McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel

Raymond Gilbert Rose

With sadness we announce the passing of Raymond “Ray” Rose on March 20, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 83 years.

Ray will be lovingly remembered by his wife Deanne, children Kim (Cam) Large, Rick Rose and Kevin (Carrie) Rose, grandchildren Kathryn, Bryce and Gracie; along with numerous relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parent Maurice and Esther Rose.

Full obituary to follow.

It is with regret we announce the passing of Keith Pickell on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the age of 95 years.

Alan James Richard Lightfoot

It is with great sadness to announce that on February 27, 2024 Alan Lightfoot passed away peacefully at home with family by his side at the age of 79 years.

Margaret Rose Scott

With sadness, the family of Margaret “Marg” Scott announce her death at the age of 70 on February 26, 2024, peacefully at Portage District General Hospital.

Marg was born on September 17, 1953, in Sarnia, Ontario where she was raised. She happily attended Dunlop United Church (now Dunlop Central). She began feeling a call to ministry as a camp staff member at the Lambton United Church Center. She studied to be Commissioned as a Diaconal Minister in the United Church of Canada. She was particularly proud of that designation.

Robert Lyndell Brown

With heavy hearts and sorrow we share with you the passing of our dad, Robert “Lyn” Brown on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the age of 80 years. Dad was diagnosed with cancer just over two years ago. During that time, he continued to live with his usual zest. There came a time when his energy levels would no longer allow full mobility but his sense of humour never faltered nor did his desire to spend time with us as well as friends.

Anita Elsie Peters (nee Shier)

With sadness we announce the passing of Anita Peters. With family by her side, Anita passed away on the morning of February 23, 2024, at Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie at the age of 75.

Helen Rempel (nee Doerksen)

With family by her side, Helen Rempel passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 65 years.

Sarah “Blanche” McLeod (nee Johannson)

Peacefully, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, our Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Aunt passed away with family by her side after a long and healthy life.

Born in Winnipeg, she grew up in Big Point, and went to school there and in Langruth. She moved to Winnipeg to live with her aunt and complete her Grade 12, then decided to stay the summer and attend Teachers College. Come September she went out teaching for 2 years, first at Marshland and Neepawa, and then Lakeland.

Betty Eva Mould (nee Donovan)

With family by her side, Betty Mould passed away on January 15, 2024 at the St. Claude Pavillon at the age of 95 years.

Betty leaves behind her husband Maurice Mould, daughter Bev (Garnet) Williams of St. Claude, son Gary Mould of S. Wales, UK, along with numerous relatives and friends.

A private family service will be held with interment taking place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Garnet Raymond Burton

With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Garnet Burton on January 23, 2024 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 73 years.