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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Edward George Swayda
Aug 30, 2024
With his family by his side, Ed Swayda passed away at home on August 30, 2024, at the age of 79 years.
Left to treasure his memory are his wife Anita; children Rhonda (Trevor) Swayda of Winnipeg and Dean (Phyllis) Swayda of Regina, SK; grandchildren Stefanija, Josef, Sofija, Ben and Will; sister Sharon (Barry) Off of Esterhazy, SK as well as...
William 'Bill' Arthur Alford
Aug 28, 2024
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by his family, William “Bill” Alford passed away at the age of 79 years. Bill was born on March 13, 1945, son of the late Robert and Mary Alford in Oakville, Manitoba. He resided in Oakville area for the majority of his life, and enjoyed life with his partner Lynne Clark.
Bill was a dedicated...
Wilf Pilkington
Aug 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that the Pilkington family announces the passing of Wilfred Harley Pilkington, 68, of Portage la Prairie. Wilf passed away on August 27, 2024, at Portage General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Wilf was a beloved husband to Carol for nearly 50 years. Together, they built a life full of love and laughter. He was the...
Jadon Jerome Roulette
Aug 26, 2024
“Coming of the Cloud”
With great sadness that we announce the passing of Jadon Roulette on August 26, 2024 in Brandon, Manitoba and the age of 26 years.
Left to cherish his’s memory are his partner Charmain Elk, sons Rico Roulette and Micah Roulette, siblings Keaton Smoke, Shawndre Smoke, twins Cherese Roulette and Tyrese Myran, and Isiah Myran, maternal grandmothers Doris...
Edward Bruce McAuley
Aug 24, 2024
Edward passed away peacefully at Douglas Campbell Lodge on August 24th, 2024 at the age of 82. He was known to his family and friends as Dad, Papa Ed, Ed, and Eddie.
Ed leaves to mourn his children: Carolyn Brown (Dale), grandson Cody (Sam), Doug McAuley (Alana), granddaughter Kylie (Nick), and great grandson Becker, grandson Walker (Taylor), Patty Goulet (Normand), and...
Hazel Lorraine Desjardin
Aug 23, 2024
With sadness we announce that Hazel Desjardin passed away on August 23, 2024 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 80 years.
Hazel will be lovingly remembered by her partner Donny Garnham of Oakville, MB, children Valerie (Ray) Harder of Selkirk, MB, Wayne Desjardin of Winnipeg, MB, Howard Desjardin of Selkirk, MB, grandchildren Chris Desjardin, Felicia Lobster, Dylan Hamlin,...
Eugenie "Genie" Elaine Johnston (nee Hoffman)
Aug 21, 2024
After a long life, Eugenie “Genie” Johnston passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 94 years at Kin Place Personal Care Home, Oakbank, MB.
Genie was born in 1930, in the rural area of Morris, MB, the 7th of Anna and Ernest Hoffman’s ten children. She married Tom Johnston in 1952 and lived in Manitoba all her life....
Kerry "Doodoosh" Meeches
Aug 20, 2024
Peacefully and surrounded by love, Kerry Meeches began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 64 years.
Kerry will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Margaret (Peggy) Meeches, Children Son Robert (Liane) – Jaydin, Rylynn, Lilah, Son Kyle – Kyle jr, Bradley, Kylynn, Isaac, Justice,...
Georgina Isabell "Isy" Stasiuk (nee Munro)
Aug 16, 2024
Isabell passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2024, at 99. She was known to her friends and family as Isy, Andrew as Nana, and Diane and Hans as Mom.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, and her parents, Hanlan and Jesse (nee MacKay) Munro. She was also predeceased by her siblings Ruth (Mel) Young, Tina (Arthur) Hickey, Ed...
Doreen O'Brien
Aug 15, 2024
Doreen O'Brien passed away peacefully on Thursday August 15, 2024, in her 98th year. She was born and raised in Sussex, England and educated at Alfriston School for girls. She became a social secretary until her marriage to the dashing Robert O’Brien, serving overseas with the Canadian Service Corps. She came to Canada as a war bride in 1946, settled...
Yvonne Mary Mazurat
Aug 14, 2024
Sadly, we announce the passing of our sister, Yvonne Mazurat at the age of 71 years. She died peacefully at her home.
Left to mourn her passing and sadly missed by her sister Dolores Kitchen, brother Dennis, sister-in-law Linda of Victoria, BC and niece Christa of Grande Prairie, AB. She was predeceased by her parents Bill and Tena Mazurat, brothers Donnie,...
Dennis Blair Blanchard
Aug 14, 2024
It is with undefinable sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dennis Blair Blanchard on August 14th, 2024.
Born in Portage la Prairie, Dennis spent the days of his youth making lifelong friends in the community and finding his passion for cooking, fishing and family. Dennis was joined in matrimony with the love of his life in April of 1994, and...
Doreen 'Doris' Margaret Blackbird (Peters)
Aug 11, 2024
~ Keewatinong ondicate ~
“Comes from the North”
Peacefully, on August 11, 2024, Doreen began her journey to the Spirit World at the Minnedosa Health Centre at the age of 73 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Nadia Skeet, Cindy Bone and Sean Blackbird, all of Keeseekoowenin First Nation, Curt Blackbird, Tina Blackbird and Mark Blackbird, all of Winnipeg, MB,...
Raymond Alexander Saltise
Aug 11, 2024
Peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, Raymond “Peanut” Saltise passed away with his loving wife Janis by his side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 61 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years Janis; godchild Jeffrey Ducharme; along with his brothers, sisters, numerous friends and relatives. Raymond was predeceased by his pride...
Ashley Danielle Rodgers
Aug 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Ashley Danielle Rodgers announces her tragic passing on August 10, 2024, at the age of 39.
Ashley was born on November 10, 1984, to proud parents Michele Killam and David Rodgers in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. She attended Crescentview School for elementary and graduated from Arthur Meighan High School. Shortly after high...
Douglas "Doug" John Halmarson
Aug 9, 2024
We are devastated to announce the passing of Doug Halmarson on August 9, 2024 at the age of 77.
What a man!
Amazing husband, father, brother and friend, EPIC grandfather, legendary teacher and coach, pillar of the community, lover of dogs and babies, the ultimate people person. Doug was everything to everyone.
Teaching was Doug’s calling - he educated thousands of kids over...
Penny May Denser
Aug 8, 2024
Peacefully, on August 8, 2024, Penny Denser passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 68 years.
Penny's family will celebrate her life privately.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
James "Grim" Christopher Vivier
Aug 8, 2024
Round Stone Man
Waaweyizi Asin Inini
It is with heavy hearts that we regretfully announce that James has entered the spirit world on August 8th of 2024 at the age of 41 years.
Jamie will be lovingly remembered by his mother Kim Vivier, his brothers Dusty (Darla) Peters, Duane Roulette, his sisters Alana Peters, Chantel Vivier, Aprel Meeches and Sharee Fischer.
His children Jonah...
Daryl Hanna
Aug 8, 2024
Peacefully on August 8, 2024, Daryl Hanna passed away with family by his side at the age of 64 years.
Daryl was born August 25, 1959, the fifth of six children of Watty and Sadie Hanna. He was a brother, father and grandfather. He will be missed by his special friend Jackie and family, sons Trevor (Bonnie) and Corey (Ashley)...
Kenneth 'Ken' Lawrence Black
Aug 7, 2024
With sadness we announce, Kenneth “Ken” Black passed away on August 7, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 90 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by daughter Katja (Arden) Black of Calgary, AB with granddaughter Shayna Wagner-Black, daughter Germaine (Jeff) Black of Delta Beach, MB with grandson Oliver Draper-Black, brother Ian (Starr) Black of Sanford, MB,...
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