McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel

It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Neufeld. After a prolonged battle, Bob passed away at the Portage District General Hospital on December 6, 2022 at the age of 67 years.

Cameron A. McNish

Retired RCMP CPL (N Troop) Cameron A. McNish passed away December 4, 2022 at the age if 81 years at the Portage District General Hospital after Parkinsons took its toll.

Garry Mervin Beam

Peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022, Garry Beam passed away at Oakview Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba from Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 79 years.

Garry is survived by his loving wife Karen, only daughter Jackie (Jason) Sakalauski,

two grandsons Lukas and Alex Sakalauski; along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  He was predeceased by his parents John and Hazel Beam, and two sisters Sharon Beam and Wilda (Al) Connors.

Walter “Wally” Roy Kimpton

December 15, 1941 - November 26, 2022

We have lost one of the good ones.

On Saturday, November 26, 2022, battling serious illness, Wally unexpectedly passed away. He was a gentle and kind man and a loving husband to Debbi who in his words was “such a good fit”. He will be greatly missed.

Marilyn Grace Roteliuk  (nee Waddell)

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marilyn Roteliuk, with family at her side, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, at the age of 82 years.

Ivy Franklin 

With great sadness we announce that Ivy Franklin passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 82 years. 

Arnold Martin Madsen

Peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Arnold “Arnie” Madsen passed away at his residence at the age 70 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Oscar and Anna Madsen and infant sister Nina.  Left to mourn Arnie’s passing are his daughter Teri Hastings, grandchildren Haley and Mathew, siblings Bernie (Donna) Madsen, Karen Buss, Betty (Darren) Chapman, Pete (Betty) Madsen; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Henry George Cook

On Friday, November 18, 2022, Henry Cook passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 80 years. 

Henry will be lovingly remembered by his precious wife Maria Young-Cook; children Richard Cadotte (Beverly), Sylvia Smith (Kelly Spence) and David Cook (Kaycee Whitehead); along with numerous extended family members and other relatives. 

Isabelle Margaret Wishart

Peacefully, on November 6th, 2022, Isabelle Wishart passed away with a beloved niece by her side. Born October 12, 1923, she had recently celebrated her 99th birthday with family.

Francis Deegan

Words cannot describe the love we have for him. Francis (Frank, Fran, Frankster) passed away peacefully in the early dawn of Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the age of 85. “Thank you for your huge love, unwavering support, incredible memories, tons of laughter and wit for days!” We will treasure you always.