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Helen Mary MELNYK

Helen Mary MELNYK

Female 1916 - 1989  (72 years)


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  • Name Helen Mary MELNYK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Birth 9 Feb 1916  [6
    Gender Female 
    Census 26 Jun 1916  Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    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  [11
    1921 Census of Canada
    1921 Census of Canada
    Province: Alberta, District No. 11, Strathcona, Enumeration Sub-District No. 42 in City of Edmonton
    Census 1931  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    1931 Census of Canada
    1931 Census of Canada
    Province: Alberta, Electoral District No. 218, East Edmonton, Enumeration Sub-District No. 5 in City of Edmonton
    Death 5 Feb 1989  Canmore, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 6
    JAHELKA, Helen Obituary
    Burial 10 Feb 1989  Canmore Cemetery/Canmore, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 6
    JAHELKA, Reginald<br>
JAHELKA, Helen
    JAHELKA, Reginald
    JAHELKA, Helen

    Person ID I2192  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  [13
    Family ID F541  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Reginald Fred JAHELKA,   b. 4 Aug 1910   d. 6 Jun 1993 (Age 82 years) 
    Marriage 9 Jan 1936  Nordegg, Taber, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Children 
    +1. Allan Fred JAHELKA,   b. 10 Nov 1937, Nordegg, Taber, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jun 2011, Cowichan District Hospital/Duncan, British Columbia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >2. Joan JAHELKA
    >3. Elaine JAHELKA
    Family ID F710  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 MapsCensus - 1931 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 9 Jan 1936 - Nordegg, Taber, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 5 Feb 1989 - Canmore, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 10 Feb 1989 - Canmore Cemetery/Canmore, 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
    YOHEMAS, Annie Obituary
    LITWINOWICH, Katherine Obituary
    LITWINOWICH, Katherine Obituary
    MELNYK, William Obituary
    MELNYK, William Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S333] Obituary of Mary MELNYK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 12 Aug 1966;), Page 36.
      ... Mrs. R. (Helen) Jahelka of Canmore, Alberta...

    2. [S497] Obituary of Annie YOHEMAS, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 30 Jun 1975;), Page 22.
      ... three sisters, Mrs. R. (Helen) Jahelka of Canmore, Mrs. Doris Darbyshire and Mrs. H. (Lucille) Bucknell, both of Edmonton.

    3. [S586] Obituary of Helen Mary JAHELKA, (Name: Calgary Herald; Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Date: 08 Feb 1989;), Page D8.
      Helen Mary Jahelka, beloved wife of Reg of Canmore, Alberta, passed away suddenly at the Canmore hospital, February 5, 1989 at the age of 72 years. Loving mother of one son Allen [sic] (Sharon) of Duncan, B.C. and two daughters, Joan (Jim) of Millarville and Elaine (Ron) of Canmore. Helen is also survived by her two sisters, Doris and Lucille of Edmonton; grandchildren, Mickey, Terri, Kris, Kevin, Kim, Jason, Karrie, Kyle and Jan; as well as great-grandchildren, Devon, Chad, Kylee and Travis. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Canmore, Alberta on Friday, February 10, 1989 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Canmore Cemetery.

    4. [S596] MELNYK, Nancy, Email of 11 Oct 2011.
      Helen Mary born 8 Feb 1916 [have seen her birth in Alberta books at Archives], married Rudolph Jahelka 9 Jan 1936 at Nordegg [according to Aunt Doris], he was born 4 June 1909 near Red Deer.

    5. [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).

    6. [S587] Canmore Cemetery (Canmore, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      JAHELKA
      HELEN MARY
      FEB. 9, 1916
      FEB. 5, 1989

    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. [S1201] Obituary of Allan Fred JAHELKA, (Name: dignitymemorial.com;).
      Jahelka, Allan Fred
      November 10th, 1937 - June 13, 2011

      Born in Nordegg, Alberta

      Allan Jahelka, our much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at Cowichan District Hospital surrounded by his family on June 13, 2011. After a long, hard fought battle with heart disease, he is now finally at peace.

      Survived by his loving wife and best friend Sharon of 54 years, children; Mickey (Lynn), Terri (John Nardino), Kris (Jason Kearns). Predeceased by his parents Reginald and Helen Jahelka of Canmore, Alberta.

      Allan started his working career on the oil rigs and coal mines in Alberta. After settling down in the Cowichan Valley in the mid 50's, Allan eventually apprenticed as a plumber then a heating mechanic with Griffiths which then lead to starting his own company, Allan's Oil Burner Service.

      Though always busy with his work, Allan tried to support his kids in whatever teams or events they participated in. His enthusiastic, “super-fan” approach was seldom matched at the Timberman football games of the mid 70's. Many long-term friendships were started on the sidelines of a court or field.

      Allan was never happier than when he was with family and friends. He enjoyed many summers of camping at Shawnigan Lake, fishing in Campbell River, Renfrew and Sooke, but nothing gave him more pleasure than his 7 grandchildren Devin (Carlee), Chad, Kylie (Matt), Travis, Jaleesa, Sydney, Jordan and most recently the addition of his first, great grandchild Rylan.

      Thank you to Dad’s many friends and acquaintances that have supported him and us over the years.

      In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

      A celebration of Allan’s life will be held at the Moose Lodge, 2244 Moose Road, Duncan BC , Monday June 20th, 1:30pm - 4:00 pm.¬

      Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Duncan, BC.

    10. [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

    11. [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

    12. [S1313] 1931 Census of Canada, Alberta, Electoral District No. 218, East Edmonton, Enumeration Sub-District No. 5, Seventh Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Page 16.
      Lines 26 thru 31

    13. [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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