McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel

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.

With sadness we announce Maurice Mould passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the St. Claude Pavilion at the age of 94 years.

Maurice was predeceased by his wife Betty Mould. Left to treasure his memory are his daughter Bev (Garnet) Williams of St. Claude with grandchildren Rhys and Tomas and son Gary Mould of S. Wales, UK with grandchildren Colin, Garry and Lewis, along with numerous relatives and friends.

Theodore “Ted” Pongoski

Peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, Ted Pongoski passed away with family by his side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 87 years.

Irene Marie St. Goddard (nee Peloquin)

Peacefully, on her birthday March 23, 2025, Irene St. Goddard passed away at Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 96 years.

Peter Russell Jeffery

Peacefully, on Saturday March 15, 2025 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 92, Peter Jeffery went to be with his Lord and Saviour with family at his side.

Peter was born on January 25, 1933 in Portage la Prairie to Lillian Jeffery and William Cecil Jeffery. Peter married Lila Martin on May 28, 1966. They were married for 58 years. Together, they had their daughter Sheila and raised her on the family farm just outside of Portage la Prairie.

Annette Lois Lytle (nee Kitzul)

July 20, 1943 – March 11, 2025

Annette passed away peacefully March 11, 2025, with her beloved husband and family members by her side.

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband Larry; siblings Lyle (Sylvia), Norman (Patra) and Debbie along with numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by parents Fred & Nellie Kitzul, Fred Lytle & Grace Cochran, and sister Dianne.

After a short illness, Grant Blagden passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 with family by his side at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 72 years.

Peacefully on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, Rick Gunderson passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, MB with his loving family by his side at the age of 80 years.