All Obituaries

On Friday, May 17, 2019 it pleased he Lord to take home his loved one, Peter Van Der Meer at the age of 89 years with a dear friend at his side. Piet was born in MyDrecht, The Netherlands to Lammert and Deliantje Van Der Meer (Vanpeet), the oldest of ten children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Peggy, step son Martin and grandson Tom.  Sisters Janke (Bertus) VdBurg, Letje (Wim) MeyerNel (Janus) VanLith, sister-in-law Trynie Van Der Meer, brother-in-law Joop ByLemeer,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Annette Diboll announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 with her family by her side after a long hard battle with cancer. Left to mourn her passing is husband Mark Diboll, children Bryan (Danielle), Zack (Angela), Jake (Kaylee) and Jenn (Braden) and beloved grandchildren Nate and Cassidy, Evan, Lexi and Logan. Annette touched the communities of Thompson and Portage la Prairie through 35 years of teaching. She was a loving wife...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald (Reg) Frank Tomalin.  Reg was born in the RM of Portage la Prairie on February 3, 1931, son of Arthur and Sarah Tomalin. He was predeceased by his wife Donna Fitzsimmons Tomalin and daughter Beverly Dianne Owens.  Predeceased by: brother George and June, brother Gerald and Renie, sister Irene Kitchen and brother–in-law Tom Marsh. Also son-in-law Burt Owens. Left to cherish his memory are his grandson Chris...

Suddenly on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Portage and District General Hospital, Joan (Jo) Darichuk, beloved wife of Dave Darichuk and mother of Jeff and KIm passed away with her family at her side at the age of 64 years. She was predeceased by her father Wallace Nichols, mother Rose Nichols, siblings Max , Rodney  and Carol (Ovide) and in-laws, Arthur Cote, Janet Nichols, Agnes Nichols and Gerry Blacjewski. Jo is survived by her husband Dave, Son Jeffrey (Melissa), Daughter Kimberly...

Peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Portage General Hospital, Jerry Garrioch, beloved husband of Edie Garrioch passed away at  the age of 77 years, with family at his side.                                                                                       ...

Peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Portage General Hospital, Helene St.Goddard passed away at the age of 73 years. Predecease by her father William St. Goddard and 2 brothers Carl and Donald, she survived by sisters Wilna (Reg), Wilda (Tony), Linda (Porky),Sharon (Teddy), Sandy, Mary (Marcel) and Darlene (Albert); brothers,  Jerry (Rose), Raymond (Lynne) and Buck (Paula).  Also numerous nieces and nephews. Helene lived at St. Ambroise all her life and she attended school...

Peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 Edward “Ray” Nicholls “Nick” passed away at the age of 71 years. “Nick” was born on September 27. 1947 in Portage and lived his entire life in the Portage area. Ray had various jobs during his life, but painting was one of his favourites. Ray was predeceased by his father, Archie Nicholls and nephew Kevin Nicholls.  He will be remembered by his mother Rose, sister  Wendy, brother Larry (Maureen) of Killarney...

It is with great sadness that the family of Bette Holliday (Gram/Little Grandma/Baby Nana) announces her sudden passing on March 25, 2019, in her 74th year. Bette is predeceased by her parents Allan (Pal) & Audrey Alford, her in-laws Ivan & Ruth Holliday, her husband Gary Holliday, and her brother Allan Alford. Left to mourn her passing are her daughters Amber, Erica, Robyn (Rene) Ouellette and Amanda (Kelvin) Reimer, son-in-law Kent Hurst (Tess), and her beloved grandchildren...

Stuart Lyall passed away peacefully at the Lion's Prairie Manor, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 95. He leaves to mourn his wife, Rene, 3 daughters Linda, Beth and Brenda; 2 sons Dan and Eric; daughter-in-law Bonnie; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Stuie loved animals, family, hard work and waxing his vehicles! No service or tea - however in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lions Prairie Manor Foundation.

Peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, with family by her side, mom passed away at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 78 years. Rose was born in the Hillsberg Municipality and grew up in the Rapid City area.  She was a hairdresser by trade and also worked at Woolworth’s, RP Autobody and Manitoba Crop Insurance until her retirement.  Rose was an avid curler in her younger years and later on never missed a curling game on TV.  She loved reading, camping and...