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Evelyn MELNYK

Evelyn MELNYK

Female 1912 - 1963  (50 years)


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  • Name Evelyn MELNYK  [1, 2
    Birth 11 Jun 1912  Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Also Known As Eva MELNYK, Effie MELNYK  [3, 4, 5, 6
    Census 26 Jun 1916  Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Census 1 Jun 1921  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Death 8 Feb 1963  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Burial Abt 11 Feb 1963  Mount Pleasant Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I2929  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father William MELNYK,   b. 1878   d. 20 Sep 1962 (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary KLIMOSKO,   b. 29 Jun 1890   d. 11 Aug 1966 (Age 76 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Bef 17 Jan 1907  [7
    Family ID F541  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Harold Richard DAKE,   b. 26 Oct 1906   d. 15 May 1966 (Age 59 years) 
    Marriage 14 Sep 1930  [1
    Family ID F991  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1 Jun 1921 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 8 Feb 1963 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S596] MELNYK, Nancy, Email of 11 Oct 2011.
      Evelyn boren 11 June 1912 near Leduc, died 8 Feb 1963 at Edmonton. Married Harold Richard Dake 14 Sept 1930, he was born 26 Oct 1905 [sic], died 15 May 1966. Both buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Edmonton.

    2. [S539] Mount Pleasant Cemetery (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers, Plot J 0020 0009.
      Evelyn DAKE
      1912 - 1963

    3. [S811] Obituary of Lucile BUCKNELL, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 28 Oct 2017;).
      BUCKNELL, Lucille Amelia
      January 6, 1928 – October 25, 2017
      It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucille Bucknell of Edmonton. Lucille was 89 years of age and survived by her sons, Bradley and Barry (Tina) and daughter Barbara (Rick); three grandchildren, Sarah (Mark), David (Natalie) and Henri; and five great-grandchildren, Haven, Conner, Tristan, Emma and Violet, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
      Mom was predeceased by Harold, her husband of 62 years; parents, Mary and William Melnyk; sisters Kate, Annie, Helen, Eva and Doris and her brother John.
      Lucille was born in Edmonton and lived here all her life, but for the four or five months when she took a job in Fort St. John, met Harold and returned to the city to marry. She marvelled at the changes she had seen the city undergo in all that time, recalling how the Hotel MacDonald was once the largest building in town and it could be seen from anywhere; today, she lamented, it can hardly be found.
      Mom died peacefully and at peace with her world. She loved her family and adored her great-grandchildren. She will be missed deeply.
      There will be a viewing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, 52356 RR 232 (south of Wye Road), with a Funeral Service celebrating her life to follow at 1:30 p.m.
      In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hope Mission, 9908-106 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2N7.

    4. [S1157] Obituary of William MELNYK.
      MELNYK - On September 20, Mr. William Melnyk of 9732 75 Avenue passed away, aged 84 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; one son, John of Hamilton, Ontario; six daughters. Mrs. B. (Kate) Letwinowich, Mrs. P. (Anne) Yohemas, Mrs. H. (Eva) Dake, all of Edmonton, Mrs. R. (Helen) Jahelka of Canmore, Mrs. J. (Doris) Darbyshire, Mrs. H. (Lucille) Bucknell, both of Edmonton; 28 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

      Funeral service Monday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil's Church. Prayers Sunday, September 23 at 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel. Reverend M. Hannas, O.S.B.M., will officiate. Interment St. Anthony's Cemetery. South Side Memorial Chapel Ltd. Patterson-Mittelstadt-Duholke, Funeral Directors. No flowers, please. Donations may be made to the Polio fund.

    5. [S495] 1916 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 42, Sub-District No. 42, Enumeration District No. 12 in Town of Leduc, Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Schedule; Online Images, Page 23.
      Lines 34 thru 40

    6. [S1312] 1921 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 11, Strathcona, Enumeration Sub-District No. 42, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Page 24A.
      Lines 4 thru 11

    7. [S327] Obituary of Tatianna KLIMOSKO, (Name: Leduc Representative; Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada; Date: 14 Jun 1929;), Front Page.
      DEATH OF MRS. KLIMOSKO

      After a sickness of about two months the death occurred in an Edmonton hospital on Monday of Mrs. Tatianna Klimosko, aged 62 years. Deceased had been a resident of Leduc district for the past thirty years. Besides her husband she is survived by four daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. Mary Melik [sic] and Mrs. Annie Kibilko [sic], of Strathcona, Mrs. Katie Senio, of Calmar, and Mrs. Kapika, of Leduc, and John and Fred at home.

      The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from the Greek Catholic church north west of town.


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