Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Feb 26, 2018

It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of our sister Gail Armishaw on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the St. Claude Pavillion after a brief illness at the age of 74 years.

Gail was predeceased by her father Bertram; mother Vera; brothers Wesley, Jim, Ron and Victor.  She is survived by her sisters Joyce,...

Feb 18, 2018

Peacefully on Sunday February 18th, 2018 with family by her side, Isabell Grace Lamont (Buchanan) passed away at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 92 years. Isabell was predeceased by her husband Jim Lamont, daughter Sharon Gunn and sisters Doreen Buchanan and Carman Kardell. She will be loving remembered by daughters Heather (Terry) Skinner and Lori (Gord)...

Feb 16, 2018

Peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018 with her husband and daughter at her side, Rita passed away following a battle with cancer at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 80 years.

Rita is predeceased by her parents George and Rosa Godard and one brother Armand.  She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Glenn and their...

Feb 10, 2018

Suddenly, on February 10, 2018, Bill passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.

Bill was born September 5, 1948 in Portage la Prairie, MB, where he spent his life. He was predeceased by his father Guthrie, father-in-law Doc and 2 brothers-in-law, Phil and Bob.

Bill is survived by his...

Feb 10, 2018

Marg Kitson passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Portage District General Hospital.

Marg was born on August 5, 1928 in Portage la Prairie and grew up on the family farm near Bagot, MB.  She met and fell in love with Thomas “Bud” Kitson while teaching at DunDonald School.  They married June 25, 1949...

Feb 9, 2018

We are saddened to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and “Granny” to many, on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Selkirk General Hospital with family by her side.

Arlene was predeceased by husband Wade Hamelin August 4, 2016.  She is survived by daughters Sharron Potvin (Kevin) of St. Laurent MB. and Colleen Ahntholz (Jay) of...

Feb 8, 2018

Peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018, Claudette Mineault passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 82 years.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband George; parents Charles and Aurise Lanthier; brothers Charles (Pete), Fernand, Gerard and twin brother Claude; sisters Carmelle, Louise and Lucille.  Left to cherish Claudette’s memory are her children Leonard (Debbie)...

Jan 31, 2018

With heavy hearts we grieve the loss of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Beverly Jane Kasprick on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 70 years. Left to cherish Bev's memory are her children Dawn (Jeff) Brooks, Leslie (Chad) Schaan, Brenda (Dean) Buschau, Cindy (Trent) Ward and Marnie (Jake) Leflar; eleven grandchildren Brendan, Delaney and Mackenzie Brooks, Amanda...

Jan 19, 2018

Michael Bradly Anderson

“Brad”

We regret to announce the passing of Brad Anderson on January 19, 2018 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 29 years.

Left to treasure his memory are his fiancée Janine Brugger and daughter Camilla of Portage la Prairie; mother...

Jan 18, 2018

DEBORAH ANNE BAILEY (GLOVER)

Tragically on Thursday, January 18, 2018 our beautiful Debbie passed away at the age of 42. Debbie was born June 7, 1975 in Carman, MB to Bill and Angelle Glover. Debbie lived briefly in  Homewood, Linklater, and Minto before her family settled in Elkhorn in 1979. Debbie attended Elkhorn...

Jan 17, 2018

Audrey Della “Buffy” Peters

Mimisnsou Giinew Ikwe

“Spotted Eagle Woman”

January 2, 1967 ~ January 17, 2018

With great sadness we announce the passing of Buffy Peters on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Portage District...

Jan 16, 2018

Judy Lyle

On Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Judy Lyle passed away at her residence at the age of 70 years.

Judy was born in Miami, MB in 1947.  She grew up in Altamont and attended school there and in Miami.  She worked most of her career with the Manitoba Government.  She...

Jan 10, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Miazga

(nee Corden)

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Mary-Liz Miazga passed away, after a brief illness at the Portage District General Hospital on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the age of 77 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Frank, parents...

Jan 10, 2018

Mary Lorraine Perswain

(nee Beaulieu)

May 23, 1944 – January 10, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Mary was born in Sandy Bay...

Jan 8, 2018

Audrey  Hourie

(nee Gemmell)

Peacefully, with her husband and son at her side Audrey Jean Hourie passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 81 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband Jim Hourie...

Jan 8, 2018

William "Larry" Lawrence Downey

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our ever-loved husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa William Larry Downey on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the age of 75.

Larry will be missed dearly by his beloved wife Judy, children Dwight (Sherry) Downey,...

Jan 6, 2018

Nancy Helen Batiuk

We grieve the loss of Nancy our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Nancy peacefully began her journey home in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Portage la Prairie, MB with her sister Theresa and best friend Jennifer by her side.

Nancy was born...

Jan 2, 2018

Evelyn Walters

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Evelyn Walters passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 83 years.

Predeceased by her long time partner Blake Wallace.

Left to mourn her passing are her daughters Kathy Pollick (David),...

Jan 2, 2018

Gerard Donald Bennett

Suddenly on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Gerard Bennett passed away at the age of 48 years.

Left to mourn Gerry’s passing are his spouse Samantha Spence; mother Donna Furgeson.  He also leaves to mourn his siblings: sister Tammie Lynn (Floyd), sister Cassandra (Rob) and niece Olivia and nephew...

Dec 30, 2017

Jon “Joe” Joseph  Halajeski

Surrounded by the love of his family, Joe Halajeski passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 71 years.

Left to mourn Joe’s passing are his children Jared, Jesse, Jordan and Rachel, his grandchildren, sister Sandra (John) Addison, brother Ed...