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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Dorothy Mavis Strong

Dorothy Mavis Strong

Jul 23, 2024

After a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dorothy Mavis Strong (nee Evenson) passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 at the Lions’ Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie at the age of 91 years, one month and 23 days.

She was born on June 17, 1933 at Morden MB and lived with her parents and brother on a farm just west...

Ralph Dennis Howe

Ralph Dennis Howe

Jul 19, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Dennis Howe on July 19, 2024, in Winkler, MB at the age of 76 years.

Ralph was born on Sept 24, 1947 in Portage la Prairie, MB and in true Ralph fashion he couldn’t wait to be born coming too early which was only the first of many health...

Patricia Gail Pilkington (nee Williams)

Patricia Gail Pilkington (nee Williams)

Jul 16, 2024

Peacefully on July 16th, 2024 Patricia Gail Pilkington passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 80 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Gordon of 55 years; children Lynn (Donald) Dyker, Lana (George) Moir, Lisa (Neill), and Sheldon (Erin); grandchildren Kala, Brandon, Daylen, Kaiden, Ethan, Emily, Bradey, Liam & Cole; great grandchildren Lilly, Zane &...

Elizabeth Ann Barrault

Elizabeth Ann Barrault

Jul 16, 2024

After a lengthy illness with cancer, Elizabeth Ann Barrault passed away with family by her side on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 78 years.

She will be forever and lovingly remembered by partner Robert “Bob” Burke; her son Gary “Sam” (Teresa) Barrault, granddaughter Jade (Eric) Wallace with great granddaughter Eberley and grandson...

Lester "Les" Stanley Case

Lester "Les" Stanley Case

Jul 12, 2024

Lester “Les” Case, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed suddenly on July 12, 2024. 

Left to cherish his memory are his children Sandra, Shelley (Larry), Brian (Patti); six grandchildren Amanda (Kevin), Scott (Kimberly), Cameron (Roxanne), Kelsey (Matthew), Kayla (Brian), Kyle (Blessing); 14 great-grandchildren, Simon, Sophie, Audrey, Claire, Everett, Reese, Gavin, Madelyn, Hailey, Dean, Grant, Felix, Bridget, Kendrick; brother...

Maria Jane Young~Cook

Maria Jane Young~Cook

Jul 12, 2024

Maria was born at The Pas, Manitoba. on September 17, 1943. She was a proud citizen of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Maria passed peacefully in the early morning of July 12, 2024 at the St. Boniface Hospital cardiac unit. During her valiant struggle, her brother, Bernard, her granddaughter, Desirae and niece, Angela patiently remained with her for which, her brothers and...

Darlene Mary Margaret Olson

Darlene Mary Margaret Olson

Jul 9, 2024

Darlene Olson suddenly passed away on July 9, 2024 at her home at the age of 75 years.

Darlene was born in Winnipeg then moved to England for several years with her parents. Her family returned to Manitoba with a younger brother (Cleve) in tow. A second brother (Elvin) joined the family once back home. She had wonderful memories of many...

Marlene Yvonne Coltart (nee Thierry)

Marlene Yvonne Coltart (nee Thierry)

Jul 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Marlene Coltart on July 9, 2024 with family by her side at the age of 89 years.

Mom was born March 10, 1935 in Rapid City, MB growing up in the Minnedosa area. She took great pride in knowing that her childhood home, where she was raised, was selected...

David Justin MacDonald

David Justin MacDonald

Jul 8, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Justin MacDonald on July 8th, 2024 at the age of 45 years.

After fighting a long and hard battle he finally succumbed to the ravages of Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. No more pain, no more anxiety, no more stress, no more challenges. David enjoyed many things in life, such as...

Kathleen 'Sharon' Richards

Kathleen 'Sharon' Richards

Jul 1, 2024

We regret to announce the sudden passing of our dear mother and wife, Sharon Richards on July 1, 2024, at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg at the age of 67.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 46 years, Ted Richards; son Jason (Susan) and his children Tyra, Josh, and Kayli; daughter Jennifer (Husband Wes Wolfe) and their...

Ray Sharp

Ray Sharp

Jun 30, 2024

After a short illness, we regret to announce that Raymond Sharp passed away on June 30, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 84 years. 

He leaves to mourn his wife Gail Sharp (nee Meseyton) of Portage la Prairie, son Michael (Heather) Sharp of Portage la Prairie, grandchildren Ryan Sharp and Genna (Keith) and 7 great grandchildren;...

Corinne Shirley McDiarmid

Corinne Shirley McDiarmid

Jun 28, 2024

With sadness we announce that Corinne McDiarmid passed away on June 28, 2024, at Portage la Prairie at the age of 75.

She is survived by her cousins and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Monica and Stuart McDiarmid and her brother Jimmy.

Corinne was born in Flin Flon. She was a healthy baby, but after a bout of measles...

Jessica Diane Catherine Clark

Jessica Diane Catherine Clark

Jun 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow, that the family of Jessica Diane Catherine Clark regrets to announce the passing of a great soul, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, auntie, and friend. 

Jessica leaves to mourn her precious 3 children, Summer Clark, Noah Hulme, and Zailey-Anne Hulme, and loving co-parent Vince Hulme of Portage la Prairie, MB. She will be...

Donna Mae Matthies

Donna Mae Matthies

Jun 25, 2024

After a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, Donna Mae Matthies passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, at the age of 70 years old.

Donna leaves behind her sons Chad (Stacey) and Cody (Clare), four beautiful grandchildren (Olivia, Penelope, Clover, and Ronan), brothers Fred (Julie) and Pat, and several loyal friends and family members. She is predeceased by her partner, Brent...

Lisa Marie Keewatincappo

Lisa Marie Keewatincappo

Jun 23, 2024

~ Miskwa Kaniibawet Keewatinoong Ikwe”

“Red Woman Standing North” 

 With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend, Lisa Marie Keewatincappo, on June 23, 2024. 

She was predeceased by her daughter, Summer Daylene, father Walter James Keewatincappo, Mama Carole Francis, special uncle Birdy Francis, grandparents, Flora Jane and Walter James Francis and her grandparents from Waywayseecappo. 

Lisa...

Mary Thelma Prince

Mary Thelma Prince

Jun 19, 2024

“Malagee”  

Mary Thelma Prince was born in Sandy Bay First Nation on December 11th, 1944.She passed into the spirit world in her home in Winnipeg on June 19th, 2024.

She is predeceased by her parents Sarah Prince and Stanley Smith, her daughter Nancy, and her great-grandson Bryce. Sisters Iona, Florence, Angele, Margaret. Brothers Donald, Stanley George (Jinx), and Arthur. She is...

Alfred James West

Alfred James West

Jun 19, 2024

Peacefully, Alfred West passed away on June 19, 2024, at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 84 years. 

Left to mourn his passing are his siblings Leslie West of Sandy Lake, MB, Angus West of Swan Lake, MB, William (Marie) West of Rolling River, MB, Frank West of Rolling River, MB and Mary Peters of Portage la Prairie, MB;...

Olga Lupkowski (nee Krawec)

Olga Lupkowski (nee Krawec)

Jun 18, 2024

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Peacefully on June 18, 2024, at the age of 86, mom passed away at the Portage and District General Hospital.

Mom was born on May 3, 1938, at Weiden, Manitoba, in the Rorketon area to Michael Krawec and Michaelina (Chornoboy). She was one of eighteen children. Mom...

Leo Andrew Peters

Leo Andrew Peters

Jun 16, 2024

On June 16, 2024, Leo Peters entered the Spirit World in Edmonton, AB at the age of 65 years.

Leo was predeceased by his son Anthony; his mother Mary Peters (Starr); his father Tony Nelson and brothers Clarence and Walter. 

He leaves to mourn his wife, Selma; daughters Andrea and Jessica; sons Nathan, Jason and Leon; sisters Leona Peters and Grace Lavallee...

Anna Beintner

Anna Beintner

Jun 16, 2024

Peacefully on June 16, 2024, Anna Beintner passed away at her home with family by her side at the age of 71 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son George Werner (Anne-Christine Stoiber), sister Barbara (Gerhard) Hoen, family friend Marianne Baron; along with numerous relatives and friends.

Anna’s life will be celebrated privately.

A tree will be planted in memory and...

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