Allan Fred JAHELKA

1937 - 2011  (73 years)

• Name	Allan Fred JAHELKA  [1, 2]
  Birth	10 Nov 1937	Nordegg, Taber, Alberta, Canada   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Death	13 Jun 2011	Cowichan District Hospital/Duncan, British Columbia, Canada   [2]
  Person ID	I2908	Rivera Family Tree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	Reginald Fred JAHELKA,   b. 4 Aug 1910   d. 6 Jun 1993 (Age 82 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Helen Mary MELNYK,   b. 9 Feb 1916   d. 5 Feb 1989, Canmore, Alberta, Canada (Age 72 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	9 Jan 1936	Nordegg, Taber, Alberta, Canada   [3]
  Family ID	F710	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sharon
  Children	> 1. Mickey JAHELKA > 2. Terri JAHELKA > 3. Kristine JAHELKA
  Family ID	F979	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2025

  
  

• Sources

  [S586] Obituary of Helen Mary JAHELKA, (Name: Calgary Herald; Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Date: 08 Feb 1989;), Page D8. Helen Mary Jahelka, beloved wife of Reg of Canmore, Alberta, passed away suddenly at the Canmore hospital, February 5, 1989 at the age of 72 years. Loving mother of one son Allen [sic] (Sharon) of Duncan, B.C. and two daughters, Joan (Jim) of Millarville and Elaine (Ron) of Canmore. Helen is also survived by her two sisters, Doris and Lucille of Edmonton; grandchildren, Mickey, Terri, Kris, Kevin, Kim, Jason, Karrie, Kyle and Jan; as well as great-grandchildren, Devon, Chad, Kylee and Travis. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Canmore, Alberta on Friday, February 10, 1989 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Canmore Cemetery. [S1201] Obituary of Allan Fred JAHELKA, (Name: dignitymemorial.com;). Jahelka, Allan Fred November 10th, 1937 - June 13, 2011 Born in Nordegg, Alberta Allan Jahelka, our much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at Cowichan District Hospital surrounded by his family on June 13, 2011. After a long, hard fought battle with heart disease, he is now finally at peace. Survived by his loving wife and best friend Sharon of 54 years, children; Mickey (Lynn), Terri (John Nardino), Kris (Jason Kearns). Predeceased by his parents Reginald and Helen Jahelka of Canmore, Alberta. Allan started his working career on the oil rigs and coal mines in Alberta. After settling down in the Cowichan Valley in the mid 50's, Allan eventually apprenticed as a plumber then a heating mechanic with Griffiths which then lead to starting his own company, Allan's Oil Burner Service. Though always busy with his work, Allan tried to support his kids in whatever teams or events they participated in. His enthusiastic, “super-fan” approach was seldom matched at the Timberman football games of the mid 70's. Many long-term friendships were started on the sidelines of a court or field. Allan was never happier than when he was with family and friends. He enjoyed many summers of camping at Shawnigan Lake, fishing in Campbell River, Renfrew and Sooke, but nothing gave him more pleasure than his 7 grandchildren Devin (Carlee), Chad, Kylie (Matt), Travis, Jaleesa, Sydney, Jordan and most recently the addition of his first, great grandchild Rylan. Thank you to Dad’s many friends and acquaintances that have supported him and us over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A celebration of Allan’s life will be held at the Moose Lodge, 2244 Moose Road, Duncan BC , Monday June 20th, 1:30pm - 4:00 pm.¬ Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Duncan, BC. [S596] MELNYK, Nancy, Email of 11 Oct 2011. Helen Mary born 8 Feb 1916 [have seen her birth in Alberta books at Archives], married Rudolph Jahelka 9 Jan 1936 at Nordegg [according to Aunt Doris], he was born 4 June 1909 near Red Deer.