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Stephen Paul MANCHAK

Stephen Paul MANCHAK

Male 1922 - 1998  (76 years)


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  • Name Stephen Paul MANCHAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Birth 7 Feb 1922  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 7
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Steve MANCHAK  [8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
    Census 1931  Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Death 4 Dec 1998  Devon, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 7
    Burial 11 Dec 1998  Immaculate Conception of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery/Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Person ID I672  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  [15
    Family ID F265  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Phyllis Gwendolyn WASIECZKO,   b. 14 Sep 1932, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 May 2022, Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 15 Feb 1949  [4
    Family ID F270  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S410] Funeral Program of Stephen Paul MANCHAK.
      Stephen Paul Manchak
      Born: February 7, 1922, Calmar, Alberta
      Passed Away: December 4, 1998, Devon, Alberta

    2. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Page 570, WASIECZKO, William & Anne, by Dallas KRYSA.
      Phyllis is married to Stephen Manchak.

    3. [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.

    4. [S1048] Obituary of Phyllis Gwendolyn MANCHAK, (Name: Dignity Memorial; Date: Abt 9 May 2022;).
      Phyllis Gwendolyn Manchak
      SEPTEMBER 14, 1932 – MAY 7, 2022

      Phyllis Gwendolyn Manchak (nee Wasieczko), age 89, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022, in Leduc, Alberta, surrounded by family.

      She was born on September 14, 1932 in Edmonton and was the second oldest of 4 daughters which included Ruth Humphrys (1929-2013), Patricia Hamula (1934-1999) and Dallas Krysa (1936-).

      After a prairie farm childhood typical of that era, Phyllis married her soulmate and beloved husband Stephen Manchak on February 15, 1949 and they settled and farmed in the Calmar area. They were very active in the farming and curling communities for decades.

      Phyllis was predeceased by her parents Annie and William Wasieczko, her husband Stephen, her sisters Ruth and Patricia, her brothers-in-law Jim Humphrys and Toby Krysa, and her uncle John Woloszyn.

      She is survived by her sister Dallas, her brother-in-law Lawrence Hamula, and will be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

      Phyllis will be remembered for her mischievous humour, and peals of laughter rang out wherever she was to be found (particularly when she was with her sister Pat!). Although she had no children of her own, she was in every way a mother to several generations. She was the bedrock of her large extended family and her community, providing strength, guidance, and support to all, often with a wink and entertaining remark. Her laughter, wonderful wisdom and innate sensitivity will be forever cherished.

      A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel at 4802–47 Avenue, Leduc. A service will be held on Monday May 16, 2022 at 2 pm at the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church at 50102 Rge Rd. 265, Leduc County. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Lunch will be held following interment at the Royal Canadian Legion in Calmar at 4815-47 Street.

      The family would like to extend our gratitude to the staff at Leduc Hospital for their attentiveness and care.

      In memory of Phyllis, donations may be made to the church and cemetery or to the charity of your choice.

    5. [S942] Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Mr. Stephen Paul Manchak
      Gender: Male
      Residence Date: Abt 1949
      Residence Place: Calmar
      Marriage Date: Abt 1949
      Marriage Place: Edmonton
      Mother: Georee [sic] Manchak
      Spouse: Phyllis Gwendolyn
      Siblings: Isa-Belle Manchak

    6. [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.

    7. [S224] Immaculate Conception of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery (Calmar, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      MANCHAK, Stephen, Feb. 7, 1922 - Dec. 4, 1998; Phyllis, Sept. 14, 1932

    8. [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.

    9. [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.

    10. [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.

    11. [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.

    12. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Year: 1957 Location: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Electoral District: Wetaskiwin Reference Number: M-4974.
      24 Manchak, Steve, farmer, Calmar
      25 Machak, Mrs. Steve - Calmar

    13. [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

    14. [S410] Funeral Program of Stephen Paul MANCHAK.
      Divine Liturgy: Friday, December 11, 1998
      Interment: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery

    15. [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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