McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel

Donald Malcolm Coubrough

Peacefully, at the Gladstone Health Centre, Don Coubrough passed away on September 28, 2023 at the age of 89 years.

Don was born July 6, 1934 and was raised on the family farm west of Portage. He married the love of his life Marj in 1956 and together they raised two boys, Kelly and Kevin. They remained on the farm until 1991 when they switched houses with Kevin and moved to Portage for their retirement years.

Dale Braden

May 20, 1942 – September 26, 2023

Dale David Braden passed away peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 81 years with family by his side.

Brenda Eileen Jackson (nee Reid)

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Brenda Eileen Jackson passed away on September 25, 2023 at Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 59 years.

Brenda will be lovingly remembered by her son Matthew Jackson, siblings Beverly (Stephen) Graham and Brian (Tracey) Reid, as well as one niece, nephews, relatives and friends.

Brenda was predeceased by her parents Donald and Eileen (nee Boback) Reid.

Bryan Charles Bell

Surrounded by the love of his family, Bryan Charles Bell passed away Saturday September 23, 2023 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 87 years.

Ruth Hepner (Wiebe-Heppner)

With sadness we announce on Monday, September 11, 2023, Ruth Hepner passed away with family by her side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 73 years.

Grace Evelyn Morris (nee Vanstone)

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Grace Morris passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 101 years.

Predeceased by her husband Edward, her grandson Les, granddaughter Lindsey and siblings Edward Vanstone, Ruth Creed and Gordon Vanstone.

Kenneth Evan Boak

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Kenneth “Ken” Boak, loving husband, father, son and brother. Ken passed away at his home in Edwin on August 28, 2023 at the age of 66 years.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol "Gayle" Armishaw on Monday, August 28th, 2023 at the age of 83 years. 

Gayle was born on July 6th, 1940, in Antler, Saskatchewan. She was 1 of 10 children born to James and Elena Davis: She spent her early years in a town close by named Tilson, In 1948, the family moved to Melita and then again to Portage la Prairie in 1954.

Louis A. Lasson

Peacefully, Louis Lasson passed away on August 10, 2023 at Portage General Hospital at the age of 88 years.

Left to mourn are his son Tim (Carol) Lasson, of Winnipeg, his daughter Deb (Mark) Winslow, of Portage la Prairie, grandson, Scott Winslow and family. Along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  He was predeceased by his wife Iona, and parents Margaret and Louis Lasson Sr.

A private family interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Columbarium.

Robert Donald Nadon

On July 22, 2023, Robert “Bob” Nadon passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 68 years.