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The Genealogy of the Ruzicka and Manchak Families

Michael KOBEWKA
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Name Michael KOBEWKA [1, 2, 3] Birth 9 May 1920 Ellerslie, Alberta, Canada
[2, 4, 5] Gender Male Also Known As Mike KOBEWKA [6] Death 26 Aug 2008 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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KOBEWKA, Michael Obituary Burial 2 Sep 2008 [7] - It is not known where Mike and Irene are buried. This is odd to me (Darryn ROSE) as our families were so close and mom (Gina ROSE) attended Mike's funeral.

KOBEWKA, Michael Funeral Program 
KOBEWKA, Michael Funeral Program Person ID I1552 Family Tree Last Modified 8 Apr 2026
Father Steve KOBEWKA, b. 1892 d. Jan 1966 (Age 74 years) Relationship natural Mother Annie KLIMOSKO, b. 18 Nov 1900 d. 15 Mar 1979 (Age 78 years) Relationship natural Marriage Bef 22 Mar 1934 [8] Family ID F18 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Irene Dorothy HILL, b. Abt 1924 d. 4 Oct 1996 (Age ~ 72 years) Family ID F513 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 8 Apr 2026
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Event Map
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Photos 
KOBEWKA, Mike 
ROSE, Darryn
KOBEWKA, Mike
This picture, taken in 1968, was not developed until 2009 when the roll of film was found in Gina ROSE's freezer. This was the second time a roll of film was found in the house and both times they contained pictures of Darryn as an infant.
Christmas Celebration
ROSE, Stan (in back)
KOBEWKA, Mike
ROSE, Heather
KOBEWKA, Irene
Taken at the MANCHAK farm in Calmar, AB.
Documents 
SENIO, Clara Funeral Program 
Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Residence Date: 1974
Residence Place: Stettler, Alberta, Canada
Electoral District: Battle River
KOBEWKA, Anna Obituary
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Sources - [S813] Obituary of Anna KOBEWKA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 17 Mar 1979;), Page C8.
KOBEWKA, Anna
On March 15, 1979, Mrs. Anna Kobewka of Edmonton passed away at the age of 78 years.
Survived by three sons and three daughters, Michael of Stettler, Johnny and Joseph of Edmonton, Mrs. Mildred Grekul of Prince George, B.C., Miss Mary Kobewka and Miss Margaret Kobewka of Edmonton, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister, John and Fred Klimosko of Leduc, Mrs. Bessie Kapica of Edmonton. Predeceased by her husband Steve in January, 1966, and one son Walter in 1968.
Prayers Sunday, March 18, at 8:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel (9709 111 Ave.). Funeral Services Monday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel. Basiliam Fathers will be the celebrants with interment in St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations to the charity of one's choice will be greatly appreciated. Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators & Directors. (The Chapel on the Boulevard) 426-0050. - [S943] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
Name: Michael Kobewka
Gender: Male
Death Age: 88
Birth Date: 9 May 1920
Death Date: 26 Aug 2008
Obituary Date: 30 Aug 2008
Obituary Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Newspaper Title: Edmonton Journal - [S1161] Canadian Phone and Address Directories, 1995-2002.
Name: Michael Kobewka
Spouse Given Name: Irene
Street Address: 9507 NW 71 Ave NW
City: Edmonton
Province: Alberta
Postal Code: T6E 0W2
Phone Number: 780 439 0173
Years at Residence: 2000 2001 2002
Given that Irene passed in 1996 it is not known why her name appears on this source. - [S246] Obituary of Michael KOBEWKA.
May 9, 1920 - August 26, 2008 - [S247] Funeral Program of Michael KOBEWKA.
Born: May 9, 1920, Ellerslie, Alberta; Passed Away: August 26, 2008, Edmonton, Alberta - [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Year: 1974 Location: Stettler, Alberta, Canada Electoral District: Battle River.
105 Kobewka, Mike, caretaker, Stettler
106 Kobewka, Mrs. Irene, Stettler - [S247] Funeral Program of Michael KOBEWKA.
Memorial Services
Hainstock's Funeral Home
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
10:00 a.m. - [S512] Obituary of Mrs. Tom SENIO, (Name: Leduc Representative; Location: Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada; Date: 22 Mar 1934;), Front Page.
MARCH 22, 1934
The death occurred in the Misericordia hospital, Edmonton, on Tuesday of Mrs. Tom Senio, aged 36 years, of the Conjuring Creek district. She leaves her husband and eight children to mourn her loss besides three sisters, Mrs. Melnick [sic] and Mrs. Kobylka of Edmonton, and Mrs. L. Kapica of Leduc, and two brothers, John and Fred Klimocko [sic] of Leduc district.
- [S813] Obituary of Anna KOBEWKA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 17 Mar 1979;), Page C8.
