Ronald Blake Russell's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Ronald Blake Russell

December 5, 1942 - January 11, 2026 (83 years old)

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Ronald Blake Russell's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

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Ronald Blake Russell

December 5, 1942 - January 11, 2026 (83 years old)

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

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Ronald Blake Russell Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ronald Blake Russell of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, who passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Webb Russell and Alice Evelyn Anderson; his siblings, Faye, Ruth, Gwen, Gary, Blaine, Jim, Dale and Gordie; and his parents-in-law, Lyle and Dorothy Sylvester.

He is survived by: his wife Joan Russell; his grandchildren, Khalie (Yaro), Tianna (Ethan), Jadyn (Maddy) and Rio; and his sisters, Janet Braun of Vancouver and Bonnie Ressler (Dennis) of Calgary. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, extended family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Nurses Foundation (https://cnf-fiic.ca), in gratitude for the compassion and care nurses provide to individuals and families during life's most tender moments.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKenzie's Portage Funeral Chapel



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Herman Prior Centre
40 Royal Rd N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N1R8

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