Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

William "Sonny" Welton

Dec 20, 2013

William Charles “Sonny” Welton

Peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Portage District General Hospital, Sonny Welton passed away at the age of 72 years.

Sonny was predeceased by his parents Charles and Jean Welton; siblings Jack Welton and Florence Welton.

He is survived by siblings...

Marie Kirkup

Dec 15, 2013

Marie Dorothy Kirkup

(nee Millar)

Peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Douglas Campbell Lodge, Marie Dorothy Kirkup, passed away at the age of 63 years.

Marie was born on August 2, 1950 to Keith and Dorothy Millar at Deloraine, MB. Marie married James Kirkup and together...

Margaret Hopcraft

Dec 13, 2013

Margaret Evelyn Hopcraft

(nee Martz)

Peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2013, at Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, MB, Margaret Hopcraft passed away at the age of 93 years.

Marge was predeceased by her husband Harold, brother Robert, sister-in-law Muriel Dellevoet, brother-in-law Reg Hopcraft and sister-in-law Anne...

Richard Christoffersen

Dec 8, 2013

RICHARD F.P. CHRISTOFFERSEN

9 March 1975 – 8 December 2013

Richard Christoffersen, son of Alfred and step-mom Wanda, peacefully passed away at the age of 38 years.  He was predeceased by his mother, Heather, in 2001 and leaves behind many family members to cherish his memories.

Richard was born in Winnipeg, and took...

Craig Farncombe

Dec 5, 2013

Craig Gordon Farncombe

CRAIG FARNCOMBE, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away December 5, 2013 at the age of 63 in Mesa,AZ. Craig was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Jean Farncombe, parents-in-law Gordon and Myra Johnston, aunt and uncle Gwen and Gerry Attwood and brother-in-law Dennis Fielder. Craig is survived by his loving...

Marjorie Robinson

Dec 4, 2013

Marjorie Jane Robinson

(nee Petheram)

On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, Marjorie Robinson passed away at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 84 years.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Charlie Robinson, parents William and Ethel Petheram and sister Barbara Schuweller.  Left to cherish her memory...

Steve Praymayer

Nov 13, 2013

Steve John Praymayer

Peacefully on November 13, 2013 Steve Praymayer passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba at the age of 85 years.

Steve is survived by his wife Annie Praymayer of Portage la Prairie, MB; children Susie (Paul) Comstock of Bemidji, MN and David (Kelly) Praymayer of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Daniel (Bonnie)...

Ernest Ringash

Nov 13, 2013

Ernest John Ringash

"Ernie"

On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Portage District General Hospital, Ernie Ringash passed away at the age of 79 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Josephine; daughter Tracy (Marc) Hebert; son Todd (Julie) Ringash; grandsons Jordan Ringash (Lauren), Alain...

George Ferguson

Nov 7, 2013

George Ferguson

Peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2013 George Ferguson, beloved husband of Bea, passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Beatrice of 62 years; daughter-in-law Gwen (Daryl); two granddaughters, Tara (Calvin) and Stacey (Mark); four...

Jamie Adams

Oct 28, 2013

Jamie Adams

Suddenly, on Monday, October 28, 2013, Jamie Adams passed away at Coleman, Alberta at the age of 41 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his children; Hope Faschoway of Portage la Prairie, MB, Marleah Adams, Ashley Adams, Evan Adams and Shynia Adams and their mother Lorrene Gladue-Adams all...

Myrtle Lang

Oct 26, 2013

Myrtle Margaret Lang

(nee Martin)

We regret to announce the passing of Myrtle Lang on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the age of 89 years.  She was predeceased by her husband Bill Lang and brother Harold Martin.  Myrtle will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Paddy (Rick)...

Maxine Lytle

Oct 20, 2013

Maxine Eileen Lytle

(nee Ross)

Peacefully on October 20, 2013, Maxine Lytle passed away in the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 94 years.

Maxine was predeceased by her loving husband Lorne; her daughter Karen Handford of High Bluff; her sisters Gwen (Lorne)...

Richard Harper

Oct 13, 2013

Richard (Dick) Philip Harper

December 20, 1945 – October 13, 2013

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Dick passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.

He is predeceased by his mother and step-father...

Daniel Steeden

Oct 13, 2013

Daniel Kelly Steeden

After a lengthy illness we regret to announce the peaceful passing of Daniel Kelly Steeden on October 13, 2013 at Regina, Saskatchewan at the age of 54, surrounded by his family.

Danny was born November 15, 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Portage la Prairie on November...

Clarence Boak

Oct 11, 2013

Clarence Francis Boak

On Friday, October 11, 2013 Clarence Boak of Portage la Prairie passed away at the age of 93 years.

Private Committal will take place in the Burnside Cemtery at a later date.

Barry Pashe

Oct 6, 2013

Barry Grant Pashe

“Spotted Arrow”

Peacefully with family at his side, Barry Grant Pashe entered the Spirit World on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the age of 56 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Lynn Pashe; children Desmond (Linda) Pashe, Eric Pashe...

Clifford Longclaws

Oct 3, 2013

Clifford George Longclaws

Suddenly on October 3, 2013, Clifford “Punky” Longclaws, former resident of Calgary died at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 52 years.

Cliff is survived by his son Dale Aaron Longclaws (Leona) and their sons:  Skylur; Kobe, Malakai, and Tajhon; his siblings Brian (Karen), Janet...

Shirley Cox

Oct 2, 2013

Shirley Maxine Cox

On Wednesday, October 2, 2013 with family by her side, Shirley Cox passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be a Graveside Service led by Pastor Michael Douglas of Prairie Community Church at Hillside Cemetery...

Roberta Daniels

Oct 2, 2013

Roberta Grace Daniels

“GRACIE”

Suddenly on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Gracie Daniels passed into the arms of our Creator at the age of 16 years.

Gracie will be remembered by her mother Charlotte; mom (Koko) Leona; great Kokos Betty and Grace Daniels and Rosy Scott;...

Larry Espenell

Sep 27, 2013

Larry Albert Alfred Espenell

Peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2013  Larry Espenell passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 66 years.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.  Please gather at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 12:45 pm....