Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Timothy Edward Carmichael

Timothy Edward Carmichael

Oct 7, 2024

Tim “Chaskey” Carmichael, aged 66, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.  

Born on November 13, 1957, Timothy was a resident of Portage la Prairie most of his life, but spent his last few years with his kids in St. Claude, MB. He was the cherished son of the late Ronald Edward Carmichael and Audrey...

Constance Stephanie Meeches

Constance Stephanie Meeches

Oct 6, 2024

~ Miskwaa Ikwe ~

"Red Woman"

Heaven has gained another angel. It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that the family of Connie announce her sudden passing in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 42 years. Our loving granddaughter, daughter, mother, sister, koko, auntie and friend.

She will be forever remembered and loved by her children, daughter Shaylene (Jared), twins...

James "Jim" Wilfred Blight

James "Jim" Wilfred Blight

Sep 29, 2024

Peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, Jim Blight passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

Left to cherish Jim’s memory are his children Kevin (Dorothy), Keri-Lynn (Robert) Pohl, Kendall and Kam (Krista); son-in-law Pat Simard; grandchildren Rachel (Jeremy), Matt (Nicole), Naomi (Colin), Jaxon (Jordyn), Katie, Justin, Meghan (Aaron), Joshua (Alina), Jordanna (Matthew), Jamie, Payton, Cody and Tristan; great-grandchildren Emily,...

Earl Edward Prince

Earl Edward Prince

Sep 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Earl Prince on Saturday, September 28, 2024, age 72 years.

Earl leaves to mourn his passing sisters Mary Clark/Prince, Sadie Prince, Hazel Whitford, Brenda McIvor, Velma Whitford, Doreen Prince, Sarah Prince, Gaylen Prince, brothers Russell Prince, Alford Prince, Kelvin Prince, Ernest Prince, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Earl...

Julia-Ann Faith Juba

Julia-Ann Faith Juba

Sep 24, 2024

Julia-Ann Faith Juba, born on August 15, 2003, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, spent her entire life in Portage la Prairie, where her roots ran deep. She passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2024, at the age of 21. Julia was an old soul with a fierce inner child, whose wit and charm endeared her to everyone she met. Her kind heart...

Judith "Judy" Lynne Ham

Judith "Judy" Lynne Ham

Sep 24, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Judy Ham on September 22, 2024, at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB.

Judy was born November 26, 1947At the age of three years, she entered the Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie, MB. At the age of 18, Judy moved to Austin, MB and lived for 15 years with...

Sheldon Philip Hiltz

Sheldon Philip Hiltz

Sep 21, 2024

Sheldon Hiltz died Saturday, September 21st while holding his wife’s hand. 

Sheldon was born in 1947 in Prince Abert, Saskatchewan. He was raised in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, which became the backdrop for many of Sheldon’s stories. An avid storyteller, Sheldon, then dad, then Papa, regaled his loved ones (and in fact anyone who would lend an ear) with stories of his...

Rev. John Martin McKenzie

Rev. John Martin McKenzie

Sep 19, 2024

I will raise the Cup of Salvation I will call on the Lord’s name (Ps. 116)

Family and friends sadly announce the death of Fr. John McKenzie after a very long and courageous battle with kidney disease and renal cancer.

 Left to live with special memories are his brother Luke (Darlene), sisters Suzan (Frank) and Catherine (Gordon), nieces Karlee (Dylan), Nicole and Sofia,...

Faith Aprel Rain Assiniboine

Faith Aprel Rain Assiniboine

Sep 18, 2024

Tatanka Ska Wiyan - White Buffalo Woman

 On September 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM, Aprel made her journey to the spirit world with her siblings by her side at Portage General Hospital.

Aprel is predeceased by her Mother Trudy Pashe, Brother Kevin Pashe, Grandparents James and Rose Assiniboine, Bruce and Dolly Pashe and nephew Ashton Meeches.

She leaves behind two big families and...

Joseph Christopher Dinwoodie

Joseph Christopher Dinwoodie

Sep 18, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Dinwoodie, on September 18, 2024, at the Health Science Center at the age of 75 years. 

Joe was born on October 25, 1948, son of the late Abe and Mary Dinwoodie, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He married Doris Dzikowski in July 1974 and they built their life in...

Isabel Mary Cowie Matthews

Isabel Mary Cowie Matthews

Sep 16, 2024

The family of Isabel Matthews (Bennett) is saddened to announce her passing on September 16th, 2024, at the age of 97 years.

Isabel was born in Aberdeen Scotland in 1926, before she came to Canada she worked for Freeland Fish Market. She was in charge of accounting, also the buying and selling of fish to New York, London, and Berlin.

Isabel came to Canada in...

Herbert "Herb" Ernest Bagnall

Herbert "Herb" Ernest Bagnall

Sep 13, 2024

After a brief illness, Herbert “Herb” Bagnall passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital on September 13, 2024, at the age of 83 years.

Left to treasure his memory are his children: Anne Louise Angelo (Steven) of New York, Brian Herbert Bagnall of Winnipeg, and Kevin Neil Bagnall (Mary Feng) of Winnipeg. Herb was also dearly loved by his grandchildren: Maryn,...

Robert Clifford Taylor

Robert Clifford Taylor

Sep 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Robert “Rob” Taylor, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on September 5, 2024. 

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Robert was a man of strength and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his family above all else. Robert is predeceased by his parents Clifford and Elizabeth Taylor....

Edward George Swayda

Edward George Swayda

Aug 30, 2024

With his family by his side, Ed Swayda passed away at home on August 30, 2024, at the age of 79 years. 

Left to treasure his memory are his wife Anita; children Rhonda (Trevor) Swayda of Winnipeg and Dean (Phyllis) Swayda of Regina, SK; grandchildren Stefanija, Josef, Sofija, Ben and Will; sister Sharon (Barry) Off of Esterhazy, SK as well as...

William 'Bill' Arthur Alford

William 'Bill' Arthur Alford

Aug 28, 2024

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by his family, William “Bill” Alford passed away at the age of 79 years. Bill was born on March 13, 1945, son of the late Robert and Mary Alford in Oakville, Manitoba. He resided in Oakville area for the majority of his life, and enjoyed life with his partner Lynne Clark. 

Bill was a dedicated...

Wilf Pilkington

Wilf Pilkington

Aug 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that the Pilkington family announces the passing of Wilfred Harley Pilkington, 68, of Portage la Prairie. Wilf passed away on August 27, 2024, at Portage General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Wilf was a beloved husband to Carol for nearly 50 years. Together, they built a life full of love and laughter. He was the...

Jadon Jerome Roulette

Jadon Jerome Roulette

Aug 26, 2024

“Coming of the Cloud”

With great sadness that we announce the passing of Jadon Roulette on August 26, 2024 in Brandon, Manitoba and the age of 26 years.  

Left to cherish his’s memory are his partner Charmain Elk, sons Rico Roulette and Micah Roulette, siblings Keaton Smoke, Shawndre Smoke, twins Cherese Roulette and Tyrese Myran, and Isiah Myran, maternal grandmothers Doris...

Edward Bruce McAuley

Edward Bruce McAuley

Aug 24, 2024

Edward passed away peacefully at Douglas Campbell Lodge on August 24th, 2024 at the age of 82. He was known to his family and friends as Dad, Papa Ed, Ed, and Eddie. 

Ed leaves to mourn his children: Carolyn Brown (Dale), grandson Cody (Sam), Doug McAuley (Alana), granddaughter Kylie (Nick), and great grandson Becker, grandson Walker (Taylor), Patty Goulet (Normand), and...

Hazel Lorraine Desjardin

Hazel Lorraine Desjardin

Aug 23, 2024

With sadness we announce that Hazel Desjardin passed away on August 23, 2024 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 80 years.

Hazel will be lovingly remembered by her partner Donny Garnham of Oakville, MB, children Valerie (Ray) Harder of Selkirk, MB, Wayne Desjardin of Winnipeg, MB, Howard Desjardin of Selkirk, MB, grandchildren Chris Desjardin, Felicia Lobster, Dylan Hamlin,...

Eugenie "Genie" Elaine Johnston (nee Hoffman)

Eugenie "Genie" Elaine Johnston (nee Hoffman)

Aug 21, 2024

After a long life, Eugenie “Genie” Johnston passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 94 years at Kin Place Personal Care Home, Oakbank, MB. 

Genie was born in 1930, in the rural area of Morris, MB, the 7th of Anna and Ernest Hoffman’s ten children. She married Tom Johnston in 1952 and lived in Manitoba all her life....