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Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area

Brad Guy

Brad Guy

Dec 28, 2023

With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Brad Guy at his home at the age of 61 years.

Left to cherish Brad’s memory are his wife Brenda, son Devin (Stephanie) Guy and grandchildren Kaiden and Logan, daughter Tiana (Tanner) Wylde, numerous brothers and sisters; along with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A private graveside service will be held...

Grace Darlene Chermishnok-Cohen

Grace Darlene Chermishnok-Cohen

Dec 28, 2023

Peacefully at home with her daughter Valanne and grandson Tyson by her side Darlene went to greet her loved one’s on other side on December 28, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

Darlene was predeceased by her husband Gordon, sister Hazel (Ernest) Wenham, Mac (Lil) Bird, Bert (Fern) Bird, Everett (Lyla) Bird.  She left behind the greatest people in...

Ann Samels Duncan (nee Zuk)

Ann Samels Duncan (nee Zuk)

Dec 27, 2023

Ann SAMELS DUNCAN (nee ZUK) passed away peacefully at the impressive age of 100 surrounded by her loving family in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Ann was born in the Portage Hospital on May 9th, 1923. She married Murray Samels in 1942 and they lived happily together for 43 years. They bought their first house on 1st St. N.W. and all four...

Brenda Marie Roulette

Brenda Marie Roulette

Dec 26, 2023

“South Thunderbird Woman”

Peacefully Brenda Roulette entered the spirit world on December 26, 2023 in Winnipeg at the age of 57 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Tanya Roulette (Conway Peters), Jamie Roulette (Kristen), Joleen Roulette (Achillies Mousseau), Ashley Roulette (Jonah Nazzie), Kathleen Roulette (Patrick Forsyth) and Chantal Roulette, along with numerous grandchildren. She will also be...

Trevor Harris

Trevor Harris

Dec 26, 2023

Peacefully on December 26, 2023, Trevor Harris passed away at his home with family by his side at the age of 44 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Joan and Randy Warren, sister Amber (Xander), grandma Martha Harris, grandpa Gordon Warren and his Mr. Baby Cat “Kitty”, along with numerous relatives and friends.

Full  obituary to follow.

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Vincent Royce Smoke

Vincent Royce Smoke

Dec 26, 2023

 

~ Wanbdi Ihakab Hoksida ~

“Eagle Follow Boy”

 

With sadness we announce Vincent Smoke began his journey to the spirit world on December 26, 2023 at his residence at the age of 59 years.

Vince will be lovingly remembered by his friend Carolyn Longclaws of Long Plain, children Nathan Peters (Tasey Roulette) of Long Plain, Geraldine Smoke of...

Cassidy Riel Mecas

Cassidy Riel Mecas

Dec 21, 2023

Suddenly on December 21, 2023, Cassidy “Casper” Mecas entered the spirit world with family by his side in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 29 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother Tamara Meeches, wife Sydney Longclaws, children Kaystin and Cianna, siblings Joshua Daniels, Natasha Daniels, Kyrin Shingoose, Shastin Meeches and Kyle Cook, grandfather Joe Myran; along with...

Marguerite Marie Prince

Marguerite Marie Prince

Dec 20, 2023

 

~ Oozhashko Ogiishigo Ikwe ~

“Blue Sky Woman”

 

Marguerite passed away peacefully at Portage Hospital with family by her side on December 20, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

Marguerite is survived by her children Marshall (Margaret), Edward, Cecil, Shazia, Glenda and Jane (Julie), sister Mary, and brother James, along with her grandchildren Liane, Carla, Kerri, Troy,...

Jason Benjamin Woodward

Jason Benjamin Woodward

Dec 14, 2023

In the blink of an eye a beautiful troubled soul died.

Jason was predeceased by his grandfather Ken.  He leaves to mourn his father Lyle and mother Debbie and sister Naomi.  Along with his close friends Christina and Leith and many other friends and family members.

No service will be held, cremation has taken place.

As expressions of sympathy, donations...

Melanie Ashley Angela Renee Longclaws

Melanie Ashley Angela Renee Longclaws

Dec 13, 2023

Mashkode Bizhiki Ikwe

“Buffalo Woman”

Left to cherish her memory are her sons Darius (father Wendall Monkman), and Ari; Mother Mildred Longclaws; siblings:  Breanne Belanger, Grant (Sierra) Belanger, George Belanger and; maternal aunty Maxine Longclaws; maternal uncles Aldred Longclaws, Albert (Katherine) Longclaws, Arnold (Kim) Longclaws, Glen (Maureen) Longclaws, and Christopher Longclaws; paternal grandmother Rose Belanger, paternal aunties Una Belanger, and...

Gladys Anne Phyllis Demman (nee Owens)

Gladys Anne Phyllis Demman (nee Owens)

Dec 12, 2023

 

On December 12, 2023, with her sons by her side, Gladys Demman passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. Glady was born in Portage la Prairie, MB on May 6, 1939 to Bertha and Stan Owens and was raised in High Bluff, MB with her five brothers.

Once Glady finished school, she went on to complete the...

Lisa Katherine Marie Guimond

Lisa Katherine Marie Guimond

Dec 11, 2023

With sadness we announce that Lisa Guimond entered the spirit world on December 11, 2023, in Calgary Alberta.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Sabrina Longclaws, Deandre Longclaws, Tyrell Longclaws and Mariah Longclaws; her father Keith Tracy of Idaho; siblings Alphonse, Helen, Craig, Noah, Kenneth, Jenna-Leigh, Matthew, Tera-Dawn, Ashli-Anne, Bonnie-Jean, Merica-Kate; former spouse and  friend Blane Manywounds; the...

Anne Elizabeth Tarr

Anne Elizabeth Tarr

Dec 11, 2023

Anne Tarr (Morhart) peacefully passed away on December 11, 2023, at the Portage General Hospital in Portage la Prairie, MB.

Anne was born in Spring Valley, Saskatchewan on June 5, 1940. She was the second youngest of nine children born to Frank and Anne Morhart. Anne received her schooling in Spring Valley, Saskatchewan, then left to pursue her nursing degree...

Pat Ducharme

Pat Ducharme

Dec 10, 2023

 

Peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2023, Pat Ducharme passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 83 years.

Pat will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Janis Ducharme (Raymond Saltise), grandchildren Blair Ducharme and Jeffrey Ducharme (Shayla), brother Jim Ducharme (Jocelyn), sisters Sherry Bell and Marie Mangin, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and...

Arthur James Lilyholm

Arthur James Lilyholm

Dec 9, 2023

 

After a short battle with cancer, and with family by his side, Arthur Lilyholm passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 84 years.

Arthur grew up and farmed in and around the Oakville area alongside his two brothers.

Arthur is predeceased by his parents Otto and Justine, sister Alice,...

James "Jim" Albert Murray

James "Jim" Albert Murray

Dec 8, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jim Murray on December 8, 2023, at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years Lois Murray (Blyth) and their children Kathy (Allan), grandchildren Jason, Susan, and Niles; Keith (Jannelle), grandchildren...

Garrison "Garry" Maxwell Moar

Garrison "Garry" Maxwell Moar

Dec 4, 2023

With sadness we announce that Garry Moar passed away suddenly on December 4th, 2023 at his home at the age of 74 years.

Garry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Barbara Hryciuk-Moar of Portage la Prairie, MB; children Doyle (Lori) Moar and Andrew (Cory) Moar; grandchildren Grace, Renee, Lauren and Ayla; siblings Myrt Kenny of Portage la Prairie, Archie...

Melvina Rosa Ward (nee Samborski)

Melvina Rosa Ward (nee Samborski)

Dec 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, our mom passed away peacefully.  Melvina Rosa Ward (nee Samborski) was born on October 30, 1935 in Cudworth Saskatchewan.  She was predeceased by her husband Jim.  She is survived by her brother John Samborski; sister Boh Liebrecht; sister Diane and Ken Fidler; brother Bill and Verna Samborski; children Dale and Anita Ward (grandchildren, Natalie and Mike,...

Owen "Brad" Bradley Mellen

Owen "Brad" Bradley Mellen

Nov 30, 2023

Owen “Brad” Mellen passed away on November 30th, 2023, at the age of 65 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Brad (Breanne) Mellen; daughter, Courtney (Chris) Miller; grandchildren, Ethan, Reid and Laila Miller; brothers, Andy Mellen and Mike Mellen; sister, Kathi (Terry) Ryshak; niece, Katie Ryshak; nephew, Shane Ryshak; former spouse, Sheila. Brad was predeceased by his...

Doug Prince

Doug Prince

Nov 30, 2023

 

Melvin Douglas “Doug” Prince

O Zhi Binesi

Brown Thunderbird

With sadness we announce Melvin Douglas Prince passed away on November 30, 2023 in Portage la Prairie at the age of 76 years.

Left to mourn are his children Melvin (Lacey), Michelle, Crystal (Mitchell), Faye (Brent); step-daughter Wendy Ross; 30 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; brothers Simon, George, Peter, Shane...

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