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The Genealogy of the Ruzicka and Manchak Families

1894 - 1977 (82 years)

Name	Valerian Theodore ROSE [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Name	From the census data we know that Valerian changed the family surname from RUZICKA to ROSE between 1930 and 1940.
Birth	3 Aug 1894	Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA [1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
Gender	Male
Also Known As	Valerian Theodore RUZICKA [12, 13, 14, 15]
Census	22 Jun 1900	South Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma Territory, USA [11]
Census		1900 Federal Census of Oklahoma Territory, Lincoln County, South Creek Supervisor's District No. 219, Enumeration District No. 118, Sheet No. 11B
Immigration	1904 [16]
Census	17 Jul 1906	Strathcona, Alberta, Canada [16]
Census		1906 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Province: Alberta, District: Strathcona, Sub-District: 11, Page 45, Townships 46 To 52 Inclusive in Ranges 13, 14, 15 West of The 4th M Strathcona was a city in Alberta, Canada located to the south of the North Saskatchewan river. It amalgamated with the City of Edmonton in 1912.
Census	9 Jun 1911	Strathcona, Alberta, Canada [17]
Census		1911 Census of Canada Province: Alberta, District No. 6 Strathcona, Enumeration District No. 15, Page 11
Census	10 Apr 1930	Rose Park, Multnomah, Oregon, USA [18]
Census		1930 Federal Census of Oregon, Multnomah County, Rose Park Enumeration District No. 26-226, Supervisor's District No. 9, Sheet No. 6B
Census	11 Apr 1940	Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA [19]
Census		1940 Federal Census of Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland Supervisor's District No. 3, Enumeration District No. 37-300, Sheet No. 8A, Lines 29 thru 34
Census	9 May 1950	Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA [5]
Census		1950 Federal Census of Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland Enumeration District No. 37-373, Sheet No. 11
Social Security Number	Oregon, USA [1]
Social Security Number	540-03-9350
Death	2 Feb 1977	Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA [1, 2, 9, 10]
		ROSE, Valerian Theodore Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008
		ROSE, Valerian Obituary
Burial	4 Feb 1977	Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum/Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA [7, 9]
Burial		ROSE, Mary ROSE, Valerian
Person ID	I112	Family Tree
Last Modified	8 Apr 2026

Father	John William RUZICKA, b. 28 Aug 1854, Chvaloic, Bohemia d. 26 Nov 1939, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada (Age 85 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Josephine Sophia NOHEJL, b. 19 Mar 1858, Kobylí Hlava, East Bohemia, Czech Republic d. 8 Mar 1923, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada (Age 64 years)
Relationship	natural
Marriage	22 Apr 1878	Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA [20, 21]
		RUZICKA, John W. and NOHEJL, Josephine S., Marriage License On one page you can see another marriage license document tucked in behind the current copy. The Nebraska State Historical Society informed me that a complete copy of that document is not available.
		RUZICKA, John NOHEJL, Josephine Marriage License
Family ID	F38	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Mary Agatha GEORGE, b. 6 Dec 1903, Walnut, Crawford, Kansas, USA d. 20 Jul 1985, Steamboat Springs, Routt, Colorado, USA (Age 81 years)

Marriage 1922 Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada [15]

Children

+	1. Marie T. ROSE, b. 24 Jan 1923, Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada d. 13 Sep 2010, Colorado, USA (Age 87 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
+	2. Marguerite Josephine ROSE, b. 26 Mar 1925, Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada d. 26 Jun 2011, Clark, Washington, USA (Age 86 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
+	3. Theodore Valerian ROSE, b. 30 Apr 1926, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA d. 5 May 1996, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA (Age 70 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
+	4. Maxine Lucille ROSE, b. 23 Aug 1927, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA d. 23 Oct 2020 (Age 93 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]

Family ID F53 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 8 Apr 2026

Event Map

	Birth - 3 Aug 1894 - Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA
	Census - 22 Jun 1900 - South Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma Territory, USA
	Census - 17 Jul 1906 - Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
	Census - 9 Jun 1911 - Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
	Marriage - 1922 - Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada
	Census - 10 Apr 1930 - Rose Park, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
	Census - 11 Apr 1940 - Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
	Census - 9 May 1950 - Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
	Social Security Number - 540-03-9350 - - Oregon, USA
	Death - 2 Feb 1977 - Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
	Burial - 4 Feb 1977 - Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum/Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

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Documents » Slide Show		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Attestation Papers, 1914-1918
		Olympic Ship Name: Olympic Years in Service: 1911-1934 Funnels: 4 Masts: 2 Shipping Line: White Star Ship description: Built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 45,324. Dimensions: 852\' x 92\' (882\' o.l.). Triple-screw, 23 knots. Triple expansion engines and one low pressure steam turbine. Two masts and four…
		GRAY, Robert H ROSE, Maxine L Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968
		Passenger Manifest of the Olympic Departure Port: Southampton, England Arrival Date: 13 Jun 1919 Arrival Port: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
		ROSE, Theodore Valerian RONDEAU, Dian L. Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968
		RUZICKA, Albert RUZICKA, Valerine
		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 1.
		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 2.
		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 3.
		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 4.
		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 5.
		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 6.
		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 7.

Sources

[S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014.
Name: ROSE, VALERIAN
Birth: 03 Aug 1894
Death: Feb 1977
Age: 82
Last Address of Record: 97213
Issued By: Oregon
SSN: 540-03-9350
[S653] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008.
Name: Valerian The Rose
Age: 82
Birth Date: Aug 1894
Death Date: 2 Feb 1977
Death Place: Multnomah
Spouse: Mary
Certificate: 77-02538
[S911] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968, Multnomah-Tillamook> 1948.
1. Place of Marriage: (a) County: Multnomah; (b) City or town: Portland
2. Date of Marriage: 01 Aug 1948
4. Full Name: Robert H Gray
8. Birth Date: 09 Jun 1925
11. Birthplace: Montana
18. Maiden Name: Maxine L. Rose
22. Birth Date: 23 Aug 1927
25. Birthplace: Oregon
28. Birthplace: Nebraska
29. Name: Valerian T. Rose
30. Birthplace: Kansas
31. Mary A. Rose
[S920] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Name: Ted Val Rose [Theodore V Rose]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Mar 1926
Birth Place: Portland Mul, Oregon
Death Date: 5 May 1996
Father: Valerine Rose
Mother: Mary George
SSN: 541204703
Notes: Mar 1942: Name listed as TED VAL ROSE; 14 May 1996: Name listed as THEODORE V ROSE
[S1051] 1950 U.S. Census, Oregon, Multnomah, Portland, Seventeenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 37-373, Sheet No. 11.
Lines 26 and 27
[S908] Obituary of Maxine Lucille GRAY, (Name: Oregonian, The; Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; Date: 04 Nov 2020;).
Maxine Lucille Gray
Aug. 23, 1927 - Oct. 23, 2020

Maxine was born in Portland, Oregon to Mary and Valerian Rose, attending Gregory Heights Grade School, Grant High School, Oregon State and Portland State Universities graduating with a BA Education. She was married to Robert H. Gray on August 1, 1948 and is survived by her four children, Lesley Sutter (David, dec.), Lori Vranizan (Edward), Layne Gray, and Robert H. Gray Jr (Maria), ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Maxine was a lifelong learner and a beloved third grade teacher in the Reynolds School District. She lived her creed, and never missed the opportunity to remind all near her that the “creative and intelligent are never bored”. She was a member of the PEO sisterhood for 35 years, ceaselessly supporting women’s education. Maxine’s interest in art took her all over the world visiting galleries and learning from various cultures, however she always returned to her favorite local destination, Cannon Beach, Oregon. There Maxine immersed herself in family, gathered to enjoy the summers, walking to Haystack Rock, singing the Alphabet song backwards, playing spoons, and eating lasagna. Maxine loved her family dearly. She was always available to help, having the innate ability to recognize when any of her children or grandchildren needed it whether requested or not.

Maxine and Bob retired to Napa, CA where she volunteered as a docent at the local art museums, returning to Portland in 2003 after Bob’s passing as a resident of Holladay Park Plaza. She was at the center of social and educational activities, played bridge and delighted at entertaining in the dining room.

Late in her life Maxine participated in a neurological study of the human brain to advance the knowledge of Alzheimer’s. She continues to give and educate even post mortem. It is her request that any donations be made to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation whose slogan is “this will help fuel our research and work-so we can make discoveries faster, save more lives and give hope to millions.”

She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

A private committal service at Willamette National Cemetery will take place on November 13th at 2:30PM. Please contact Lori Vranizan, lorivranizan@me.com if you wish to attend.

(This shorter obituary was found on legacy.com...)
Maxine, loved by all who knew her, especially her children and family, Lesley Sutter (Dave, Dec.), Lori Vranizan (Edward), Layne Gray, Robert Gray Jr., (Maria); 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
[S1503] Obituary of Valerian T. ROSE, (Date: Abt. 5 Feb 1977;).

Valerian T. Rose

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes for Valerian T. Rose, 3137 NE 80th Ave., who died Wednesday in a local nursing home. He was 82.

A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces in World War I, Mr. Rose had been a general construction worker.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; a son, Ted; three daughters, Maxine Gray of Portland, Marie Bowes of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Margurite Tyson of Monte Sereno, Calif; a brother, Arthur Rose of Nelson, B.C.; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family suggests remembrances be contributions to Providence Hospital Cancer Research Fund.
[S911] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968, 1953-1954 Washington-Yamhill (1953), Baker-Douglas (1954).
Name: Theodore V Rose
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1926
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1954
Marriage Place: North Bend, Coos, Oregon, USA
Certificate Number: 6080
File Number: 402891
Father: V T Rose
Mother: Mary George
Spouse: Dian L Rondeau
[S1534] Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum (Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA), Grave Markers.
MARY A. ROSE
1903 † 1985

VALERIAN T. ROSE
1894 † 1977
[S99] GRAY, Maxine, Email of 13 Apr 1998 from vibrabob@aol.com.
Dad was born in Kearney, Nebraska and passed away on 2/3/1977
[S5] 1900 U.S. Census, Oklahoma Territory, Lincoln, South Creek, Twelfth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District #219, Enumeration District #118, Sheet #10, Line 53.
[S161] Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914 - 1918.
1. Surname: Ruzicka
2. Christian name: Valerian Theodore

6. Place of birth: Kerney [sic], Nebraska, U.S.A.

10. Name of next-of-kin: John William Ruzicka
11. Relationship of next-of-kin: Father
[S913] Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918, Rus - Sau > Box 8573 (Rutter, Thomas - Ryall, William Frederick).
Name: Valerian T Ruzicka [Valerian Theodore Ruzicka]
Birth Date: 3 Aug 1894
Birth Place: Kerney, Nebraska
Residence Place: Edmonton, Alta, Canada
Father: John William Ruzicka
Regimental Number: 2115839
[S914] Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Halifax, Nova Scotia > 1919 > June.
Name: Valerian T Ruzicka
Departure Port: Southampton, England
Arrival Date: 13 Jun 1919
Arrival Port: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Vessel: Olympic
[S915] Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942.
Name: Valerian Ruzicka
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1922
Marriage Place: Killam, Alberta, Canada
Spouse: Mary A George
[S508] 1906 Census of Canada, Alberta, Strathcona, Sub-District No. 11, Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Schedule; Online Images, Page 45.
[S165] 1911 Census of Canada, Province: Alberta, District No. 6, Strathcona, Enumeration District No. 15, Page 11.
[S19] 1930 U.S. Census, Oregon, Multnomah, Rose Park, Fifteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 26-226, Supervisor's District No. 9, Sheet No. 6B.
[S793] 1940 U.S. Census, Oregon, Multnomah, Portland, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 3, Enumeration District No. 37-300, Sheet No. 8A.
Lines 29 thru 34
[S91] Marriage Certificate of John RUZICKA and Josephine NOHEJL.
Issued 16 April 1878
[S962] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
Name: John Ruzecka [John William Ruzicka]
Gender: Male
Marriage Age: 23
Record Type: Marriage
Birth Date: abt 1855
Birth Place: Austria
Marriage Date: 22 Apr 1878
Marriage Place: Bohemian Town Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Marriage County Office: Douglas
Father: John Ruzecka [sic]
Mother: Anna Ruzecka [sic]
Spouse: Jose Nohejl

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