All Obituaries

Peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2019 George passed away at the Portage and District General Hospital, one day short of  83rd birthday. George was born south of Morden, MB to the late David and Annie Fehr.  In 1950 he and his brother Isaac moved to Portage la Prairie to live at the Manitoba Developmental Centre.  Eventually George left the Centre and lived in a private home where he became very much a part of the family of Cathy and Mark Thompson.  Jody and Adam...

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Boyne Lodge in Carman, MB. with family at his side, Robert (Bob) Beam passed away at the age of 84 years. Bob, beloved husband of Gail for the past 60 years and father of three will be lovingly remembered for his profound kindness and constant willingness to lend a helping hand.  He leaves many treasured memories with those he held dear including three granddaughters, five great granddaughters, two sisters and countless friends. Born June 12, 1935,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Abraham White of Portage la Prairie on Friday, October 25, 2019. Abraham was 81 years old. Friends of Abraham are invited to a celebration of Abraham's life at the Aspen Memorial Room at 840 - Third Street N. E.,at 1:30 p.m.  on Monday, November 4,  2019.  Interment has taken place at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery in Winnipeg. As an expression of sympathy, if friends so choose, donations may be made to a charity of...

Margaret Elizabeth Allan (nee Alton) 1939 – 2019.  It is with great sadness that the family of Marg Allan announces her passing on Thursday, October 31st at the Portage District Hospital at the age of 80.  Marg was predeceased by her parents, Ernie and Florence Alton; brother Wilfred Alton; sister Mary Tomchuk and brothers-in-law Lyall Stone and Perry Allan. Marg was a devoted wife to husband Beverly for 61 years and mother to Brent and Debbie; grandmother to Kalyn and...

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of “Vernon Stanley Garnham” at the Portage General Hospital in the early morning of October 24, just shy of his 80th birthday. Leaving to morn his larger than life memory are his wife Jane (of almost 60years), 5 children; Debbie (Dale), Bernadette, Tamara (Garth) Lisa (Micheal) and Anthony.  Grandchildren:  Jessica, Crystal (Chris), Sean, Amy (Adam), Jessie , Tyson and Eugene.  Great-grandchildren; Mei Lian,...

Isabelle Ethel McLean passed away at Portage District General Hospital on  Oct 23rd, 2019 at the age of 93 yrs. Isabelle is survived by her daughter Barb (Dan), and sons Jack (Dianne), Allan, and Scott (Catherine), 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Jack, Allan (Verna) as well as numerous extended family members and friends. She was pre-deceased by her parents, husband John ( Jack), son Tom, and grandson Allan. Isabelle was born and...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Crampton with her loving care givers at her side. Left to mourn her are sister Christina, brother in law Robert, nephew Mark, niece Angela and husband Josue, and great nephew Joshua. Audrey was predeceased by her parents Dudley and Ruby Crampton. Audrey was born in London, England February 13, 1954. She moved to Canada with her family in 1957. Audrey was diagnosed with intellectual disability at an early age. She has lived in The...

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, after a brief illness, Mavis Colleen Dyck of Portage la Prairie passed away unexpectedly at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 51. Mavis was born on August 5, 1968 in Brandon, Manitoba, to the late Henry and Dorcas Dyck (Sercombe).  Mavis lived in Brandon until 1981, during which time she attended Sacred Heart and George Fitton Schools.  In 1981 she moved to Portage la Prairie with her family, where she completed...

On Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, June Ring, beloved wife of Ron Ring, passed away at the age of 67 years. She is survived her husband Ron, two daughters, two sons and their families and her siblings.  A service of remembrance is planned for the spring of 2020 in Portage la Prairie. Memorial donations to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Intensive Care Unit would be appreciated.

David was born to Gordon and Evelyn Isaacs on October 4, 1950.  He was predeceased by his loving father in 1953.  Times were difficult for Evelyn and David went to live with his grandparents, Janet and Cecil Freed, at Curtis.  David loved the country, the farming, the trains and his dog Rex.  But not peanut butter like his grandma thought every little boy should.  They were devoted to him. When Evelyn married Ted Cook, David moved back to Portage and finished his...