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Walter HALWA

Walter HALWA

Male 1919 - 2012  (92 years)


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  • Name Walter HALWA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Birth 19 Feb 1919  [3, 6, 8
    Gender Male 
    Death 14 Jan 2012  [6, 9
    HALWA, Walter Obituary
    HALWA, Walter Memoriam
    HALWA, Walter Memoriam
    Burial 19 Jan 2012  Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery/Nisku, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 9
    HALWA, Walter
    HALWA, Walter
    Person ID I921  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Andrew Michael HALWA,   b. Dec 1893   d. 26 Apr 1957 (Age ~ 63 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Rosalia BAWOL,   b. 1895   d. Feb 1946 (Age 51 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 28 Apr 1918  Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church/Nisku, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F393  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leona MANCHAK,   b. 16 Oct 1928   d. 21 Feb 2022 (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage 17 Jul 1948  [10
    Children 
    +1. Cecilia HALWA,   b. 10 Jun 1949   d. Feb 1982 (Age 32 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Annette HALWA
    +3. Alan HALWA
    +4. Valerie HALWA
    Family ID F352  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 19 Jan 2012 - Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery/Nisku, 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, Anges Obituary
    MANCHAK, William Obituary
    MANCHAK, William Obituary
    YAREMKO, Stella
    YAREMKO, Stella
    Canada to US Border Crossing, Eastport, ID, 22 Oct 1939
    MANCHAK, Isadore Obituary
    HALWA, Leona Funeral Program
    Inside

  • Sources 
    1. [S280] Obituary of Agnes MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 09 Dec 1985;), Page D4.
      ... Leona and her husband Walter Halwa of Leduc...

    2. [S290] Obituary of William MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 04 Jun 1973;), Page 20.
      ... Mrs. Walter (Leona) Halwa of Leduc...

    3. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 156, Andrew M. and Rosalia (BAWOL) HALWA.
      I [Walter] was born the following year, February 1919; followed by Stella in June 1920; Tillie in August 1921; Millie in January 1923...

    4. [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

    5. [S1168] Obituary of Isadore MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 18 Jul 2022;).
      MANCHAK, Isadore
      1932-2022

      It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Isadore Manchak of Calmar, AB on July 11, 2022, at the age of 90, two days after his 62nd wedding anniversary.

      Isadore will be lovingly remembered by his wife Doreen, his children Leonard and Lorraine (Bruce), grandchildren Dylan and Nicole (Brandon), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

      Isadore was predeceased by his parents William and Agnes, sister Leona, brother Todd, brother-in-law Walter, son-in-law Rick.

      A funeral service was held at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Calmar on Monday at 10:30 a.m.

      In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Devon Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice.

    6. [S360] Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Cemetery (Nisku, Leduc, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      HALWA
      WALTER
      FEB. 19, 1919
      JAN. 14, 2012
      LEONA
      OCT. 16, 1928
      ...

    7. [S1173] Obituary of Leona HALWA, This obituary was not published anywhere online or in any newspaper. It only appeared in the programme handed out at her funeral.
      Leona Halwa
      1928 - 2022

      It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Leona Halwa of Leduc, AB, on February 21, 2022, at the age of 93.

      Leona will be lovingly remembered by her children Annette (Rick), Alan, and Valerie (Kurt); grandchildren Christine, Nicole (Mike), Brad (Jen), Scott, Chelsea (Braden), Abbey (Trevor) and Colton; brother Isadore (Doreen); numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

      Leona was predeceased by her husband Walter; daughter Cecelia; and brother Todd.

    8. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 157, Walter and Leona (MANCHAK) HALWA.
      I was born February 19, 1919...

    9. [S619] Obituary of Walter HALWA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 17 Jan 2012;).
      On Saturday, January 14, 2012, Walter Halwa of Leduc, Alberta passed away at the age of 92 years.

      Walter is survived by his loving family, wife of 63 years Leona, children Annette (Richard) Bell, Alan (Connie) and Valerie (Kurt Osterman) Anderson, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters Stella Manchak and Millie (Ernie) Borchert; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Walter was predeceased by one daughter Cecilia Vogel, one grandson Marcus Anderson, two sisters Tillie Adams and Helen Halwa.

      A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church (25521 Highway 19) with Reverend James Bodula, SAC as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

    10. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 157, Walter and Leona (MANCHAK) HALWA.
      On July 17, 1948, I married Leona Manchak, daughter of William and Agnes (Bara) Manchak.


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