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Steve MANCHAK

Steve MANCHAK

Male 1911 - 1961  (50 years)


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  • Name Steve MANCHAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    • The general consensus (Doris MANCHAK, Dave PODGURNY) is that this MANCHAK family is not related to the Leduc-Calmar MANCHAK family. But it doesn't hurt to document them here just in case we ever discover a link.
    Birth 1911  [6] 
    Gender Male 
    Death 30 Apr 1961  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4, 5, 6] 
    MANCHAK, Steve Obituary
    Burial 3 May 1961  Evergreen Memorial Gardens/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6] 
    MANCHAK, Steve<br>
MANCHAK, Stella
    MANCHAK, Steve
    MANCHAK, Stella

    Person ID I2903  Family Tree
    Last Modified 3 Nov 2026 

    Family Stella PODGURNY,   b. 21 Jan 1917   d. 15 Aug 2011 (Age 94 years) 
    Marriage 1939  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
    >1. Gerald MANCHAK
    >2. Sonia MANCHAK
    Family ID F976  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Nov 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1939 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 30 Apr 1961 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 3 May 1961 - Evergreen Memorial Gardens/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    MANCHAK, George Funeral Notice
    MANCHAK, Stella Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S581] Obituary of Stella MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 18 Aug 2011;).
      MANCHAK, Stella
      January 21, 1917 - August 15, 2011
      With great sadness and gentle relief the children of Stella announce her passing on August 15. Stella is survived by her children, Gerald (Ginette), Sonia (Ed), grandchildren Leanne (Ken), Steven (Amanda), Craig (Tara) and Shawna (Bob), great-grandchildren Selia, Cade, Ewan, Maya, Wyatt, Tysen and Khogan. Stella is also survived by her sisters Elsie and Phyllis and sisters-in-law Kate, Millie and Dorothy, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

      Stella was predeceased by her husband Steve, father and mother Andrew and Annie, four brothers Mark, Maurice, Edward and Michael and five sisters, Sophie, Olga, Jean, Kate and Alexandria.

      Stella grew up on a farm near Calmar. She married her husband Steve and spent the rest of her life in Edmonton. Stella was a stay at home mom until her husband passed away in 1961, and later worked part time at Eatons Department Store. She had many hobbies including arts and crafts, needle point, sewing, knitting and she was also a great cook. Stella moved to the St. Basils retirement residence and lived there for 27 years. Stella was a member of the UCWLC and spent many days volunteering her time making perogies and cabbage rolls with the ladies.

      The family would like to thank the staff at the Devonshire Care Centre for their caring devotion and also Dr. Gerwal for his compassionate care and concern.

      Diving Liturgy at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Parish Edmonton, Alberta at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Basilian Fathers officiating

      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

    2. [S576] Funeral Notice of Mr. George MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 29 Jun 1944;).
      Mr. and Mrs. Steve Manchak and Gerald

    3. [S915] Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942.
      Name: Steve Manchak
      Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 1939
      Marriage Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Spouse: Stella Podgurny
      Certificate Number: 1612

    4. [S834] Alberta, Canada, Deaths Index, 1870-1968.
      Name: Steve Manchak
      Gender: Male
      Death Date: 30 Apr 1961
      Death Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Registration Number: 003623

    5. [S1407] Obituary of Steve MANCHAK.
      MANCHAK - On April 30, 1961, Mr. Steve Manchak of 11531 114 Avenue, passed away in the city at the age of 50 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Stella Manchak of Edmonton; one son and one daughter, Gerald and Sonia at home; one sister in the Ukraine.

      Prayer services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 1961, at 8:30 p.m. at St. Josaphat's Cathedral. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 3, 1961 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Josaphat's Cathedral. Reverend Father M. Greshchuk will be the Celebrant, and interment will take place in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Cancer Fund will be appreciated. Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators and Directors. (The Chapel on the Boulevard).

    6. [S549] Evergreen Memorial Gardens (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      STEVE
      1911 - 1961
      STELLA
      1917 - 2011
      MANCHAK


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