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James Charles RUZICKA

James Charles RUZICKA

Male 1929 - 2016  (86 years)


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  • Name James Charles RUZICKA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Birth 31 Oct 1929  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Jim Ruzicka  [8, 9
    Census 1931  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    1931 Census of Canada
    Electoral District No. 217, Camrose, Enumeration Sub-District No.77, Municipality of Iron Creek 46-13
    Death 17 Feb 2016  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    RUZICKA, James Charles Obituary
    Burial 24 Feb 2016  Prague Catholic Cemetery/Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    RUZICKA, Jim<br>
RUZICKA, Mary
    RUZICKA, Jim
    RUZICKA, Mary

    Person ID I38  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Charles Otto Robert RUZICKA,   b. 20 Dec 1888, Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jun 1956, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Josephine Mary SLAVIK,   b. 24 Nov 1893, Oklahoma Territory, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jun 1986, Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 28 Oct 1913  St. Nepomucene Church/Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    RUZICKA-SLAVIK Wedding
    RUZICKA-SLAVIK Wedding
    RUZICKA, Charles
    SLAVIK, Josephine
    Family ID F35  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Anne VOLTNER,   b. 12 Dec 1928   d. 27 Nov 2010, Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 7 Jun 1956  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Anne Marie RUZICKA
    +2. Louise Josephine RUZICKA
    +3. Kenneth James RUZICKA
    +4. Marilyn Frances RUZICKA
    +5. Robert Stan RUZICKA
    Family ID F23  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 31 Oct 1929 - Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1931 - Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 7 Jun 1956 - Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 17 Feb 2016 - Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 24 Feb 2016 - Prague Catholic Cemetery/Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    ROSE & RUZICKA Families
    Warburg, AB
    RUZICKA, Jim & Mary
    RUZICKA, Jim & Mary
    RUZICKA Family
    RUZICKA Family
    RUZICKA Reunion 2003
    RUZICKA Reunion 2003

    Documents
    SLAVIK, Frank Funeral Notice
    SLAVIK, Mary Funeral Notice
    RUZICKA, Mary Obituary
    RUZICKA, Sister Stephanie Obituary
    RUZICKA, Sister Stephanie Obituary
    RUZICKA, Sister Mary Grace Obituary
    RUZICKA, Sister Mary Grace Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S87] KROETCH, Marilyn, Email of 09 Aug 2003.
      James Charles Otto Ruzicka

    2. [S73] RUZICKA, Jim, Email of 05 Oct 2008.
      Hi Darryn,
      No Otto is not in my legal name. My kids like to bug me sometimes. Just remove it. Thanks. jr

    3. [S772] Obituary of Sister Stephanie Marie RUZICKA, (Date: Aug 2015;).
      In Memory of
      Sr. Stephanie Marie Ruzicka
      May 7, 1919 - August 27, 2015
      SISTER STEPHANIE CSJ, (MARIE RUZICKA)
      Sister Stephanie of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, Peterborough neighbourhood, entered into her eternal rest at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on August 27, 2015 in the 79th year of her religious life. She was the daughter of the late Charles Ruzicka and his wife Josephine Slavik.
      She is lovingly remembered by the members of her religious community as well her brother Robert Rose (Nettie) of Elliot Lake, ON and James Ruzicka of Viking AB, sister in law Ann Rose of Spruce Grove AB and many nieces, nephews.
      She is predeceased by her parents, brothers John J. Rose, Louis, Charles, Joseph, Arthur, Patrick and Sister Mary Grace.
      Sister Stephanie attended Peterborough Teacher's College and taught in Fort William, Wainwright, Clandonald, and Edmonton. She served the Sisters in Congregational service as the Juniorate Directress and as a member of the General Council. She served fourteen years as the General Treasurer of the Congregation. Sister also served in Lindsay and Wainwright with ministry in community services and thirteen years on a pastoral team. Upon retiring in 2004 Sister lived at Mount St. Joseph, Peterborough and engaged in the ministry of prayer and support to the Sisters in the infirmary.
      Visitation will be at Mount St. Joseph, 1555 Monaghan Road on Sunday, August 30th from 2-4 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at Mount St. Joseph, Peterborough, on Monday, August 31st at 11 a.m. This will be followed by interment at Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough.

    4. [S673] Obituary of Sister Mary Grace RUZICKA, (Date: Mar 2014;).
      SISTER MARY GRACE, CSJ (THERESA ANTOINETTE RUZICKA)
      Of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, Peterborough neighbourhood, entered into her eternal rest at Mount St. Joseph, Peterborough, on March 13th in the 72nd year of her religious life. She was the daughter of Charles Ruzicka and Josephine (Slavik). She is lovingly remembered by the members of her religious community her sister, Sister Stephanie, brothers Robert Rose (Nettie) of Elliot Lake, ON and James Ruzicka of Viking Alberta, and sister-in-law Ann Rose, as well as many nieces and nephews.

      She is predeceased by her parents and brothers John, Louis, Charles, Joseph, Arthur, Patrick, and sister-in-law Mary.

      Sister Mary Grace received her early education in Alberta. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1942. Subsequently she attended Normal School in Edmonton and taught for many years in Clandonald, Jasper Place, and Edmonton, Alberta and at Honey Harbour, Ontario. For three years she was Assistant Consultant in the Religious Education Department in Peterborough. For ten years she was a member of .the Catechetical Team for the Archdiocese of Edmonton, as a Rural Consultant based in Wainwright. She served as Assistant to the General Superior in Peterborough for a four year term. Sr. Mary Grace once again returned to her beloved West and was part of the R.C.I.A. team for St. John’s Parish Edmonton and volunteered at the Cross Cancer Institute. Sister retired to Mount St. Joseph, Peterborough, in 2004.

      Visitation will be at Mount St. Joseph, 1555 Monaghan Road, on Sunday March 16, 2014 from 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

      The Mass of Christian Burial will be at Mount St. Joseph, Peterborough, on Monday March 17 at 10:30 a.m.

      This will be followed by interment at Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough.

    5. [S774] Obituary of James Charles RUZICKA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 22 Feb 2016;).
      RUZICKA, James Charles
      1929 – 2016
      Jim passed away peacefully at Viking Extendicare, February 17, 2016 at the age of 86.
      He will be dearly missed and remembered by his children Anne, Louise (Allan Child), Ken (Kim), Marilyn (Paul Kroetch) and Bob (Peggy) as well as his 12 grandchildren and 9 great-granddaughters, extended family, and numerous neighbours and friends.
      A mass will be held on Wednesday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Heart of Mary, Roman Catholic Church, Viking, Alberta. Donations may be made to the Battle River Community Foundation (Prague Cemetery) or the charity of one's choice.

    6. [S1225] 1931 Census of Canada, Alberta, Electoral District No. 217, Camrose, Enumeration Sub-District No. 77, Seventh Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Municipality of Iron Creek 46-13.
      Lines 24 thru 31

    7. [S73] RUZICKA, Jim, Email of 08 Jul 2003.
      The answer to the quick question of where I was hatched. Yes Viking is the place.

    8. [S488] Obituary of Mary SLAVIK, (Name: Viking Weekly Review; Location: Viking, Alberta, Canada; Date: 18 Mar 1986;), Page 7.
      Jim Ruzicka did the readings.

    9. [S728] Obituary of Mary RUZICKA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 1 Dec 2010;).
      RUZICKA, Mary Anne (nee Voltner) 1928 - 2010 Mary passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2010, at the age of 81 years. Mary will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by Jim, her husband of 54 years, children Anne, Louise (Allen Child), Ken (Kim), Marilyn (Paul Kroetch) and Bob (Peggy) as well as her grandchildren, extended family and numerous neighbours and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at Prague Hall. Donations may be made to the Prague Cemetery Fund or the Charity of one's choice. Viking Funeral Services Ltd. 1-780-336-4842

      Published in The Edmonton Journal on Dec. 1, 2010


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