Hendrika "Rita" Van Aert      Hendrika "Rita" Van Aert, beloved wife of the late Adrian Van Aert passed away peacefully September 13th, 2019 with her family by her side at the Lions Prairie Manor.       Prayers will be held on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road S., Portage la Prairie.  Funeral Mass led by Father Gerald Langevin will be held on Thursday, September...

Gladys Ellen (Lye) Thompson      Gladys Thompson passed away peacefully at the Lion’s Prairie Manor on Friday, September 6th, 2019 at the age of 105 years.       Gladys was predeceased by her parents Charles and Ella, her husband Earle (m. 1939), and her siblings; Henry (Hal), Albert, Ida, Florence, Ralph, Ethel, Dorothy, Norah and Olive.       Gladys was a lover of history, music, books, animals and a wide variety of creative...

Alvar Trevor Thomas Carnegie      Suddenly on September 4, 2019, Alvar Carnegie left us at the age of 48 years.  Alvar was born in Portage la Prairie and lived most of life in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg.      Left to cherish his memory are his parents Evert and Linda Carnegie, sisters; Vicky Carnegie (Jarrett Turner), Wendy Carnegie (Peter Garn) and nephew and nieces; Faith, Cameron, Ethen, Elsie, and Erin.       Alvar loved his...

Paul Waldner It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of our Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Brother In Law, Cousin, Neighbor and Friend; Paul Waldner on Saturday August 31, 2019 at the Portage Distrcict General Hospital at the age of 70. Predeceased by his parents Jacob and Maria Waldner, brother Albert, and son Kevin; left to cherish Paul’s memory are his beloved wife Susan Waldner of 44 years; and two sons Raymond (Tamara) and Terry (Nicole),...

Shelly Skulmoski June 12, 1963 - August 28, 2019 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Shelly Skulmoski of Portage La Prairie on August 28, 2019.  Shelly was 56 years of age. Friends are invited to a celebration of Shelly’s life at 1:30 pm at the Aspen Memorial Room at 840 3rd Street NE on Monday September 9, 2019. As an expression of sympathy, if friends so choose, donations can be made a charity of their choice.        

Frances May Garnham (nee McIvor)        Peacefully on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at the Portage & District General Hospital, Frances Garnham passed away at the age of 76.  Frances was predeceased by her sons Glenn and Donald Lambert, and her husband Stan Garnham.  She is lovingly remembered by her sons Michael, Larry, and Greg, as well as their families.          Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 30th, 2019 at...

Walter (Lodge) Strilec   Peacefully on August 23rd, 2019 Walter (Lodge) Strilec passes away in Portage District Hospital. Walter was born in Bloom Manitoba 3rd son of Paul and Pauline Strilec. Walter was pre deceased by his brothers Leonard, Joseph, Paul, Deacon Michael, and an infant sister. Walter is survived by his wife Jean (Krawchuk) of 69 years, son Barry (Marilyn), Robert (Val & Erin), grandsons Kirk (Kate), Shawn (Stephanie), and great grandsons Lochlan and James, sister...

Rita Reine Smith It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Rita Smith at Portage General Hospital on Thursday August 22, 2019. Rita was born July 28,1923 daughter of Alexandre and Denise St. Germain.  She was born and raised in the RM of St Francois Xavier until the age is 12 when the family moved to Bay St Paul East. There they operated a garage and store. After completing her education Rita stayed home to look after the store (Rita’s Confectionary). In 1945...

Eileen Ruth McLennan      On August 13th, 2019, with her son David at her side, Eileen McLennan of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba passed away at the age of 82.      Eileen was born on October 29, 1936 to Ruth and Edward Dack of rural Portage la Prairie, where she was raised and received her education. She attended business school in Portage and went on to work at various local businesses including Portage Mutual and Tilley Realty.  Eileen also served in...

Doris Irene Kjartanson      On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, Doris Kjartanson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 94. Doris was born on November 2, 1924, to David and Edith Jones, of Inwood, Manitoba. She was the youngest of six children.      Doris moved to Winnipeg at seventeen, finding her path to nursing at the Winnipeg General Hospital. As a natural people person, nursing was a career that she truly enjoyed, and she...