Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Jun 3, 2022

With great sadness we announce that Joanna Meeches began her journey to the spirit world on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the St. Boniface General Hospital at the age of 45 years.

Left to mourn Joanna’s passing are her children Rachelle Merrick, Louis Jr. “Sonny” (Cheyenne) Merrick and Jake (Ashley) Merrick, grandchildren Rayanna, Louis Max, Katniss, Kiara,...

Jun 1, 2022

We regret to announce the passing of Lois Hawker on June 1, 2022 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Lois will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lara Hawker of Calgary, AB, grandsons  Brodie and Dylan (Nikki) Hawker  and  great- grandson Kayden Hawker, all of Oakville, MB, sister Betty Anne Gillespie...

May 31, 2022

Black Feather Man- Maakadeh Miigkun Inineh February 28, 1997 – May 31, 2022

It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, nephew, cousin and grandson, Johnathan Kyle Peters.

Johnny will be greatly missed by his mother Pamela Peters, , brother Nathan (Tasey), Phillip; sisters Isabella,...

May 27, 2022

The funeral service will be live streamed on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 am, please click on link to register and view the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=64304983-9c6f-4a4e-bbf2-d62596cb8689

On Friday, May 27, 2022 peacefully in his sleep, Bill Graham passed away at the age of 68 years.

Bill was born on November 25,...

May 23, 2022

Peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022, Douglas “Doug” Gray passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 87 years.

He was predeceased by his first wife Anna, parents William and Annie Gray and brothers-in-law Harold Hargest and Harry Breitkritz.  He leaves behind his wife Ruth, sisters Margaret Breitkritz and Agnes Hargest.  He will also be...

May 23, 2022

Red Butterfly Woman

Bear Clan

Sunrise - April 20, 2006

Sunset - May 23, 2022

It is with broken hearts Kelly Roulette and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun (Maream) announce the passing of their beloved daughter Teyah....

May 22, 2022

Marie Gilberte Jeannine Gisele “Gibi” Morisseau (nee Rey)

The memorial service will be live streamed on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 1:00 pm, please click on link to register and view the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=1ef8f7dc-5b57-438d-a160-f9cf3fae9b23

With her family at her side Gibi Morisseau peacefully passed away on Sunday,...

May 21, 2022

Brian Douma, beloved brother, father and friend, unexpectedly passed away on May 21, 2022 at the age of 53 years. He is survived by his mother Gerrie, step-mother Tina, brother Rob, sisters Darlene and Myrna, and daughter Jasmine Town. He was predeceased by his father John Douma.

Brian was raised in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba but has...

May 21, 2022

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Lanny Merrick passed away at his home, Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie, MB, at the age of 62 years.

Lanny was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Daniel Merrick and sister Heather.

Left to mourn Lanny are his family at MDC, siblings (sister) BJ Briggs (Don), (sister) Lynne...

May 15, 2022

With great sadness, our family announces that Sharon Meeking (nee Barley) passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on May 15, 2022 at the age of 74 years.

Sharon leaves to mourn her passing her husband Scott Meeking and siblings Alma Anderson, Brenda (Joe) Everett, and Bill (Cori) Barley. She was predeceased by her...

May 6, 2022

Chris Everett Wescoupe passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 49 years old.

Chris was born on Saturday, May 27,1972 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Marie and Edward Wescoupe. He attended school at Arthur Meighen High School in Portage La Prairie and graduated with honours.

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May 4, 2022

Noreen slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

Left to treasure memories of her are her husband of 63 years, Ted; children Diane (Shane) Smith and Brett (Robin) Pongoski, grandchildren Greg (Veronica), Jill (Anthony), Maria, Lydia (Victor) and Gloria; great-granddaughter Amelia. She will be also...

May 4, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we have to say goodbye to Marcedes Myran "Sadiez", who was tragically taken from us on May 4, 2022 at the age of 26 years.

Marcedes leaves behind to mourn her passing: son Titan, daughter MacKenzie, mother Pamela (James), father Allan, step father Michael, sister Brandy, brother Andrew, grandmother Donna (Dave), grandfather...

Apr 27, 2022

We grieve the loss of our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who passed peacefully away in Portage la Prairie, MB on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the age of 95.

Rhoda was born in Portage la Prairie, on August 3, 1926. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Mary Halliday, her brothers, Bruce and Charles, her...

Apr 26, 2022

Surrounded in presence and heart by his loving family, Les peacefully passed in his 91st year on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Loving father of daughter Joan (Rick) and son Gerald, and proud grandfather of granddaughter Karen and his great grand daughters Grace and Renee, and proud grandfather...

Apr 22, 2022

Oshawshko Pinehs

“Blue Thunderbird”

With great sadness we announce, Gerald Assiniboine entered the spirit world on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Health Science Centre at the age of 72 years.

Gerald is survived by his children Gerald Jr., Geri Lynn, Shari (Kelly), Marion (Josh), Robin and family, Jason...

Apr 22, 2022

Lynn McLachlan passed away suddenly on April 22, 2022. Lynn was born on April 8, 1946 to Graham and Dorothy (Guinn) McLachlan.  Lynn was educated at Image Creek and Portage la Prairie schools.  Lynn went on to M.I.T and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1967.  She nursed in many communities including Portage, Thompson, Calgary, Fort Saskatchewan and retired...

Apr 22, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Bernice Stephans, beloved wife of the late Mike and loving and caring mom of Darlene.

Left to cherish her memory along with her daughter Darlene are sister-in-law Joan Cook and many nieces, nephews and friends.

In the past mom completed numerous Swedish Weaving pieces, she thoroughly enjoyed...

Apr 20, 2022

With sadness we say goodbye to Joyce Grant, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, wife, amma, great-grandma, great-great-grandmother and contributing community member.

Joyce died on Wednesday April 20, 2022, after a short illness following a broken hip, at the Portage la Prairie General Hospital at the age of 95 years.

She was predeceased by her husband George...

Apr 18, 2022

After a short battle with Covid, Walter “Lodge” Bullock slipped away peacefully to join Ivy, on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 95 years and 15 days.

Left to treasure memories of him are his sister-in-law Betty Bullock; children Valerie (Dave), Gary (Debbie), Grant (Valerie), Garth (Tracy) and Donna. He...