Beverly Ann Tovey (nee Whitehill)      It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Beverly Ann Tovey on March 8th, 2019 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 64 years.       Predeceased by her parents James & Jeanette Whitehill and brother Robert Whitehill.  Beverly leaves to cherish her memory her husband Greg, daughter Janice (Doug)  McLellan-Shearer and grandchildren Christopher & Ainslie, her son...

Wesley Raymond Packham      It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Wesley Raymond Packham of Oakville, MB, with his daughters by his side on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at the age of 88 years.      Wes was predeceased by his first wife Maxine in 1988, and second wife Angela in 2013, along with his only sibling Eileen Barber in 1987.  His memory will be lovingly remembered by...

Evelyn Martha Pool (Hay)      Evelyn Pool, late of Sidney, MB, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2019 at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB      Evelyn was predeceased by her husband John, parents Russell and Martha Hay, brothers Ross and Ken Hay, and sisters Janet Jones and Dorothy Duncan.  She leaves to mourn her passing her son Greg (Colette) of Cartier, MB, daughter Joyce Waterhouse (Rod) of Carberry, MB, son Scott...

Gordon David Reed       Peacefully on Wednesday February 6th, 2019 at the Portage District General Hospital, Gordon David Reed of Portage la Prairie, formerly of Langruth, Manitoba passed away at the age of 85 years.      Gordon was born on September 23, 1933, son of David and Freda Reed of Flin Flon, Manitoba and later moved to Riding Mountain where he went to school and met the love of his life Verla Allan. They were married...

Una Myrtle Fries          Peacefully at home on Monday, January 21, 2019, Una Fries passed away at the age of 78 years.         Una was preceded in death by her husband Albert (Bert).  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, son Lorne of Portage, daughter Kerri (Rod) of Virden, son Carl (Lisa) of Winnipeg, son Mark of Portage, and granddaughter Veronica of Winnipeg.  Una is also survived by her sisters Eva...

Barry Lyall O'Donnell      Suddenly on January 15th, 2019, surrounded by his family, Barry O’Donnell, beloved husband of Faye, passed away at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB.        Barry was born to Hamlin and Nelly O’Donnell on July 27th, 1937.  Barry spent a great deal of his childhood in St. Marks, MB, a place that would always be “out home’ and have a special place in his heart.  Barry...

John Walter Swidnicki              After a courageous battle with cancer, peacefully with family by his side, John Walter Swidnicki passed away at 6:30 pm, January 15th, 2019, at the age of 56.              He is survived by his loving wife, Shelley, proud father to Alanah (Alex), Andrew, Ashley, his siblings; Dianne McAdam, Terry (Lisa), Michael (Linda), Kathy (Chuck) Verwey, Andy (Shelley), Donna (James) Merke; his...

Betty Pearl Boyachek       Peacefully on January 3rd, 2019, surrounded by her family, Betty Boyachek, beloved wife of the late Frank Boyachek, passed away at the Portage & District General Hospital at the age of 84 years.          Betty was born on July 17th, 1934, daughter of David and Gertrude Davis at Barrierford, Saskatchewan.  She received her education at Barrierford School and then at a very young age...

Harvey Wayne Jack      It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Harvey Wayne Jack on December 24th 2018, age 84 years, at the Portage District General Hospital, peacefully with family by his side.      Harvey is survived by his wife Kay, sons; Kim (Jean): Glen (Barb) grandchildren, Shania and Cindy: Ralph (Denyse) grandchildren, Katlyn and Dylan: Carleton (Michelle), grandchildren Devon and Janine.  Along with several nieces, nephews and...

Helen May Simpson      Helen May Simpson, beloved wife of the late Carl, passed away at Brandon Regional Health Center on December 20th, 2018.       Helen is survived by her son Bryan (Jean), grandchildren Janelle Congo and Angela McAllister Stewart, their husbands and great grandsons Linden and Jackson, her son Terry (Darlene), grandchildren Caroline and Anthony.  She is also survived by sisters Gerry (Stan) Hansen, Anne (Alec) Marcin and Florence...