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Jennie YURKOWSKI

Jennie YURKOWSKI

Female 1934 - 2021  (86 years)


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  • Name Jennie YURKOWSKI  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Birth 13 Jun 1934  [1, 6
    Gender Female 
    Death 13 Apr 2021  [6
    Burial Abt 16 Apr 2021  Our Lady of Victory Catholic Cemetery/Thorsby, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    TOMASZEWSKI, Stan H. and Jennie
    TOMASZEWSKI, Stan H. and Jennie
    Person ID I2310  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Family Stanley H. TOMASZEWSKI,   b. 1925   d. 2001 (Age 76 years) 
    Children 
    +1. Phil TOMASZEWSKI
     2. Kevin TOMASZEWSKI
     3. Paul TOMASZEWSKI
     4. Derek TOMASZEWSKI,   b. 1970   d. 10 Jul 1989 (Age 19 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F745  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 16 Apr 2021 - Our Lady of Victory Catholic Cemetery/Thorsby, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    TOMASZEWSKI, Jennie
    TOMASZEWSKI, Jennie

    Documents
    TOMASZEWSKI, Joseph Obituary
    TOMASZEWSKI, Joseph Obituary
    TOMASZEWSKI, Veronika Obituary
    Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
    Year: 1963
    Residence Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
    Electoral District: Wetaskiwin
    Reference Number: M-5145

  • Sources 
    1. [S377] Our Lady of Victory Catholic Cemetery (Thorsby, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      TOMASZEWSKI
      STAN H., 1925 - 2001
      JENNIE, 1934 -

    2. [S381] Patchwork of Memories, Mr. & Mrs. Sebastian Tomaszewski, written by their son, John, page 644.
      The youngest brother, Stanley, married Jenny Yurkowski, a teacher at Thorsby, and they have 4 sons.

    3. [S754] Obituary of Joseph TOMASZEWSKI, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 27 Oct 2005;).
      TOMASZEWSKI, Joseph On October 25, 2005 Mr. Joseph Tomaszewski of Leduc, Alberta formerly of Sunnybrook, Alberta passed away at the age of 93 years. Joseph is survived by two brothers, Andrew (Mildred) and Frank (Elsie), both of Sunnybrook and sisters-in-law Veronica and Jenny, both of Leduc and Jenny of Thorsby. He was predeceased by his wife Mary, brothers, John, Peter, Michael and Stanley and sisters Katie Fedor, Anna Mendys, Nellie Konwicki, Sophie, Emily and Frances Tomaszewski. Prayer Service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church, Thorsby, Alberta. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of Victory Roman Catholic Church, Thorsby with Reverend Michael Mireau as Celebrant. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund or to the charity of one's choice. Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel in charge of all arrangements. 4802 - 47 Avenue, Leduc. Phone 986-2151. "An Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial".

    4. [S1163] Obituary of Veronika Teresa TOMASZEWSKI.
      Veronika Teresa Tomaszewski
      FEBRUARY 9, 1923 - MARCH 23, 2016

      It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our family’s matriarch., Veronika Teresa Tomaszewski at Leduc, AB at the age of 93 years.

      Veronika was born into a Polish family in Kuzmin, in what is now Ukraine on February 9, 1923 to Janek and Helena Osiecka. After the war, she immigrated to Canada, where she met John Tomaszewski, the love of her life. For the next 50 years she lived on their farm in Sunnybrook. Mom touched the hearts of everyone with her kindly ways and love of people, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

      Veronika will be lovingly remembered by her children: Edward (Cynthia), Adam (Cathy), Lillian (Ken) MacGregor, Theresa (Mark) Brooks, Ron (Arlene), Jean (Dean) Barager; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; her two sisters-in-laws Jennie Tomaszewski, and Elsie Tomaszewski; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

      Veronika was predeceased by her loving husband John; her son-in-law Edmund; her daughter-in-law Donna; and her cousin Kazia Rabski.

      A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Leduc, AB, with burial at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Cemetery, Thorsby, AB.

      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Cemetery Fund, 5019 – 49 Avenue, Thorsby, AB T0C 2P0; Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9; or a charity of choice.

    5. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Year: 1963 Residence Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Electoral District: Wetaskiwin Reference Number: M-5145.
      240 Ruzicka, Joseph, druggist, Thorsby
      241 Ruzicka, Mrs. Evelyn - Thorsby

      274 Tomaszewski, Stanley, postmaster, Thorsby
      275 Tomaszewski, Mrs. Jenny - Thorsby

      296 Workun, Miss Joan, teacher, Thorsby

    6. [S1410] Obituary of Jennie TOMASZEWSKI.
      Jennie Tomaszewski
      June 13, 1934 – April 13, 2021

      It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jennie on April 13, 2021 at the age of 86 years.

      Jennie will be lovingly remembered by her sons Phil, Kevin, Paul and friend Nicole, grandchildren William, Rebecca, Amy, Jesilyn and Kamryn, great grandchild River Rose, daughter-in-laws Lisa and Christine, as well as many family and friends.

      Jennie is predeceased by her husband Stanley and son Derek.

      A Funeral Service will be held at a later date.


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