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- [S233] SLAVIK, Leola, Email of 08 Oct 2008.
Grandpa (Jim) died Dec 11, 1991 and is buried in Killam, Alberta.
Jim married Gertrude Ann Gallagher on Jan 3, 1928 in Viking, AB
Grandma was born in Exter [sic], Ontario Feb 23, 1903. She died in Dec 1995 and is buried in Killam, Alberta.
- [S487] Obituary of Gertrude Ann SLAVIK, (Name: Sedgewick Sentinel; Location: Sedgewick, Alberta, Canada; Date: 16 Jan 1996;), Page A11.
Gertrude Ann Slavik was born to Daniel and Martha Gallagher in Exeter, Ontario on February 23, 1903 and passed away peacefully on December 14, 1995 at the Killam Health Care Centre, Killam, Alberta, at the age of 92 years.
- [S816] Obituary of Sister Theresa Carmel SLAVIK, (Name: legacy.com; Date: 19 Feb 2018;).
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, London Neighbourhood, announce the death of our dear Sister Theresa Carmel Slavik, affectionately known as "Tess", at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus in London, Ontario. Sister died suddenly on Saturday, February 17, 2018 surrounded by some of her Sisters. Sister Theresa Carmel (Rita Rose Marie) was born in Viking, Alberta, on December 11, 1928 and joined the Community of the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1945. She is remembered with affection by all her CSJ Sisters as well as her sisters, Martha (Ken) Manning, Jo-Ann (Ted) Mitenko, Catherine (Ray 2017) Heller, May (Frank 2007) Sevcik, Shauna (David 2013) Paulgaard, Loretta (Ann Chateauvert) and brother Wilfred (Mona). Predeceased by her mother, Gertrude (Gallagher) and her father James Anthony Slavik, her brothers Leo (Rosemary), Robert (Colette) and sister, Margaret (Edward) Buchinski. Tess began her ministry as a teacher, and eventually, Principal, in Catholic High Schools in Sarnia, London and Windsor, Ontario, enjoying teaching and her interaction with young people until 1979. In 1971 she was elected to Congregational leadership where she served for 16 years. In 1988 she opened a house for at risk teens in Edmonton, Alberta where she provided a safe and accepting environment for many young people. Tess was much loved by her "kids", many of whom still stay in touch, saying that she was like a mother to them, helping them to stabilize their lives and start anew. In 2015, she returned to the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence where she continued to be a vital presence among the Sisters there. She had an amazing capacity to accept people as they are, never being judgmental or critical. She was always ready with a listening ear and wise and humorous perspective mixed in with good common sense. She was unflappable, putting situations into a bigger context and saying that life is too short to worry over small things. Her wonderful curiosity enabled her to explore questions about life on other planets, life after death, and many other interesting matters. She was not shy in sharing her opinions. She is already missed by her Sisters, our staff, her friends and her beloved "kids", who will always remember her as a steady presence. All services will be held at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, 485 Windermere Road, London. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 21, from 2:30 -4:30, and from 7:00 -8:30 with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, February 22, at 11:00 am, with Father Richard Charrette presiding, followed by interment St. Peter's Cemetery, London. A memorial service will be held in Edmonton, Alberta on Sunday, March 11th at 3:00 p.m. Place TBA. Online condolences & Guest Book at www.oneilfuneralhome.ca
Published online on Feb. 19, 2018 courtesy of O'Neil Funeral Home (London) Ltd..
- [S548] St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
SLAVIK
James, 1897 - 1991
Gertrude, 1903 - 1995
- [S332] Funeral Notice of Frank SLAVIK, (Name: The Viking Weekly Review; Location: Viking, Alberta, Canada; Date: 19 Aug 1986;), Page 14.
... brother Jim Slavik, his wife Gertie of Killam...
- [S334] Funeral Notice of James SLAVIK, (Name: Sedgewick Sentinel; Location: Sedgewick, Alberta, Canada; Date: 14 Jan 1992;), Page B11.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gertie...
- [S487] Obituary of Gertrude Ann SLAVIK, (Name: Sedgewick Sentinel; Location: Sedgewick, Alberta, Canada; Date: 16 Jan 1996;), Page A11.
At age 15 Gertie went to Normal School in Camrose and became a teacher.
- [S488] Obituary of Mary SLAVIK, (Name: Viking Weekly Review; Location: Viking, Alberta, Canada; Date: 18 Mar 1986;), Page 7.
She is survived by two brothers - Jim and wife Gertie of Killam, Frank and wife Vicky of Viking and one sister, Josephine Ruzicka of Killam...
- [S804] MANNING, Pat, Email of 02 Jul 2017.
Hi Darrin,
I am Tess Slavik’s niece. She has provided me with copies of the family genealogy research that you provided to her. Earlier this week I noticed that the Nebraska marriage certificate data base (~ 1850 – 1906) had been uploaded. I found the marriage certificate for Vaclav and Antonia. Their parents names match very closely to
What my Grandmother (Gertie Slavik) had in her history book. Thought that I would pass this along in case you had not seen it.
Regards,
Pat Manning Chandler
- [S487] Obituary of Gertrude Ann SLAVIK, (Name: Sedgewick Sentinel; Location: Sedgewick, Alberta, Canada; Date: 16 Jan 1996;), Page A11.
Mass of Christian Burial was held... on December 16, 1995...
Gertrude Slavik was laid to rest beside her husband Jim, in the Killam Catholic Cemetery...
- [S334] Funeral Notice of James SLAVIK, (Name: Sedgewick Sentinel; Location: Sedgewick, Alberta, Canada; Date: 14 Jan 1992;), Page B11.
On January 3, 1928, Jim married Gertie Gallagher, at St. Mary's Church in Viking.
- [S487] Obituary of Gertrude Ann SLAVIK, (Name: Sedgewick Sentinel; Location: Sedgewick, Alberta, Canada; Date: 16 Jan 1996;), Page A11.
Gertie met James Slavik at a picnic planning meeting in the Prague district, south of Viking. They married on January 3, 1928 and had 63 years together.
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