McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel

Arling “Arly” Richard Dobson

Peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital, Arling “Arly” Dobson passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 73 years.

Heather Joe-Anne Touchette

January 23, 1958 — March 1, 2023

Heather was born and raised in the quiet community of Elm Creek, to parents Alice and Lawrence Nowakiewicz (Novak). She had two siblings, April and Mitchell.

Isabel Jean Spiller (nee McCallum)

With broken hearts we regret to announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Aunt, Isabel “Jean” Spiller passed away at the Portage District General Hospital on February 22, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

Jean was predeceased by her husband Cam, parents Andy and Peggy McCallum (nee Blake), daughter-in-law Marcia Spiller, sister and brother-in-law Grace and Gert Simpson, nephew Steve Byczynski, great niece Danielle Nelson and all of Cam’s immediate family. 

Victoria Anna Fingas

Peacefully on February 17, 2023, Victoria “Vicki” Fingas passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 91 years.

Victoria is survived by her husband Wilmer; son Cameron and wife Diane, son Kim and wife Kimberley, and daughter Michelle and husband Dwight, as well as her grandchildren Jarett (Jacqueline), Dana (Jordy), Tracey (Blaine), Kelley (Brook), Taylor (Joelle) and her great grandchildren Lane, Quinn and Ellie.

Shelley Anne Lovett

After a hard fought battle with cancer, it is with great sadness we announce the recent passing of wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister (in-law), aunt, cousin, and dear friend, Shelley Anne Lovett on February 11, 2023.

Robert Turko

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Turko at the Portage District General Hospital with family by his side.  Bob passed on February 11, 2023, at the age of 83 years. 

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Fern; daughter Nicole and son Darcy (Nici); grandchildren Ethan (Kiandra) and Kylee; sister Janet and nephew Jeffrey (Barb); in-laws Thelma, Betty, Arnold (Val), Ivor, Garth (Tracey), Kelly, Sandra and Carol; along with many special nieces and nephews. 

Garda Sylvia Sinclair Moran

Garda passed peacefully the morning of February 7, 2023. Her family had gathered to be with her as she began her journey to her ancestors.

Her family invites you to a viewing and reception that will take place at McKenzies Funeral Chapel, 56 Royal Rd. S., Portage la Prairie, MB on Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

She will complete her journey where it started with a memorial service and interment later this spring in the Fisher River Cree Nation.

John Scott Walsh

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Walsh, of Portage la Prairie, MB, on February 5th, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 70 years.                            

Mary Britton (nee Toews)

Mary Britton, of Portage la Prairie, MB, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 after a short battle with leukemia.

Joe Everett

With sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Joe Everett on January 10, 2023 at the age of 67 years.

Joe is survived by his loving wife Brenda Everett of 32 years; son Robert (Vicky) Lilley; step-son Lenny (Linda) Gladue and two other children; grandchildren Faith, Arthur, Samantha, Kyla, Chassidy and great grandchild Gillian; sister Sandra (Gerald); brother Marty (Gerri) Everett and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father Merle Everett, mother Elsie Lavalee and sister Carolynn Everett.