Judith Harder      Peacefully, on November 18th, 2019, Judith Harder passed away at the Portage & District General Hospital at the age of 68 years.      In honor of Judith, her family will be celebrating her life with a private family service.   A longer obituary to follow. Messages of condolences can be made online at www.omegafuneralhome.com

Russell James Nelson        Peacefully, on November 17th, 2019, Russell James Nelson passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge, Portage la Prairie.  Russ was born Nov. 12th, 1933 in Ogema Saskatchewan.  He was predeceased by his parents Roland and ‎Kate Nelson, brothers Ken & Dave and sister Freda.      Russ is survived by his children; Roger Nelson (Milton, ON) , Bonnie-Ann Geertsema (Gary) (Bradford, ON), Brenda-Kim Chambers...

Phillip James John Feniuk      Peacefully on November 1st, 2019, Phillip Feniuk passed away at the age of 65 years at the Manitoba Development Centre, where Phillip was cared for since May of 1966.      Phillip was predeceased by his father James Feniuk in October of 1977, mother Nellie Feniuk in May of 1999 and brother John Feniuk in June of 2009.  Left to mourn his passing are his brother Doug (Darlene) Feniuk, nephew Matthew (Tracy) and their...

Helen Kushner      Helen Kushner of Moose Jaw passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 5, 2019 just short of her 101st birthday.      Helen was born the eldest of five children at Mountain Road, Manitoba. She married Mike Kushner before the war in September 8, 1939 and raised two children: Iris and Kenneth. In 1968 Mike's work with CP Rail brought them to Moose Jaw. Helen worked as a cook, she decorated the most exquisite wedding cakes...

Hendrika "Rita" Van Aert       On Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Rita passed away with family by her side at the age of 86.      Rita was born on September 1, 1933 in the Netherlands, daughter of Hendricus and Regina Traa. She resided in Achterveld until immigrating to Canada with her parents and siblings in 1954. She worked at various jobs before marrying Adrian Van Aert in 1957 and they lived in St. Andrews. In 1974...

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...