Funeral announcement for:  Norman Wayne Bell, formerly of Portage la Prairie,

Funeral date and time:  March 25, 2017 at 1pm

Norman Wayne Bell, formerly of Portage la Prairie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, at the age of 49 years.

Predeceased by parents Cyril in 2014 and Jean in 1984 and sister Carol Dawn, Norman is survived by his wife Dana (Dee), son Justin (Ashley); grandkids Justin jr., Katrina, Ariella, Persayus, Matthew jr, Chloe, son Bobby; grandkids Kayson, Zaleah, 4 step-daughters Airiel, Rachel, Robin, Raquel, brothers Mark (Imelda), James (Justine), Cyril, Sister Sonya (Laurie); several nieces and nephews, cousins, and too many friends to mention. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Omega Funeral Home on Saturday March 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Viewing will take place prior to the service.

Interment will follow at the Dakota Plains Cemetery.

Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 200-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0S6.

The Omega Funeral Home in care of arrangements.