Leslie Pashe passed away on Sunday September 16, 2018 at the Portage District General Hospital, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Traditional Wake will be be held on Wednesday September 19, 2018 at Dakota Tipi Gaming Centre, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba  beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Traditional feast and ceremony will be held Thursday September 20,2018 at Dakota Tipi Gaming Centre at noon followed by Interment at Old Sioux Village Cemetery.  Unexpectedly, on September 16, 2018...

Dale Clayton Abbott          Dale Clayton Abbott passed away peacefully, into the presence of the Lord,  on Friday, September 7th, 2018 at the Manitoba Developmental Centre, Portage la Prairie, at the age of 50.          Left to cherish his memory are his parents Reg & Florence, brother Jason (Karla, Natalie).  Also some wonderful staff at MDC who took great interest in Dale.  A private family graveside service will...

     Claudette Friesen      Unexpectedly, on September 3, 2018, Claudette passed away at her home near Carrot Creek, Alberta.      Pre-deceased by her husband Jake Friesen in 2014, her son Darren in 1995, son-in-law Bob Pollard in 2015, her parents Cliff and Gladys Blagden of Lavenham, MB and sister Gayle Finlayson of Portage La Prairie, MB.      Claudette and Jake moved to Edson, AB, in the early 1980’s with their sons...

Enid Isobel Thompson      Enid Thompson, beloved wife of the late Roy Thompson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at Portage la Prairie, MB.  Enid is survived by her children; Art, Blaine (Bonnie), Victor, Allyson  and Brenda.  Her grandchildren; Jason (Shantal), Chad, Scott, Tyler (Shawna), Carla-Jean, Casey, Cody and Andy.  Also her great-grandchildren; Gage, Rhada and Georgia.      Born Enid Isobel Spence Smith in a...

Gordon Allan Wooley       It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gordon Wooley on September 2nd, 2018 at Oak River, MB.  Gordon was born September 13th, 1959 in Portage la Prairie to Francis “Allan” and Emilia Wooley.  He was the first born of their three children.  Gordon received his education in Portage la Prairie and worked almost entirely as a butcher.       Gordon was predeceased by...

Eileen Anne Switzer      Peacefully on August 27th, 2018 with her family by her side Eileen Switzer passed away after a short illness.  Beloved wife of the late Vern Switzer, mother of Tammy and Ian MacInnis, grandmother to Kyle and Shayla (boyfriend Andrew).  Eileen will also be missed by many extended family from throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan.      Eileen worked 35 years at the Portage General Hospital. She was a billet to many Portage...

Joanne Anntoinette Tinsley (nee Hunnie)      Suddenly on Sunday, August 26, 2018,  Joanne passed away with her partner, Blaine and her daughter, Vanessa at her side.      Joanne was predeceased by her father William, mother Anne, and brother Kenneth.  She will be lovingly remembered by her partner Blaine Lewadniuk, her daughter Vanessa (Derrick), son Jamie (Tammy), William, Kelly and Carly Lewadniuk.  sisters: Margaret (Bill), Darlene (Randy),...

Gladys Marie Coates *  Notice of Service  -  A graveside service for Gladys Coates will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oakville Cemetery.  A time of fellowship and lunch to follow at Omega Funeral Home.              Peacefully with her family by her side, Gladys Marie Coates (Valley) passed away on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 at the Portage & District General Hospital at the...

FJOLA VIRGINIA MILLER      Drew, Leigh and Ross Miller sadly announce the passing of their mother, Fjola Virginia Miller, on August 7, 2018, at the Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.      Virginia was born on January 24, 1930, to Frank and Elizabeth Polson in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Growing up she lived in several cities across Canada with her family. Ultimately, they ended up in Vancouver where she graduated from the University of British Columbia...

Sheila Gladys Smith      Peacefully on August 4th, 2018, Sheila Smith passed away at the age of 76 after a courageous fight against cancer.      Sheila was born in Gilbert Plains on September 14th, 1941 to Jack and Willa Weeks.  She was the eldest of 4 siblings.  The family moved to Winnipeg in the 1950’s and Sheila completed her training as a secretary.       Sheila married the love of her life, Colin Smith and together...