Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Aug 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Margaret Hanslit announces her passing after a brief illness, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the age of 78 years.

Lois will be lovingly remembered by her children, Barry (Janet) Hanslit of Whistler, BC and Brian (Jacquie) Hanslit of Atlin, BC. Left to cherish her memory are...

Aug 12, 2019

Peacefully, with his family at his side, Thomas Brown passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 68 years.

Left to cherish Tom’s memory are his loving wife  Linda Brown of 47 wonderful years; daughter Tammy; son William; grandchildren Sierra, Carter and Parker.  Also his siblings Glenn (Barb)...

Aug 10, 2019

Peacefully with family by his side, Raymond Syganiec of Rathwell, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 62.

Left to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 38 years, Simone Syganiec (nee Dufault) and his seven children: Jeannine Steinke, Crystale (Everett) Mazurat, Lee-ann (Greg Rogasky), Matthew (Lorelle), Sarina (Christopher) McFadyen, Natacha (Matthew...

Aug 9, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jeanine Wescoup on Friday, August 9th, 2019.  Jeanine entered into the Spirit World after a lengthy fight with lupus.

Jeanine leaves to mourn her passing her children: daughters  Kassidy (Calvin), Leah, Breana (Vince), Carmen, Shayna and sons Terrance "Mister" and Ethan (Teenie).  She was awaiting the birth of...

Aug 8, 2019

On Thursday, August 8, 2019, Jack passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 80 years after a hard fought battle with lung cancer.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Jytte of Portage la Prairie; daughter Enid Sweeney (fiancé David Masse) of Starbuck and granddaughters Kelsey and Sydney of Portage...

Aug 4, 2019

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, our beautiful daughter Bronwyn Lawton left us to go to a place with no pain.  She came into our lives 36 years ago, as we welcomed her with great joy and love on August 11, 1983.

Bronwyn will be lovingly remembered by her parents Russell and Donna, brother Alex, many aunts, uncles...

Jul 30, 2019

On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, Butch Penner passed away at his residence at the age of 71 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Penner; brothers Peter, Henry Irvine, Leonard and George; sisters Linda and Mary.  Butch will be remembered by his brothers Albert and Allen; many nieces, nephews and friends.

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Jul 24, 2019

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, William (Bill) L. Simpson, passed away at the age of 96.

Bill was born on February 17, 1923 in the Portage Creek District area to William and Gladys Simpson. Raised on the family farm with his brother and two sisters, it was in these early years that he developed a passion for...

Jul 20, 2019

Peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019, Charles Pentney passed away in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in his 100th year.

Charles was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (nee Lapp), but was lucky to find another soul mate in Hilda.  He is survived by his wife Hilda and his sons Ross Pentney and David (Janet) Pentney.  Charlie will...

Jul 12, 2019

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Marian passed away at the St. Claude Health Centre on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 80 years.

Marian is survived by her daughters Lesley (Ian) Smith and Shelley (Guy) Hebert, son Brent Caister, granddaughter Amanda (Josh) Lamontagne and grandson Riley (Melissa Rydberg) Hebert.

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Jul 10, 2019

Michael Szczesny passed away Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 at the age of 61 years.

Michael was predeceased by his parents Mike and Mary (nee Pidskalny) Szczesny, and he is survived by his son Christopher; daughter Candace Adams; grandchildren Alyssa and Nathan Adams. He is also survived by his sister Bev Fenwick (Norman).

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Jul 8, 2019

  Peacefully, with her family by her side, Pearl passed away on July 8, 2019 at the age of 91. Pearl was born in Winkler, MB on September 24, 1927. She was predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Graefer, her parents George and Ann Neufeld of Winkler, MB and sister Viola Doell of Winkler, MB.  

  Pearl is survived...

Jul 2, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Dale O’Neil passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 61 years.

Dale was predeceased by his parents George and Florence O’Neil.  He is survived by his brother Ron O’Neil and family, sisters Dianne Russell and family, Shannon Tessier and family and Tami-Lynn Lumsden and family along with special...

Jun 30, 2019

On June 30, 2019 Maelene passed away peacefully in her sleep.

She was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Margaret McMichael.  She will be lovingly remembered by her partner Harris Bray and his daughter Betty Ann; lifelong friend Evie Snarr; cousins Noreen Hamonic, Gwen Brown, Margaret Lett and Sharon Carmody and her God son Randy Brown.

Jun 28, 2019

With his family by his side, Don Kitchen passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Lorne Memorial Hospital in Swan Lake, MB at the age of 78 years.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 55 years Dolores; daughter Christa Gouchie (Darren) of Grande Prairie, AB and granddaughter Haley Gouchie; sister Marie...

Jun 26, 2019

We regret to announce the passing of Joseph Flamand on June 26, 2019 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 52 years.

Left to cherish Joe’s memory are his sons Steven Flamand and Henry Wieler of St. Ambroise, MB;  mother Beatrice Flamand of Portage la Prairie, MB; brothers Tommy Flamand of Portage la Prairie and...

Jun 21, 2019

Murray Young passed away at the Portage General Hospital on June 21, 2019 after a brief illness at the age of 90 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving son Darryl and grandson Ryan of Langley, British Columbia as well as nieces Anne Teghtmeyer and Wilma Shirriff (Bill) of Portage la Prairie, and their families....

Jun 16, 2019

Peacefully in her sleep Trudy Karlson passed away at the age of 59 years.

Trudy will be lovingly remembered by her husband Cpl. Gary Wilson (Ret. Veteran); children Alana (Michael) of Winnipeg, Breanne of Portage la Prairie, Hayley (Trevor) of Winnipeg; grandchildren Evan, Alarey, Callum, Rayley, Juelz and Kobe; great-granddaughter Jaidyce;  siblings Raymond (Pennie) Karlson of Dauphin...

Jun 14, 2019

Ed Connery passed away after a brief illness on Friday, June 14th, 2019 at St Boniface Hospital at the age of 85 years.

He was predeceased by his wife Beverley, sons Doug and Jeff, daughter Jackie and sister Eileen. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Tim; brother-in-law Phil Sager; son-in-law Ron; daughters-in-law Paulette and Beth;...

Jun 11, 2019

At the very young age of 31 years old, Alexis Unrau passed away on June 11, 2019.

She is survived by her parents Jim and Dawn Unrau; one sister and brother-in-law Allison and Jon Moore; niece and nephew Emma and James; grandpa Bill Sinclair; partner Gabe; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

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