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Mary YANISH

Mary YANISH

Female 1916 - 2017  (101 years)


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  • Name Mary YANISH  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Birth 1 Mar 1916  [3
    Gender Female 
    Death 12 Sep 2017  [3
    Person ID I2266  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father Fred YANISH,   b. 15 May 1884, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Dec 1929 (Age 45 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Annie SENIO,   b. 15 May 1893, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Nov 1987 (Age 94 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1910 
    Family ID F734  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Walter MELIK,   b. Abt 1916   d. UNKNOWN 
    Children 
     1. Gordon D. MELIK,   b. 1945   d. 1984 (Age 39 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Bernie MELIK
    Family ID F1336  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S1092] Obituary of Annie (Yanish) HRUSCHAK, (Date: Abt. 14 Nov 1987;).
      HRUSCHAK, Annie (Yanish)

      On November 13, 1987, Mrs. Annie Hruschak (Yanish) of Calmar passed away at the age of 94 years.

      Survived by three daughters, Jean (Tom) Dublanko, Mary Melik and Walter, all of Edmonton, Emily (Leo) Sharko of Wetaskiwin; 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Josie Yanish of Leduc; three brothers, John, Bill and Steve Senio, all of Thorsby; two sisters, Maria Kuzio of Leduc and Fanny Sekora of Calmar. She was predeceased by her first husband, Fred Yanish; second husband, Demtro Hruschak; two sons, John and William; two daughters in infancy and grandson Gordon Melik.

      Prayer service will be held on Sunday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, one mile East and two miles north of Calmar where funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Sylvester Kuzel officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. South Side Memorial Chapel Patterson Mittelstadt Justik Funeral Directors, 83 Avenue and 104 Street. 432-1601

    2. [S1093] Obituary of Emily SHARKO, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 04 Mar 2009;).
      SHARKO, Emily
      March 19, 1924 - March 2, 2009

      Mrs Emily Sharko of Leduc passed away at the age of 84 years. Emily will be sadly missed by her loving family; daughters: Sylvia Paul, Leona Huber (Michael O'Brien) and Rosie (Roy) Thornton; eleven grandchildren: Tim Paul, Shannon Paul, Ron Huber (Yuko Takahashi), Dawn Huber, Kolbi O'Brien, Evan Will, Lyndon Will, Jenna Will, Taylor Will, Jennifer (Duncan) Smith, Tyler (Krysta) Thornton; two great- grandchildren: Chloe Smith and Georgia Smith; sister, Mary Melik; a special friend and cousin, Elsie Manchak; sister-in-law, Josie Yanish; two brothers-in-law: Manuel (Mary) Sharko and Gene Sharko as well as numerous relatives and friends. Emily was predeceased by her husband Leo Sharko; brothers: John and Bill Yanish; sister: Jean (Tom) Dublanko and two infant sisters. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Hainstock's Funeral Chapel, 4802- 47 Avenue, Leduc. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Russo Orthodox Church (West of Highway 2 on Highway 19). Interment to follow in Church Cemetery. In lieu of flower, donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S, #16- 29 Airport Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0W6. Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc in care of all arrangements. 4802 - 47 Avenue. Phone 986-2151. "An Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial"

    3. [S1094] Obituary of Mary MELIK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 16 Sep 2017;).
      MELIK, Mary
      March 1, 1916 – September 12, 2017

      It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Melik announces her passing on September 12, 2017 at the age of 101 years of age.

      She is survived by her son, Bernie; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

      A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the St. Albert Parish, 7 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert, Alberta.

      In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Edmonton Humane Society, 13620-163 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5V 9Z9.

    4. [S943] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Annie Hruschak
      Maiden Name: Yanish
      Gender: Female
      Death Age: 94
      Birth Date: abt 1893
      Residence Place: Calmar
      Death Date: 13 Nov 1987
      Burial Date: 16 Nov
      Obituary Date: 14 Nov 1987
      Obituary Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Newspaper Title: Edmonton Journal
      Spouse: Fred Yanish
      Child: Jean Dublanko
      Mary Melik
      Walter
      Emily Sharko
      John
      William
      Siblings:
      John Senio
      Bill Senio
      Steve Senio
      Maria Kuzio
      Fanny Sekora


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