Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Nov 1, 2018

Ishpaan Giinew Ikwe

“Flying High Eagle Woman”

With great sadness we announce that Melodie Faye Daniels began her journey to the spirit world on November 1, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 31 years.

Left to mourn Melodie’s passing are her  mom  Ivy,...

Oct 30, 2018

With great sadness we announce that Marsha Wescoup passed away on October 30, 2018 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 38 years.

Left to mourn Marsha’s passing are her husband Darcy Heintz of Saskatoon, SK,  mother Geraldine Wescoup of Saskatoon, SK, father Ron Bruce of Portage la Prairie, MB, daughter Tyra Wescoup (Arson), brother Joshua Wescoup,...

Oct 17, 2018

We regret to announce the passing of Charlie Friesen on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 76 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Vaughn, Simone (Steve), Nolan (Karly), Meagan (Kris) and Karen; his grandchildren Brandon, Koalden, Kaylene, Jonny, Carson, Sidney, Kade, Simone Jr, and Konnor. As the youngest of 11 children, he is survived...

Oct 14, 2018

Peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2018, Dennis Dupont long-time member of the Portage La Prairie community, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 79 years.

Dennis's presence will always be missed but his spirit will live on through his wife Kathy (nee Knight); son Joe (Corinne) Dupont with grandsons...

Oct 11, 2018

Peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018, Mary Roulette passed away with family by her side at the Portage District Hospital at the age of 74 years.

She will be sadly missed by her son Clifford Roulette (Kim Beardy); twin granddaughters Faith and Hope; siblings Dorothy Houle, Betty (Lloyd) Houle and Brian (Elena) Spence; numerous nieces, nephews, extended...

Oct 11, 2018

With heavy hearts we announce the death of our beloved Mom and Grandma Shirley, at the age of 82 years on October 11, 2018. Shirley was born on April 6th, 1936 in Hamiota, Manitoba.

Left to forever cherish Shirley’s memory are her son Brad (Karen) Smith and grandchildren Megan and Kayla of East Selkirk; son Larry (Jill)...

Oct 4, 2018

It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Sangris on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the age of 51 at Portage General Hospital with his family by his side.

Michael was born in Yellowknife in 1967, his grandparents were Alec and Elizabeth Charlo.  His early years were spent in Dettah and when he...

Sep 30, 2018

Peacefully, with her family at her side Evelyn Jean Bowser (nee White) passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 84 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children Linda (Joss) Blanchette of Trenton, ON and Rick (Joan) Bowser of Portage la Prairie, MB; grandchildren Marc (Jackie) Blanchette,...

Sep 29, 2018

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Loretta Maxine Kuryk, aged 86 years, on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Loretta immersed herself in farming and community activities in Newton and Oakville, and was devoted to caring for her family. She especially enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing and volunteering with various organizations, including...

Sep 29, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, uncle, father and grandfather, Tim Campbell.

Tim was born in Portage la Prairie, MB on June 26, 1963 and passed away September 29, 2018 in Sudbury, ON.

Tim was predeceased by his mother Irma Kwiatkowski and his grandparents Betty & Bill Sproat...

Sep 23, 2018

Biidebinesinin

Our beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend began his journey to the spirit world guided by those who come to meet him and those he leaves behind.

Ron was predeceased by his father, mother, sisters, brother, son, grandson, niece and nephew.

Always a hard worker, Ron started working...

Sep 23, 2018

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dave Munro at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 66 years.

Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife Kim; daughter Krista (Cory) Clark; son Mike (Christine) Munro; grandchildren Brynlee, Lachlan and Jade; siblings Terry (Angela) Munro, Marlene (Tony) Dziad and Myles (Wendy) Munro; numerous nieces,...

Sep 21, 2018

Eric was born on November 6, 1926 in Westmount, QC and died on September 21, 2018 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 91 years.

Eric was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Fred and Harriet Swaine, infant daughter Valerie, son Eric, sister Margaret Reade and brothers Fred, Ralph and John (Ruth).

He is...

Sep 20, 2018

Peacefully, with his family by his side, John Robert Jackson died at the Portage and District General Hospital on September 20, 2018 at the age of 82.

John was born to George and Susan Jackson in Portage la Prairie on October 20, 1935.  He leaves to mourn his passing, the love of his life and wife of...

Sep 18, 2018

Peacefully with all his family by his side, Jim passed away on September 18th 2018 at the age of 72 years.

James Weston Bolton was born August 13, 1946 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jim was a very loving, caring, and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend. His wife, three children and grandchildren meant the world to him. He...

Sep 3, 2018

Peacefully, with his family by his side, John Gray passed away at the age of 74, on Monday September 03, 2018 at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Martha Ricard; children Ian (Holly) Gray, Jane (Dwayne) Campbell and Kim (Rob) Zabowski; grandchildren Kaitie Gray, Garick Gray, Sarah (Jordan)...

Aug 31, 2018

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Ken Pollard, at his home on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 52 years.

Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lynda; children Denny (Maxine), Tanya (Ahmed) and Jodie; grandchildren Carter, Cassandra, Jessie and Mercedes; numerous extended family and friends.

Ken was a man...

Aug 24, 2018

Blake’s Life journey began August 1st, 1953 in Portage la Prairie and his Heavenly journey was made August 24th, 2018.

Bud, my heart is broken and the ache is tremendous, but it gives me, our son and “daughter” Raegan comfort to have been with you ‘til the end.

Life is not fair sometimes – after...

Aug 23, 2018

Earline Smoke entered the spirit world on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Selkirk, MB at the age of 50 years.

Left to cherish Earline’s memory are her children Rayland, Victoria (Nicholas) and Patrick, her grandchildren, sister Lorraine (Dennis),and brother Terry as well as numerous aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Earline was...

Aug 20, 2018

Verna Blight (nee Robertson) passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 90 years.

Born on the family farm in the Elm River District near Oakville, Manitoba to Everett Peter Robertson and Ethel Robertson (nee Stanley).

Predeceased by her parents (1956 and...