Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Apr 28, 2020

After a courageous battle with cancer, Laverne began his journey to the spirit world on April 28, 2020 at the age of 57 years.

Laverne leaves to mourn his wife of 32 years Rhonda, daughter Ashley (Marcel) with grandchildren Madison and Liam, son Brent (Amy) with grandchildren Isaac and Celeste, daughter Chelsea (Dennis) with grandchildren Dennis Jr...

Apr 26, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Painter, beloved wife of Cy Painter, on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age 83 years in Portage la Prairie.

Joyce was well named, because joy was what she brought to a room. She found humour in everything. And when she laughed, the room joined...

Apr 25, 2020

~ Ozhaawashko Binesi Gizhi Ikwe~

"Blue Thunderbird Sky Woman"

February 22, 1949 ~ April 25, 2020

We’re sorry to announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Carol Merrick. She was a loving kooshie, mother, sister, auntie, niece, cousin and a...

Apr 23, 2020

After a long courageous battle with cancer, Kathee Thurston passed away with family by her side at the Portage District General Hospital on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 55 years.

Left to cherish Kathee’s memory are her husband Darryl, daughter Samantha, son Nick, dog Maddie, siblings Scott Treffry and Debbie Smith, stepmother Dorothy Prior,...

Apr 13, 2020

On Easter Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Rhonda Ferguson passed away at the age of 55 years.  She has been set free from her earthy pain and suffering and is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Rhonda will be loving remembered by her faithful husband R. Scott...

Apr 11, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, Arlene Angela Armstrong.  After a short battle with cancer, Arlene passed away on Saturday,  April 11, 2020 at her father’s residence in Portage la Prairie.

Arlene leaves to mourn her husband Dave, daughter Cora Grant (Simon) of Thompson, Manitoba,...

Apr 5, 2020

Kathy Friesen, 79, born Sept. 2, 1940, of Portage la Prairie, MB, formerly of Rosenort, MB, passed peacefully to be with her Lord on April 5, 2020. It is with shock, grief, and peace that we announce the sudden demise and parting of our sweetheart and beloved mother. Her body died of a blood infection from Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Apr 4, 2020

Peacefully, Theresa Catcheway was called into rest in our Lord Jesus Christ on April 4th, 2020 at the age of 71. A loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunty, grandmother and great grandmother.

Mama leaves to mourn her nine children, Brent (Mary Louise), Cynthia (Louie), Rhonda (Cliff), Matthew, Luke (Tanya), Ellis (Delma), Tania, Keith (Joanna), Kevin, stepdaughter...

Mar 30, 2020

Peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020, Gerda Wilson passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 79 years.

Gerda was predeceased by her husband Bill Wilson. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: son Tom Wilson, son Charlie (Cheryl) Wilson, daughter Gail (Darryl) Boyko and son Jeff Wilson; grandchildren: Brandon, Lee and Adam...

Mar 28, 2020

We regret to announce the passing of our baby Emmi Rae Roulette, who entered the spirit world after being with us for a short time on Saturday, March 28, 2020.

Left to mourn her passing are her parents Amy Peters and Evan Roulette, siblings Braden McDonald and Theresa Taylor, great-grandpa Andrew McIvor, koko Vanessa, papa Robert, grandma...

Mar 28, 2020

With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Lena Schmidt, who went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the age of 91 years.

She was born on August 15, 1928 to Justina and Gerhard Bergen, the fourth of seven children. The family spent there early years in Hochfeld...

Mar 27, 2020

Keith McIvor was born on May 21, 1940 and passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home at the age of 79 years.

Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy, children Teresa McIvor-Cosford, Leonard McIvor, Brian McIvor, Cecile (Cory) Palmer, Myrna McIvor (Jody Stone); grandchildren Marissa and Dayton Cosford, Jacob, Amelia (Landon), Mary-Louise...

Mar 25, 2020

Happy to be joining his family already in heaven, John Kuryk, of Newton Siding, MB has passed away at the age of 98 years. John’s parents, Nick and Lena, came to Manitoba from the Ukraine at a young age.  John was born in Winnipeg, MB, on March 20, 1922.  His fondest memories as a child came from living for...

Mar 24, 2020

Suddenly on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Denis Furet passed away at the Brandon Hospital at the age of 61 years.

Denis is lovingly remembered by his daughter Laura (Axel) with grandchildren Laya and Landen; mother Therese Furet; siblings Albert (Cecile), Jacqueline (Leo) Bazin, Henri (Theresa), Marcel (Sheila), Leo (Leona), Claude (Sherry), Cecile (Clayton) Watson, Angele (Murray) and...

Mar 20, 2020

Peacefully with family by her side, Loretta Ducharme passed away on Friday, March 20,  2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 83 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Roger Ducharme, parents Fred and Edith Lilley, siblings Clarence (Marj), Edna and Al.  Loretta will be lovingly remembered by her sons Raymond (Lydia) and...

Mar 20, 2020

Peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2020 Alan “Al” McLean passed away at Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 81 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Bruce and Nettie McLean, brother Neil, and brother-in-law Doug Gordon.

Al will be lovingly remembered by his children: daughter Jodi (Don) Brown, grandchildren Breanne, Kyle; son Clarke McLean,...

Mar 20, 2020

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Paul Ducharme on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 83 years.

Left to cherish Paul’s memory are his children Randy (Claudette) Ducharme of Winnipeg, MB and Brenda Ducharme of St. Ambroise, MB, grandchildren Meagan (Adam) Ducharme and Elysia (Josh) Ducharme, and...

Mar 18, 2020

With great sadness we announce that Illa Prince, beloved daughter of Anastasia Gabriel and Bradley Prince was born to the spirit world on March 18, 2020.

Left to mourn Illa’s passing are her parents, Anastasia and Bradley, grandparents Wendy and Irvin, Koko Myrna and Grandpa Cory, great grandparents Valerie and Big Papa Dennis, great-great grandparents Ethel Larkins...

Mar 16, 2020

A Celebration of Linda’s life will take place at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm,    due to current restrictions will be limited to 50 people. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Peacefully with family by her side Linda Gladue passed away on Monday,...