Ronald Moffit Memorial Services

Donald Albert Switzer

May 8th, 1950- January 4th, 2023

Don was the second eldest son of the late Harold and Ellen Switzer. He is predeceased by his parents, and brother Hugh.

Barry William Dawson

Oct 28 1936 - Jan 4 2023

It is with profound sadness we are announcing the passing of Barry Dawson at the age of 86 at the Portage General Hospital after a short illness.

Barry was predeceased by his parents Henry and Elsie Dawson, stepmother Bella James, son in law Ron Gulewich, great grandson Casey and the love of his life, his wife, Arlette in 1991.

William “Bill” Mossa

March 30th, 1922 – December 27th, 2022

Peacefully on December 27th, 2022, Bill Mossa passed away at the age of 100 years old at the Lions Prairie Manor with family by his side.

Katherine “Kay” Letkeman

1931 - 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our Mom, Katherine “Kay” (nee Neustaeter) Letkeman on December 25th, 2022.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Ivan of 66 years. She was also predeceased by her parents, Aron and Anna Neustaeter, in laws Henry and Maria, 5 brothers and 3 sisters and a sister in infancy.

Forever remembered by her children, Stan (Janet), Bob (Wilma), Sandra (Randy), Kathy (Barry) and Debby (Ellis).

Carole Ann Ingram

September 28th, 1939 – December 15th, 2022

On Thursday, December 15th, 2022, Carole A. Ingram, of Swan River MB (formerly of Portage la Prairie, MB) passed away at Swan Valley Lodge at the age of 83. She is predeceased by her late husband Robert M. Ingram, and her son Scott Ingram. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter Kim (Ed) Miller, granddaughter Robyn (Michael) Gosselin, grandsons Jamie Miller and Nicholas Ingram, daughter in-law Denise Ingram, and 9 great-grandchildren.

David Ian Gair  1935-2022

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dave Gair, on Wednesday, December 8th, 2022 in Portage La Prairie, at the age of 87 years old.

Dave was predeceased by his parents David and Mary of Portage La Prairie, brother Jack, brother-in-law Yeigi Inouye and nephew Martin of Calgary.

Spinks, Janice Caroline

August 24th, 1955 – December 1st, 2022

Peacefully on December 1st, 2022, Janice Spinks of Portage la Prairie passed away in the Portage & District General Hospital.

Janice was predeceased by parents Lawrence & Isobel (Burns)Spinks. She is survived by her sister Linda (Bernie) Brecknell from Bagot and daughters Jennifer Boychuk (Darrel) from Winnipeg and Carolynn Brecknell (Mark Pallau) from B.C.

Peacefully on November 22nd, 2022 with family by his side in his home at the Douglas Campbell Lodge, Portage la Prairie, MB. Mr. Harold Arthur “Roy” Braden entered into rest at the age of 88 years.

Roy was born on September 16th, 1934 in Portage la Prairie where he spent most of his life working having only two specific jobs. One was surveying and the other was the Campbell’s Soup Company where he worked until his retirement.

George Murdock Moar

1935 - 2022

It is with deep sadness that the family of George Murdock Moar “Scotty” announce that on November 11th, 2022 at the age of 87 and with family by his side that he peacefully entered into eternal rest.

Russell Arthur Ward

February 10th, 1929 – October 25th, 2022

Peacefully, with family by his side, on Tuesday October 25th, 2022, Russell Arthur Ward passed away at the Portage District Hospital at the age of 93 years and 8 months. Russell was born in Portage la Prairie on February 10th, 1929, the fifth born child of Edward and Nellie Kate Ward. He grew up on the shores of Delta Marsh with his 4 older siblings: Peter, Joan, Eileen, and Tory; as well as his younger siblings; Sheila and Beulah.