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Lester Clifford MANCHAK

Lester Clifford MANCHAK

Male 1916 - 1972  (55 years)


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  • Name Lester Clifford MANCHAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Birth 7 Apr 1916  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11
    Gender Male 
    Census 7 Jul 1916  Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    1916 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
    1916 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
    Province: Alberta
    District No.: 42 (Strathcona)
    Sub-District No.: 42
    Enumeration District No.: 11
    Township: 50 (would later become Devon)
    Range: 26
    Meridian: W4
    Page: 7
    Census 1931  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    1931 Census of Canada
    1931 Census of Canada
    Electoral District No. 226, Wetaskiwin, Enumeration Sub-District No. 47, Municipality of Liberty
    Death 18 Mar 1972  [5, 12, 13, 14
    Burial 22 Mar 1972  Mount Pleasant Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    MANCHAK, Lester
    MANCHAK, Lester
    Plot: Section 0G, Block 0224, Plot 000A
    Person ID I898  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Joannes MANCHAK,   b. 1881, Galicia, Ukraine Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Sep 1951, Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary ONUSZKO,   b. Between 8 Jul 1887 and 7 Jul 1888, Galicia, Ukraine Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Sep 1944 (Age ~ 57 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 7 Feb 1910  Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    • The Statement of Marriage Particulars form indicates that the marriage took place in Glidehurst, Alberta.
    MANYZYK, Joannes<br>
ONUSZKO, Maria
    MANYZYK, Joannes
    ONUSZKO, Maria

    Certificate of Marriage
    MANEZYK, Joannes<br>
ONUSZKO, Marie
    MANEZYK, Joannes
    ONUSZKO, Marie

    Statement of Marriage Particulars
    Family ID F337  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Stella Rose HALWA,   b. 21 Jun 1920, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jul 2014 (Age 94 years) 
    Marriage 25 May 1941  Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [16, 17, 18
    MANCHAK, Lester<br>
HALWA, Stella
    MANCHAK, Lester
    HALWA, Stella

    Statement of Marriage Particulars
    Children 
    +1. Wayne Orville MANCHAK,   b. 13 Feb 1942   d. 27 Jan 2005, Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Karen Rosalie MANCHAK
    +3. Maurena Gail MANCHAK
    Family ID F343  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 Apr 1916 - Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 7 Jul 1916 - Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1931 - Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 25 May 1941 - Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 22 Mar 1972 - Mount Pleasant Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    MANCHAK, Andrew Obituary
    MANCHAK, Fred Funeral Notice
    MANCHAK, Fred Funeral Notice
    MANCHAK, Fred Obituary
    MANCHAK, Fred Obituary
    MANCHAK, George Funeral Notice
    MANCHAK, Meron Obituary
    Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
    Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
    Year: 1953
    Location: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
    Electoral District: Wetaskiwin
    YAREMKO, Stella
    YAREMKO, Stella
    Canada to US Border Crossing, Eastport, ID, 22 Oct 1939
    SINOSKI, Nora Obituary
    SINOSKI, Nora Obituary
    FAULKNER, Sophie Obituary
    Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
    Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
    Residence Date: 1949
    Residence Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
    Street Address: Calmar
    Electoral District: Wetaskiwin

  • Sources 
    1. [S325] Statement of Marriage Particulars Form for Lester Clifford MANCHAK and Stella Rose HALWA, (Name: Divison of Vital Statistics; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Oct 1981;), Registration No. 41-08-402257.
      Name of Groom: LESTER CLIFFORD MANCHAK

    2. [S310] 1916 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, Province: Alberta, District No. 42, Sub District No. 42, Enumeration District No. 11, Township 50, Range 26, W 4th, Page 7.

    3. [S729] Obituary of Stella Rose MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 25 jul 2014;).
      Stella Manchak
      1920 - 2014
      With wonderful memories and sad hearts the family regrets to announce the passing of Stella Rose Manchak, on July 24, 2014. Stella will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Karen (Dave) Corbett, Maurena (Tom Crerar) Manchak, grandchildren Renata, Craig (Naomi), Colin (Chelsea), Cassidy (Brad), Cale, and great-grandchild Theo, as well as her sister Millie (Ernie) Borchert, several step-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Stella was predeceased by her husband Lester, son Wayne, brother Walter and sister Tillie. Her love for family and friends will bring them together for a private celebration of her life at a later date. In lieu of flowers please take a moment to reflect on how Stella has touched your heart.

      Published in The Edmonton Journal on July 25, 2014

    4. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Year: 1953 Location: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Electoral District: Wetaskiwin.
      168 Manchak, Lester, creamery manager, Calmar
      169 Manchak, Stella - Calmar

    5. [S850] Obituary of Nora SINOSKI, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 1 May 2012;).
      Nora SINOSKI
      December 23, 1916 - October 15, 2002

      SINOSKI, Nora On Tuesday, October 15, 2002, Nora (Manchak) Sinoski of Edmonton, born December 23, 1916 passed away. Nora was predeceased by her husband, Stephen Sinoski (1990); son, Randy (1997); daughter, June (2000); her parents, Mary (Onushko) (1944) and Fred Manchak (1951); sisters, Stella Yaremko (1979) and Jean Makowichuk (1998); brothers, Andrew (1981), Lester (1972), Meron (1961), Walter (1988), Allan (1991) and Orest (1998). Nora is survived by her sister, Sophie; brother-in-law, Merton Faulkner; special friend, Loreen Herzberg; daughter-in-law, Linda, all of Edmonton; son-in-law, John Warnock of Australia; sisters-in-law, Stella Manchak of Leduc, Kay Manchak of Edmonton, Adeline Manchak of Calmar, June Manchak of Mesa, Arizona, and Anne Rebus of Edmonton; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many dear friends. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2002 in Hainstock's Funeral Home, 9810 - 34 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. Nora requested, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or, a foundation of your choice. The family expresses heartfelt appreciation for the many flowers, cards and visits during the months of Nora's hospitalization. Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 440-2999.

      Published on May 1, 2012

    6. [S852] Obituary of Sophie FAULKNER, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 15 Jun 2011;).
      Sophie Faulkner

      FAULKNER, Sophie It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Sophie. She walks now hand in hand with Mert, her husband of almost 70 years. She leaves to mourn two sons: Gary (Gail) and Dale (Linda); four grandchildren: Mike (Karen), Dave (Jennifer), Lori (Jeff Homynyk) and Ken (Jillian); seven great-grandchildren: Syndey, Stephen, Adrianne, Paige, Davis, Ethan and Owen; brother-in-law, Don (Flo) of Delta, BC, June of Arizona, Kay of Edmonton, Stella and Adeline of Leduc; many nieces, nephews and good friends. She was predeceased by three sisters: Stella, Nora and Jean; six brothers: Meron, Andrew, Lester, Walter, Alan [sic] and Orest. The family wishes to thank the staff at Laurier House for their love and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Society of Edmonton. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Richmond Park Church, 9340 - 69 Ave Edmonton, AB.

      Published on June 15, 2011

    7. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Residence Date: 1949 Residence Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Street Address: Calmar Electoral District: Wetaskiwin.
      367 Manchak, Lester, creamery mgr, Calmar
      368 Manchak, Mrs Lester - Calmar


    8. [S285] Obituary of Meron MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 22 Dec 1961;), Page 24.
      MANCHAK - On December 20, 1961, Mr. Meron Manchak of Tofield, Alberta passed away at the age of 40 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay; and two sons, Barry and Dwayne, both at home; also five brothers, Andrew, Lester, Walter and Allan, all of Calmar, and Orest of Calgary; four sisters, Mrs. John (Stella) Yaremko of Leduc, Mrs. Merton (Sophie) Faulkner of Mayerthorpe, Mrs. S. (Nora) Sinoski of Edmonton, Mrs. Jean Dockter of Edmonton.

      Prayer service will be held on Friday, December 22, 1961 a 8:00 p.m. at he St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 10951 107 Stree. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 23, 1961, a 1:30 p.m. at the St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. Very Rev. M. Fyk will officiate, and interment will take place in the St. Michael's Cemetery. Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators and Directors. (The Chapel on the Boulevard).

    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 9.
      Lines 36 thru 47

    10. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), The Lester Manchak Family, by Stella.
      Lester, the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Manchak of Calmar was born on April 7, 1916.

    11. [S325] Statement of Marriage Particulars Form for Lester Clifford MANCHAK and Stella Rose HALWA, (Name: Divison of Vital Statistics; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Oct 1981;), Registration No. 41-08-402257.
      Birth Place of Groom: CALMAR ALAT [sic]

    12. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), The Lester Manchak Family, by Stella.
      ... passed away after a serious heart attack on March 18, 1972. He was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Edmonton.

    13. [S539] Mount Pleasant Cemetery (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      MANCHAK
      In Loving Memory Of
      Husband And Father
      Lester
      1915 - 1972

    14. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 162, Stella (HALWA) and Lester Manchak.
      Lester passed away in March, 1971 [sic] with a sudden heart attack and was laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Edmonton.

    15. [S90] Marriage Certificate of Joannes MANEZYK and Maria ONUSZKO, (Name: Alberta Social Services and Community Health, Vital Statistics Division; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 25 Feb 1980;), Registration No. 10-08-003322.
      Date of Marriage: February.7.1910
      Place of Marriage: Leduc, Alberta

    16. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), The Lester Manchak Family, by Stella.
      In 1941 Lester married Stella Halwa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Halwa, of Leduc. They had 3 children: Wayne Orville, Karen Rosalie, and Maurena Gail.

    17. [S325] Statement of Marriage Particulars Form for Lester Clifford MANCHAK and Stella Rose HALWA, (Name: Divison of Vital Statistics; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Oct 1981;), Registration No. 41-08-402257.
      Date of Marriage: MAY 25TH 1941
      Place of Marriage: LEDUC ALTA

    18. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 161, Stella (HALWA) and Lester Manchak.
      In 1941, I married Lester Manchak, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Manchak of Calmar.


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