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Emilia HALWA

Emilia HALWA

Female 1923 - UNKNOWN


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  • Name Emilia HALWA  [1
    Birth Jan 1923  [2
    Gender Female 
    Also Known As Millie HALWA  [2, 3, 4
    Death UNKNOWN 
    Person ID I2826  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Andrew Michael HALWA,   b. Dec 1893   d. 26 Apr 1957 (Age ~ 63 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Rosalia BAWOL,   b. 1895   d. Feb 1946 (Age 51 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 28 Apr 1918  Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church/Nisku, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F393  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ernest BORCHERT,   b. Abt 1923   d. UNKNOWN 
    Marriage 1949  [5
    Children 
    +1. Janice Dale BORCHERT
    +2. Gerald Ernest BORCHERT
    Family ID F957  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Documents
    HALWA, Walter Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 164, Millie (HALWA) and Ernest BORCHERT.
      I am the third daughter of Andrew and Rose Halwa, born as 'Emilia' on the farm where my parents lived...

    2. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 156, Andrew M. and Rosalia (BAWOL) HALWA.
      I [Walter] was born the following year, February 1919; followed by Stella in June 1920; Tillie in August 1921; Millie in January 1923...

    3. [S619] Obituary of Walter HALWA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 17 Jan 2012;).
      On Saturday, January 14, 2012, Walter Halwa of Leduc, Alberta passed away at the age of 92 years.

      Walter is survived by his loving family, wife of 63 years Leona, children Annette (Richard) Bell, Alan (Connie) and Valerie (Kurt Osterman) Anderson, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters Stella Manchak and Millie (Ernie) Borchert; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Walter was predeceased by one daughter Cecilia Vogel, one grandson Marcus Anderson, two sisters Tillie Adams and Helen Halwa.

      A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church (25521 Highway 19) with Reverend James Bodula, SAC as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

    4. [S729] Obituary of Stella Rose MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 25 jul 2014;).
      Stella Manchak
      1920 - 2014
      With wonderful memories and sad hearts the family regrets to announce the passing of Stella Rose Manchak, on July 24, 2014. Stella will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Karen (Dave) Corbett, Maurena (Tom Crerar) Manchak, grandchildren Renata, Craig (Naomi), Colin (Chelsea), Cassidy (Brad), Cale, and great-grandchild Theo, as well as her sister Millie (Ernie) Borchert, several step-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Stella was predeceased by her husband Lester, son Wayne, brother Walter and sister Tillie. Her love for family and friends will bring them together for a private celebration of her life at a later date. In lieu of flowers please take a moment to reflect on how Stella has touched your heart.

      Published in The Edmonton Journal on July 25, 2014

    5. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 164, Millie (HALWA) and Ernest BORCHERT.
      I married Ernest Borchert of the Leduc district in 1949 and we bought a house on Whyte Avenue, where our two children, Janice Dale and Gerald Ernest, were born.


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