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Katherine MELNYK

Katherine MELNYK

Female 1907 - 1973  (66 years)


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  • Name Katherine MELNYK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Birth 17 Jan 1907  [1, 3
    Gender Female 
    Also Known As Kate MELNYK, Katie MELNYK  [6, 7, 8, 9
    Census 26 Jun 1916  Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    1916 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
    1916 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
    Province: Alberta, District No. 42, Sub-District No. 42, Enumeration District No. 12 in Town of Leduc
    Census 1 Jun 1921  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    1921 Census of Canada
    1921 Census of Canada
    Province: Alberta, District No. 11, Strathcona, Enumeration Sub-District No. 42 in City of Edmonton
    Death 9 Jul 1973  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 10
    LITWINOWICH, Katherine Obituary
    LITWINOWICH, Katherine Obituary
    Burial 12 Jul 1973  Holy Cross Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    LITWINOWICH, William<br>
LITWINOWICH, Katherine
    LITWINOWICH, William
    LITWINOWICH, Katherine

    Person ID I2184  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father William MELNYK,   b. 1878   d. 20 Sep 1962 (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary KLIMOSKO,   b. 29 Jun 1890   d. 11 Aug 1966 (Age 76 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Bef 17 Jan 1907  [11
    Family ID F541  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William LITWINOWICH,   b. 1902   d. 10 Aug 1999 (Age 97 years) 
    Marriage 28 Oct 1928  [1
    Children 
    +1. John William LITWINOWICH,   b. Oct 1933   d. Jul 2009 (Age ~ 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Kathleen Mary LITWINOWICH,   b. 22 Sep 1945   d. 27 May 1976 (Age 30 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F706  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 26 Jun 1916 - Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1 Jun 1921 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 9 Jul 1973 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 12 Jul 1973 - Holy Cross Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    MELNYK, Mary Obituary
    MELNYK, Mary Obituary
    MELNYK, William Obituary
    MELNYK, William Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S596] MELNYK, Nancy, Email of 11 Oct 2011.
      Katherine Melnyk born 17 Jan 1907, married William Litwinowich, 28 October 1928; she died 9 July 1973 at Edmonton.

    2. [S614] Obituary of Katherine LITWINOWICH, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 10 Jul 1973;), Page 22.
      On July 9, 1973, Mrs. Katherine Litwinowitch of 9718 86 Avenue, passed away at the age of 66 years. Surviving are her loving husband, William; one son, John; one daughter, Kathleen; three grandchildren, all of Edmonton; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Jaehklo [sic] of Canmore, Alberta, Mrs. Annie Yohemas, Mrs. Doris Darbyshire, Mrs. Lucille Bucknell, all of Edmonton. Prayers Wednesday, July 11, at 8:00 p.m. at South Side Memorial Chapel. Funeral service Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil's Church (71 Avenue and 109 Street).

    3. [S526] Holy Cross Cemetery (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers, Plot 06, C02, 03.
      LITWINOWICH
      WILLIAM
      1902 - 1999
      KATHERINE
      1907 - 1973

    4. [S1158] Obituary of John LITWINOWICH, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 28 Jul 2009;).
      LITWINOWICH, John William October, 1933 - July, 2009 After a brief and extraordinary battle with cancer, John passed away with his love at his side. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife of 58 years, Thelma; three sons, Stuart (Rosalie), David (Lynn) and Bruce (Cheryl); three grandchildren, Joshua, Jesse (Candace) and Austin; step-grandchildren, Stephanie and Jennifer; step-great-grandchildren Tyson and Logan. John was predeceased by his parents, William and Katherine; and his sister, Kathleen. A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Hainstock's Funeral Home, 9810-34 Avenue, Edmonton. Respecting John's request, a private family funeral will follow on July 31, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arts and Medicine Program at the Cross Cancer Institute. Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium. 780-440-2999 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.

    5. [S1312] 1921 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 11, Strathcona, Enumeration Sub-District No. 42, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Page 24A.
      Lines 4 thru 11

    6. [S333] Obituary of Mary MELNYK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 12 Aug 1966;), Page 36.
      ... Mrs. B. (Kate) Letwinowich [sic]...

    7. [S811] Obituary of Lucile BUCKNELL, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 28 Oct 2017;).
      BUCKNELL, Lucille Amelia
      January 6, 1928 – October 25, 2017
      It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucille Bucknell of Edmonton. Lucille was 89 years of age and survived by her sons, Bradley and Barry (Tina) and daughter Barbara (Rick); three grandchildren, Sarah (Mark), David (Natalie) and Henri; and five great-grandchildren, Haven, Conner, Tristan, Emma and Violet, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
      Mom was predeceased by Harold, her husband of 62 years; parents, Mary and William Melnyk; sisters Kate, Annie, Helen, Eva and Doris and her brother John.
      Lucille was born in Edmonton and lived here all her life, but for the four or five months when she took a job in Fort St. John, met Harold and returned to the city to marry. She marvelled at the changes she had seen the city undergo in all that time, recalling how the Hotel MacDonald was once the largest building in town and it could be seen from anywhere; today, she lamented, it can hardly be found.
      Mom died peacefully and at peace with her world. She loved her family and adored her great-grandchildren. She will be missed deeply.
      There will be a viewing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, 52356 RR 232 (south of Wye Road), with a Funeral Service celebrating her life to follow at 1:30 p.m.
      In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hope Mission, 9908-106 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2N7.

    8. [S1157] Obituary of William MELNYK.
      MELNYK - On September 20, Mr. William Melnyk of 9732 75 Avenue passed away, aged 84 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; one son, John of Hamilton, Ontario; six daughters. Mrs. B. (Kate) Letwinowich, Mrs. P. (Anne) Yohemas, Mrs. H. (Eva) Dake, all of Edmonton, Mrs. R. (Helen) Jahelka of Canmore, Mrs. J. (Doris) Darbyshire, Mrs. H. (Lucille) Bucknell, both of Edmonton; 28 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

      Funeral service Monday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil's Church. Prayers Sunday, September 23 at 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel. Reverend M. Hannas, O.S.B.M., will officiate. Interment St. Anthony's Cemetery. South Side Memorial Chapel Ltd. Patterson-Mittelstadt-Duholke, Funeral Directors. No flowers, please. Donations may be made to the Polio fund.

    9. [S495] 1916 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 42, Sub-District No. 42, Enumeration District No. 12 in Town of Leduc, Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Schedule; Online Images, Page 23.
      Lines 34 thru 40

    10. [S497] Obituary of Annie YOHEMAS, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 30 Jun 1975;), Page 22.
      John and Kate are not listed as surviving siblings in Annie's obituary.

    11. [S327] Obituary of Tatianna KLIMOSKO, (Name: Leduc Representative; Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada; Date: 14 Jun 1929;), Front Page.
      DEATH OF MRS. KLIMOSKO

      After a sickness of about two months the death occurred in an Edmonton hospital on Monday of Mrs. Tatianna Klimosko, aged 62 years. Deceased had been a resident of Leduc district for the past thirty years. Besides her husband she is survived by four daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. Mary Melik [sic] and Mrs. Annie Kibilko [sic], of Strathcona, Mrs. Katie Senio, of Calmar, and Mrs. Kapika, of Leduc, and John and Fred at home.

      The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from the Greek Catholic church north west of town.


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