Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Jun 30, 2015

Ron Hobson

“Giiwedinigaabo”

“Boo Bumble”

Born July 14, 1951 at Indian Springs (Swan Lake First Nation), Ron entered the Spirit World on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Long Plain First Nation.

Ron was pre-deceased by his...

Jun 28, 2015

John Robert Wishart

“Jack”

After a long illness, with family by his side, on Sunday, June 28, 2015, Jack Wishart passed away peacefully at Lion’s Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie at the age of 87 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son Robert...

Jun 21, 2015

Kathleen Ray Sissons

(nee Evans)

Peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2015 Kathleen Sissons passed away at the Carberry Hospital at the age of 84 years.

She was predeceased by her husband David Sissons; siblings Lawrence Evans and Alton Evans.  She will be lovingly remembered by...

Jun 20, 2015

Richard Charles Locke

We regret to announce the passing of Richard Locke on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 69 years.

Richard is survived by his wife Lou; daughters Carol (Jason) and Heather (Mike); aunt Florence Manning; sister-in-law June Gray; brother-in-law H. Trenholm...

Jun 17, 2015

John Greenaway

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of John Greenaway on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 93 years.

John is predeceased...

Jun 15, 2015

GERTRUDE NORA MCDERMID

(nee CADE)

Suddenly, but peacefully on the 15th of June, 2015 at her residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nora passed away at the age of 79, a month shy of her 80th birthday.

Nora was born to parents Fred...

Jun 12, 2015

Ralph Douglas McEwan

March 31, 1951- June 12, 2015

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Douglas McEwan , a loving husband, father, Papa {as he was known to his grandchildren}, and great friend . He was predeceased by his parents James...

Jun 12, 2015

Sonya Anne McDonald

(nee Pliszka)

On Friday, June 12, 2015 at Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, MB, Sonya McDonald of Thompson, MB, wife of Dave McDonald passed away at the age of 60 years.

Sonya is predeceased by her parents Rose and Michall Pliszka and...

Jun 11, 2015

Madison Guy

Madison Guy was born sleeping on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Portage District General Hospital.

She was greeted in heaven by her great grandparents Vera Matheson, Irma Ostopowich, Phyllis and Bill Guy as well as many other extended family.

Madison will be missed deeply by...

Jun 6, 2015

Grace Elsie Daniels

October 9, 1928 – June 6, 2015

At her home, on the Long Plain First Nation, Grace passed on peacefully with her children and many grandchildren by her side.

Grace is predeceased by her father, Angus Merrick and mother Jean Hobson-Merrick, her...

Jun 4, 2015

Edna Zerkee

(nee Campbell)

Peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2015, Edna Zerkee beloved wife of the late Stan Zerkee passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 85 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Emily (Richard) Martin, Pat (Peter) Parchmann...

Jun 1, 2015

BRADEN, Ronald “Keith”

April 5, 1936 - June 1, 2015

At his home on Monday, June 1, 2015, Keith Braden passed away at the age of 79 years.

Keith was born April 5, 1936 in Portage la Prairie, the middle son of Harold and Jessie...

May 27, 2015

Reine Marcelle Irene Rea

(nee La France)

Reine Rea passed away peacefully at the Lion’s Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie on May 27, 2015 after a brief illness. She will be forever remembered by her daughter Susan (Randy), son David (Judy), brothers Roger and Rheal, sister...

May 23, 2015

Tristen Joseph Knightley Smoke

On Saturday, May 23, 2015, Tristen Smoke was born sleeping at the Portage District General Hospital.

Loving parents are Jolene Smoke and Gilbert Klyne.

Private family services will take place at a later date.

McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

May 22, 2015

Farrell Francis

Suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2015 Farrell "Birdy" Francis passed away at the age of 52 years.

Wake will begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Farrell's home, 104 Prince Trail, Long Plain First Nation at 4:00 pm.  Traditional feast and service will be held on Friday, May 29,...

May 17, 2015

George Pierre Mineault

Peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2015 George Mineault passed away at the age of 79 years.

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Violet Mineault; brother Laurence Baker, family member George Allegret and also Antoinette Grower and Mary Allegret.  Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Claudette...

May 12, 2015

Nia Anna-Lee Rias Sinclair

Our beloved angel left us on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

Loving parents are Mikaela Myran and Keith Sinclair; brothers Ian Hudson and Aiden Sinclair; grandparents Tobi Meeches, Joseph Peter, Karen McKay and Mike Tymchuk.

A private family burial took place at Thunderbird Cemetery.

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May 6, 2015

Morley Herbert Smith

“Cott”   "Strong Bear"

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, after a lengthy illness, Morley Smith passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 68 years. Morley was born in MacGregor on April 7, 1947.

Predeceased by his mother...

May 1, 2015

Carol Ann Banman

(nee Foote)

Suddenly with family by her side, Carol Banman passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the age of 67 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jake; three children: son Rick (Darlene), daughter Teresa (Bryan Dyck), daughter...

Apr 29, 2015

William Gordon Douglas Bedford

"Doug"

Doug Bedford passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 72 years.

Lovingly remembered by his daughters Cyndy (Kevin) and Pam; grandchildren Kiana-Marie, Dalan and Nash; brother John (Gabriel); sisters Bev and Barb...