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Phyllis Gwendolyn WASIECZKO

Phyllis Gwendolyn WASIECZKO

Female 1932 - 2022  (89 years)


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  • Name Phyllis Gwendolyn WASIECZKO  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Birth 14 Sep 1932  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5
    Gender Female 
    Death 7 May 2022  Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Burial 16 May 2022  Immaculate Conception of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery/Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5
    Person ID I677  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father William WASIECZKO,   b. 3 Dec 1902   d. Oct 1966, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Anne WOLOSHYN,   b. 5 Feb 1907, Laszki, Podkarpackie, Poland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1995 (Age 87 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 7 Aug 1928  [6
    Family ID F580  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Stephen Paul MANCHAK,   b. 7 Feb 1922, Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Dec 1998, Devon, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage 15 Feb 1949  [2
    Family ID F270  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Event Map
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  • Sources 
    1. [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.
      ... four daughters, Ruth, Phyllis, Patricia, and Dallas.

    2. [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.

    3. [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

    4. [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

    5. [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

    6. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Page 570, WASIECZKO, William & Anne.
      On August 7th, 1928, William married Anne Woloshyn who immigrated to Canada the previous year. She was born February 5th, 1907, in Laszki, Austria.


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