Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Jan 1, 2019

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Brian Johnston on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.

Brian grew up in the Longburn area, and farmed on the family farm.

Brian will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Suzanne (nee Breton) Johnston of Portage...

Dec 23, 2018

Ozaa~Bines

“Brown Thunderbird”

Clemence Wescoupe entered the spirit world Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 at Portage la Prairie General Hospital, at 67 years of age.

Clemence is of Saulteaux background and was born in 1951 on Long Plain First Nation. His native name is “Ozaa-Bines” which...

Dec 19, 2018

It is with saddened hearts we share the passing of our dad, Ken Lyon at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB in the early morning hours of December 19th 2018.

Dad was a life-long resident of Portage, the son of Archie and Madge Lyon. In 1954 he married the love of his life Lois...

Dec 18, 2018

Phoebe passed away on December 18, 2018 at the Heritage Lodge Nursing Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 95.

She was the second youngest, and last surviving, of twelve siblings in the Shortridge family.  Phoebe is survived by her children Chris (Roberta) of Portage la Prairie, Elaine (David) Pollock of Ottawa, and Bjorn (Roberta) of...

Dec 18, 2018

Peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Neil Kennedy passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 80 years.

Neil was owner/operator of Kennedy Landscaping for 41 years. With doing the work that he loved, he never considered “retirement.” He was mechanically inclined, innovative, and resourceful.

Neil lived his life fully while doing...

Dec 17, 2018

Peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018, Stan Morisseau passed away with family by his side at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 85 years.

Stan will be lovingly remembered by the mother of his children Gibi Morisseau (nee Rey); children Shelley-Lou Simon, Dale (Sandy) Morisseau and Dean (Denise) Morisseau; grandchildren Megan (Scott), Joshua, Sheyenne, Braydon, Adam,...

Dec 16, 2018

Alice passed away peacefully at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB on Sunday December 16, 2018 with her loving son, Wayne and daughter-in-law Sjana by her side.

Mom was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Clarence (Bud) Jackett in 2005. Dad’s siblings all passed in the following years leaving Mom the last of...

Dec 15, 2018

We regret to announce, Jim Hewitt passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 73 years.

Jim was the only son of Ozzie and Phyllis Hewitt born on July 28, 1945 at Portage La Prairie Mb. His only sister Marilyn was born 3 years later.

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Dec 14, 2018

Peacefully, on December 14, 2018, Mildred Stelling passed away at the age of 85 years in Winnipeg, MB surrounded by friends and family.

Mildred is survived by her husband Ken, niece Susan and many extended family members and friends.

Mildred’s family will cherish her memory privately.

A tree will be planted in memory...

Dec 10, 2018

After a courageous battle with cancer, Donna Kucharsky peacefully passed away on December 10, 2018 at Riverview Health Centre with family by her side, at the age of 55 years.

Donna was born on November 8, 1963, in Treherne, MB, to Joseph and Josephine Kucharsky. She was raised in St. Claude, MB, and obtained her healthcare aide...

Dec 4, 2018

Edith was born on June 10, 1916 in the Burnside District, MB and passed away on December 4, 2018 at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 102 years.

Edith was predeceased by her parents, Thomas Henry and Katherine Hounsome, sister Elsie Kathleen Hounsome and brothers Frank Edward and Arthur Henry...

Dec 1, 2018

Peacefully on December 1, 2018 at Portage District General Hospital with family at her side Mom passed away at the age of 89.

She was born in Winnipeg on March 14, 1929. She moved to the Gainsbourgh District in the 1930’s. Mom married Dad in 1951 and they built their farm home in the Macdonald area and...

Nov 30, 2018

Suddenly on Friday, November 30th, 2018 Brian Boyd Handford passed away at the age of 69 years in Moose Jaw, SK.

Predeceased by his parents, Boyd and Ella Handford, Karen Handford, Garry Lafreniere, and beloved dog Ruger, Brian will forever be in the hearts of Lisa Tipper (Richard and William) and Trevor Handford; sister, Barb Lafreniere; nephews: Tim Lafreniere, Ryan Lytle (Lisa), and...

Nov 28, 2018

After a courageous battle with cancer, we are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Sheila Henderson at the age of 58, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in the loving arms of her husband, Rick at the St. Boniface Hospital.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Rick; brother Jan (Linda); sister Jaqueline (Jack)...

Nov 25, 2018

We regret to announce the passing of Philippe Gaudreault on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the age of 87 years.

Phil will be lovingly remembered by his wife Zena of Portage la Prairie, MB; Phil’s sons Francis (Jane) Gaudreault of California and Richard Gaudreault of BC; Zena’s daughter Gwynne (Doug) Henry of Portage la Prairie; Phil’s granddaughter...

Nov 21, 2018

Ozhaawashko Binesi Giizens

“Blue Thunderbird Boy”

With great sadness we announce that Joziah Ray Merrick-Spence began his journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 1 month and 3 days.

Left to...

Nov 19, 2018

Josephene Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Conrad passed away on November 19, 2018 at the Portage Hospital at the age of 96. Betty was born on November 19, 1922 to Jean and Alphonsine Boulet (nee Pelchat), at home on the farm near Dunrea Manitoba.

She was the youngest of 13. All of her brothers and sisters, are now deceased...

Nov 18, 2018

Peacefully on Sunday, November 18, 2018, Jerry Fries passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 85 years.

Jerry is survived by his children Susan Harris, Jim Fries, Linda (Vaughn) McEachern, Doug (Victoria) Fries, Ken (Angel) Fries; grandchildren David (Diane) Benson, Harlen (Meaghan) Simard, Dustin McEachern (Carly), Savanna McEachern (Jay), Ebbinie Sawchuk (Chris), Karlynne...

Nov 15, 2018

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Esther passed away at the Portage District General Hospital on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the age of 62 years.

Esther Marlen Warkentin was born December 26th 1955 to Frank and Ruth Warkentin. Esther grew up in Newton Siding, Manitoba with her Oma, parents and siblings Loraine, Frankie, and Julianne....

Nov 15, 2018

We regret to announce the passing of our beloved son Ryker Peters who left us on Thursday, November 15, 2018.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Fabien Peters and Beth Piontkowski; siblings Shannessa, Adrien, Kayden, Korbin, Phoenix and Autumn; and numerous extended family members.

A private family service was held.

A tree...