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Phyllis DANCHUK

Phyllis DANCHUK

Female 1931 - 2006  (75 years)


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  • Name Phyllis DANCHUK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Birth 22 Jun 1931  [6, 10, 11
    Gender Female 
    Death 12 Dec 2006  [5, 6, 10, 11
    Burial Abt 15 Dec 2006  Holy Cross Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    ZWACK, Walter<br>
ZWACK, Phyllis
    ZWACK, Walter
    ZWACK, Phyllis

    Plot: 5 37 L 4
    Person ID I2226  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Emilian DANCHUK,   b. 8 Aug 1888   d. 15 Jun 1961, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Katherine SENIO,   b. 8 Jul 1888   d. 27 Jul 1942 (Age 54 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F540  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Lee WHITE,   b. 1930   d. 1954 (Age 24 years) 
    Marriage Bef 1955 
    Family ID F1382  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Family 2 Walter L. ZWACK,   b. 1919   d. 1977 (Age 58 years) 
    Marriage Bef 15 Jun 1961 
    Family ID F723  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Family 3 Charles Gordon OSCROFT,   b. UNKNOWN   d. Between 1 Jan and 18 Apr 2001 
    Marriage Between 15 Jun 1961 and 14 Feb 1999 
    Family ID F986  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 15 Dec 2006 - 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
    DANCHUK, Edward Obituary
    DANCHUK, Edward Obituary
    DANCHUK, John Obituary
    DANCHUK, John Obituary
    DANCHUK, Katherine Obituary
    DANCHUK, Katherine Obituary
    DANCHUK, Mary Obituary
    DANCHUK, Mary Obituary
    TANNAS, Olga Obituary
    DANCHUK, Earl Obituary
    ROTH, Frances Obituary
    VASILEFF, Sadie Obituary
    VASILEFF, Sadie Obituary
    Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
    Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
    Residence Place: Edmonton; Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
    Electoral District: Edmonton-Strathcona

  • Notes 
    • There is a record on ancestry.com, source "Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current" that lists a Margaret Jean ZWACK marrying Martin Tearl KENDALL on 17 Jul 1976. Father is listed as Walter ZWACK. Mother is only identified by surname ZWACK. Marriage took place in Ocean Falls, BC.

      Another entry in the same source lists Patsy Mary ZWACK marrying Mervin Laverne BYERS on 26 Mar 1970 on a Canadian Forces Base, more than likely in BC. Father is listed as Walter J. ZWACK and mother is listed as ZWACK. Sibling listed as Margaret ZWACK.

  • Sources 
    1. [S339] Obituary of Edward DANCHUK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 17 Jun 1961;), Page 28.
      ... Mrs. W. L. (Phyllis) Swack [sic]... all of Edmonton...

    2. [S342] Obituary of Katherine DANCHUK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 28 Jul 1942;).
      ... Sadie, Frances and Phyllis at home.

    3. [S590] Obituary of John DANCHUK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 18 Feb 1999;), Page E11.
      Mr. John Danchuk of Redwater passed away peacefully February 14, 1999 at the age of 87 years.

      John was predeceased by his wife, Mary Danchuk on February 14, 1992, and also his step-daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jack Johnson. He will be sadly missed by his special friend, Rose and his step-children, Dr. Russell (Jean) Tkachuk of Roberts Creek, B.C., Vera (Don) Sproule of Calgary, Victoria (Ed) Twanow of DeWinton, and Janet (Elton) Malmo of Carstairs. He will also be sadly missed by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves to mourn him, three brothers and six sisters, Max (Olga), Earl (Leona), Joe (Doris), Mary Danchuk, Jean (John) Lesiuk, Olga Tannas, Saddie (Bill) Vasileff, Francis (Vic) Roth and Phyllis (Gordon) Oscroft.

      Prayers Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. Divine Liturgy Friday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Boris and Hlib Ukrainian Catholic Church in Redwater. Reverend Bill Hupalo officiating with interment in St. John's Cookville Cemetery.

    4. [S591] Obituary of Mary DANCHUK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 20 Apr 2001;), Page B6.
      On April 18, 2001, Mary Danchuk of Edmonton passed away at the age of 88 years.

      She is survived by three brothers, Joe (Doris), Earl (Leona) and Max (Olga), all of Edmonton; five sisters, Jean (John) Lesiuk of Vernon, B.C., Olga Tannas of Vegreville, Sadie (Bill) Vasliff of Vernon, B.C., Francis (Vic) Roth of Edmonton, Phyllis Oscoft of Edmonton; special nieces, Leah (Malcolm) Smith, Carmen (Lawrence) Messer, Cori (Nevin) Hiebert, Heather (Augusto) Goncalves and Terry (Harvey) Diduch, all of Edmonton; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Predeceased by one brother, John of Redwater.

      Prayers Sunday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue. Divine Liturgy Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7007 - 109 Street. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery.

    5. [S592] Obituary of Olga TANNAS, (Date: Abt. 18 Mar 2008;).
      With a slight glint in her eye, a long last sigh, the life on earth of Olga Tannas came to sweet end. At Lethbridge Regional Hospital, during the early morning of March 15, 2008, with her son, Rick and his wife, Millie, at her bedside, Olga succumbed to a failing body and passed into the arms of her so loved Saviour.

      Olga is survived by sons, Melvin of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Rick (Millie) of Lethbridge; daughters, Donna (Rudy) Ferguson of Osoyoos, B.C., and Junie (Murray) Grant of St. Mary's, Ontario, eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; brother, Max (Olga) Danchuk of Edmonon; sister, Sadie Vasliff of Edmonton; extended family. Robert (Carole) Tannas of Athabasca, Fedora (Bill) Marling of Edmonton, Ellen (Glen) Nesser of St. Albert, Margaret (Barry) Jewell of Caldeon, Ontario, Donald (Dawn-Marie) Tannas of Bellis; Linda Tannas of Edmonton, and Evelyn (Wally) Zukowski of Edmonton; along with 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

      Predeceased by her parents, Emil (Katharyna) Danchuk; her first husband, Metro Sewchuk; her second husband, Fred Tannas; brothers, John, Joe and Earl Danchuk; sisters, Mary Danchuk, Jean Lesiuk, Francis Roth, and Phyliss Oshcroft [sic]; and granddaughter Tonya Beck.

      Prayer service Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5701 - 51 Street, Vegreville. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Vegreville. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery.

    6. [S593] Obituary of Phyllis OSCROFT, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 14 Dec 2006;).
      OSCROFT, Phyllis (Danchuk) June 22, 1931 - December 12, 2006

      It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Phyllis Oscroft. She died peacefully on December 12th with family at her side.

      Predeceased by her husbands Lee White, Walter Zwack and Gordon Oscroft. Also sisters and brothers Mary, John, Frances, Jean, Joe and Earl.

    7. [S802] Obituary of Sadie VASILEFF, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 21 Apr 2017;).
      VASILEFF, Sadie (Danchuk)
      On April 18, 2017 Sadie passed away peacefully at the ripe old age of 94 just one month shy of her 95 birthday. She is the last to survive of her nine siblings, four brothers, Earl, Max, John, and Joe; and her five sisters, Olga, Mary, Phyllis, Frances, and Jean.
      Born in Bellis, Alberta and homesteaded with family until they moved just outside of Edmonton to a farm in Winterburn. It was there that she met the love of her life, William (Bill) Vasileff. They were married for over 60 years. Bill passed away in 2002.
      Sadie suffered a stroke in 2007 and remained in the care of the Westview Health Center in Stony Plain. She leaves behind a loving family of three children, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
      A service will be held at the Parkland Funeral Home in Stony Plain, 3502 - 44 Ave, 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017.
      In her memory a love offering towards the WECA Chapel in West Edmonton Mall at WECA.com would be appreciated.

    8. [S860] Obituary of Earl DANCHUK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 1 May 2012;).
      Earl DANCHUK
      October 23, 2003

      DANCHUK, Earl Morris On October 23, 2003, Earl Danchuk of Edmonton passed away at the age of 85 years. A graduate of the University of Alberta in Civil Engineering, he supervised the building of Albertas secondary roads for over 30 years. He lived a healthy and fulfilled life and is survived by his loving wife, Leona; daughter, Geraldine and her husband, Malcolm of Britt, Ontario; four sisters, Olga, Sadie, Francis and Phyllis; and one brother, Max. Relatives and friends may pay their respects one hour prior to the Funeral Service Monday, October 27 at 3:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709-111 Avenue. Reverend James L. Holland OMI will officiate with cremation to follow in the Park Memorial Crematorium. To send condolences visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, & Crematorium

      Published on May 1, 2012

    9. [S865] Obituary of Frances ROTH, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 2 Feb 2006;).
      Frances Roth

      ROTH, Frances On February 1, 2006, Mrs. Frances Roth of Edmonton passed away at the age of 82 years. Frances is survived by her daughter, Terry Diduch (Harvey); son, Robert Roth (Cheryl) of Vancouver; grandchildren, Paul, Rebecca (Cory), Alana, Melissa; brother, Max (Olga) Danchuk; sisters, Olga Tannas, Sadie Vasileff, Phyllis Oscroft; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor Roth, parents, brothers, John, Joe and Earl and sisters, Mary and Jean. Memorial Service Saturday, February 4 at 11:30 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue with Very Reverend Don Bodnar officiating. Cremation has taken place in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 - 124 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 9Z9. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre

      Published on February 2, 2006

    10. [S943] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Phyllis Oscroft
      Maiden Name: Danchuk
      Gender: Female
      Death Age: 75
      Birth Date: 22 Jun 1931
      Death Date: 12 Dec 2006
      Obituary Date: 14 Dec 2006
      Obituary Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Newspaper Title: Edmonton Journal

    11. [S526] Holy Cross Cemetery (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers, Plot 5 37 L 4.
      ZWACK
      WALTER
      1919 - 1977
      PHYLLIS
      1931 - 2006

    12. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Year: 1963 Electoral District: Edmonton-Strathcona.
      Name: Walter Zwack
      Residence Place: Edmonton; Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
      Occupation: Carpenter
      Reference Number: M-5143


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