Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Dec 15, 2019

Sadly, on Sunday, December 15, 2019 our relative Darren Meeches left us to start his journey to the spirit world at the age of 51 years.

Left to mourn Darren’s passing are his mother Lena Meeches (Cecil Paul), siblings Kerry (Peggy),Daryl, Freida, Brenda (Ken), Sandra, Larry, Arlene, Randell (Leeanne) and  Sherry (Dean), special Aunt Leona Meeches, and...

Dec 12, 2019

Peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019, Irene Cochrane wife of the late Ken Cochrane passed away at the age of 82 years.

Left to mourn Irene are her daughters Amanda Bains, Dana Cochrane and Miranda Cochrane; grandchildren Cassandra Cochrane and Skyler Bains; great-grandchildren Natalie and Damian Cochrane; extended family and friends.

A Funeral Service will...

Dec 8, 2019

Eldon (Al) Glen Wayne Cutler passed away at his residence in Osoyoos, B.C., on December 8, 2019.

He was born at Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, January 31, 1931.  Predeceased by parents, Grant and Alta; and brother Don Leroy.  He is survived by son, Rick (Brenda), granddaughter Nicole; son Darryl Roberts (Jeanette); sister Judy Troop, brother Clare (Cathy); several...

Dec 5, 2019

On Thursday, December 5, 2019 Marie Linden passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 93 years.

Marie was predeceased by her beloved son Gregory R. Smith husband William A. Linden, parents Ora and Myrtle MacIntyre and brothers, Lloyd (Ruth), Arnold (Margaret) MacIntyre, William (Dorothy) MacIntyre and Lester MacIntyre all of Moncton New Brunswick....

Dec 4, 2019

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Julie-Anne Desrochers, on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at Portage District General Hospital. Julie passed away at the age of 59 years.

Julie leaves behind her best friend and husband of 39 years, Barry Desrochers, son Patrick (Kristin) Desrochers, 3 grandchildren William, Robert and Cameron Desrochers, siblings Linda Bray...

Dec 1, 2019

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Hazen Barrett on Sunday December 1st, 2019 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 57 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Amanda (Scott) Matheson of Brandon, Manitoba; and Gavin Barrett (Mishai Swain) of Winnipeg, Manitoba; grandchildren Anna and Jake Matheson; his mother Winona Barrett; siblings...

Dec 1, 2019

On December 1, 2019, Tobi Meeches passed away suddenly at the young age of 41 years.

Tobi left behind her children Mikaela (Keith), Svea, Marcus, Mackenzie (Colton), Samuel, Mason and Joseph; grandchildren Ian, Aiden, Kayden, Keith, Elayna, Anthony, and 2 soon to be born grandchildren; father Lawrence Myran; siblings Larry (Irene), Jennifer, Nathaniel, Angel (Terry), Elliott, Evan...

Nov 25, 2019

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Joseph Stead on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 78 years.

Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his partner and best friend Gertrude Roulette, stepchildren Ronald (Miranda), Bonnie (Jamie) and Lori, sister Carol Jennings and brother Bob (Irene) Stead as...

Nov 22, 2019

Peacefully, with family by her side, Mildred Simpson passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 96 years.

Mom was born in Winnipeg to Agnes and William Causley.  Tragically, her parents passed away, but Mildred was lovingly adopted by John and Mary Carscaden of La Riviere, Mb.  Mildred and her...

Nov 18, 2019

Clarice Brown was born June 2, 1927 at the Portage General Hospital and passed away quietly on Monday, November 18, 2019 a few blocks north at Lion’s Prairie Manor; she was 92 years of age.

Clarice was predeceased by her parents William “Gus” and Eva (nee Allen), former husband Donald, and brother Bill. She will be fondly...

Nov 18, 2019

The family of Douglas Keith Johnston wish to announce the peaceful passing of our father, grand-father, uncle, brother-in-law and friend on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 89 at the Portage District General Hospital.

Doug leaves to mourn his sons Robert (Jonita), Kevin and Layne (Sheila), grand-children Jesse and Hannah, numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephew,...

Nov 17, 2019

Peacefully with his family by his side, Don Chimney passed away on Sunday, November 17th, 2019 at the Portage General Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years Pat, father-in-law Ivan Fulford, children: daughter Tammy (Bob) Thomson, Tanya and James Clarke (Connor and Gracie); daughter Sheri (Keith) Hogarth, Tyler and Nancee Hogarth...

Nov 14, 2019

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, Winnie Marguerite Best, at the age of 85 years, on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Portage General Hospital.

Winnie will be lovingly remembered by her children Bruce (Shirley) Best of Thompson MB, Joan (Richard) Willett of Portage la Prairie MB, Bryde Meehan...

Nov 13, 2019

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.

Robert “Bob” Barrett, age 82, of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2019, surrounded by family in the compassionate care of the Grace Hospital.

Bob was born October 15, 1937...

Nov 11, 2019

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Ivy Bullock passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 94 years.

She is survived by her husband of almost 70 years Walter “Lodge” Bullock of Portage, best friend for 94 years Betty Bullock of Medicine Hat and brother Don Smith of...

Nov 7, 2019

We regret to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Janet Evelyn Eyolfson due to a courageous battle with cancer on November 7th at the Portage District General Hospital with family by her side at the age of 79 years.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband Earl (Chub) of 46 years,...

Nov 6, 2019

Peacefully with family by his side, Ernest John Lilley passed away on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 72 years.

Ernie is lovingly remembered by the mother of his children, Sue Pickett, his daughters Renée (Todd) and Aimée (Ruskin), granddaughters Zoée, Madeline, Chloie and Carmin, siblings Larry (Barb), Norman...

Nov 6, 2019

With great sadness we announce that George Beattie began his journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the age of 72 years.

Left to mourn George’s passing are his children Jacqueline Beatty, Angela Beatty, George Jr. Beatty, April Beattie Armstrong (Roy Armstrong) and Warren Allan (Christine) Beattie, grandchildren Hope Armstrong, Ebony Beattie, Malachi...

Nov 2, 2019

With great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Peters on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 91 years.

Frank was predeceased by his parents Donald Peters and Louise Yellowquill; sisters Isabel Cameron, Kathy Peters, Eva Peters, May Peters and Mary-Jane Peters; brother Lloyd Peters; daughters Marilyn Beaulieu,...

Oct 30, 2019

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, Diane Beatrice Hudson, mother, sister and aunt, left for the spirit world at the age of 68 years.

Diane will forever be remembered and missed by her son, Sonny and daughter Angel, by her sisters, Gerri Thunderbirdsky, Rose Prince and Loretta Meeches (Albert). Diane will also be remembered and missed by her...