Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Kerry "Doodoosh" Meeches

Kerry "Doodoosh" Meeches

Aug 20, 2024

Peacefully and surrounded by love, Kerry Meeches began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 64 years.

Kerry will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Margaret (Peggy) Meeches, Children Son Robert (Liane) – Jaydin, Rylynn, Lilah, Son Kyle – Kyle jr, Bradley, Kylynn, Isaac, Justice,...

Georgina Isabell "Isy" Stasiuk (nee Munro)

Georgina Isabell "Isy" Stasiuk (nee Munro)

Aug 16, 2024

Isabell passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2024, at 99. She was known to her friends and family as Isy, Andrew as Nana, and Diane and Hans as Mom.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, and her parents, Hanlan and Jesse (nee MacKay) Munro. She was also predeceased by her siblings Ruth (Mel) Young, Tina (Arthur) Hickey, Ed...

Doreen O'Brien

Doreen O'Brien

Aug 15, 2024

Doreen O'Brien passed away peacefully on Thursday August 15, 2024, in her 98th year. She was born and raised in Sussex, England and educated at Alfriston School for girls. She became a social secretary until her marriage to the dashing Robert O’Brien, serving overseas with the Canadian Service Corps. She came to Canada as a war bride in 1946, settled...

Yvonne Mary Mazurat

Yvonne Mary Mazurat

Aug 14, 2024

Sadly, we announce the passing of our sister, Yvonne Mazurat at the age of 71 years. She died peacefully at her home. 

Left to mourn her passing and sadly missed by her sister Dolores Kitchen, brother Dennis, sister-in-law Linda of Victoria, BC and niece Christa of Grande Prairie, AB. She was predeceased by her parents Bill and Tena Mazurat, brothers Donnie,...

Dennis Blair Blanchard

Dennis Blair Blanchard

Aug 14, 2024

It is with undefinable sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dennis Blair Blanchard on August 14th, 2024. 

Born in Portage la Prairie, Dennis spent the days of his youth making lifelong friends in the community and finding his passion for cooking, fishing and family. Dennis was joined in matrimony with the love of his life in April of 1994, and...

Doreen 'Doris' Margaret Blackbird (Peters)

Doreen 'Doris' Margaret Blackbird (Peters)

Aug 11, 2024

~ Keewatinong ondicate ~

“Comes from the North”

 

Peacefully, on August 11, 2024, Doreen began her journey to the Spirit World at the Minnedosa Health Centre at the age of 73 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Nadia Skeet, Cindy Bone and Sean Blackbird, all of Keeseekoowenin First Nation, Curt Blackbird, Tina Blackbird and Mark Blackbird, all of Winnipeg, MB,...

Raymond Alexander Saltise

Raymond Alexander Saltise

Aug 11, 2024

Peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, Raymond “Peanut” Saltise passed away with his loving wife Janis by his side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 61 years. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years Janis; godchild Jeffrey Ducharme; along with his brothers, sisters, numerous friends and relatives. Raymond was predeceased by his pride...

Ashley Danielle Rodgers

Ashley Danielle Rodgers

Aug 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Ashley Danielle Rodgers announces her tragic passing on August 10, 2024, at the age of 39.

Ashley was born on November 10, 1984, to proud parents Michele Killam and David Rodgers in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. She attended Crescentview School for elementary and graduated from Arthur Meighan High School. Shortly after high...

Douglas "Doug" John Halmarson

Douglas "Doug" John Halmarson

Aug 9, 2024

We are devastated to announce the passing of Doug Halmarson on August 9, 2024 at the age of 77. 

What a man! 

Amazing husband, father, brother and friend, EPIC grandfather, legendary teacher and coach, pillar of the community, lover of dogs and babies, the ultimate people person. Doug was everything to everyone. 

Teaching was Doug’s calling - he educated thousands of kids over...

Penny May Denser

Penny May Denser

Aug 8, 2024

Peacefully, on August 8, 2024, Penny Denser passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 68 years.

Penny's family will celebrate her life privately.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

James "Grim" Christopher Vivier

James "Grim" Christopher Vivier

Aug 8, 2024

Round Stone Man

Waaweyizi Asin Inini

It is with heavy hearts that we regretfully announce that James has entered the spirit world on August 8th of 2024 at the age of 41 years.

Jamie will be lovingly remembered by his mother Kim Vivier, his brothers Dusty (Darla) Peters, Duane Roulette, his sisters Alana Peters, Chantel Vivier, Aprel Meeches and Sharee Fischer.

His children Jonah...

Daryl Hanna

Daryl Hanna

Aug 8, 2024

Peacefully on August 8, 2024, Daryl Hanna passed away with family by his side at the age of 64 years. 

Daryl was born August 25, 1959, the fifth of six children of Watty and Sadie Hanna. He was a brother, father and grandfather.   He will be missed by his special friend Jackie and family, sons Trevor (Bonnie) and Corey (Ashley)...

Kenneth 'Ken' Lawrence Black

Kenneth 'Ken' Lawrence Black

Aug 7, 2024

With sadness we announce, Kenneth “Ken” Black passed away on August 7, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 90 years.

 He will be lovingly remembered by daughter Katja (Arden) Black of Calgary, AB with granddaughter Shayna Wagner-Black, daughter Germaine (Jeff) Black of Delta Beach, MB with grandson Oliver Draper-Black, brother Ian (Starr) Black of Sanford, MB,...

Douglas Stanley Leonard Roberts

Douglas Stanley Leonard Roberts

Aug 4, 2024

On August 4, 2024, Douglas “Doug” Roberts passed away at his home at the age of 46 years. Early on that Sunday morning Doug left us to go to his final resting place. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family, friends, and especially his dear wife Lisa, their 10 children: sons Shayne (Jewel), Brayden, Addison, Drake (Monica),...

Shane Smith

Shane Smith

Aug 4, 2024

Shane Smith, a loving husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024 in Portage la Prairie, with his family by his side.

Shane will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Megan (Rich) Sloik, Karina (Trevor) Hill, grandchildren Brooke, Bree, Rhett, and Maisie, siblings, Margo (Darryl, Sean & families), Eileen, Barry (Devon, Brendon, Shannay, Connor & families), Mary, Brian,...

James 'Jim' Norman Boyachek

James 'Jim' Norman Boyachek

Aug 3, 2024

In the early morning hours of August 3, 2024, Jim Boyachek (aged 69) passed away at his home with family in attendance.

Jim is survived by his wife Sandra (Hogaboam) and their daughter Charlene, grandsons Hudson and Hanley Boak and their father Sean Boak. Also, brother Owen, sister Ellie (Russ Adams and son Billy), and brother Alex (son Travis Lewadniuk).

Survived by...

Cheryl Louise Watson

Cheryl Louise Watson

Jul 26, 2024

Peacefully on Friday July 6, 2024, Cheryl Watson passed away in Neepawa, MB at the age of 74 years.

Cheryl will be lovingly remembered by her cousins Phil Watson (Patti Ingram), Helen (Len) Roy, Ruth Best, Dan Watson and Eunice, aunty Ann, friend Linda Hall and all her friends and staff at Touchwood Park Care Home in Neepawa. She was predeceased...

Dennis "Dale" Watson

Dennis "Dale" Watson

Jul 26, 2024

Peacefully, on July 26, 2024 at 8:18 pm at the Portage District General Hospital, our beloved Spouse, Father, Papa, Brother (In-Law), Uncle and Friend, Mr. Dale Watson, aged 74 years, beloved spouse of Brenda, passed away with his loving family by his side. 

Dale leaves to mourn his passing his loving spouse Brenda; their children Wendell (Natasha) and Jason (Dana), grandchildren:...

Richard MacDougall

Richard MacDougall

Jul 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, Richard MacDougall. Surrounded by his children, Dad passed peacefully on July 26, 2024 at the age of 93.

Dad was predeceased by the love of his life Enid in 2001; his parents Donald and Helen; sisters Peggy (Al), Helen (Wally), Betty (Al); brother Johnnie and great grandson Kai Richard.

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Dorothy Mavis Strong

Dorothy Mavis Strong

Jul 23, 2024

After a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dorothy Mavis Strong (nee Evenson) passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 at the Lions’ Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie at the age of 91 years, one month and 23 days.

She was born on June 17, 1933 at Morden MB and lived with her parents and brother on a farm just west...