All Obituaries

It is with sadness that the family of Julius Roman announces his passing on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 83 years. Julius will be remembered by his beloved wife Evelyn, and his children, Robin (Scott) and Shaun (Carla). He was preceded in death by his son Richard (1982). Julius and Evelyn spent their life farming in Amaranth and raising their family there until retiring in Portage La Prairie in 2005. When he wasn’t farming, Julius loved gardening, fishing, and spending time...

Richard (Dick) Lynwood Street passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie following a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was predeceased by his loving wife Freda (nee Andrews) on May 13, 1993, and his parents, Water Archibald (Archie) and Mary Jean (nee Bott) Street. He is survived by his Aunt Grace and his Street and Bott cousins.  Dick was born on April 11th, 1937.  He farmed with his father and later on his own on the family...

Klas Fehr was born on February 23rd, 1949 in Cautemoc, Mexico, and went to be with the Lord on June 6th, 2021, at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.  He was predeceased by one son. He leaves behind his wife Justina, 11 children, in-laws, and many grandchildren who loved him and who will miss him dearly. He also leaves behind numerous extended family members.  Klas retired from Hi-Tec Industries in 2017 after 17 years of faithful service. If you met him, he would be sure to greet...

 Clinton passed away at the age of 17 on Friday, June 4th, 2021. Beloved son, grandson, and friend. He is survived by his parents Jeff and Donna, and sister Anna, grandfather Roy Hourie, grandmother Shirley Radley. Sugar and Magnum our dogs will also miss his hugs dearly. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles. Clinton was going to graduate from Portage Collegiate Institute this June, looking forward to starting a new chapter in his life. For all those who knew him know the...

On May 31st, 2021, at the age of 87 years young at heart always, Walter James Reid passed away with his daughter Glynis and daughter-in-law Kathy holding his hands. The time had come for him to join his best friend and love of his life, wife Asa and also his beloved and cherished son Darwin, as well as many loved ones of family and friends. With the heart of a lion, Wally lived a full and active life. He was always hard working to be able to provide for his family. His passions for hunting...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Grace, May 14, 2021, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, with his wife Susan by his side. Brian was born in Sheffield, England on March 29, 1938, son of Lewis and Ethel Grace.  Pre-deceased by his parents, brother Paul (Carol), son-in-law Maurice (Helen) and great grandson Wyatt, (mom Tricia), he leaves to mourn, wife of 24 years, Susan, brother Roy (Audrey), children Helen (Peter), Lorraine (Paul), Alison (Gary),...

Peacefully on Thursday, May 13th, 2021 Thelma Hannah passed away at the Portage and District General Hospital with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Wesley. Left to cherish her memory are her son Frank (Shannon), granddaughters Roxy (Martial), Erin (Steve), and great grandchildren Jordan, Maddox; daughter Gwen (Lindsay), granddaughter Lana and greatgrandchildren Jenna, Lance; brother Rick (Norma). As per Thelma’s wishes, a private family interment will take place...

Lorraine Joy Stangl (nee McGugan) passed away peacefully at her home on May 12th, 2021. She was 88 years old. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Our Dad, Paul Stangl, had passed away October 27th, 2013 and Mom missed him every day since. Mom and Dad raised 12 children on their farm near Macdonald Manitoba; Michele (John), Melanie (Daryl), Cheryll (Harry), Joanne (Minaz), Lynn (Chris), Darcia (Claude), Dallas (Lesley), Leslie...

Peacefully on Sunday May 9th, 2021 with family by her side Isabel drifted off into her final rest. Predeceased by her parents, Janet (Nettie) and William (Bill), brothers Bert and David, great-grandchildren Rebecca and Kale, Isabel leaves to mourn her passing children Cindi (Fulton) Proud, their children Jason (Sarah), Tyler (Michelle), Dustin (Bobbi), Ashlee (Peter), Shauna (Dan), Jessica (Klayton), Jordan (Lisa), Daniel (Kalena), Gavin, Victoria, and Jenna; son Darren (Tara) Roberts...

Born and raised in Saskatchewan in the Kenaston area, Laddy started farming in the Simpson area in the early 1950’s. Laddy’s major life events included being baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1955 and marrying Betty (Atz) in June 1956. Her death in 1982 caused him great sorrow and he relied on the support of relatives and friends to help him cope. After farming for most of his life, in November 2013, Laddy moved to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, to be closer to Kim...