All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Wayne Archer, age 64, of St. Claude. Doug passed away on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him deeply. He was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend whose presence will be greatly missed. Doug was born and raised in Portage and spent many years working in heavy-duty construction, where he became known for his strong work ethic, determination, and hands-on ...

Joan has entered into eternal rest and is at peace after a lifetime of caring for and helping others. Her family and friends take comfort in knowing that the Lord has a special place waiting for Joan to be reunited with her beloved parents William and Edith, her dear brother Clayton and her loving and devoted husband Ron. Joan is survived by a loving family that will forever cherish memories of her warm and generous heart: her sisters Linda and Karen and brother Frank, son Bryan, ...

Dec.12, 2025 will always be remembered by our family as the day, our beautiful daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, Kristy Jackelynne McLean died. Kristy passed away after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. The pain she had to go through was horrendous! Kristy was born Oct.12, 1977, six weeks premature, in Winnipeg. She was raised by parents, Jack and Dianne McLean, and loving grandparents Jack and Isabel McLean and Lue and Ron Evans, all of Portage la ...

On Friday, May 1st, 2026 Ernest Bennett Parker passed away peacefully at the Lion’s Prairie Manor at the age of 95 with his daughters by his side.  He was born on the farm at Naicam Saskatchewan to Ernest O. and Jennie V. (nee Christopherson) Parker, and did his school there. He joined the R.C.A.F. and served from 1950 – 1960. He met and married Margaret Sutherland and they had three daughters. He worked for 35 years in the trucking industry and retired in 1990 on his 60th ...

Christopher Ross Wayne Townson passed away on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. An obituary will be published at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Ronald Moffit Memorial Services of Portage la Prairie, MB. 

Louise Rita Savoie, 69, passed away on Tuesday April 28, 2026 at Brandon Regional Health Centre following a sudden and unexpected illness. Louise passed peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her. She is predeceased by her parents Ena and Magloire (Mac) Savoie and sister Renee Savoie. Louise will be lovingly remembered by her husband of nearly 40 years, Gary; her daughters, Alina (Tim) and Lara; her cherished grandchildren, Hanna, Kaitlin, Ben, Lyla, and Pete; and her ...

Myrtle (Mert) Beddome nee Sandney Peacefully on April 10th, 2026 at the Lion’s Prairie Manor, Mert Beddome passed away at the age of 95 years. Mert was born on January 24th, 1931 in Portage la Prairie, MB. She was predeceased by her first husband Alfred Hunt (1956), husband Elmer Beddome, daughter Karole Hunt, son Bradley Beddome. Father Peter Sandney, mother Mary Gladue (White), sisters Irene, Ethel, and brother Lawrence. She leaves to mourn her son Alfred Hunt, grandchildren Alana ...

Surrounded by loving family, Harvey passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4th 2026 at Douglas Campbell Lodge. Harvey leaves to mourn his passing wife Rose, daughter Wendy, son-in-law Craig Ruemke and many locals in the Portage la Prairie community. Harvey was born, and spent his life in Portage la Prairie, working for CN rail until his retirement in 1992. Ever busy, he loved maintaining the family home, helping on his in- law’s farm, and chatting with “his girls” at ...

With great sadness we announce the passing of our sister Frances Diane Marie Godin on April 2nd, 2026. Frances was born on March 23rd,1961. She grew up in Elm Creek and later moved to Portage la Prairie where she resided. Frances was predeceased by her parents Henri Godin and Bernice Godin, her nephew Darren Wildfang and niece Tracy Wildfang whom she cherished. Left to miss her are her brothers: Victor (Brenda) Robert and sisters Rose, Rachel Wildfang, Alice Unrau, Augusta Clark, many ...

It is with heavy hearts that the Rey family announce the passing of Eugene Paul Joseph Rey (59) on March 21st, 2026. After a lengthy battle with lung cancer, Eugene passed at home with his sons at his side, and surrounded by close family. Born August 13, 1966, Eugene was a skilled carpenter, helping to build many homes in his community, and around Manitoba. Eugene’s front door was always open to friends and family for a quick visit or an extended stay. He will be fondly remembered for ...