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Bessie LIS

Bessie LIS

Female 1918 - 2006  (88 years)


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  • Name Bessie LIS  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Birth 1918  [1, 3
    Gender Female 
    Also Known As Betty Lis  [5
    Death 22 Feb 2006  [1, 3
    CHRUNIK, Bessie Obituary
    Burial 25 Feb 2006  Leduc Municipal Cemetery/Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 6
    CHRUNIK, Bessie and Andrew
    CHRUNIK, Bessie and Andrew
    Person ID I2574  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father William LIS,   b. 1876   d. 1938 (Age 62 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Femka,   b. 1883   d. 1976 (Age 93 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F855  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Andrew CHRUNIK,   b. 1917   d. 1987 (Age 70 years) 
    Children 
     1. Ron CHRUNIK
    Family ID F854  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 25 Feb 2006 - Leduc Municipal 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

  • Documents
    BARA, Annie Obituary
    LIS, William Obituary
    This document helps to solidify that Bessie CHRUNIK was the wife of Andrew CHRUNIK given various notes and sources.

  • Sources 
    1. [S425] Obituary of Bessie CHRUNIK, (Date: Feb 2006;).
      On February 22, 2006 Bessie Chrunik passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years.

    2. [S469] Obituary of Annie BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 19 May 1953;), Page 24.
      ... Bill Lis of Leduc... Mrs. Bessie Chrunik of Leduc...

    3. [S544] Leduc Municipal Cemetery (Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      CHRUNIK
      Bessie
      1918 - 2006
      Andrew
      1917 - 1987

    4. [S426] Obituary of William LIS, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 14 Nov 2003;).
      LIS, William (Bill)

      It is with sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) Lis of Edmonton on November 13, 2003 at the age of 87 years. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife Irene on November 2, 2003.

      Bill is survived by his loving son, Rod Lis of Edmonton, his sister Bessie Chrunik of Edmonton, also numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Bill was also predeceased by his parents, William and Femka Lis, brothers; Mike, Steve, John and Alex Lis and sisters; Annie Bara, Millie Turtle, Tina Archie and Mary.

      Prayers will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at Hainstock's Funeral Chapel, (9810 - 34 Avenue), Edmonton. Divine Liturgy on Monday, November 17, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church (3 miles west of Highway 2 on Highway 19 to Devon), with Reverend Igor Kisil officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

      Donations in memory of Bill may be made to St. Mary's Church Building Fund, the University of Alberta Foundation (Alberta Heart Institute) Rm. 1H1.91WMC, 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB. T6G 2B7 or to the charity of personal choice. Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. 4802 - 47 Avenue, Leduc. Phone 986-2151

    5. [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

    6. [S425] Obituary of Bessie CHRUNIK, (Date: Feb 2006;).
      A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am Saturday, February 25, 2006...


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