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Victoria Thelma BARA

Victoria Thelma BARA

Female 1908 - 2000  (92 years)


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  • Name Victoria Thelma BARA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
    Birth 15 Mar 1908  Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 8
    Gender Female 
    Census 1911  Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Census 29 Jun 1916  Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Census 1921  Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Death 1 Jul 2000  [8, 15, 16, 17
    Burial Abt 4 Jul 2000  Evergreen Memorial Gardens/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    KRYSA, John<br>
KRYSA, Victoria
    KRYSA, John
    KRYSA, Victoria

    Person ID I1703  Family Tree
    Last Modified 24 Jun 2026 

    Father Szczepan Adam BARA,   b. 15 Dec 1862, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Apr 1935, Leduc, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Maria WOJCIEKOWSKI,   b. 17 Feb 1865, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Feb 1933 (Age 67 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Photos
    BARA, Maria<br>
BARA, Steve
    BARA, Maria
    BARA, Steve

    Family ID F557  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John KRYSA,   b. 2 Jan 1902, Laszki, Galicia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jun 1978 (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage 4 Nov 1928  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 11
    Children 
    +1. Leo KRYSA,   b. 4 Aug 1929, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Nov 2010, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Anatoli Dmytro KRYSA,   b. 20 Jan 1935, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Sep 2020, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F559  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Jun 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Mar 1908 - Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1911 - Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 29 Jun 1916 - Leduc, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1921 - Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 4 Nov 1928 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 4 Jul 2000 - Evergreen Memorial Gardens/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    BARA, Albert Obituary
    BARA, Alexander Funeral Notice
    BARA, Alexander Funeral Notice
    BARA, Alexander Obituary
    BARA, Alexander Obituary
    BARA, John Obituary
    BARA, John Obituary
    BARA, Michael F. Obituary
    BARA, Steve Funeral Notice
    BARA, Steve Funeral Notice
    BARA, Steve Obituary
    BARA, Steve Obituary
    HALWA (MANCHAK), Katherine Obituary
    KRYSA, Leo Obituary
    MANCHAK, Anges Obituary
    MANCHAK, Leo Funeral Notice
    SPILAK, Anne Obituary
    KRYSA, Toby Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Krysa, John & Victoria, by Toby Krysa, Page 77.
      On November 4th, 1928, John married Victoria Bara of the Glidehurst area. She was born March 15th, 1908.

    2. [S272] Obituary of Steve BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 29 Apr 1935;), Page 20.
      ... four daughters, Kate, Annie, Agnes and Victoria, all of Calmar.

    3. [S310] 1916 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, Province: Alberta, District No. 42, Sub District No. 42, Enumeration District No. 11, Township 50, Range 26, W 4th, Page 19.

    4. [S484] Obituary of John B. BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 26 May 1973;).
      He leaves his loving wife Mary; two brothers, Mike, Leduc, Albert, Edmonton, three sisters, Mrs. George (Annie) Spilak, Calmar, Mrs. William (Agnes) Manchak, Mrs. John (Victoria) Krysa, Edmonton.

    5. [S594] Funeral Notice of Steve BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 May 1935;), Page 20.
      The funeral of Mr. Steve Bara of Leduc, who passed away at his home Sunday, April 28, at the age of 74 years, was held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the family residence to the local church where services were held at 10:00 o'clock. Interment took place in the local cemetery. Rev. Father Reszcki officiated. He is survived by four sons, Mike of Leduc, Albert of Calmar, John of Leduc, and Louis at home, four daughters, Kate, Annie, Agnes, Victoria, all of Calmar.

    6. [S605] Obituary of Albert BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 08 Apr 1980;), Page 81.
      On April 6, 1980, Albert Bara of 9612 65 Ave. age 80 years passed away. He leaves his loving wife, Hilda, two sons and one daughter, Raymond, Vancouver, Allan, Chilliwack, BC, and Miss Jean Bara, Edmonton; 14 grandchildren also one brother and two sisters, Mike Bara, Leduc, Mrs. Victoria Krysa and Mrs. Agnes Manchak, both of Edmonton. Mr. Bara was predeceased by a daughter Margaret in 1959 and a son, Edward in 1974.

      Prayers Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home. Rev Charles Nearing will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial thursday, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Heart (98 St & 76 Ave) followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

    7. [S1049] Obituary of Toby (Anatoli) Dmytro KRYSA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 05 Sep 2020;).
      Toby (Anatoli) Dmytro Krysa
      January 20, 1935 - September 1, 2020

      Toby (Anatoli Dmytro) Krysa was the son of Victoria and John Krysa. He was born on January 20, 1935 in Edmonton, Alberta and passed away unexpectedly in Edmonton on September 1, 2020. Toby was a kind, patient, generous, and loving husband, father, and grandfather.

      After attending Strathcona High School, he worked for and helped grow his father's business, John Krysa and Sons Ltd. After many years as a partner, Toby left the family business in 1976 to pursue his interests in real estate where he remained active until retiring in 2018. He was a successful, respected member of the business community, known for his honesty, integrity, and fairness. Toby enjoyed meeting and talking with all people and you were always greeted with a smile, and likely a Werthers candy. In addition to his business career, he loved working outdoors, especially at the farm. Whether he was seeding a crop, working in the garden, or negotiating an equipment sale or real estate investment, Toby was equally comfortable and happy wearing a suit jacket or coveralls.

      Toby was devoted to his family and especially to his wife, Dallas. He was proud and supportive of his sons, Philip and Mark, and his grandchildren, Austin and Ellicia. He always had time for his family, and he also enjoyed visits with his friends and extended family and children, including his nieces and nephews. He offered his guidance with a smile, kindness and patience, never judging, always encouraging. His faith and heritage were important to him and he willingly supported those charitable efforts.

      Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Hainstock's Funeral Home 9810-34 Avenue, Edmonton between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. In respect of Toby's wishes, there will be a private family service. In lieu of other tributes, donations are encouraged to a charity of one's choice. Expressions of sympathy can be forwarded to the family through www.hainstockedmonton.com

      Published on September 5, 2020

    8. [S549] Evergreen Memorial Gardens (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      KRYSA
      JOHN
      1902 - 1978
      VICTORIA THELMA
      1908 - 2000

    9. [S1192] Dictionary of Ukrainian Canadian Biography of Pioneer Settlers of Alberta, (Name: Ukrainian Pioneers' Association of Alberta; Date: 1984;).
      No. 33. Leduc, Alta., 1898; Leduc, Alta., 1902; Glidehurst, Alta.,
      p.o. 1923.

      BARA, Stefan, Bara Stefan, Bara Stefan. Born 1866 in Galicia, Austria,
      (Western Ukraine), son of Jan Bara and Polyanna Fedyrko, Died 28 April 1935
      in Leduc, Alta. Wife Maria (Marianna), born 1870 in Galicia, daughter of Anton
      Wojciechowski, died 3 February 1933 in Edmonton. Children on landing:
      Joseph 1. Arrived in Canada on S.S. BULGARIA, landing at Halifax 24 April
      1898. HGR Vol. 16. 1898. No. 71484. Date of Application: 1 June 1898. Name:
      Stefan Sara. Homestead: NE-22-50-26-W.4.M. Applic. No. 4165. Distr. No.
      44. List. No. 580. Patent granted. Naturalization granted 27 October 1902.
      Supr. Crt. N. W. T. Edmonton, Alta. Name: Stefan Bara. Residence: Leduc,
      Alta. Occupation: Farmer. Former residence: Galicia. (Own signature). Listed
      on same quarter section in 1923. P.o. Glidehurst, Alta. (CRDM Alta. No. 142.
      1923).

      Stefan Bara died in Leduc 28 April 1935 and was survived by four sons, Mike of Leduc, Albert of Calmar, John of Leduc and Louis at home; four daughters, Kate, Annie, Agnes and Victoria, all of Calmar. (E.J. 9 May 1935.)

    10. [S274] Obituary of Michael F. BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 31 Dec 1981;).
      BARA, Michael F.

      On December 30, 1981, Mr. Michael F. Bara, Leduc, Alberta, passed away aged 89 years.

      He leaves to mourn, his wife, Kate; two daughters and six sons, Mrs. Victo (Leona) Checknita, Edmonton; Mrs. Andrew (Clara) Senio, Calmar; Marvin, Kenneth and Norman, Edmonton; Reginald and Eldon, Leduc; Bernard, Brooks, Alberta; 30 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Manchak and Mrs. Victoria Krysa, Edmonton. Mr. Bara was predeceased by his first wife, Anne in 1953; sons, Edward in 1928 and Edwin in 1980 as well as two sisters, Mrs. Kate (Manchak) Halwa and Mrs. Anne Spilak and three brothers, Luke, John and Albert.

      Prayers, Sunday, January 3, 1982, in the Wild Rose Chapel of Connelly-McKinley Ltd., 10011 114 Street, at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Monday, January 4, 1982, at Holy Trinity Church, Nisku, at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Thaddeus Rataj will officiate with interment in the Church Cemetery.

      Connelly-McKinley Ltd. Phone 422-2222

    11. [S915] Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942.
      Name: Victoria Bara
      Gender: Female
      Marriage Date: 1928
      Marriage Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Spouse: John Krysa
      Certificate Number: 1136

    12. [S273] Obituary of Alexander BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Dec 1935;), Page 16.
      Alexander Bara of Leduc, Alberta, passed away at his home Friday, November 29, at the age of 30 years. He is survived by 3 brothers, Mike, John and Albert, all of Leduc, four sisters, Mrs. K. Manchak, Mrs. N. Spillak [sic], Mrs. V. Krissa [sic], Mrs. A. Manchak, all of Calmar. The funeral accouncemens will be announced later. Hainstock & Son, funeral directors.

    13. [S671] 1921 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 11, Strathcona, Enumeration Sub-District No. 25, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Page 5A; The MANCHAK family at the bottom of this page COULD be John (Joannes) & Mary MANCHAK. The child names closely align, but are ever so slightly off. Additionally, the family should list 2 - 3 more children, but the next census page starts with a different family.
      Lines 37 thru 44

    14. [S509] 1911 Census of Canada, Alberta, Strathcona, Enumeration District No. 40, Fifth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Page 6.

    15. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Krysa, John & Victoria, by Toby Krysa.
      His wife Victoria ... live in Edmonton.

    16. [S280] Obituary of Agnes MANCHAK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 09 Dec 1985;), Page D4.
      ... one sister, Victoria Krysa of Edmonton...

    17. [S405] SENIO, Clara.
      Victoria's death was communicated to Janice Ruhl and then she passed in to to me when we visited in June of 2009.


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