McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Thelma Jean Smoke-Martin with her family by her side on October, 26, 2023 at the Health Science Centre at the age of 64 years.

Louise Greenaway (nee Fairbairn)

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Louise Greenaway on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 79 years.

Louise is predeceased by her husband, John Greenaway, parents George and Verna Fairbairn and siblings Betty Egan, Gladys Fairbairn and Frank Fairbairn.

Alston George Carmichael

May 22,1927 to September 17, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alston George Carmichael on September 17, 2023, at the Portage District General Hospital, with family by his side.  Alston was 96 years old, born May 22, 1927 in Portage la Prairie, living a long and meaningful life. 

Alston is predeceased by his wife Ruth (2004), his two brothers Keith (Gayleen) and Jack (Loretta), sister Velma and parents Stewart and Lillian.

Horace William “Bud” Brownridge

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Bud Brownridge on August 30, 2023, at Revera Long Term Care in Winnipeg at the age of 88 years old.

Left to cherish his memory are his stepdaughter Sheila Kristenson; his grandchildren whom he adored, Laura and husband Wally Kucharsky, Kristen and husband Bruce Isabel, Brad Lysak, and Ainsley and husband Brad Moore; and his eight great grandchildren Cadence, Kalya, Rowan, Ella, Vaylen, Oakin, Ayla and Adam.

Victoria (Vikki) Melnyk

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Victoria (Vikki) Melnyk on July 28, 2023 at the Gladstone Health Centre at the age of 86 years. 

Kevin David Chartrand

Suddenly on July 8, 2023, Kevin Chartrand passed away at home at the age of 43 years.

Left to treasure his memory are his wife Sharron, parents Jeannette and Dave, children Sebastien, Chance, Max, Anthony (Jenna), Ashley (Clinton), Skye and Jetta, grandchildren Walker, Brantley, Felix, Blayne, Colton and Jaycee, siblings Keith, Dakota (Mel), Devin (Fallon) and Joleen, sister-in-law Colleen (Jay); along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Isabel Lillian Hicks

August 19th 1942 – July 6th 2023

With sadness we announce on Thursday July 6th 2023, Isabel Hicks passed away peacefully at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 80 years.

Michele Evette Lavallee

After battling for many years with illnesses, it is with profound sadness to announce that Michele Lavallee passed away on May 7, 2023 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 58 years.

Left to treasure her memory are her children Fallon and Vince; grandson Alexander; siblings Bill (Karen), Al (Barb) and Tracy (Gary); nieces and nephews Nick, Andrew (Kayla), William (Meressa), Damon and Kayla; along with with numerous relatives and friends.  She was predeceased by her mom and dad Alfred and Stella.

James Keith Kirkup

1945-2023

With great sadness, we announce that Jim Kirkup passed away, surrounded by family, on April 26, 2023 at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Fay Janette Roman

(nee Dow)

Peacefully, on April 18, 2023, Fay Roman passed away with family by her side at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 76 years.