McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel

Judith “Judy” Lynne Ham

With sadness we announce the passing of Judy Ham on September 22, 2024, at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB.

Sheldon Philip Hiltz died Saturday, September 21st while holding his wife’s hand.

Sheldon was born in 1947 in Prince Abert, Saskatchewan. He was raised in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, which became the backdrop for many of Sheldon’s stories. An avid storyteller, Sheldon, then dad, then Papa, regaled his loved ones (and in fact anyone who would lend an ear) with stories of his time in the north and his travels around the world. He loved to talk about the people he met and the experiences he had - all of which shaped the person he was.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Christoper Dinwoodie, on September 18, 2024, at the Health Science Center at the age of 75 years.

Joe was born on October 25, 1948, son of the late Abe and Mary Dinwoodie, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.  He married Doris Dzikowski in July 1974 and they built their life in Westbourne, Manitoba.

Robert Clifford Taylor
March 29, 1959 - September 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Robert “Rob” Taylor, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on September 5, 2024. 

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Robert was a man of strength and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his family above all else. Robert is predeceased by his parents Clifford and Elizabeth Taylor. 

William “Bill” Alford

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by his family, William “Bill” Alford passed away at the age of 79 years. Bill was born on March 13, 1945, son of the late Robert and Mary Alford in Oakville, Manitoba. He resided in Oakville area for the majority of his life, and enjoyed life with his partner Lynne Clark.

Wilfred Harley Pilkington

It is with great sadness that the Pilkington family announces the passing of Wilfred Harley Pilkington, 68, of Portage la Prairie. Wilf passed away on August 27, 2024, at Portage General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Wilf was a beloved husband to Carol for nearly 50 years. Together, they built a life full of love and laughter. He was the proud father of Jason (Angela) Pilkington and Ryan (Candace) Pilkington and a cherished grandfather to Rory and Cohen.

Hazel Lorraine Desjardin


With sadness we announce that Hazel Desjardin passed away on August 23, 2024 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 80 years.

EDWARD BRUCE McAULEY

Edward passed away peacefully at Douglas Campbell Lodge on August 24th, 2024 at the age of 82. He was known to his family and friends as Dad, Papa Ed, Ed, and Eddie.

Isabell passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2024, at 99. She was known to her friends and family as Isy, Andrew as Nana, and Diane and Hans as Mom.

It is with undefinable sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dennis Blair Blanchard on August 14th, 2024.