, 2024, John McKenzie passed away in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 66 years.

John's family will celebrate his life privately.

Full obituary to follow.

Flowers are gratefully declined.

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

Faith Aprel Rain Assiniboine

Faith Aprel Rain Assiniboine

Sep 18, 2024

Tatanka Ska Wiyan - White Buffalo Woman

 On September 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM, Aprel made her journey to the spirit world with her siblings by her side at Portage General Hospital.

Aprel is predeceased by her Mother Trudy Pashe, Brother Kevin Pashe, Grandparents James and Rose Assiniboine, Bruce and Dolly Pashe and nephew Ashton Meeches.

She leaves behind two big families and...

Joseph Christopher Dinwoodie

Joseph Christopher Dinwoodie

Sep 18, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Dinwoodie, on September 18, 2024, at the Health Science Center at the age of 75 years. 

Joe was born on October 25, 1948, son of the late Abe and Mary Dinwoodie, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He married Doris Dzikowski in July 1974 and they built their life in...

Isabel Mary Cowie Matthews

Isabel Mary Cowie Matthews

Sep 16, 2024

The family of Isabel Matthews (Bennett) is saddened to announce her passing on September 16th, 2024, at the age of 97 years.

Isabel was born in Aberdeen Scotland in 1926, before she came to Canada she worked for Freeland Fish Market. She was in charge of accounting, also the buying and selling of fish to New York, London, and Berlin.

Isabel came to Canada in...

Herbert "Herb" Ernest Bagnall

Herbert "Herb" Ernest Bagnall

Sep 13, 2024

After a brief illness, Herbert “Herb” Bagnall passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital on September 13, 2024, at the age of 83 years.

Left to treasure his memory are his children: Anne Louise Angelo (Steven) of New York, Brian Herbert Bagnall of Winnipeg, and Kevin Neil Bagnall (Mary Feng) of Winnipeg. Herb was also dearly loved by his grandchildren: Maryn,...

Robert Clifford Taylor

Robert Clifford Taylor

Sep 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Robert “Rob” Taylor, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on September 5, 2024. 

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Robert was a man of strength and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his family above all else. Robert is predeceased by his parents Clifford and Elizabeth Taylor....

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