McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel

Harvey Watson

It is with deep sadness that the family of Harvey Wayne Watson of Rossendale, Manitoba, announces his peaceful passing on May 5, 2025.

Born on February 22, 1941, in Portage la Prairie to John and Bertha (Orton) Watson, Harvey was raised in Rossendale where he developed a deep connection to his community, the land, and a lifelong appreciation for life’s simple joys. Dad was a devoted family man, who lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by the love of those closest to him.

Doreen Elizabeth Blight  (nee Miller)

Peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, Doreen “Doddy” Blight passed away with family by her side at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 93.

She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Don Blight; son Rick Blight; parents Don and Mary Miller; sisters Margaret Miller, Dawn Alayne (Jim) Galbraith and Marilyn (Dave) Miller.

Dorothy Jean McIvor (nee Radford)

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother Dorothy McIvor. She was born November 26, 1943 to Evelyn (nee Poyser) and Herbert Radford and raised on the family farm in MacGregor. Dorothy passed away on May 3, 2025 at her home at the age of 81 years.

Mary Jane ‘Lyla’ Thevenot


Peacefully on April 28, 2025, Lyla Thevenot passed away at the St. Claude Pavillion at the age of 92 years.

Lyla was born on the family homestead near Haywood, MB on November 4, 1932to her loving parents André and Josephine Morriseau.

Theresa Grace Lambert

(nee Gallimore)

June 21, 1935 – April 17, 2025

Peacefully on April 17, 2025, Theresa Lambert passed away peacefully at the Lions Manor in Portage La Prairie with her family by her side at the age of 89 years.

Theresa was born in Toronto, ON to Ralph and Isabel (nee Mckay) Gallimore. Mom grew up and attended school in Toronto with her younger brother Kenneth. She met her husband of 64 years, Arnold Lambert there and had their first son Stephen in Toronto.

KENNETH LESLIE HOLLAND
October 12, 1934 – April 20, 2025

Ken passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025 in Portage la Prairie. Ken is survived by his daughters, Leslie-Anne Hornberger (Barry), and Bobbi-Jo Gauld (Stuart), as well as his sister Bernice Kaleka (Ken), his brother-in-law Evan Smith (Margaret), and many cherished nephews and nieces. Ken was predeceased by his parents Les and Edith Holland, his brother Billy and his beloved wife of fifty years, Jeanne, who passed in 2011.

David “Dave” Spiers
July 9th, 1949 – April 14th, 2025

Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Elizabeth Turko

Peacefully, with family by her side, Gwen Turko, passed away in Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 81 years.
Gwen was born is Silver Ridge, MB on September 5, 1943 at home on the family farm, and attended Naimandin School. She hated housework, so she was always out in the barn with her dad doing chores. She also worked for a school teacher, looking after her daughter for a couple of years.

James Joseph Mulligan

July 19, 1926 – April 12, 2025

Peacefully, with family by his side, Jim Mulligan, beloved husband of the late Helen Mulligan, passed away at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 98 years.

Linda Louise Leonhart  (nee Tenszen)

Linda Leonhart was a loving daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, aunty, and grandmother. She passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2025, at age of 70 years. More than anything, Linda will be remembered for how deeply she cared—for her family, her friends, and pretty much anyone lucky enough to cross her path.