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Emily MANCHAK

Emily MANCHAK

Female 1918 - 1951  (32 years)


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  • Name Emily MANCHAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Birth 27 Oct 1918  Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 8
    Gender Female 
    Also Known As Millie MANCHAK  [9
    Census 1921  Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Census 1931  Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Death 3 Mar 1951  [2, 8, 10
    Burial 6 Mar 1951  Immaculate Conception of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery/Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 11
    Person ID I670  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  [12
    Family ID F265  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Edward PODGURNY,   b. 1912   d. 12 Oct 1968 (Age 56 years) 
    Marriage 4 Nov 1939 
    Children 
    +1. David PODGURNY
    +2. Dianne Lorraine PODGURNY
    Family ID F268  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [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.

    2. [S517] Obituary of Katherine (MANCHAK) HALWA.
      Her husband, Mr. George Manchak, predeceased her on June 25, 1944, and Mr. Andrew Halwa predeceased her on April 26, 1957, one son Leo predeceased her on September 14 [sic], 1944, and one daughter Emily predeceased her on March 3, 1951.

    3. [S289] Obituary of Peter Sonny MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 18 Jul 1997;), Page B6.
      ... two brothers, Mike and Leo; and sister, Emily Podgurny.

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

    5. [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.

    6. [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.

    7. [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.

    8. [S224] Immaculate Conception of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery (Calmar, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      EMILY PODGURNY
      October 27, 1918
      March 3, 1951

    9. [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

    10. [S483] Obituary of Emily PODGURNY, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 05 Mar 1951;), Page 18.
      On March 3rd, 1951 Mrs. Emily Podgurny of Calmar, passed away at the age of 32 years.

    11. [S483] Obituary of Emily PODGURNY, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 05 Mar 1951;), Page 18.
      Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 6, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary's church... and interment in the church cemetery.

    12. [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...


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