All Obituaries

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sherri Smeeth of Portage la Prairie, MB, on April 3d, 2021.  She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her longtime partner and soulmate, Michael Bekar, as well as other friends and family. As per Sherri's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Interment will take place at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Ronald Moffit Memorial Services in care of...

It is with deep sadness that the Family announce the death of Florence Mary Berard (nee DeGagne), on Thursday, April 1st, 2021, at the Portage and District General Hospital at the age of 80. Florence was predeceased by her father Wenceslas DeGagne in November of 1948, her mother Victorine DeGagne in November of 2000, and her brother Donald DeGagne in January of 2021. As per Florence's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Interment will take place at a...

 Audrey Annabelle Smith entered the presence of her Lord on March 31, 2021 at the age of 86. Her family and friends will greatly miss her enthusiasm for life and her wonderful sense of humour.  She leaves to mourn her passing her step-children Arthur (Debbie) Bruce (Linda), Cindy Wright (George) and Cyril (Colleen). She dearly loved her 12 step- grand-children and 31 great- grandchildren.  Audrey was pre-deceased by her husband Sandy in 2011, her step grand-daughter...

  Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, it is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on February 13, 2021, with family by her side. Jean was born the 5th daughter and 5th child of Peter and Aganetha (Nettie Wiebe) Wieler at Winkler on July 19th, 1945. Jean’s childhood years were spent on the family farm in the Elm Creek area. She finished her high school education at the Elm Creek Collegiate and in the...

 After a courageous battle with cancer, Gunther Gilberg passed away at the age of 75 years. Gunther was born in Germany, then came to Canada and found the love of his life, Margaret. He spent his life here doing hotel and restaurant work. He loved being with people. He was a quiet man, but had a huge heart. Predeceased by his longtime companion Margaret Vrooman, his parents and sister, step-son Curtis Vrooman, and grandson Kelsey. He will be remembered by John and Kim, Kerry and...

Peacefully on Sunday January 24,2021 Gloria May Skihar (nee Mazurat) passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 71. Predeceased by husband John Steve Skihar, parents Frank and Margaret Mazurat, brother's Elmer, Louie, infant brother David Mazurat, and Doug Mazurat. Gloria will be lovingly remembered by her son Virgil and daughter Tara (Peter), grandchildren John (Kyla), Teo, Tiara and great-grandchild Drayco: brother's Roy Mazurat and Darryl Mazurat...

Susanna (Sue) Corbett, 93, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 20th, 2021 at Pembina Place Personal Care Home in Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Corbett, and by her eldest daughter Carol (Paul Rischer). Sue leaves to mourn her four daughters Jan (Terry) Thomas of White Rock, BC; Lorraine (Elwood) Larson of Dallas, TX; Darlene (Randy) Thomas of Winnipeg, MB; Adele (Earl) Primeau of San Martin, CA; 16 Grandchildren and 45 great...

  Kenneth James Miller passed away on January 11th, 2021, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB. He is survived by his Wife Audrey (nee) Saltise, Brothers Bill (Sue) and John, Brother-in-laws Robert (Maureen), Danny (Lorette), Mike (Teresa), Raymond (Janise ) Saltise, Sister-in-law Sandra (Eddy) Sharpe, many Nephews and Nieces, Uncles and Auntys, and many Cousins. He was predeceased by his Father William Miller, Father-in-law Bob Saltise, Mother-in-law Molly, Brother-in-law...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom Katharina Unger (nee Hiebert) at the Portage and District General Hospital on December 24th, 2020. She was born in Swift Current Saskatchewan on September 26th, 1923 to Abram and Aganetha Hiebert. She was raised in a Christian home in the Carrot River area of Saskatchewan and was baptized in her teens. Mom continued to live there after her marriage to Jacob N. Gerbrand in October of 1941. While living in Saskatchewan they had...

Lucie Marie Teresa Porteous Peacefully on Monday, December 21st, 2020, Lucie Porteous, beloved wife of Leslie Porteous, passed away at the Lion's Prairie Manor at the age of 78 years.  Lucie was born at St. Boniface, Manitoba and lived in various locations throughout the Province. She was married to Larry McLaughlin for 26 years. Following his passing in 2013, Lucie married Leslie Porteous on March 29th, 2014.  Lucie enjoyed being involved with the children's programs at...