All Obituaries

Suddenly on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Portage and District General Hospital Barry Whincup, beloved husband of Barbara Mowat,  passed away at the age of 67 years Left to mourn his passing, besides his wife Barbara, are step-daughters; Melissa and Stacy, one granddaughter Marcey and three brothers Rickie, Bryan and Glen and his sister Marilyn as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Barry was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Ida Whincup and one brother Wayne. Barry had a...

The strongest lady we ever knew, in the peacefulness of her home with family close by, slipped quietly away in her sleep on the early sunshiny morning of June 18th, leaving her frail and broken body behind.  Our cherished Grandma, Mom, and wife was predeceased by her first husband, Mike Bekar in 1976, her parents August and Mary Poschenrieder, and her younger brother Bert Poschenrieder.  She is survived by her devoted husband (Tom), son Michael Bekar (Sherri), daughter Kelly-Lynn...

Suddenly on June 16, 2019 a strong man with a golden heart and a kind soul, Raymond Bazil Perchak age 68 years while at Pyott's West Campground at Lake of the Prairies passed away surrounded by family and friends. He will be forever in our hearts and missed dearly.  Left behind to mourn his loss, his wife Beverly Joan Perchak, son Sid Perchak (Caitlin Hayden). Raymond's brother and sisters. Extended family the Matyasovszky's,  many friends and loved ones.  The...

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Joseph (Pascal) Gosselin of Portage la Prairie, MB., on June 13th, 2019. Friends are invited to a celebration of his life on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 1:30 p. m. at the Aspen Activity Centre, at the Manitoba Developmental Centre. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery.

Edwin Roy ‘Mick’ Demman, passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 7th, 2019 at the Portage & District General Hospital, at the age of 86 years. Mick was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on February 21, 1933. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Lois Demman, his father Edwin, mother Ella, brother Barry ‘Buck’ and sister-in-law Norma. He leaves to mourn his passing his children, Derrell Beddome, Darcy (Chris) Ingram, Kim Beddome, Cam (Nem) Beddome, Michael...

A graveside service for the late Laurie Donald will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Rossendale Cemetery.  A memorial service and reception will be held at 2:00 p.m in the Rossendale Community Centre and friends are welcome at both services.

On Friday, May 17, 2019 it pleased he Lord to take home his loved one, Peter Van Der Meer at the age of 89 years with a dear friend at his side. Piet was born in MyDrecht, The Netherlands to Lammert and Deliantje Van Der Meer (Vanpeet), the oldest of ten children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Peggy, step son Martin and grandson Tom.  Sisters Janke (Bertus) VdBurg, Ietje (Wim) MeyerNel (Janus) VanLith, sister-in-law Trynie Van Der Meer, brother-in-law Joop ByLemeer,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Annette Diboll announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 with her family by her side after a long hard battle with cancer. Left to mourn her passing is husband Mark Diboll, children Bryan (Danielle), Zack (Angela), Jake (Kaylee) and Jenn (Braden) and beloved grandchildren Nate and Cassidy, Evan, Lexi and Logan. Annette touched the communities of Thompson and Portage la Prairie through 35 years of teaching. She was a loving wife...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald (Reg) Frank Tomalin.  Reg was born in the RM of Portage la Prairie on February 3, 1931, son of Arthur and Sarah Tomalin. He was predeceased by his wife Donna Fitzsimmons Tomalin and daughter Beverly Dianne Owens.  Predeceased by: brother George and June, brother Gerald and Renie, sister Irene Kitchen and brother–in-law Tom Marsh. Also son-in-law Burt Owens. Left to cherish his memory are his grandson Chris...

Suddenly on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Portage and District General Hospital, Joan (Jo) Darichuk, beloved wife of Dave Darichuk and mother of Jeff and KIm passed away with her family at her side at the age of 64 years. She was predeceased by her father Wallace Nichols, mother Rose Nichols, siblings Max , Rodney  and Carol (Ovide) and in-laws, Arthur Cote, Janet Nichols, Agnes Nichols and Gerry Blacjewski. Jo is survived by her husband Dave, Son Jeffrey (Melissa), Daughter Kimberly...