Notable Births & Deaths for Portage la Prairie ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Portage la Prairie. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Bryan Hextall (Professional hockey)
Full name: Bryan Aldwyn Hextall
He was born in Grenfell (SK) on July 31, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Portage la Prairie on July 25, 1984 (a Wednesday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery (Manitoba).
He was born in Portage la Prairie on February 19, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Portage la Prairie on June 6, 1972 (a Tueday) at the age of 53. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery (Manitoba).
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.