The Winnipeg Free Press publishes obituaries and death notices in its Passages section, with notices dating back to September 1999 and an expanding archive of historical content. This guide explains how to navigate the Passages search tools, access the newspaper archives for older notices, and find complementary local resources for researching death records in Winnipeg.
Last checked: 2026-05-30
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press ·
Obituary section name: Passages ·
Archive coverage: September 1999 to present ·
In Memoriam coverage: July 2007 to present ·
Website: passages.winnipegfreepress.com ·
Search options: Date range (today, last 30 days, month, custom), publication ID, classification ID
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-05-30.
Sources reviewed: Official Winnipeg Free Press Passages website, Winnipeg Free Press Archives (NewspaperARCHIVE.com), Winnipeg Public Library research guides.
We did not conduct an on-site visit to Winnipeg Free Press offices, interview staff members, or independently verify individual obituary accuracy beyond the publisher’s own archive records.
Key facts at a glance
Archive start date
- Obituary notices published as early as September 1999 (Winnipeg Free Press Passages)
In Memoriam start date
- In Memoriams dating back to July 2007 (Winnipeg Free Press Passages)
Posting schedule
- Notices posted by 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday (Winnipeg Free Press Passages)
Online archive access
- Full newspaper archives hosted by NewspaperARCHIVE.com (Winnipeg Free Press Archives)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication | Winnipeg Free Press |
| Obituary section name | Passages |
| Archive coverage | September 1999 to present |
| In Memoriam coverage | July 2007 to present |
| Website | passages.winnipegfreepress.com |
| Search options | Date range (today, last 30 days, month, custom), publication ID, classification ID |
Winnipeg Free Press obituaries last 30 days
The Passages website includes a dedicated pre-filtered view for obituaries published in the previous month. This “Last 30 Days Obituaries” page eliminates the need to manually set date ranges and is useful when you need a broad overview of recent deaths without narrowing by name.
How to filter obituaries by the last 30 days
Navigate to the Passages search page and select the date range preset for “last 30 days” or “month.” The URL structure follows a predictable pattern: passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passages-search/date-range-month/publication-id-1/classification-id-1. Classification ID 1 identifies standard obituaries, while ID 2 refers to In Memoriams.
What the date range search tool looks like
The interface offers quick-select buttons for common ranges: today, last 7 days, last 30 days, and current month. For custom ranges, you can specify start and end dates manually. Each result displays the deceased person’s name, age (when provided), date of death, and a condensed preview of the notice text.
Winnipeg today obituaries
If you need only today’s newly published notices, the Passages site provides a direct link that filters results to the current calendar date. This is the fastest way to see the freshest entries without scrolling through older content.
Using the “today” filter on Passages
The “today” filter uses the URL segment date-range-today and defaults to classification ID 1 (obituaries). The resulting page updates daily as new notices are published. Access it directly at passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passages-search/date-range-today/publication-id-1/classification-id-1.
What to see on the current day’s obituary page
Each entry on the day’s page shows the deceased’s name, service arrangements when included, and funeral home contact information. The list is ordered chronologically by publication date, with the newest entries appearing first.
Free press obituaries today
The “free press obituaries today” search is functionally identical to the “Winnipeg today obituaries” view described above. The Passages portal is the online gateway for all obituary and In Memoriam notices that appeared in the print or digital Winnipeg Free Press newspaper.
Obituaries and In Memoriams published on Saturday are included in the archives and do appear in search results when the date range spans that day. The posting schedule runs Monday through Saturday, meaning Saturday notices are available by Saturday morning.
Searching for obituaries by name
The Passages search box accepts free-text name queries. Enter a first name, last name, or both to retrieve matching notices. Results are ranked by relevance, and you can further narrow results using date range filters or classification type.
Office-based funeral home search
Passages also supports filtering by funeral home office. This is useful when you know the funeral chapel handling a service but not the date. Each office has a unique ID in the system—for example, Memories Chapel & Pre‑Planning Centre uses office ID 5. The URL pattern follows: passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passages-search/office-id-5/name-Memories_Chapel__Pre-Planning_Centre.
Using the Winnipeg Free Press Archives for older death notices
The Winnipeg Free Press Archives provide full-page newspaper scans searchable by keyword and date. The archive is hosted by NewspaperARCHIVE.com, which describes its collection as the largest historical newspaper database online. Every newspaper in the database is fully searchable by keyword and date, making it easy to quickly explore historical content. 위니펙 프리 프레스 부고 기사를 보려면 911 공격 가이드를 방문하세요.
The Archives homepage lists “Obituaries” as a top example query, confirming heavy use of this resource for death notice research. You can constrain searches between specific years using the advanced search interface. The platform also lets you browse available papers by date when you know the approximate period but not the exact date.
Complementary Winnipeg newspaper archives
When searches in the Winnipeg Free Press do not yield results, the Winnipeg Tribune Archives—made accessible by the Winnipeg Public Library—offer a fully searchable digital collection covering local events and personalities not necessarily included in the Free Press. These archives are an excellent resource for local events and personalities not covered in the Winnipeg Free Press, making them a complementary source for researchers working with limited results from the primary newspaper.
The Winnipeg Tribune ran from 1890 to 1971, and its digital archives provide coverage for a period that predates the Winnipeg Free Press Passages start date. Researchers working on genealogy or local history projects benefit from checking both sources when investigating individuals active before 1999.
Step-by-step guide to finding an obituary
- Determine whether the death occurred before or after September 1999. This decides whether to start on Passages or the Archives.
- For deaths from 1999 onward, visit passages.winnipegfreepress.com and enter the person’s name in the search box.
- Apply date range filters if the name is common and you need to narrow results by approximate time period.
- For deaths before 1999, visit archives.winnipegfreepress.com and run a keyword search using the person’s name.
- Constrain the archive search between the years when the person was likely deceased, using the advanced search options.
- If results are sparse, check the Winnipeg Tribune Archives via the Winnipeg Public Library guide for additional coverage.
- Bookmark relevant result pages or print notices for your records, as archive availability may change over time.
What this means: Passages covers recent obituaries from 1999 onward with powerful date and classification filters, while the Archives provide deeper historical coverage back through the newspaper’s full run. Using both resources in sequence typically catches the broadest range of results for Winnipeg death notices.
“Obituary notices, as published in the Winnipeg Free Press newspaper, dating back to September, 1999.”
– Winnipeg Free Press Passages site text, Official Winnipeg Free Press obituary portal
“In Memoriams dating back to July, 2007.”
– Winnipeg Free Press Passages site text, Official Winnipeg Free Press obituary portal
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Frequently asked questions
How can I search for an obituary by name on Passages?
Use the search box on the Passages homepage. Enter the full name or partial name and press enter. Results appear in order of relevance, and you can refine further with date range filters or classification type (obituary vs. In Memoriam).
Are obituaries published on Saturdays included in the archives?
Yes. The Passages site posts notices Monday through Saturday, and Saturday-obtained entries appear in search results when your date range includes that day. No Saturday-specific exclusion exists in the system.
Can I view obituaries from before September 1999?
Not on Passages. The Passages portal starts its obituary coverage in September 1999 and In Memoriam coverage in July 2007. For earlier deaths, use the Winnipeg Free Press Archives or the Winnipeg Tribune Archives.
What is an In Memoriam and how is it different from an obituary?
An obituary is a death notice published shortly after a person’s passing and includes biographical details, survivors, and service information. An In Memoriam is a later memorial notice, often placed by family or friends to honor the deceased on anniversaries or special occasions. Both appear on Passages but are separate classification types.
How do I access obituaries from the Winnipeg Sun?
The Winnipeg Sun is a separate publication with its own obituary listings. The Passages site is specific to Winnipeg Free Press notices. For Winnipeg Sun obituaries, visit the Winnipeg Sun’s own website directly.
Is there a charge to view obituaries on passages.winnipegfreepress.com?
Basic search and viewing of obituary notices on Passages is free. The site displays notices published in the newspaper, and the search interface requires no login or subscription for standard searches.
How frequently are new obituaries added to the Passages site?
New obituary and In Memoriam notices are posted by 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Each weekday morning brings a fresh set of entries, with no posting on Sundays.