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John Paul KUTA

John Paul KUTA

Male 1912 - 1978  (65 years)


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  • Name John Paul KUTA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Birth 14 Nov 1912  Poland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 5
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 3 Oct 1930 
    Death 15 Apr 1978  [1, 3, 5
    Burial Abt 18 Apr 1978  Whitsuntide Russo Orthodox Church Cemetery/Thorsby, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    • John appears to have 2 headstones in the cemetery. A standalone one and another one combined with Mary.
    KUTA, John<br>
KUTA, Mary
    KUTA, John
    KUTA, Mary

    KUTA, John
    KUTA, John
    Person ID I3970  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Family Mary KUZIO,   b. 26 Aug 1921   d. 28 Apr 2012, Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Marriage 20 Feb 1941  [3, 5
    Children 
    +1. Betty KUTA
     2. Dennis Gerald KUTA,   b. 7 Sep 1944   d. 8 Aug 2016 (Age 71 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >3. Sylvia Livia KUTA,   b. 13 Apr 1946   d. 15 Mar 2021 (Age 74 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F1407  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 14 Nov 1912 - Poland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 18 Apr 1978 - Whitsuntide Russo Orthodox Church Cemetery/Thorsby, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    POPIK, Sylvia Obituary
    KUTA, Dennis Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S902] Whitsuntide Russo Orthodox Church Cemetery (Thorsby, Leduc, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      JOHN PAUL
      KUTA
      NOVEMBER 14, 1912
      APRIL 15, 1978

    2. [S1176] Obituary of Dennis KUTA.
      Dennis Kuta
      SEPTEMBER 7, 1944 – AUGUST 8, 2016

      It is with a profound sense of loss that the family of Dennis Kuta announces his peaceful passing on August 8, 2016.

      He had a brief, but stoic battle with cancer throughout which he refused to give up hope.

      Dennis is survived by his sisters, Betty (Ted) Gwozd of Spruce Grove and Sylvia Popik of Leduc,

      by one niece, Karen (Anthony) Cornish and one nephew, Todd (Wendy) Gwozd, two aunts, Eileen Bucyk and Nellie Rubuliak,

      as well as numerous cousins, grand nephews and a grand niece. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Mary and John Kuta of Thorsby.

      Dennis will always be remembered as a kind and gentle man who was active in the church.

      A remembrance of his life will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 1:30 pm at the Thorsby Community Centre.

      Donations to Whitsuntide Church Cemetery or a charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated.

      Arrangements entrusted to Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc.

      Dennis Gerald Kuta was born on September 7, 1944 to Mary and John Kuta of Thorsby. Dennis was the middle child, with two sisters, Betty and Sylvia.

      Growing up, Dennis was a curious and active boy, often getting his sisters as accomplices in his many adventures.

      This energy carried over into his love of many sports, including football, hockey and curling; all of which he enjoyed playing and watching.

      Over the years Dennis had many jobs, beginning with a paper route and then a position at the local Nu-Way department store during High School. He worked for various other companies before finding his way to Westinghouse, where he stayed for many years. Dennis then moved on to the Woodwards’ warehouse; it was during this time that he started his longest lasting and favorite position, that of a farmer.

      Active in the church, Dennis was a strong, practical and determined man. If something had to be done, he did it with zeal. Later in his life, Dennis devoted much of his time to helping his mom, a role that he loved and that they both appreciated.

      Dennis will forever be remembered for his faith and determination, energy and positive attitude. He was a wonderful son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend.

      Arrangements under the direction of Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc, AB.

    3. [S902] Whitsuntide Russo Orthodox Church Cemetery (Thorsby, Leduc, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      KUTA
      JOHN
      1912 - 1978
      MARY
      1921 - 2012
      MARRIED
      FEB. 20, 1941

    4. [S1177] Obituary of Sylvia Livia POPIK.
      Sylvia Livia Popik
      APRIL 13, 1946 – MARCH 15, 2021

      On March 15, 2021, Sylvia Popik, formerly of Thorsby, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family. Sylv will be remembered by her sister, Betty, niece, Karen (Anthony), two nephews, Todd (Wendy) and Curtis, sister-in-law, Sylvia and her aunt Eileen, as well as extended family and friends. Sylv is predeceased by her husband, Ron, brother, Dennis and her parents, John and Mary Kuta. Due to Covid and current restrictions, a private service will be held once cremation has taken place. A formal service will accompany internment and will be announced at a future date. In memory of Sylvia, donations may be made to the Norwood Capital Care Palliative Unit or to the Whitsuntide Church Cemetery.

      she was art,

      and she was

      not painted by

      accident. every

      stroke of her

      beauty, imperfectly

      perfect, was created

      with purpose.

      -a.j. lawless

    5. [S381] Patchwork of Memories, THE JOHN P. KUTA STORY by Mary Kuta, page 75.


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