Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Apr 17, 2022

On Sunday, April 17, 2022, Gwendolyn Beauchamp began her journey to the spirit world at her home in Surrey, BC at the age of 66 years.

Left to cherish Gwendolyn’s memory are her daughters Tonya Sinclair (Dale Marsh) and Tiffany Sinclair (Elroy Wagner) of Surrey, BC, too many grandchildren to mention, who were loved by their grandmother...

Apr 14, 2022

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lorraine Reid on April 14, 2022 at her home in Portage la Prairie, MB.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Shawn Miness, Roxanne Miness and Ashley Reid (Glen Hurl); grandchildren Jayden, Naomi, Reyna, Hunter, Anthony, Jaida, Dylan, Madison, Jager and Bayne; several brothers and...

Apr 10, 2022

With his family by his side, Leroy Smoke began his journey to the spirit world on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 53 years.

Left to mourn Leroy’s passing are his children Anthony O'Watch, Jordee O'Watch (Chantelle Rider), Harlee O'Watch, Taylynn Meechas (Duncan Atkinson), Leah Meechas, Grason...

Apr 10, 2022

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Theresa Jackson passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge, at the age of 78.

Theresa was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Johnny Jackson in 2018. She is also predeceased by her brothers and sisters Claudette Andrushuk, Andrew,  Jeanne, Peter and Romeo Morisseau; brothers and sisters-in-law George Andrushuk, Don...

Apr 9, 2022

We regret to announce the passing of Kyle Fagnan on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 39 years.

Kyle will be lovingly remembered by his children Kyan Merrick of Long Plain First Nation and Malikai and Madison Monias of Brandon, MB, mother Mary Fagnan of Portage la Prairie, MB, siblings Nathan (Lori),...

Apr 6, 2022

Gorden Charles Patton, born April 6, 1947, in Selkirk, MB, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Winnipeg. Those who knew of his appreciation for precision may find it noteworthy that he passed exactly 75 years from his date of birth.

In his younger years, Dad worked for Manitoba Hydro and later joined Canada Post. In his...

Apr 6, 2022

Peacefully, with his family by his side, Jakob Wiens passed away on April 6th, 2022 at the age of 83 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 55 years Helene, children Jake, Lili (David), Anna (Scott), Elizabeth (D’Arcy) and Tina (James), grandchildren Ethan, Nathaniel, Samuel, Payton, Jesse, Lucas, Aaron, Charlie, Josiah, Isabella, Kaleb...

Apr 4, 2022

The funeral service will be live streamed on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:00 am, click on link to view the service https://youtu.be/kOEoqzFLcS0 .

On April 4, 2022 at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, Louise passed away at the age of ninety-one with her family by her side. Predeceased...

Apr 3, 2022

Due to the impending storm the funeral service has been postponed to Monday, April 18 at 11 am at Grace Community Church, West Perimeter Hwy, south of Roblin Boulevard. 280 Caron Road, Headingley MB.  The service was recorded and can be view below on this page.

With great sadness, our family announces the...

Apr 1, 2022

With sadness, we announce the passing of Rodney Hawker on April 1, 2022 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 52 years.

Rodney was born in Portage la Prairie, MB to Fred and Lois (nee Gillespie) Hawker and spent most of his life in the Oakville , MB area.

Rodney...

Mar 28, 2022

On Monday, March 28, 2022, Marie Menec passed away at the Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 78 years.

She was predeceased by her parents August and Alice Menec.  Marie will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Louise (Tony) Pryslak, Daniel (Adele) Menec, Patricia Menec (John Rempel) and Rachelle Pallister, along...

Mar 23, 2022

Peacefully, on March 23, 2022 with his son Rick by his side, Aime Deleau passed away at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 90 years.

Aime was born in Souris Manitoba on Oct. 29 1931 to Alice and Emile Deleau.  Aime was raised in the village of Deleau, Manitoba along with one older brother (deceased)...

Mar 20, 2022

Peacefully, with his wife of 63 years, Bea by his side, Gary Small passed away on March 20, 2022 at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 90 years.

Gary will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Bea of Portage la Prairie, MB, son Brad (Judy) Small of Fort St. John,...

Mar 17, 2022

It is with profound sadness we acknowledge the sudden and unexpected passing of Kenneth “Kenny” Faurschou on March 17, 2022 at the age of 61 years. Born in Portage la Prairie, MB to Ralph and Ella Faurschou on July 14, 1960 and raised on the family farm west of Portage la Prairie, MB.

Kenneth was predeceased by...

Mar 10, 2022

It is with great sadness, and aching hearts, that we announce the sudden passing of Brandi-lee (Gushulak) Slocombe on March 10, 2022 at 44 years of age.  Brandi-lee is survived by her loving and devoted partner of 8 years, Duane Lysohirka, her two beloved sons, Dillon Kernested (Leeza) and Nicholas Slocombe (Emma), her sisters Jodi-lee Gushulak (Kevin), Tessi-lee Gushulak...

Mar 9, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our precious miracle, Wells Robert Blatchford. On March 9th, 2022, Wells was born sleeping at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, ON.

Wells was met at heaven’s gates by his two siblings and his great Papa, Gib Berard. Left to cherish his memory are his parents Taylor & Brad Blatchford...

Mar 8, 2022

Peacefully, in her sleep, on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Mildred left her most blessed life.

Born to Charles and Anne (Slonim) Karbachinsky, on July 22, 1928, the story goes that Mildred’s father sat on the steps of the Melville, Saskatchewan hospital and cried when he learned the son that he’d hoped for was yet another daughter. Of...

Mar 7, 2022

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Sandy Hetzel on Monday, March 7, 2022 at her home at the age of 43 years.

Left to cherish Sandy’s memory are her husband Michael Hetzel of Rathwell; children Danny Schoenenkorb (Raina Kehler) of Steinbach, David Schoenenkorb of St. Claude, Rihanna Schoenenkorb of Steinbach and Kiandra Hetzel of Rathwell; grandchildren...

Mar 6, 2022

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Thomas Ducharme on March 6, 2022.

He will be missed by his loving wife Lorraine; daughter Joanne (Trevor); sons Gary (Susan), Perry; grandchildren Nicole (Jean-Paul), Danielle (Kris), Damon (Kaycee), Daniel; great-grandchildren Ashton, Keenan; along with numerous extended family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A...

Mar 5, 2022

On March 5, 2022 Jannetje “Janny” Kok, a loving Mother, Sister and Grandma and Great Grandma passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 93 years.

Janny will be lovingly remembered by her son Edzo (Fran); daughter Tieny (Michael) Kirchner; son Jake (Cindy); son-in-law Tom Moran; grandchildren: Mandy (Kevin), Tyler (Melissa), Todd (Colleen), Kyle (Sarah),...