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Stephen POHOLKA

Stephen POHOLKA

Male 1925 - 2014  (88 years)


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  • Name Stephen POHOLKA  [1, 2
    Birth 31 Dec 1925  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Steve POHOLKA  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Death 15 Apr 2014  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    POHOLKA, Steve Obituary
    Burial 26 Apr 2014  Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery/Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I2558  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Family Olga CHRUNIK,   b. 12 Oct 1929   d. 1 Aug 2009 (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 8 Aug 1951  [1
    Children 
     1. Darlene POHOLKA
     2. Darrell POHOLKA
    >3. Don POHOLKA
    Family ID F848  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 15 Apr 2014 - Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 26 Apr 2014 - Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery/Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    POHOLKA, Steve
    POHOLKA, Steve

    Documents
    CHRUNIK, Max Funeral Notice
    POHOLKA, Olga Obituary
    HRYCHUK, Mildred Obituary

    Headstones
    POHOLKA, Stephen<br>
POHOLKA, Olga
    POHOLKA, Stephen
    POHOLKA, Olga


  • Sources 
    1. [S368] Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery (Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      POHOLKA
      STEPHEN
      DEC. 31, 1925
      APR. 15, 2014
      OLGA
      OCT. 12, 1929
      AUG. 1, 2009
      MARRIED
      AUG. 8, 1951

    2. [S1086] Obituary of Steve POHOLKA.
      Steve Poholka

      DECEMBER 31, 1925 – APRIL 15, 2014

      It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Steve Poholka of Calmar at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his beloved children Darlene, Darrell, Don (Jane); loving grandchildren Jennifer and Kim; sisters; Stella Zingle, Effie Symyrozum, Maria Lis. Steve was predeceased by his wife Olga, parents; Michael and Anastasia Poholka; brother; Nicholas; sisters; Ann Symyrozum and Alice Adamic.

      Steve loved farming, hunting, fishing, gardening, nature and playing crib and cards. He was known for his ability to fix almost anything and had a willingness to help family, friends and strangers. Steve greatly enjoyed time spent with family and friends. We will miss his big smile, laugh, great sense of humour and his generous and caring heart.

      A Prayer Service will be held on Friday April 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby followed by Divine Liturgy on Saturday April 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

      Interment will be held at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Leduc.

      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Cemetery Fund, Leduc, St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, World Vision or The Salvation Army.

      Arrangements under the direction of Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc, AB.

    3. [S943] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Steve Poholka
      Gender: Male
      Death Age: 88
      Birth Date: 31 Dec 1925
      Death Date: 15 Apr 2014
      Death Place: Calmar
      Burial Place: Leduc
      Obituary Date: 22 Apr 2014
      Obituary Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Newspaper Title: Edmonton Journal
      Parents: Michael Poholka; Anastasia Poholka
      Spouse: Olga
      Child:
      Dariene
      Darrell
      Don
      Siblings:
      Stella Zingle
      Effie Symyrozum
      Maria Lis
      Nicholas
      Ann Symyrozum
      Alice Adamic

    4. [S418] FORMSTONE, Joey, Email of 25 Sep 2009.
      But I have some info for you ……..none of the following is sourced or confirmed…….just notes from Con CHRUNIK after he visited some of the relatives in Calmar, AB. Con has documented that a ...

      Maxi CHRUNIK married Anastasia KLIMOSKO. I have a photo of the same headstone that you do. It says on the headstone that she was also called Nancy CHRUNIK.

      Their children:

      1.Eva born approx 1913 married Mike KARABONIK (?spelling)

      2. Mildred 1922 HRYCHUK

      3. Stella (twin to Mildred) 1922 August WEDMAN

      4. John 1915 (single)

      5. ?Andrew 1918 Betty LIS

      After Nancy’s death, Maxi remarried to Anna SOOCKEY(?sp) (1905 – 1983)

      Their children:

      1. Olga born 1929 married Steve POHOLKA

      2. Alex born 1931 married Irene BORYS

    5. [S441] Funeral Notice of Max CHRUNIK, (Name: Leduc Representative; Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada; Date: 15 Feb 1962;), Page 4.
      ... Mr. Makaim (Max) Chrunik of Calmar, who passed away on January 27, 1962, at the age of 83 years...

    6. [S1063] Obituary of Mildred HRYCHUK.
      HRYCHUK, Mildred

      On December 3, 1987, Mrs. Mildred Hrychuk of Leduc passed away peacefully at the age of 65, in Calgary. In accordance with her wishes, cremation took place at the Calgary Crematorium December 5, 1987.

      She is survived by her loving daughters, Mrs. Irene (Don) Kirk, Betty Ann Bouten both of Calgary and son, Brian Hrychuk of Leduc, sister, Mrs. Eva (Mike) Karabonik of Calmar and her twin sister, Mrs. Stella Wedman of Leduc; half-sister, Olga (Steve) Poholka of Calmar; half-brother Alex (Irene) Chrunik of Edmonton; four grandchildren; many mieces and nephews and many friends whom she dearly loved.

      Memorial service will be held on December 11, 1987 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 5105 45A Street, Leduc, Hainstock and Son Funeral Chapel Limited in charge of arrangements. 986-2151


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