All Obituaries

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Belle Hourie.  Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Lion's Prairie Manor early Thursday morning, October 19, 2018. Mom will be missed by two surviving siblings, four generations of family, numerous  extended family and many family friends. Mom moved to Portage la Prairie at the age of 15 where she worked, raised her family and spent her years surrounded by family and friends. A private family interment will...

. Vic Pople passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Portage General Hospital on Saturday, October 6th, 2018. Vic Pople born January 1st, 1928, to Ben and Zara  Pople at Cartwright, Manitoba, has always been a restless person which explains why he has been a jack of all trades. His working career began at a young age.  He worked as a farm hand,; a bush camp wood cutter in Ontario; a sawmill worker in British Columbia; a telephone lineman in Manitoba; a...

Peacefully on Thursday October 4, 2018 with her family by her side, Dorothy "Mae" Plaseski age 86  has gone to be with her beloved husband Nick.  Mae is survived and will be deeply missed by her son Bill (Jenn), daughter Patricia, son Brian (Carla) and daughter Cynthia, grandchildren Lisa (Josh), Michelle (Jamie), Maelie, Benjamin, Robby and Nicky, great grandchildren Ryder and Shaylee. We would also like to acknowledge Vic, Bob, the...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Rene Gilles Boudreau at the age of 79 years. Gilles was born on September 2, 1939 in Quebec City, Quebec to Edmond and Janette Boudreau (nee Rochette).  Gilles grew up in a large family of 12 brothers and sisters.  In 1956 Gilles joined the Royal Canadian Airforce and was first posted to Winnipeg. He met and married his wife Susan Mohan (1940 – 2017) in 1961.  After several postings in Canada and overseas,...

Llewellyn ( Llew) Thomas John was born on June 29th, 1922. He passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2018. Llew served in England during WWII as an Electrical Aircraft Engineer. He returned home to Regina, SK where he met and married (Mary) Eileen Jones in 1950.  The young family moved to Portage la Prairie, MB in 1960.  Llew worked at Delta Motors, The Vopni Press, then as a letter carrier for Canada Post until his retirement. He was actively involved in Portage's...

Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer; it is with deep sadness that we announce the death of  our Mom on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Portage General Hospital  at the age of 76 years. Doris will be sadly missed and is preceded by her Love of her life Blacky whom she was married for 50 years. Doris is survived by her two children Patricia ( Kari, Richard, Scott Jamy and Brandon ; Michael ( Ashton, Nicky the Black) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren,...

It is with deep sadness we announce that Devin Christopher Daniel Klassen went to be with Jesus at the age of 25 years old. Devin passed away suddenly at home in West Vancouver on Friday, September 7th, 2018. Portage la Prairie was Devin's hometown.  He attended Westpark School and then moved on to PCI for high school.  He attended Prairie Alliance Church.  Devin moved to Kelowna, BC where he lived for a short time and then moved to Abbotsford, B.C.  He...

Elaine Mary Rutherford , beloved wife of George Herbert (Rusty), passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Portage & District General Hospital. Elaine was born in Portage la Prairie on May 30,1947, daughter of the late Jim, and May Porter.  She grew up in Portage and attended local schools.  After high school she took a secretarial course at Mrs. Yoda’s Portage Business College and worked at that career many years. Elaine lived in several different locations in...

Peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Portage General Hospital, Alfred Cardinal, beloved husband of Doreen passed away at the age of 72 years. Alfred was born in Portage la Prairie, on April 14, 1946, son of the late Robert and Dorothea Cardinal. Left to mourn his passing are his beloved wife of 27 years, Doreen; Children Harley Cody and Leah; step children Dennis Desjardins (Barb), Shirley Panko (David), Sandra Osborne (Gerry).  Also brothers and sisters; Carolyn Hogarth...

Surrounded by family, William K.(Bill)Ward, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 21st 2018.  He was 84 years old.  William was born in Portage la Prairie, and this was his home until the time of his passing.  William was a hard working man; securing his first job when he was only 13.  He was a farm hand for local farmers until he was hired at the McCallisters Pea and Seed, where he was employed for 35 years.  During this time, he met and married Lorraine...