Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Leonard George Wright
Feb 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Leonard “Len” Wright on February 2, 2025 at the age of 86 years, following a lengthy and courageous battle for life.
Len leaves to mourn his loving wife of over 61 years Odette (nee Swan); sister Shirley Hanula; brothers-in-law Gerald (Betty Mason), Edgar (Marion) and Luke; along...
Virgil 'Markus' Houle
Feb 1, 2025
Peacefully, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, Marcus Houle began his journey to the Spirit World in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 63 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his daughter Tanya Shortt (Shawn Chalus), siblings Delphine (Leslie) Abraham, Barb Houle (Vernon), Norman Houle Howard Houle, Liz Yellowquill, Peter Yellowquill, Brian, Lorraine and Cory, and Tanya's mother Michelle...
Arie Joseph Matthijs Schimmel
Jan 30, 2025
We are devastated to grieve the loss of a man who stole Elizabeth’s heart. Arie was G.O.A.T. dad, adoring son, kick ass brother, awesome uncle, great nephew and dedicated friend to many. We certainly cannot forget Arie was the kind of human any pet could dream of, but it was Frank who won that lottery.
Arie is lovingly remembered and cherished...
Eric Robert Wood
Jan 28, 2025
~ Gabaishegaboed Muskodai Besheki ~
“Stands Alone Buffalo”
With sadness we announce that Eric Wood began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 40 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his children Garry, Eric Jr., Aila, Bella, Jordan, Mabel and Luscios, mother Maxine, father Glen, siblings Glen (Joanna), James (Melanie), Joanna,...
Mary Rzepa (nee Gordichuk)
Jan 28, 2025
Peacefully with family by her side, Mary Rzepa passed away at the Portage District General Hospital on January 28, 2025, two days after her 98th birthday.
She is survived by her son John with grandchildren Cole Rzepa and Randi Lynds; daughter Frances (Peter Hochbaum) with grandchildren Scott Klassen (Jenny) and Jazmine Klassen (Jeremy Whitford); great grandchildren Jamie, McKenna, Leo, Olivia, and...
Vernhon Mendoza Mabanglo
Jan 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vernhon Mabanglo, a devoted husband, father, and friend, on January 24, 2025. Vernhon passed away peacefully, surrounded by the unwavering love of his wife and children, who were his greatest joy and purpose in life.
Left to cherish is memory are his beloved wife, Karen Mabanglo; children Simone Lauren, Vianca Kirsten and Kylan...
Kellie Marie Verwey
Jan 15, 2025
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the tragic and sudden passing of Kellie “Kel” Verwey. Kellie passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 28 years.
Left to cherish and honour her memory, her fiancé, Travis Lundy of 5 years, where they resided in High Bluff with their furry baby Earl, parents Meechelle Best (Ron), Gerry Verwey...
Anka Mavis Louise Prince
Jan 13, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of Anka Mavis Louise Prince’s passing on Monday, January 13, 2025. Anka is now reunited with the spirits of her beloved mother, Sylvia Rose Prince, who left us on January 22, 2022, and her dear brothers, Cory, who passed away on February 20, 2022, and Matthew on March 30, 2024.
Left...
Ferris Waind MacDonald
Jan 13, 2025
The service for Waind MacDonald is postponed, a service date will be announced at a later date.
Ferris Waind was born to Norma (Ferris) and Cecil (Mac) MacDonald on December 11, 1939, and was eagerly welcomed by his nine-year-old sister Wanda. A year later he was joined by sister Connie. Being close in age they devleloped many of their own words,...
Irene Mary Yacucha (nee Kessler)
Jan 10, 2025
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Irene Yacucha on January 10, 2025 at the Lions Prairie Manor with family by her side at the age of 95 years.
Mom will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Gail, Dallas, Shaun (Kevin) and Dean (Paula); grandchildren Cole, Taylor, Stephen and...
Trevor Melvin Lambert
Jan 9, 2025
With sadness we announce the passing of Trevor Lambert on January 9th, 2025 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 88 years.
Trevor was born in Welwyn, SK and later moved to Carberry, MB. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brandon University, where he met his future wife. Trevor and Rhoda were married in 1963, and not...
Donald James Garnham
Jan 6, 2025
With sadness we announce that Donny Garnham passed away on January 6, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 71 years.
Donny is survived by his sisters Gwen Armishaw, Myrna (Roy) Dezeng and Marge (Victor) Smoke, all of Portage la Prairie, MB and sisters-in-law Carol B. Garnham of Portage la Prairie, MB and Sally Vivier of Calgary,...
Linda Elaine Wright (nee Smith)
Jan 6, 2025
With sadness we announce the passing of Linda Wright on January 6, 2025 at 81 years of age.
She is lovingly remembered by husband Alan Wright; daughter Amanda Wright (Bartosz Rucinski); grandson Jakub Rucinski; sisters Winona Otsuji and Debbie Smith; sisters-in-law Linda Smith, Susanne Wright, and Jeanie (Deric) Affleck; brothers-in-law John (Charlene) Wright and Paul Wright; and various nieces, nephews,...
Nelson Woods
Jan 3, 2025
~ Wakinyan Yokohama ~
“First Thunder”
Peacefully, on Friday, January 3, 2025, Nelson Woods began his journey to the Spirit World in Long Plain First Nation at the age of 79 years.
Nelson was predeceased by his parents, George and Barbara Woods, thirteen siblings, and son Geordie.
Left to mourn his passing are his children Derek, Andrea (Marcel) and Adrienne (Dean), 10 grandchildren, 26...
Leanne Coleman-Kamphuis
Dec 29, 2024
We grieve the loss of our wife and mother, Leanne Coleman-Kamphuis. On December 29, 2024 at home in Portage la Prairie, Leanne passed away at the age of 62 years.
Left to mourn are her husband Robert, daughter MaryBeth (Nicholas), grandchildren Malakai and Blake, father Greg Sr., siblings Greg Jr. (Lisa), Johngary (Elizabeth), Rhyan (Danielle), Grahame (Angela) and numerous nieces, nephews,...
Zion Malakai Zaye Catcheway-Peters
Dec 29, 2024
On December 29, 2024, Zion Catcheway-Peters passed away at the age of 1 year.
He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Kristy; father Draven; grandparents Aprille and Christopher Sr. Catcheway; great grandparents Lawrence and Delphine Peters; aunts and uncles Alicia, Mariah, Nikkita, Raelyn, Christine and Persayias, Nathan and Christopher Jr. along with numerous relatives and extended family.
We are thankful for...
Bonnie Dale Peters
Dec 28, 2024
~ Na No Kasi ~
“Hummingbird”
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunty, and Friend, Bonnie Peters, who entered into the Spirit World on December 28, 2024 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 73 years.
Bonnie was predeceased by her parents Harvey Sr. (1996) and...
Linda Margaret Caddoo
Dec 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Margaret Caddoo, of Lakeland, Manitoba on December 27, 2024, at the age of 75 years.
Linda was born on May 13, 1949, to Helen and Charles Ball in Carman Memorial Hospital. Linda attended Carman Collegiate, after graduating she worked as a secretary for a Public Press, until she married...
Jeannie Cooper Crandell (nee Rodger)
Dec 27, 2024
Peacefully on December 27th, 2024, Jeannie Crandell passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 105 years.
She leaves to mourn her three children: James (Laura) of Winnipeg, Florence Piche of Williams Lake, BC, and Vernon (Jr.) (Patricia) of Portage along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Jeannie was born April 3, 1919 on the homestead near Wheatstone, Sask. to...
Florence "Marlene" Kowall (nee McIvor)
Dec 25, 2024
After a short illness, Florence “Marlene” Kowall passed away on the morning of December 25, 2024 at Riverview Health Center in Winnipeg at the age of 80 years.
Lovingly remembered by her children Natalie (Rick) Deleau, Dana (Jerry) Campbell, and Aaron (Caitlin) Kowall and grandchildren Tyler (Jasmine) Campbell, Sara (Matt) Campbell, Matthew (Rowan) Kowall and Bronwyn (Riley) Kowall. She is...
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