All Obituaries

Pete was the youngest son of the late Edwin and Ella Demman. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Barry 'Buck' and brother Edwin 'Mick". He is survived by his brothers Jack (Betty) and Don (Barb), his little sister Judy (Monte) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Pete grew up and spent most of his life in the Portage area. Pete had a variety of careers as a labourer which allowed him to work in various provinces, but settled back around home with his most recent...

On August 12th, 2023 Carmine Forte passed away peacefully at his residence at the age of 84. He is predeceased by his wife Terry Ida Towle, his parents Giuseppi and Maria Forte, sister Lucia Giancola, and son Joseph Forte. He is survived by his daughters Ninna Briscoe (Bill), Anna Desiatnyk (Greg), Carmella Garand (Wayne), siblings Annina Diclemente, Ida Furlan, Maria Quiering (Jerry), Toni Dakin, Nicola (Anna) Forte, Aldo (Sherry) Forte, along with numerous grandchildren and great...

Valerie was born in St. Lazare, Manitoba on September 24th, 1959 to parents Irene and Maurice Belhumeur. Valerie met the love of her life, Joe Fiddler, at a young age. They had two beautiful children, Stacey and Rose-anna, resulting in four grandchildren, Darien, Madison, Dominic and Blaze. Valerie thought the world of her grandchildren and always spoke so dearly about them. Valerie worked at MDC for 30+ years, retiring in May, 2023. Valerie leaves behind her husband Joe, son Stacey...

Peacefully, with family by his side, Douglas Dawson, aged 90, passed away on August 4, 2023.  Douglas was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and recent great-grandfather. He had a goal of reaching the age of 90, and in November 2022, he celebrated that milestone with a party filled with family and love. Douglas was born in Portage la Prairie on November 24th, 1932, to Henry and Elsie. His character was built on the land of the family farm.  He attended a one room...

In sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dwight Peter Johnson on August 4th, 2023 at the age of 69 years with his family at his side. Dwight will be lovingly remembered by daughters Jenny (Dwayne), Megan and son Ryan (Amber); grandchildren Melissa, Sammy, Nicholas, Oliver, Mason and Cooper; his first wife Carole (Russ) and too numerous to name, Becker family members; his second wife Darcie and the Ostapowich family. Also surviving is brother Gary Shirley); sister Beverly (Gerald) and...

On Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, Mary Elaine Bird passed away at the Portage District General Hospital.  There will be a private Memorial Service for Mary at the Portage la Prairie M.D.C. Aspen Centre. A burial will take place at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Portage la Prairie, MB. Ronald Moffit Memorial Services in care of arrangements. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mom, Gramma, Great Gramma and Sister on Friday, July 14th, 2023. Marg passed away with family by her side at the age of 80 years at the Portage District General Hospital. Marg was one of those people who always helped people in whatever capacity she could. She started by training at the Brandon Mental Health Centre. She moved to Ninette Manitoba where she worked on the TB ward at the Ninette Sanatorium. She lived for a few...

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Bill on July 16th, 2023 at the Portage District General Hospital. Bill was an outgoing person until he got sick. He walked everyday to get a paper. He enjoyed going to bingo where he met a lot of friends. He loved going to watch his great nephews the Nash Boys dance with David. He was always ready to go for a ride and travelled. He had a passion for dogs, especially his best friend Buddy. Bill was a long-time truck driver… he never...

SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT It is with great sorrow that we announce the very unexpected passing of Richard James Overton at the age of 42 years old. He leaves to mourn his mother Elaine Overton, his sister Christina and niece Danika, grandmother Verna Emberly, uncle Sheldon, uncle Brian, aunt Karen, his uncle Brian Overton, aunt Doreen Hooper, as well as extended family, friends, and cousins. Richard was predeceased by his father Larry Overton in 1990, his stillborn sister Maureen, grandparents...

  On Saturday, June 17th, 2023, Vivian passed away peacefully at the Lion’s Prairie Manor. She was predeceased by her husband Michael in 1994, and her daughter Dale Kinchen in 2021, her parents Harry and Fern White, and brothers John, Harry, and William, parents in-law John and Pearl Prodan, and sister in-law Helen Hicks. She leaves behind her two sons John and Blayne, her son in-law Kerry Kinchen, grandchildren William (Samantha), Lawrence, Heath, Tye (Ryan), Dia, Thomas,...