All Obituaries

It is with eternal joy and deep sadness to announce Josiah Robert Finke, 27, of Southport Manitoba, passed away peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital, March 4th, 2026 after a brief battle with brain cancer. Josiah was born August 12th, 1998 to Scott and Susan Finke, in Fort St John, BC. He will be missed by many, including his wife Caitlyn, sons Simon and Everett, his brother, Justin Finke (Katrina Finke), and sister, Katherine Peachey (Caleb Peachey). Josiah will also be ...

On Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, at The Lions Prairie Manor, with her husband by her side, Marlene at the age of 83, peacefully joined her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Marlene (Mary Marlene Cecil), was born in her family home, delivered by her father, on July 6th, 1942 in Barrows, MB to parents Charles and Mary (nee Campbell), Danielson. Marlene was the last surviving of her 11 siblings. At a young age, Marlene and her family moved to Mafeking, MB and later, in 1959, to Cranberry Portage, ...

Cliff passed away peacefully at the age of 87, with his family by his side, following a brief stay at Portage General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Betty; his parents, Guðrún and Eylofur Thorsteinson; and his brothers, John Thordarson and Dennis Thorsteinson. Cliff grew up in Westbourne, Manitoba. From a young age, he had a strong sense of adventure — hitchhiking to the West Coast at just 18 years old and later taking memorable road trips throughout Mexico and ...

On Sunday February 22nd, 2026 at the Portage General Hospital, Cecil Brown passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour at the age of 89 years. He is lovingly remembered by his dear wife Sheila of 65 years; Son Mark (Connie) grandchildren Nathan (Sarah); Amy (Justin) Peters ; Brandon (Aryssa), Daughter Janice (Barry) Friesen grandchildren Kurt (Jackie) Silas, Asher; Joel (Elise) Nora; Emily (Spencer) Callum Fehr; A dear Sister Vera Brown; Special Sister in laws Jean MacDonald; Ena ...

UPDATE: due to the road closures and stormy weather, the burial is postponed to Saturday, February 28th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Brookdale Cemetery, Holland, MB. All are welcome to attend. It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James William “Jim” Hyrich. On February 12th, 2026 at the age of 79 years old, he passed away peacefully at his residence in Portage la Prairie, into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. Lovingly ...

With Heavy Hearts and sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Jerome Edgar Belhumeur (aka Cisco) at his residence on February 12th, 2026 at the age of 62. Jerome was predeceased by his parents Irene and Maurice, brothers Ronald (Mish), Claude (Poncho) and sisters Valerie Fiddler, Janet Lepine and Maurice Lepine. Jerome is lovingly remembered by his sister Dorothy (Rob Stirton), niece Amanda (Everett) great nephew Callum), brothers Clarence Belhumeur, Wilfred Belhumeur, and Joseph ...

On Friday, February 6th, 2026, Beatrice Atkinson of St. Marks, MB passed away at the age of 92 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Lorne, children - Callie, John and Anne; granddaughter Desiree, sisters - Eleanor, Norma and brother Romeo; and special friend George. She will lovingly be remembered by her daughters: Holly (Dave) Asham and Desiree Swindle, her grandchildren Brendon (Nichole), Adam, Allan (Ashley), Jasmine (Chris), James, Alexander, Kate, and Jesse; 16 great ...

Sandra “Joanne” Lake ( nee Berard) passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 25th, 2926 at the age of 73. Born on January 4,1953 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Joanne’s journey was marked with compassion, quiet strength, and a deep affection for those around her. Joanne will be deeply missed by her daughter Kimberly, grandchildren Alex and Morgan, her brothers and sister, and in-laws along with their immediate families. She will also be missed by the ...

On Saturday, January 24th, 2026 Donna Mae Furgeson passed away at the St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB.  As per her wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no formal services held.  Arrangements entrusted to Ronald Moffit Memorial Services of Portage la Prairie, MB. 

Karen Anne Copeland (nee Hancock) Feb. 9th, 1936 - January 20th, 2026 On Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, the world grew dimmer with the loss of the bright light of Karen Anne Copeland (nee Hancock) beloved wife to Keith and cherished mother to daughter Kelly, son Kirby, daughter-in-law Penny, daughter Kami and son-in-law Craig. She also leaves behind her grandchildren; Kayla, Kain, Sammy, Nicholas, Grace, Kain’s partner Shannon, Nick ‘s wife Jaclyn, Kayla ‘s partner Kyle, ...