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Peter Sonny MANCHAK

Peter Sonny MANCHAK

Male 1917 - 1997  (79 years)


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  • Name Peter Sonny MANCHAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
    Birth 23 Jul 1917  Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 15
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Pete MANCHAK  [15, 16
    Census 1921  Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    Census 1931  Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Death 14 Jul 1997  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Burial 19 Jul 1997  Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery/Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 17
    Person ID I669  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father George MANCHAK,   b. Sep 1891, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jun 1944 (Age ~ 52 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Katherine BARA,   b. Nov 1891, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Apr 1969 (Age ~ 77 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Oct 1916  [18
    Family ID F265  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth SEKORA,   b. 27 Apr 1923   d. 18 Nov 2023 (Age 100 years) 
    Marriage 15 Aug 1944  St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Church/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 11, 19
    Children 
    +1. Bernadette Eileen MANCHAK
    +2. Marion Peter MANCHAK
    +3. Marilyn Michele MANCHAK
    Family ID F267  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S538] Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery (Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      MANCHAK, Peter S., July 23, 1917, July 14, 1997

    2. [S255] DEVRIES, Marilyn, Email of 09 Nov 2008.
      But in answer to your question, my dad's middle name was Sonny.

    3. [S289] Obituary of Peter Sonny MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 18 Jul 1997;), Page B6.
      On July 14, 1997 Peter Sonny Manchak of Calmar, passed away peacefully in his sleep just 9 days short of his 80th birthday.

    4. [S483] Obituary of Emily PODGURNY, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 05 Mar 1951;), Page 18.
      ... her mother, Mrs. Katherine Halwa of Calmar, four brothers, and 2 sisters, Peter, Steve, Mike of Calmar, Allen of Edmonton, Mrs. William Hamula of Calmar, Miss Isabelle Manchak of Edmonton.

    5. [S491] Obituary of Leo Marko MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 19 Sep 1944;), Page 16.
      ... four brothers, Peter, Steve, Mike and Allan [sic], all at home; three sisters, Mrs. E. Podgurny of Calmar, Mrs. A. Hamula of Leduc, Isobel [sic] at home; one great uncle, Mr. Harry Harrish.

    6. [S532] Obituary of Michael SIKORA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 15 May 2011;).
      SIKORA, Michael G. On May 9, 2011 Michael G. Sikora (Sekora) was called home by his Lord.

      He was predeceased by ... brother-in-law Peter Manchak.

    7. [S576] Funeral Notice of Mr. George MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 29 Jun 1944;).
      He leaves ... five sons and three daughters: Peter, Steve, Leo and Allan; all at home; Mike on active service; Mrs. Edward Podgurny, of Calmar; Mrs. Willie Hamula, of Leduc, and Miss Isabel at home; also two brothers and two sisters: Bill and Fred of Calmar. Mrs. Andrew Workun of Calmar. Mrs. Mary Tkach of Edmonton.

    8. [S825] Obituary of Allen George MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 15 Jun 2018;).
      MANCHAK, Allen George
      August 23, 1931 - June 11, 2018
      It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Allen Manchak of Calmar, AB at the age of 86 years.
      Allen will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years Mary; daughters Brenda Wasieczko, Linda (Derrell) Fedor; son Bradley Manchak; grandchildren Tyler, Christine, Amanda, Deryk, Jennelle, Tyrell, Chelsea, Ashley; great-grandchildren Hunter, Parker, Fischer, Jeremy, Isabelle, Savannah, Olivia, Sophia; sister Elizabeth (Alex) Ambrock; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
      Allen was predeceased by his parents George and Katherine Manchak; brothers Leo, Mike, Stephen, Peter; sisters Emily Podgurny, Anne Hamula; and son-in-law Sergius Wasieczko.
      A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, Calmar, AB.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one's charity of choice.

    9. [S904] Obituary of George MANCHAK.
      MR. GEORGE MANCHAK

      ON June 25th, Mr. George Manchak, of Leduc, Alberta, passed away at the age of 53 years. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his loving wife, 5 sons and 3 daughters; Peter, Steve, Leo, Allan [sic], all at home; Mike on active service; Mrs. Edward Podgurny, of Calmar; Mrs. Willie Hamula, of Leduc; Miss Isobel at home; also 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Bill and Fred of Calmar, Mrs. Andrew Workun of Calmar and Mrs. Mary Tkach of Edmonton; also 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 28th, at 9:30 a.m. from the family residence to the church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. Slota, O.S.B.M., will officiate and interment will take place in the local church cemetery. Park Memorial, funeral directors.

    10. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Residence Date: 1949 Residence Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Street Address: Calmar Electoral District: Wetaskiwin.
      388 Manchak, Peter S, farmer, Calmar
      389 Manchak, Mrs Peter S - Calmar


    11. [S915] Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942.
      Name: Peter Manchak
      Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 1944
      Marriage Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Spouse: Elizabeth Sekora
      Certificate Number: 1204

    12. [S1175] Obituary of Michael George MANCHAK, (Date: Abt. 26 Jul 1979;).
      MANCHAK, Michael George

      On July 24, 1979, Mr. Michael George Manchak of Calmar, Alberta, passed away at the age of 55 years. Survived by his loving wife, Doris; one son, Robert and one daughter, Mrs. Stan (Gina) Rose of Calmar; four grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters, Peter, Stephen, Allan [sic] and Mrs. William (Anne) Hamula, all of Calmar; Mrs. Alex (Elizabeth) Ambrock of Edmonton. Predeceased by one son, Richard in 1974; one brother, Leo and one sister, Emily. Prayers Sunday, July 29, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church (7007 109 Street).

      Requiem Mass Monday, July 30, at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church at Calmar. Reverend O. Slobodian officiating with interment in the church cemetery.

      Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators & Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard) 426-0050.

    13. [S1221] Obituary of Elizabeth MANCHAK, (Name: serenity.ca; Date: Abt. 20 Nov 2023;).
      Elizabeth (Elsie) Manchak
      April 27, 1923 - November 18, 2023

      On Saturday November 18, 2023, Elsie Manchak of Calmar Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 100.

      Elsie is survived by her loving family. Children; Bernadette (Glenn) Oswald, Marion “Peter” and Marilyn (Allan) Devries, Grandchildren; Mark (Bianca) Karabonik, Sue (Kevin) Christenson, Craig (Cassandra) Karabonik, Michael (Sara) Manchak, Scott (Megan) Devries and, Stephanie (Cody) Vaughan, Great Grandchildren; Kayla (Lewis) Warnock, Nolan Karabonik, Emry Karabonik, Reed Karabonik, Natalie Karabonik, Audrey Manchak, Everett Devries, Step Great Grandchildren, , Keith Christenson; Kendra Christenson; Kamren Christenson as well as many relatives and friends.

      Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Peter in 1997, parents John and Fanny Sikora, brothers Michael and Joseph.

      A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday December 6, 2023, at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Calmar AB, Interment to follow at the church cemetery. Lunch to follow the interment at the Calmar Legion.

      Donations in Elsie’s memory may be made to, the Alberta SPCA 17904 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 2W3, STARS Donations, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary AB, T2E 8M7 or to a charity of your choice.

    14. [S1316] 1931 Census of Canada, Alberta, Electoral District No. 226, Wetaskiwin, Enumeration Sub-District No. 47, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Municipality of Liberty Rural, Page 13 This is yet one more family document that lists "uncle" Harry HARISH [HARRISH] of whom little to no information exists about him despite his clear close association with the MANCHAK family.
      Lines 25 thru 32

    15. [S671] 1921 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 11, Strathcona, Enumeration Sub-District No. 25, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Page 11.

    16. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, This is another document that lists Harry HARRISH, "uncle" to the George MANCHAK family.
      Residence Date: 1945
      Residence Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
      Street Address: Calmar
      Electoral District: Wetaskiwin
      Reference Number: M-4834

    17. [S289] Obituary of Peter Sonny MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 18 Jul 1997;), Page B6.
      ... Divine Liturgy will be held on Saturday, July 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with...

    18. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 100, Katherine (Bara) and George Manchak by Peter Manchak (son).
      In 1916 she married George Manchak...

    19. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Peter and Elsie Manchak, by the family.
      They met at a concert in 1942 and were married August 15, 1944 at St. Josephat's [sic] Cathedral in Edmonton.


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