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Orest MANCHAK

Orest MANCHAK

Male 1925 - 1998  (72 years)


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  • Name Orest MANCHAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    • Orest had no middle name per June MANCHAK's letter of February 24, 1999.

      Quite a few years ago, around the mid-2000s, I was contacted by one of Orest's children who took great exception to the Manchak family tree being available online (Orest was a genealogist). I seem to recall this exchange happened on my old AOL email address. Despite the fact that the tree only shows publically available information that is readily available in many other places, I agreed to suppress Orest's (living) grandchildren and their descendants for the sake of family harmony.
    Birth 19 Dec 1925  Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 10
    Gender Male 
    Census 1931  Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Social Security Number 1968  Colorado, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    522-80-0234 
    Death 17 Jun 1998  Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 11
    Burial Abt 20 Jun 1998  Cardston Cemetery/Cardston, Cardston, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 11
    Person ID I905  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  [12
    • The Statement of Marriage Particulars form indicates that the marriage took place in Glidehurst, Alberta.
    Family ID F337  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family June Ruth KEARL,   b. 1 Apr 1932, Cardston, Cardston, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Mar 2017 (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 24 Aug 1951  Cardston, Cardston, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
    +1. Kim Orest MANCHAK
    +2. David George MANCHAK
    +3. RoseMary June MANCHAK
    +4. Patricia Annette MANCHAK
    +5. John Byron MANCHAK
    Family ID F351  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Notes 
    • According to a homes.com listing seen on 12 Aug 2025, the Orest Manchak Trust owned the home at 5 E Fairmont Drive in Tempe, AZ, from December of 2007 through July of 2017.

  • Sources 
    1. [S404] Certificate of Marriage of Orest MANCHAK and June Ruth KEARL, (Name: Division of Vital Statistics; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 29 Oct 1965;), Registration No. 51-08-006664.
      Name of Bridegroom: Orest Manchak, Age: 25
      Place of Birth: Leduc, Alberta
      Name of Bride: June Ruth Kearl, Age: 19
      Place of Birth: Cardston, Alberta
      Date of Marriage: August 24, 1951
      Place of Marriage: Cardston, Alberta

    2. [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014.
      Name: MANCHAK, OREST
      Birth: 19 Dec 1925
      Death: 17 Jun 1998 (P)
      Age: 72
      Last Address of Record: 85040
      Issued By: Colorado
      SSN: 522-80-0234

    3. [S630] Cardston Cemetery (Cardston, Cardston, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      MANCHAK

      OREST
      DECEMBER 19, 1925
      JUNE 17, 1998

      JUNE RUTH (KEARL)
      APRIL 1, 1932
      MARCH 9. 2017

      WE MET IN WATERTON
      MAY 24, 1948
      WE MARRIED IN CARDSTON
      AUGUST 24, 1951

      OUR CHILDREN
      MAY 12, 1952 KIM OREST
      AUG. 15, 1953 DAVID GEORGE
      FEB. 11, 1956 ROSEMARY JUNE
      OCT. 18, 1957 PATRICIA ANNETTE
      DEC. 23, 1959 JOHN BYRON

    4. [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

    5. [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

    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 24 Feb 1999.
      His birth date is December 19, 1925.

    11. [S323] MANCHAK, June, Letter of 17 Sep 2009.
      Orest died in Mesa, Arizona and is Buried in Cardston, Alberta, Canada.

    12. [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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