Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Mar 15, 2020

Peacefully, on March 15, 2020, Mabel Marguerite McCamis, widow of the late Hugh McCamis, passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie at the age of 91 years.

Mabel was born October 29, 1928 to Lambert and Elizabeth Williams (Mansfield) in Winnipegosis, Manitoba.

Mabel was predeceased by her parents, her husband Hugh...

Mar 10, 2020

A Private Family Graveside Service has taken place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portage la Prairie, Mb and a Video Tribute has been added.

John Hewitt, 66, of Portage la Prairie, MB. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our farther and pop on March 10, 2020.  He is...

Mar 10, 2020

We grieve the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and brother, Arthur Twiss who passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 69 years.

Left to mourn Art are his wife Lynn Marie Twiss of Portage; son Lorne (Janet) Twiss of Portage; son Jason (Jennifer) Twiss of Morden; grandchildren...

Mar 9, 2020

We regret to announce the sudden passing of our mother Kay Polmark at the St. Boniface Hospital, on March 9, 2020, at the age of 87 years.

She was predeceased by her husband John Polmark, parents Alex and Kathleen McCombie.  Kay will be longingly remembered by her daughter Ardell Polmark with grandchildren Kyra and Kyle Ettinger; son...

Mar 5, 2020

Peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 David Kehler passed away at the Tuxedo Villa in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 100 years.

He was predeceased by his wife Linda, daughter Sharon Gross, great granddaughter Sara Jane, parents Johann and Helena Kehler,  siblings John (Louella), Helen (Jake), Nettie (Charlie), Mary (Jake), Frank (Annie), Jake (Marie), Peter (Esther), Harry...

Mar 2, 2020

Douglas “Doug” Giesbrecht passed away peacefully on March 2, 2020 at his residence in Portage la Prairie at the age of 58 years.

Doug was born on July 30, 1961 in Winnipeg, MB.  He is survived by his daughter Abby; son Ryan; their mother Tonya; his mother Agnes; sister Debra; brother Ron all of Winnipeg; Aunt Sharon...

Mar 1, 2020

Peacefully on March 1, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital with her family at her side, Marian passed away at the age of 96 years.

Marian was born on January 12, 1924 in Winnipeg and she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Carson.  She grew up on the family farm and when she was eight...

Feb 27, 2020

Peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020, Eleanor “Nan” Jackson passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 94 years.

Nan will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Diane Patterson; grandchildren Heidi Patterson and Todd (Nancy) Patterson; great grandchildren David and Derek; along with extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her twin sister Evelyn...

Feb 21, 2020

Peacefully on February 21, 2020, in his home, with his family at his side Bob Beckingham passed away at the age of 86 years.

Bob is survived by his sons Jeff (Vivian), Daryl (Karen) and Doug (Janet); grandchildren; great grandchildren and cousins.  He is predeceased by his loving wife Norma; sister Mary; cousins and parents.

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Feb 21, 2020

At this time, we lovingly remember, Betty Nick, (Feb. 6th, 1939 to Feb. 21st, 2020), cherished by her devoted husband, Andy, of almost 58 years, and predeceased by her parents, George and Jessie Rempel, and her sisters, Susie and Mary.

Betty was immensely proud of her family and she leaves behind beautiful shared memories of her lifetime...

Feb 19, 2020

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dr.  Peter Gnanapragasam (DVM) on February 19, 2020. Peter Gnanapragasam passed away at the age of 73 years. Left to cherish his memory are his children Cheryl Gnanapragasam (Kyle Kachkowski) and Rochelle Gnanapragasam (Matthew Cuddy) and their mother Bernadette Gnanapragasam, and his beloved grandsons Theodore and Samuel Kachkowski. He will...

Feb 17, 2020

With his family by his side, Bryan passed away on February 17, 2020 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 55 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother Ethel Larkins of Portage, siblings David (Dianne) of Saskatoon, Kenneth of Winnipeg, Ronald of Portage, Robert (Carol) of Portage, Donna (Kevin) of Portage, Valerie...

Feb 12, 2020

Peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Marlene H Walker passed away with her family by her side at the Portage and District General Hospital at the age of 81 years old.

Marlene “Bubs” will be lovingly remembered by her son Mitchell (Glory) Walker; sister Eleanor Smith; brother Joseph (Agnes) Mitchell; sister-in-law Patricia Murrin (Mike...

Feb 11, 2020

Peacefully, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Martin Fontaine, beloved husband of Grace and father of Cyril (Lydia) began his journey to the spirit world at the age of 81 years.

Martin is survived by his siblings Lena (Francois), Julie Paul, Myrtle Fontaine, Matthew Fontaine and Nelson Fontaine.

Martin was the proud grandfather of Ryan Fontaine,...

Feb 10, 2020

Very peacefully and without pain, surrounded by the love of his kids, Dad was granted his wish to be with “His Pal”, Jean.

Dad’s ashes will be blended with Mom’s and a Celebration of their lives will be held on June 20, 2020 at Knox United Church in Oakville.

Left to cherish his memory and...

Feb 9, 2020

Maria Gerrard of Portage la Prairie with her family and friends by her side, passed away at home on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the age of 71 years.

Maria was born September 12, 1948 in New Mills, England where she spent her youth. In 1980 she moved with her husband and two sons to Canada where...

Feb 2, 2020

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Florence passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Minnedosa Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 68 years.

Florence leaves to mourn her loving husband Wayne Foster of Onanole, children Jason (Evangeline) Towle of Portage la Prairie, Nicki (Bruno) Rossi of Portage la Prairie,...

Jan 30, 2020

After a courageous battle with cancer, Sam Anderson passed away with family by her side on January 30, 2020 at the Health Science Center at the age of 28 years.

Left to cherish Sam’s memory are her children Korbin, Logan and Marley; mother Cathy-Jo (Shawn); father Glenn (Donna); sister Sara (Brian) with nephews Parker and Colby and sister...

Jan 29, 2020

We grieve the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Allan Voth, who passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 88 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Anne (nee Loewen) of Portage la Prairie, MB, children Coleen (John) Hoeppner of Sidney, MB, Sheila (Mike)...

Jan 28, 2020

With heavy hearts and with his family at his side Earl Prince passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Health Sciences Centre. Earl peacefully passed away at the age of 65 years.

Left to cherish his memory is beloved wife Marge Prince of Dakota Tipi, children Juanita (Kris) Prince-Miller, Laura Prince, Dallas Prince, Gracie Prince, all...