Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Dec 4, 2020

Alvin Wall passed away suddenly on Friday, December 4, 2020 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 68 with his wife and children by his side.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife Marianne (nee Schellenberg) of Portage La Prairie, MB; children Christine (Dawson) Plett of High Bluff, MB, Richard...

Dec 4, 2020

Suddenly on December 4, 2020, Karen Zwiest passed away in Brandon, MB at the age of 56 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her mother Ursula Zwiest, siblings Evelyn (Brian) Lundeen, Ralph Zwiest and Elva Zwiest, extended family and friends.

A private family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

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Dec 3, 2020

“Love me tender, love me, dear. Tell me you are mine.  I’ll be yours through all the years, until the end of time.”

Peacefully on December 3, 2020 at the Health Science Centre, Moira Measor was called to heaven at the age of 72.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved children Margaret (Cory) Popplestone...

Nov 30, 2020

Sadly, the family of Jocelyn Russell announce her peaceful passing on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Gladstone Medical Centre in Gladstone, MB at the age of 87 years.

The eldest child of Stanley George and Marjorie Palmer (Proudley) Jocelyn was born in Calcutta, India on February 18, 1933. Educated in Bromley, Kent, England she was evacuated...

Nov 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cyril Gervais on November 29, 2020 at the age of 83 years.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 56 years Lucienne, children Marc, Alain (Tracey), Nadine (Murray) Miller, Stephane (Kerri), and grandchildren Anna, Katelynne, Matthew, Reese, Logan, Ethan and Shayne. He is also survived by...

Nov 26, 2020

Peacefully on Thursday November 26, 2020 Doreen Bogue passed away at Lion’s Prairie Manor at the age of 93.

Mom was predeceased by her husband James in 2016. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Diane, Brent and Douglas; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A family service will be held at Oakville Cemetery at...

Nov 23, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, son, grandfather and brother Allan Joseph Peters (Big Mac) on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 48 years.

Allan will be greatly missed by his wife Heather Smoke, daughters Violet (Matthew), Cassie (Derek)...

Nov 22, 2020

"White Eagle Woman"

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Elsie Pashe on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Michael Pashe, parents Emma McKinney and Alex Swan and numerous other family members. Left...

Nov 18, 2020

On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Boundary Trails Medical Centre in Morden, Ruth Garrioch passed away at the age of 64 years with her husband by her side.

Ruth was predeceased by her parents, Daniel & Margaret Boyachek and sister, Janet Hunt.

Ruths memory will live on through her husband of 46 years Allan,...

Nov 17, 2020

We regret to announce the passing of Dennis Nodrick on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 67 years.

Dennis was born (August 31, 1953), raised and went to school in Portage la Prairie. Over the years, Dennis left a lasting impression on so many with his sense of humour and genuine care for the people...

Nov 17, 2020

“Standing Bear Woman”

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Lee Ann Meechas passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 50 years.

Lee Ann will be greatly missed by her husband Kirby Daniels; children Danielle (Dalton), Taylyn (Duncan), Leah, Grason (Shaydah), Paula, Paul Jr. and John; grandchildren Michael, John, Lenna, Tyler,...

Nov 13, 2020

Peacefully on November 13, 2020 Betty Bourke passed away with her daughter by her side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 92 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Katie Baran; nine siblings; husband Leo Bourke; daughter Joanne Kansas; daughters-in-law Diane Bourke and Bonnie Bourke; grandson-in-law Philip Dort; infant granddaughter baby...

Nov 11, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of James Bretecher, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020.

James (“Jim, Jimbo, Jamie”) was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on December 13th, 1978. He attended the French emersion school, Ecole MacNeill and continued his French studies through to his...

Nov 10, 2020

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Lucille “Lucy” Gaultier on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her residence in Gilbert Plains, MB at the age of 70 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Stephen and Henriette Swan, brother Emile at birth, sisters Rose Swan and Simone (Clifford) Chevrier.  Left to mourn Lucy are her siblings...

Nov 8, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Viola Painter, at the age of 93, beloved wife of the late Harold Painter, with family by her side on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at the Saint Claude Health Centre.

Viola was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Nellie Ferris as well as her...

Nov 5, 2020

~Keshaba   Binese~

“Circling Thunderbird”

We share the devastating loss of our husband, our brother, our father, our uncle, our great uncle, our great-great uncle and grandfather, Roger Merrick who left on his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the HSC in Winnipeg,...

Nov 2, 2020

With sadness we announce that Faye Whitford  passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 47 years.

Left to mourn Faye’s passing are her children Kayla, Vandale, Wendy and Dafa Whitford, grandchildren Jerome, Markus, Kaydance, Dante and James, siblings Glen Whitford, Olivia Flatfoot and TJ Flatfoot.

Faye was predeceased...

Nov 1, 2020

With great sadness, but with thankfulness for a good long life, we announce the peaceful death of Charles William (Bill) Shirriff on November 1, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital following a stroke on October 25, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of Wilma Shirriff (née Young) since 1964 and the well-loved and loving father of...

Oct 29, 2020

Lenard James Wescoup passed away tragically in his home at Long Plain First Nation on October 29, 2020 with his loved ones Jordan Prince and Shawntay Houle by his side.

Lenard Wescoup was born September 8, 1970 to Eva Lillian and Morley (Cott) Smith. He was a hard working father his whole life. Lenard really enjoyed helping...

Oct 28, 2020

With family at her side, Lucia Martinez passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Health Science Centre at the age of 85 years.

Left to mourn Lucia are her son Ramon Martinez (Flor Alas), daughter Dinora Martinez and granddaughter Rosie Romero (Erick Ortiz), along with extended family and friends.

Lucia was born on March...