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Walter MANCHAK

Walter MANCHAK

Male 1918 - 1988  (70 years)


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  • Name Walter MANCHAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Birth 5 May 1918  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 6, 10
    • Before the entry of this source, Walter's unverified birth date was listed as 1919. So instead of give a range of an entire year, we'll keep the range entirely in 1919.
    Gender Male 
    Census 1931  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Death 24 Sep 1988  [2, 6, 7
    Person ID I901  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    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  [11
    • The Statement of Marriage Particulars form indicates that the marriage took place in Glidehurst, Alberta.
    Family ID F337  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marie HUCULAK,   b. 4 Jul 1927, Bellis, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Aug 1987 (Age 60 years) 
    Marriage 3 Sep 1954  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
    >1. Gail MANCHAK
    >2. Glenn MANCHAK
    >3. Terry MANCHAK
    Family ID F346  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 3 Sep 1954 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S398] Statement of Marriage Particulars Form for Walter MANCHAK and Marie HUCULAK, (Name: Division of Vital Statistics; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Oct 1981;), Registration Number 54-08-007125.
      Date of Marriage: September 3rd 1954
      Place of Marriage: Edmonton, Alberta
      Name of Groom: Walter Manchak
      Age of Groom: 34 years
      Birth Place of Groom: Calmar, Alta.
      Name of Bride: Marie Huculak
      Age of Bride: 26 years
      Birth Place of Bride: Bellis, Alberta

    2. [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

    3. [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

    4. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Residence Date: 1949 Residence Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Street Address: Calmar Electoral District: Wetaskiwin.
      382 Manchak, William, farmer, Calmar
      383 Manchak, Mrs Wm - Calmar
      384 Manchak, Walter, farmer, Calmar


    5. [S1068] Obituary of Marie MANCHAK.
      MANCHAK, Marie

      On August 26, 1987, Mrs. Marie Manchak of Calmar, passed away at the age of 60 years. Survived by her loving husband, Walter; two sons and one daughter, Glenn and Virginia of Calmar, Terry of Edmonton, Gail of Calgary; one grandson, Chance; two brothers and two sisters, George (Verna) Huculak of Vancouver, B.C., Robin (Emily) Hukulak of Kelowna, B.C., Elsie (John) Gailey of Salmon Arm, B.C., Lillian (Merv) Schnack of Valleyview, Alberta.

      Memorial service Monday, August 31 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue. Cremation at Park memorial Crematorium. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Alberta Heart Foundation, #208 10235 124 Street, Edmonton, T5N 1P9. Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators & Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard) 426-0050

    6. [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

    7. [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.

    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. [S323] MANCHAK, June, Letter of May 12, 2009.
      Manchak, Walter - 05 May 1918

    11. [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


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