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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Arlene Denise Spence (nee O'Reilly)

Arlene Denise Spence (nee O'Reilly)

Jan 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts the family of Arlene Denise Spence (nee O’Reilly) announce her passing January 30, 2024, with family by her side, after a short battle with Cancer. 

Arlene was born May 14, 1958 and raised in Portage la Prairie. This is where she met the love of her life Gerald (Phillip) Spence and they were married on July...

Teresa Fergus (nee Baryluk)

Teresa Fergus (nee Baryluk)

Jan 29, 2024

Peacefully, on January 29, 2024 Teresa Fergus passed away.

Teresa leaves behind her children Kathleen (Andrew), Maureen, Nick (Maureen) and Tim (Karin), her beloved grandchildren Hannah, Sophie, Sam, Sara, Liam, Jasmine and Crystal, her brothers John (Elsie), Lionel and Bill, and many nieces and a nephew. She is predeceased by her father Nick, her mother Joan, her brother Andy and her...

Beatrice Bates

Beatrice Bates

Jan 28, 2024

Peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, Beatrice Bates passed away with family by her side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Bill Bates, children Kim (John) Vrooman, Kelly Bates, Gaylene Bates and Val Bates (Chris Simon), along with 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, brother Ken Bradley,...

Garnet Raymond Burton

Garnet Raymond Burton

Jan 23, 2024

With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Garnet Burton on January 23, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 73 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lynn, daughter Teresa (Jody) Doig with grandson Gabriel, son Dennis Burton (Dione Walz) with grandchildren Andrianna, Tianna, James and Lilly, brothers Newt (Brenda) Burton and Ernie (Linda)...

Helen Margaret "Elma" Mulligan (nee Anderson)

Helen Margaret "Elma" Mulligan (nee Anderson)

Jan 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen “Elma” Mulligan on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 94 years.

Helen provided incredible love and support to her family and will be missed by her beloved husband Jim Mulligan and children Danny (Ria), Joe (Marilyn), Mickey Cuthbert, Diane (Allan) Davis, Bob (Kelley), Roy (Carrie),...

Thomas William Garnham

Thomas William Garnham

Jan 19, 2024

Peacefully with his family by his side Thomas “Tom” Garnham passed away on January 19,2024 in Portage la Prairie, Mb at the age of 76 years. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Leigh; children Roxanne (Tim) Lafreniere and Leanne (Justin) Kochen, along with seven grandsons Justin, Jeffrey, Tanner, Jaden, Brandon, Ryder and Colby, sisters Barb (Don) Bolack and Betty...

Asta Kristin Smart

Asta Kristin Smart

Jan 19, 2024

On Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Portage District General Hospital, Asta Kristin Smart left her earthly home and entered into the arms of her Lord and Saviour.     Asta was born on April 3, 1930, on a farm in the Mary Hill District near Lundar. She was the youngest of five siblings and enjoyed life on the farm. School days...

Raymond Jonathon Joseph Smoke

Raymond Jonathon Joseph Smoke

Jan 18, 2024

~ Wambdi Cante Wa’ste Wicasa ~

“Eagle Good Heart Man”

 With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Raymond Smoke on January 18, 2024 at his residence in Dakota Tipi First Nation at the age of 35 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Denise Smoke and Rick Richards, grandma Diane Smoke, aunts Geneva and Miranda, uncle Terrence, girlfriend Amanda Rose,...

Betty Eva Mould (nee Donovan)

Betty Eva Mould (nee Donovan)

Jan 15, 2024

With family by her side, Betty Mould passed away on January 15, 2024 at the St. Claude Pavillon at the age of 95 years.

Betty leaves behind her husband Maurice Mould, daughter Bev (Garnet) Williams of St. Claude, son Gary Mould of S. Wales, UK, along with numerous relatives and friends.

A private family service will be held with interment taking place...

Valerie "Val" Diane Nelson

Valerie "Val" Diane Nelson

Jan 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Valerie “Val” Nelson’s passing on January 15, 2024, in Brandon, MB.  Val was born on December 6, 1977, in Winnipeg and called Portage la Prairie home.

Val is mourned by her loving husband, Rick Nelson and their children, Alexis (Alanna), Precious, Everly, and Kingston.  She was predeceased by her mother,...

Leonard Joseph Lepine

Leonard Joseph Lepine

Jan 13, 2024

We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Leonard Joseph Lepine at the Portage District General Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the age of 79 years.  

Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are his daughter Sherry Lepine of Portage la Prairie; granddaughter Lisa (Ryan) Stevenson of Portage la Prairie and grandson Lucas Brown (Larissa Constable)...

Kenneth "Ken" Gushel

Kenneth "Ken" Gushel

Jan 11, 2024

With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Ken Gushel on January 11, 2024 at his home at age of 77 years.

Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Judy (nee Samels), daughter Charlotte (William) Mason, son Darcy Gushel; grandchildren Suzie (Layne), Alyssa (Braeden), and Les; great-grandchildren Evelynn and Dean; siblings Doris, Jim, Raymond (Sheila); sisters-in-law Carol Gusul and...

Raven Josephine Fitzpatrick

Raven Josephine Fitzpatrick

Jan 10, 2024

With her family be her side Raven Josephine passed away on January 10, 2024 at Grace Hospital at the age of 32 years old.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Trudy-Lee, Lawrence, Ivan, Jace, Kaleb, Raylin, of Portage la Prairie; her loving parents Jason Campbell and Cynthia Fitzpatrick of Portage la Prairie; her siblings: Jay, Jennifer, Drey, and...

Christoper Blake Myran

Christoper Blake Myran

Jan 5, 2024

~Bezhigo Binesi ~

“Lone Thunderbird”

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Christopher. On January 5th, 2024 Christopher began his journey to be with Creator and all our ancestors that walked before him.  Christopher was predeceased by his father Thomas, Grandparents Mary Jane,(Koko) Wallace (Shoomis), Louis (Moon Johnson) & Louisa Myran and his beloved daughter...

Edna Dorathy Rintoul (nee Dietrich)

Edna Dorathy Rintoul (nee Dietrich)

Jan 5, 2024

Peacefully on January 5, 2024, Edna Rintoul passed away at home with family by her side after a lengthy illness at the age of 89 years.

Edna was predeceased by her husband Melvin Rintoul, son Barry Lylyk and granddaughter Lindsey Morris.  Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Connie (Terry) Morris and Colleen (Pat) Paquin, daughter-in-law Debbie Lylyk and...

Bonnie Lee Holod (nee Copeland)

Bonnie Lee Holod (nee Copeland)

Jan 5, 2024

Peacefully on January 5, 2024, Bonnie Holod passed away with family by her side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 75 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Reg Holod.  Bonnie will be lovingly remembered by her children Jen (Brad) Crawford and Chris Holod, grandchildren Riley Crawford and Kaylee Crawford.  She will also be missed by...

Gary Arnold Taylor

Gary Arnold Taylor

Jan 2, 2024

We regret to announce the passing of Gary Taylor at his home on January 2, 2024, at the age of 71 years.

Gary was born on August 18, 1952, in Fillmore, SK.   He will be missed by all who knew him over the years, Gary will be remembered by Wendy Forrest. 

Cremation has taken place and he will be laid to...

Kingsley Yellowquill

Kingsley Yellowquill

Jan 2, 2024

"Buck"

With sadness we announce that Kingsley passed away on January 2, 2024 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 33 years.

Kingsley leaves behind his children Kaiden Cameron, Kineisha Yellowquill, Skylee Yellowquill, Manuel Yellowquill, Kyler Yellowquill, Patience Yellowquill, John Yellowquill and baby Yellowquill on the way, grandson Demicah due in April, mother Diane, siblings Lisa, Daemon, Angel,...

James "Jimmy" Longclaws

James "Jimmy" Longclaws

Jan 2, 2024

 

~ Ah Naw Koot ~

“White Cloud”

 

James Longclaws entered the Spirit World on January 2, 2024 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 73 years.

James is survived by his sisters Josephine Longclaws and Shirley Longclaws of Long Plain First Nation, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Bertha Yvonne Puddicombe

Bertha Yvonne Puddicombe

Dec 29, 2023

With her family by her side Bertha Puddicombe passed away on December 29, 2023 at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 76 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Debbie Semerak, Kim Puddicombe, and Ronald Puddicombe, her grandchildren Blair (Devin) Semerak, Seth Puddicombe, Torrie Major-Puddicombe, and Izzy Major-Puddicombe, her siblings Liz Gilbertson, Nick Bakala, Jim (Holly) Bakala,...

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