Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Jan 9, 2021

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Annette Hamelin on Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at the age of 89 years. Annette passed peacefully at the Portage la Prairie District Hospital after a brief hospitalization, with the love of her devoted husband Ulysse at her side.

In addition to her husband of 51 years, left to cherish...

Jan 2, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heather Sim on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 71 years.

Heather passed away in her home at the MDC with her caregivers at her side.  Heather was born January 18, 1949 and resided at the MDC since 1956.  It was here that Heather...

Jan 2, 2021

Suddenly on Saturday, January 2, 2021, Kerry Shepherd passed away at his home in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 59 years.

He was predeceased by his mother Esther (2017), brother Dana (1993), brother-in-law Dennis Prince (2012).  Kerry is survived by his father Lloyd Shepherd, sister Cathy (Ivan) Levandosky, Brenda Prince and Debbie (Richard) Goodridge and...

Jan 1, 2021

With sadness and heavy hearts we announce that Lena Meeches left on her journey to the Spirit World on Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Portage District General Hospital, at the age of 81 years.

Left to cherish Lena’s memory are her partner Cecil Paul; children Kerry (Peggy), Daryl, Freida, Brenda (Ken), Sandra (Loreen), Larry, Arlene, Randal,...

Jan 1, 2021

Dale Roach peacefully entered the Spirit World on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 75 years.

Dale will be lovingly remembered by his wife Linda, children Fawn, Lydia (Bobby) and Dayl, step-children Joseph (Michelle), Roxanne (Patrick) and Melissa (Dennis) and their families, siblings Roland (Barb), Anne, Rosie, Michael and...

Jan 1, 2021

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Arthur John Klassen. He passed away on January 1, 2021 at the age of 90.

Art was born in Rosenfeld, MB, on June 28, 1930 and grew up on the family farm. He met the love of his life, Mary Dyck at...

Dec 26, 2020

A Graveside Service will be held at the Oakville Cemetery on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2:00 pm.

Peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020, Eileen Campbell passed away with family by her side at her residence at the age of 80 years.

She was predeceased by husband Jack Campbell; parents Harry and Alice...

Dec 23, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leona Painter on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 81 years.

Left to mourn her passing, her husband Ron; children Ed (Nancy), Diane (Bob) Neufeld and Rob (Lisa); grandchildren Amy (Amiee), Andrea, James (Ashley), Jessica (Scott), Jennifer (Rodney)...

Dec 21, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that Ruth Myron journeyed on Monday, December 21, 2020. Ruth was born on April 21, 1946 to the late William and Mary Myran on Long Plain First Nation.  A dedicated lifelong worker, she worked on her parents farm until age 16 when she went to work at a clothing factory in Winnipeg. She returned...

Dec 20, 2020

There will be a live streaming of the funeral service for Violet Merrick on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 12:00 pm, please click here to register to view the service. https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=b01a6c1a-3097-48c8-bdd1-b052d5646263

~Nii Bii Ni Te Be Ki Ki So Kway~

“Summer Night Moon Woman”

Dec 20, 2020

We are saddened to announce the death of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Edna Ross who passed away on December 20, 2020, after a brief illness at the age of 95.

Edna was born on the family farm in Newton, Mb on April 15, 1925, the youngest daughter of Wilbert and Mary Ann Asselstine. She and...

Dec 18, 2020

With great sadness we announce the passing of our baby girl Aniyah Rose Meeches, who entered the spirit world on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Left to mourn Aniyah’s passing are her parents Reva Francis and Kyle Meeches, siblings Kyle, Bradley, Kylynn, Isaac, Justice and Cyrus, grandparents Wilbur Pashe, Laura Francis, Kerry and  Margaret (Peggy) Meeches, great-grandparents  Lena...

Dec 17, 2020

Peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020, Thora Wagn passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 84 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her son John Wagn (Murielle), daughter Jo-Anne (Don) Nelson, daughter-in-law Haanita Seval, grandchildren Stephen, Adam, Sean, Brendan, Samantha, Lauren and Scott; sister Joan Hedrick extended family and friends.  Thora was predeceased...

Dec 16, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Assiniboine on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 48 years.

Randy will be greatly missed by his children Raven, Jacob and Meadow, sisters Myrna and Melanie (Bobby, nieces and nephews Devan, Brittany, Dylan, Mathew, Kara, Kiane, Keely,...

Dec 15, 2020

Auna's family and friends are planning a celebration of her life to be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 1:30 pm at the Ukrainian Connection Bandstand on Island Park.  Please BYO Lawn chair.  Bad weather location: Trinity United Church.

Please RSVP by June 17th to: aunamariescelebrationoflife@gmail.com

We regret...

Dec 14, 2020

With great sadness we announce the passing of Catherine “Cathy” Kostuchuk on Monday, December 14, 2020 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 79 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Joseph (Joe) Kostuchuk and parents Jack and Olive Brooks.  Cathy will be lovingly remembered by her son James Kostuchuk (Kristin Zwarich) and grandchildren Jennifer...

Dec 13, 2020

The funeral service was live streamed for Sam Hofer on Saturday December 19, 2020, please click here to watch the recording of the service. https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=1a28c751-ee19-4cf8-bc4d-36f8aac1ab35

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Sam Hofer.

On Sunday, December 13, 2020 Sam Hofer passed away at the...

Dec 9, 2020

On December 9, 2020 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, the Lord called home one of his own, David L. Pashe.

Left to mourn is his wife of 48 years Mildred, his four sons Trevor (Jovelyn), Kevin (Alicia), Rene (Chrissy) and Marty and daughter Denise, as well numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Dec 8, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Efigenia (Effie) Ukno on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.  Effie passed away at the age of 79 at the Charleswood Care Centre due to her existing diabetes condition.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ryan Ukno, daughter in-law Maribeth, granddaughter Maryan all from Winnipeg...

Dec 8, 2020

We regret to announce the passing of Clarence Morisseau on December 8, 2020 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 64 years.

Left to cherish his memory are siblings Mark (Ann) Morisseau, Verna Ball, Cliff (Theresa) Morisseau, Gary (Helga) Morisseau, Margie (Harry) Baldwin, Rosella Scott and sister-in-law Gibi Morisseau as well as numerous nieces and...