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Sophie Rosella MANCHAK

Sophie Rosella MANCHAK

Female 1915 - 2011  (95 years)


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  • Name Sophie Rosella MANCHAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Birth 15 Jul 1915  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 11, 12
    Gender Female 
    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  [10
    1931 Census of Canada
    1931 Census of Canada
    Electoral District No. 226, Wetaskiwin, Enumeration Sub-District No. 47, Municipality of Liberty
    Death 8 Jun 2011  [4
    FAULKNER, Sophie Obituary
    Burial Abt 11 Jun 2011  Mount Pleasant Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    FAULKNER, Merton<br>
FAULKNER, Sophie
    FAULKNER, Merton
    FAULKNER, Sophie

    Person ID I899  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  [13
    • 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 Merton Archibald FAULKNER,   b. 16 Jul 1916, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jan 2010 (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage 1 May 1940  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [14, 15
    MANCHAK, Sophie<br>
FAULKNER, Merton
    MANCHAK, Sophie
    FAULKNER, Merton

    Statement of Marriage Particulars
    Children 
    >1. Gary FAULKNER
    >2. Dale FAULKNER
    Family ID F344  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Jul 1915 - 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 - 1 May 1940 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 11 Jun 2011 - Mount Pleasant Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    FAULKNER, Sophie
    FAULKNER, Sophie

    Documents
    MANCHAK, Andrew Obituary
    MANCHAK, Fred Funeral Notice
    MANCHAK, Fred Funeral Notice
    MANCHAK, Fred Obituary
    MANCHAK, Fred Obituary
    MANCHAK, Meron Obituary
    SINOSKI, Nora Obituary
    SINOSKI, Nora Obituary
    FAULKNER, Merton Obituary
    MANCHAK, Walter Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S326] Statement of Marriage Particulars Form for Merton FAULKNER and Sohpie MANCHAK, (Name: Division of Vital Statistics; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Oct 1981;), Registration No. 40-08-101501.
      Name of Bride: SOPHIE ROSELLA 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. [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

    4. [S539] Mount Pleasant Cemetery (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      FAULKNER
      MAY 1 1940
      MERTON
      JULY 16, 1916
      JAN. 30, 2010
      SOPHIE
      JULY 15, 1915
      JUNE 8, 2011

    5. [S851] Obituary of Merton FAULKNER, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 4 Feb 2010;).
      Merton Faulkner
      July 16, 1916 - January 30, 2010

      FAULKNER, Merton Archibald July 16, 1916 - January 30, 2010 Merton passed away at the age of 93 and is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sophie; two sons: Gary (Gail) and Dale (Linda) of Edmonton; four grandchildren: Mike (Karen), Dave (Jennifer), Lori (Jeff) Homynyk of Edmonton, Ken (Jillian) of Calgary; seven great-grandchildren: Sydney, Stephen, Adrienne, Paige, Davis, Ethan and Owen; brother Don (Flo) of Delta BC; four sisters-in-law: Stella, Adeline of Leduc, Kay of Edmonton, June Manchak of Tempe, AZ; as well as many other relatives and good friends. He was predeceased by his parents Ensley and Jessie, his sister Gladys and brothers Roby and Lester. The family wishes to thank the staff of Laurier House for their compassionate care especially during the final days of Merton's life. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Richmond Park Church (9340-69 Avenue, Edmonton) with Reverend Brad Olsen officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute (11560 University Avenue) Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation (10985-124 Street) Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H9. Condolences: www.serenity.ca Serenity Funeral Service, South Edmonton, (780) 450-0101.

      Published on February 4, 2010

    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. [S943] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Walter Manchak
      Gender: Male
      Death Age: 70
      Birth Date: abt 1918
      Residence Place: Calmar
      Death Date: 24 Sep 1988
      Obituary Date: 27 Sep 1988
      Obituary Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Newspaper Title: Edmonton Journal
      Spouse: Marie
      Child:
      Glenn
      Virginia
      Terry
      Lisa
      Gail
      Siblings:
      Allan
      Orest
      Nora Sinoski
      Sophie Faulkner
      Jean Makowichuk

    8. [S1069] Obituary of Walter MANCHAK.
      MANCHAK, Walter

      On Saturday, September 24, 1988, Mr. Walter Manchak of Calmar passed away at the age of 70 years.

      He is survived by two sons and their wives, Glenn and Virginia of Calmar, Terry and Lisa of Edmonton; one daughter, Gail and her husband Doug of Calgary; his grandson, Chance; two brothers, Allan and Orest; three sisters, Nora Sinoski, Sophie Faulkner, Jean Makowichuk. he was predeceased by his wife, Marie on August 26, 1987.

      A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 29 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Davids United Church (4614-48 Street) Leduc with Reverend Karen Paddison officiating. Should friends desire, donations to the Alberta Heart Foundation, 208, 10235-124 Street, Edmonton would be appreciated. Hainstock and Son, A Guardian Chapel, Leduc in charge of arrangements. Phone 986-2151.

    9. [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).

    10. [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

    11. [S326] Statement of Marriage Particulars Form for Merton FAULKNER and Sohpie MANCHAK, (Name: Division of Vital Statistics; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Oct 1981;), Registration No. 40-08-101501.
      Age of Bride: 23 YEARS
      Birth Place of Bride: CALMAR ALTA

    12. [S323] MANCHAK, June, Letter of 12 May 2009.
      Manchak, Sophie - 15 Jul 1916

      [15Nov2019 - update - when comparing June's provided birthdate to Sophie's siblings, it is most likely that the headstone birthdate of 1915 is accurate.]

    13. [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

    14. [S284] Obituary of Fred MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 11 Sep 1951;), Page 18.
      ... Mrs. Sophie Faulkner of Tofield...

    15. [S326] Statement of Marriage Particulars Form for Merton FAULKNER and Sohpie MANCHAK, (Name: Division of Vital Statistics; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Oct 1981;), Registration No. 40-08-101501.
      Date of Marriage: MAY 1ST 1940
      Place of Marriage: EDMONTON ALBERTA


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