Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Ruzicka and Manchak Families

Edward Frank William RUZICKA
1. Edward Frank William RUZICKA was born on 15 Sep 1884 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; died on 29 Oct 1970 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; was buried on 2 Nov 1970 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. Edward married Agnes Katherine KUBANEK on 20 Nov 1913 in St. Nepomucene Church/Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Joseph KUBANEK and Anna Amalia HELMAN) was born on 28 Dec 1893 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA; died on 22 Oct 1985 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; was buried on 25 Oct 1985 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Josephine Ann RUZICKA
was born on 4 Mar 1915 in Tofield, Beaver, Alberta, Canada; died on 9 Jul 2005 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; was buried about 12 Jul 2005 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. - 3. George Vincent RUZICKA
was born on 10 Oct 1916 in Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada; died on 27 Mar 1995; was buried about 30 Mar 1995 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. - 4. Valerian Edward RUZICKA
was born on 25 Mar 1919 in Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 Jan 1997; was buried about 17 Jan 1997 in Lakeview Cemetery/Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. - 5. Stanley Francis RUZICKA
was born on 24 Feb 1924 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; died on 26 Mar 1998; was buried on 1 Apr 1998 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. - 6. Loretta Agnes RUZICKA
was born on 9 May 1926 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; died on 12 Dec 2021 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. - 7. Edward William RUZICKA
was born on 7 Sep 1929 in British Columbia, Canada; died on 18 Jun 1993; was buried about 21 Jun 1993 in Nottinghamshire, England. - 8. Irene RUZICKA
- 2. Josephine Ann RUZICKA
Generation: 2
2. Josephine Ann RUZICKA
(1.Edward1) was born on 4 Mar 1915 in Tofield, Beaver, Alberta, Canada; died on 9 Jul 2005 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; was buried about 12 Jul 2005 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. Josephine married Lynn Hammer THOMPSON on 15 Aug 1940 in Sacred Heart Church/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. Lynn was born on 20 Mar 1915 in Cardston, Cardston, Alberta, Canada; died on 7 Feb 2002; was buried about 10 Feb 2002 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Greg THOMPSON
- 10. Brian THOMPSON
- 11. Jo Ann THOMPSON
- 12. Michael THOMPSON
- 13. Kathy THOMPSON
- 9. Greg THOMPSON
3. George Vincent RUZICKA
(1.Edward1) was born on 10 Oct 1916 in Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada; died on 27 Mar 1995; was buried about 30 Mar 1995 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. George married Agnes Evelyn ANDREW on 30 Sep 1950. Agnes was born on 22 Aug 1929; died on 13 Jan 1997; was buried about 16 Jan 1997 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Georgina RUZICKA
- 15. Maxine RUZICKA
- 16. Corrine RUZICKA
- 17. Norine RUZICKA
was born on 6 Oct 1955; died on 3 Sep 2015. - 18. Geraldine RUZICKA
- 14. Georgina RUZICKA
4. Valerian Edward RUZICKA
(1.Edward1) was born on 25 Mar 1919 in Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 Jan 1997; was buried about 17 Jan 1997 in Lakeview Cemetery/Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. Valerian married Willa Margaret OAKES on 16 Oct 1957 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Idaho, USA. Willa was born in 1919 in Sedgewick, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada; died on 25 Feb 2015; was buried about 28 Feb 2015 in Lakeview Cemetery/Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Stanley Francis RUZICKA
(1.Edward1) was born on 24 Feb 1924 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; died on 26 Mar 1998; was buried on 1 Apr 1998 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. Stanley married Hazel Ann KRYSTEK on 7 Nov 1947 in Sacred Heart Church/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. Hazel was born on 25 May 1930 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; died on 2 Aug 2000; was buried about 5 Aug 2000 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Grayle Francis RUZICKA
was born on 9 Nov 1947; died on 12 Nov 1947 in Greenwood, British Columbia, Canada; was buried about 15 Nov 1947 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. - 20. Linda Marie RUZICKA
- 21. Sandra Louise RUZICKA
was born on 15 Oct 1949; died on 14 Sep 2013; was buried about 17 Sep 2013 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. - 22. Donna Maureen RUZICKA
- 23. Diana Katherine RUZICKA
- 24. James Edward John RUZICKA
was born on 26 Jul 1965; died on 30 Mar 1971 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; was buried about 2 Apr 1971 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. - 25. Derek Stanley Francis RUZICKA
- 19. Grayle Francis RUZICKA
6. Loretta Agnes RUZICKA
(1.Edward1) was born on 9 May 1926 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; died on 12 Dec 2021 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Loretta married Richard Paul FORSHAW on 7 Apr 1947 in Holy Rosary Cathedral/Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Richard was born on 7 Nov 1921 in Greenwood, British Columbia, Canada; died on 31 Jan 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Richard David FORSHAW
- 27. Dayle FORSHAW
- 26. Richard David FORSHAW
7. Edward William RUZICKA
(1.Edward1) was born on 7 Sep 1929 in British Columbia, Canada; died on 18 Jun 1993; was buried about 21 Jun 1993 in Nottinghamshire, England. Edward married Shirley Pauline FALKNER on 2 Jan 1960 in Nottinghamshire, England. Shirley was born about 1929; died on 4 Dec 2003; was buried on 12 Dec 2003 in Nottinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. David RUZICKA
- 29. James RUZICKA
- 28. David RUZICKA
8. Irene RUZICKA
(1.Edward1)Irene married Don MAPLES [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
9. Greg THOMPSON
(2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)Greg married Siony TACJAYAO [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
10. Brian THOMPSON
(2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)Brian married Christine ROMO [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Tracy THOMPSON
- 33. Rhys THOMPSON
- 32. Tracy THOMPSON
11. Jo Ann THOMPSON
(2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)Jo married John SERGENT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Chad SERGENT
- 35. Cameron SERGENT
- 34. Chad SERGENT
12. Michael THOMPSON
(2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)Michael married Monica HUNT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Kathy THOMPSON
(2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)Kathy married Don KALESNIKOFF [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Jared KALESNIKOFF
- 37. Nathan KALESNIKOFF
- 36. Jared KALESNIKOFF
14. Georgina RUZICKA
(3.George2, 1.Edward1)Georgina married Edward Michael SHORT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Vincent Edward SHORT
was born on 15 Apr 1986; died on 6 Feb 2003.
- 38. Vincent Edward SHORT
15. Maxine RUZICKA
(3.George2, 1.Edward1)Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. David
- 39. David
16. Corrine RUZICKA
(3.George2, 1.Edward1)Corrine married Jack MCGUFFIE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Sarah MCGUFFIE
- 41. Jaclyn MCGUFFIE
- 40. Sarah MCGUFFIE
17. Norine RUZICKA
(3.George2, 1.Edward1) was born on 6 Oct 1955; died on 3 Sep 2015. 18. Geraldine RUZICKA
(3.George2, 1.Edward1)19. Grayle Francis RUZICKA
(5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1) was born on 9 Nov 1947; died on 12 Nov 1947 in Greenwood, British Columbia, Canada; was buried about 15 Nov 1947 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. 20. Linda Marie RUZICKA
(5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Linda married William James MCGILL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. James Paul MCGILL
- 43. Mary Dawn MCGILL
- 44. William Dennis MCGILL
- 45. Teri Jeanette MCGILL
- 46. Sandi Katherine MCGILL
- 47. Stanley Anthony MCGILL
- 48. Jennifer JoAnn MCGILL
- 49. Jacqueline Marie MCGILL
- 50. William George MCGILL
- 51. Michele Lynn MCGILL
- 52. Kelly Maureen MCGILL
- 53. Michael John MCGILL
- 54. James Anthony MCGILL
- 55. Darlene Loretta MCGILL
- 56. Mary Ann MCGILL
- 42. James Paul MCGILL
21. Sandra Louise RUZICKA
(5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1) was born on 15 Oct 1949; died on 14 Sep 2013; was buried about 17 Sep 2013 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. Sandra married John Phillip HUNT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 57. Richard Niel HUNT
- 58. Daniel Sean HUNT
- 59. James Francis HUNT
- 57. Richard Niel HUNT
22. Donna Maureen RUZICKA
(5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Donna married Stephen William CARUSO [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
23. Diana Katherine RUZICKA
(5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Diana married Herbert Michael YOUNG [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
24. James Edward John RUZICKA
(5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1) was born on 26 Jul 1965; died on 30 Mar 1971 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada; was buried about 2 Apr 1971 in Evergreen Cemetery/Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. 25. Derek Stanley Francis RUZICKA
(5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)26. Richard David FORSHAW
(6.Loretta2, 1.Edward1)Richard married Valarie J. THOMPSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 69. Steven FORSHAW
was born in 23 Sep. - 70. Leah M. FORSHAW
- 71. Christina Jean FORSHAW
- 69. Steven FORSHAW
27. Dayle FORSHAW
(6.Loretta2, 1.Edward1)Dayle married Warren LEVESQUE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 72. Shawn LEVESQUE
- 73. Dennis LEVESQUE
- 74. Nicole LEVESQUE
- 72. Shawn LEVESQUE
28. David RUZICKA
(7.Edward2, 1.Edward1)29. James RUZICKA
(7.Edward2, 1.Edward1)
Generation: 4
30. Philip John THOMPSON
(9.Greg3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)31. Tiffaney Lee THOMPSON
(9.Greg3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)Family/Spouse: Rodney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
32. Tracy THOMPSON
(10.Brian3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)Tracy married Jason FOLEY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
33. Rhys THOMPSON
(10.Brian3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)Rhys married Allison BROUGHTON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
34. Chad SERGENT
(11.Jo3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)35. Cameron SERGENT
(11.Jo3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)36. Jared KALESNIKOFF
(13.Kathy3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)37. Nathan KALESNIKOFF
(13.Kathy3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)38. Vincent Edward SHORT
(14.Georgina3, 3.George2, 1.Edward1) was born on 15 Apr 1986; died on 6 Feb 2003. 39. David
(15.Maxine3, 3.George2, 1.Edward1)40. Sarah MCGUFFIE
(16.Corrine3, 3.George2, 1.Edward1)41. Jaclyn MCGUFFIE
(16.Corrine3, 3.George2, 1.Edward1)42. James Paul MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)43. Mary Dawn MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Mary married Odrin John OGLE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
44. William Dennis MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)William married Unknown [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
45. Teri Jeanette MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Family/Spouse: Daniel BROWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 80. Cory Edward Alan BROWN
- 81. Robynn Debrah BROWN
- 82. Kyle Richard BROWN
was born on 18 Mar 1993; died in Oct 1998.
- 80. Cory Edward Alan BROWN
46. Sandi Katherine MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)47. Stanley Anthony MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)48. Jennifer JoAnn MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Family/Spouse: Jason CURLEY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
49. Jacqueline Marie MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)50. William George MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 84. Emily MCGILL
- 84. Emily MCGILL
51. Michele Lynn MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)52. Kelly Maureen MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)53. Michael John MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)54. James Anthony MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)55. Darlene Loretta MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)56. Mary Ann MCGILL
(20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)57. Richard Niel HUNT
(21.Sandra3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Richard married Lesley Katherine MORTIMER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
58. Daniel Sean HUNT
(21.Sandra3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)59. James Francis HUNT
(21.Sandra3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)James married Tanya BLAZENKO [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
60. Craig Stanley CARUSO
(22.Donna3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Craig married Myrna Jolene WALKER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
61. Christopher William Jude CARUSO
(22.Donna3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)62. Melanie Mabel-Ann CARUSO
(22.Donna3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Family/Spouse: Steven HOGARTH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
63. Garrie Joseph Clayton CARUSO
(22.Donna3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)64. Tamara Louise CARUSO
(22.Donna3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)65. Stephen Gerard CARUSO
(22.Donna3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)66. Lisa Marie Theresa YOUNG
(23.Diana3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)Lisa married Michael THOM [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
67. Herbert Dave YOUNG
(23.Diana3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)68. Christina Lynn YOUNG
(23.Diana3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)69. Steven FORSHAW
(26.Richard3, 6.Loretta2, 1.Edward1) was born in 23 Sep. 70. Leah M. FORSHAW
(26.Richard3, 6.Loretta2, 1.Edward1)71. Christina Jean FORSHAW
(26.Richard3, 6.Loretta2, 1.Edward1)72. Shawn LEVESQUE
(27.Dayle3, 6.Loretta2, 1.Edward1)73. Dennis LEVESQUE
(27.Dayle3, 6.Loretta2, 1.Edward1)74. Nicole LEVESQUE
(27.Dayle3, 6.Loretta2, 1.Edward1)
Generation: 5
75. Brandon Rhys FOLEY
(32.Tracy4, 10.Brian3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)76. Dylan Michael FOLEY
(32.Tracy4, 10.Brian3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)77. Jackson Rhys THOMPSON
(33.Rhys4, 10.Brian3, 2.Josephine2, 1.Edward1)78. Joseph Allen Joel OGLE
(43.Mary4, 20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)79. Alexander John Joseph OGLE
(43.Mary4, 20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)80. Cory Edward Alan BROWN
(45.Teri4, 20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)81. Robynn Debrah BROWN
(45.Teri4, 20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)82. Kyle Richard BROWN
(45.Teri4, 20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1) was born on 18 Mar 1993; died in Oct 1998. 83. Elizabeth Linda CURLEY
(48.Jennifer4, 20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)84. Emily MCGILL
(50.William4, 20.Linda3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)85. Brian George CARUSO
(60.Craig4, 22.Donna3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)86. Theresa Robyn THOM
(66.Lisa4, 23.Diana3, 5.Stanley2, 1.Edward1)
