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Mary SIKORA

Mary SIKORA

Female 1906 - 1991  (85 years)


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  • Name Mary SIKORA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Birth 1906  Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 13
    Gender Female 
    Census 18 Jun 1916  Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Census 1931  Wetaskiwin, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Death 23 Jun 1991  St. Joseph's Hospital/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 13
    Burial 27 Jun 1991  Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery/Nisku, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14
    Person ID I1855  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father Johann SIKORA,   b. Between 1 May 1863 and 30 Apr 1864, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Aug 1947 (Age ~ 84 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Eva SENIO,   b. Between 1 May 1877 and 30 Apr 1878, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Apr 1920 (Age ~ 42 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F20  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Peter Alex PINKOSKI,   b. 1898   d. 11 Oct 1983 (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage 24 Nov 1924  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 15, 16
    Children 
    +1. Virginia Vivian PINKOSKI,   b. 1 Jun 1926   d. 1 Apr 2018 (Age 91 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Betty PINKOSKI,   b. 16 Jun 1927   d. 22 Sep 2021 (Age 94 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +3. Emery Benedict PINKOSKI,   b. 29 May 1928   d. 11 Jan 2023, Wainwright Health Centre/Wainwright, Wainwright, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. Raymond Julian PINKOSKI,   b. 1930, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Nov 2023 (Age 93 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +5. Edwin David PINKOSKI,   b. 20 Oct 1931   d. 26 Dec 2022, St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +6. Lloyd L. PINKOSKI,   b. Abt 1934   d. Bef 22 Sep 2021 (Age ~ 87 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +7. Allan John PINKOSKI,   b. 25 Jul 1937, Thorsby, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 May 2015 (Age 77 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +8. Lorne PINKOSKI
    Family ID F606  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 24 Nov 1924 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S286] Obituary of Steve SIKORA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 11 Jul 1998;), Page B6.
      He was predeceased by brothers Peter, Nicolas and Bill and sisters Mary Pinkoski, Annie Derkoch and Kate Wakaruk.

    2. [S464] Obituary of Peter Alex PINKOSKI, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 13 Oct 1983;).
      On October 11, 1983, Peter Alex Pinkoski of Calmar, age 85 years, passed away.

      He leaves his loving wife, Mary; six sons and two daughters: Emery and wife Margaret, Wainwright, Raymond and wife Lenora and Edwin and wife Grace of Edmonton, Lloyd and wife Judy, Calgary, Allan and wife Carol, Calmar, Lorne and wife Anne, Drayton Valley, Mrs. Frank (Virginia) Murphy, and Mrs. Mike (Betty) Sharko, Edmonton; 33 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; also 3 brothers and five sisters: Mike, Leduc, Frank, Vernon, B.C., Victor, Calmar, Mrs. Anne Pinkoski, Edmonton, Mrs. Victoria Halwa, Edmonton, Mrs. Sophie Thomas, Calmar, Mrs. Josie Pointe, Edmonton, Mrs. Rosalind Gates, Vancouver.

    3. [S485] Obituary of Mary PINKOSKI, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 26 Jun 1991;), Page B15.
      On June 23, 1991, Mrs. Mary Pinkoski of Edmonton passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 85 years.

    4. [S500] 1916 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 42, Sub-District No. 42, Enumeration District No. 11 in Township 49 Range 26 West of the 4th, Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Schedule; Online Images, Page 14.

    5. [S868] Obituary of Rose SIKORA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 2 Dec 2005;).
      Rose Sikora
      November 30, 2005

      SIKORA, Rose With sadness we announce the passing of Rose Sikora of Edmonton, daughter of the late John and Eva Sikora, on November 30, 2005 in her 92nd year. Rose is survived by her loving family, sister-in-law Jessie Sikora of Leduc and many nieces, nephews and friends. Rose was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Steve, John, Pete, Nicolas, Bill and Mike; and sisters, Mary Pinkoski, Annie Derkoch and Katie Wakaruk. Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 7007 - 109 Street, Edmonton. Divine Liturgy will be on Monday, December 5, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Parish, with the Basilian Fathers, OSBM, Celebrants. Interment to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Leduc. Donations in memory of Rose may be directed to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Fund. Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel in care of all arrangements. 4802 - 47 Avenue, Leduc. Phone 986-2151. "An Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial".

      Published on December 2, 2005

    6. [S1095] Obituary of John SIKORA.
      MR. JOHN SIKORA

      ON August 19, 1947, Mr. John Sikora of Calmar, Alberta passed away at the age of 86 years. He is survived by five sons, and four daughters, Steve of Mercoal, John and Pete of Calmar, Nick of Yellowknife, Bill of Tofield, Mrs. Mary Pinkowski [sic] of Calmar, Mrs. Ann Dercoch [sic] of Edmonton, Kate of Brittania Beach, B.C., Rose of Edmonton; also 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23 at 9 a.m. from the family residence to Holy Trinity Greek Catholic church Leduc. Prayer service will be held Friday, August 22, at 8 p.m. at the family residence. Rev. Father Chimev will officiate and interment will take place in the local church cemetery. Park Memorial Ltd., Funeral Administrators and Directors, the Chapel on the Boulevard.

    7. [S1319] Obituary of Raymond PINKOSKI, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 16 Nov 2023;).
      PINKOSKI, Raymond
      1930 - 2023

      On November 11, 2023, Raymond Pinkoski passed away at the age of 93 years old.

      Ray is lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Lenora (Rajotte), and together they raised 8 children. Left to mourn Ray are Theresa (Pat), Barbara (Harry), Marie, Marguerite, Gerard (Teresa), Joan (Grant), and Marc; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and brother, Lorne.

      Ray was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary Pinkoski, son-in-law, Wayne Durk, grandson, Stephen Pinkoski; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters.

      The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Norwood Palliative Care Unit and the University Hospital.

      In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Win House, PO Box 20088 RPO Beverly, Edmonton, AB T5W 5E6, or the Youth Emergency Shelter, 9310 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 0Z6.

      A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Assumption Catholic Church, 9034-95 Ave., Edmonton.

      Arrangements entrusted to Connelly- McKinley Downtown Funeral Home.To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.

    8. [S1324] Obituary of Elizabeth B. SHARKO, (Date: Abt. 24 Sep 2021;).
      Elizabeth B. Sharko

      It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elizabeth B. Sharko (Edmonton, Alberta), who passed away on September 22, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

      She was predeceased by : her husband Michael Sharko; her parents, Peter Pinkoski and Mary Pinkoski; and her siblings, Virginia Murphy, Allan and Lloyd Pinkoski.

      She is survived by : her children, Richard (Marjorie), Lyle, James (Maureen) and Annamarie; her grandchildren, Levi, Cam, Nicole, Candace, Justin, Brant, Mitchel, Cara, Riley, Kenzie, Sadie and Jaimen; her great grandchildren, Kyla, Lincoln, Olivia, Charlie, Summer and Noah; her brothers, Emery, Raymond, Edwin and Lorne Pinkoski; and her sisters-in-law, Lenora, Delores, Anne, Judy and Carol. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

      Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only immediate family will be able to attend the funeral in person.

      In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elizabeth Sharko may be made to WINGS of Providence , Women in Need Growing Stronger, P.O. Box 32141, Edmonton, AB T6K 4C2 or submitted virtually by clicking here.

    9. [S943] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Peter Alex Pinkoski
      Gender: Male
      Death Age: 85
      Birth Date: abt 1898
      Residence Place: Calmar
      Death Date: 1983
      Obituary Date: 13 Oct 1983
      Obituary Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Newspaper Title: Edmonton Journal
      Spouse: Mary
      Child:
      Emery
      Wainwnght
      Raymond
      Edwin
      Lloyd
      Allan
      Virginia Murphy
      Betty Sharko
      Siblings:
      Mike
      Frank
      Victor
      Anne Pinkoski
      Victona Halwa
      Sophie Thomas
      Rosalind Gates

    10. [S1317] 1931 Census of Canada, Alberta, Electoral District No. 226, Wetaskiwin, Enumeration Sub-District No. 50, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Municipality of Liberty, Page 8.
      Lines 43 thru 48

    11. [S1405] Obituary of Allan John PINKOSKI, (Date: Abt. 16 May 2015;).
      During the early hours of Thursday, May 14, 2015, Mr. Allan J. Pinkoski passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and children at the age of 77 years. Allan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Carol (nee Tyreman); children, Lon (Suzanne) Pinkoski, Christina (Douglas) Galavan and Kimberly (Rodney) Spence; grandchildren, David, Breanne, Landyn, Riley, Morgan, Brenner, Lexie and Cassie; siblings, Virginia (Frank) Murphy, Betty (Mike) Sharko, Emery (Margaret) Pinkoski, Raymond (Lenora) Pinkoski, Edwin (Delores) Pintkowski, Lloyd (Judy) Pinkoski and Lorne (Anne) Pinkoski, as well as by numerous extended family and countless friends, both locally and in Arizona. Allan was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary Pinkoski and his in-laws, Garfield and Dolly Tyreman. Allan’s life will be celebrated at the Polish Hall, 10960 104 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

      To send flowers to the family of Mr. Allan John Pinkoski please visit our Sympathy Store.

    12. [S833] Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, This is another document that lists Harry HARRISH, "uncle" to the George MANCHAK family.
      Residence Date: 1945
      Residence Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
      Street Address: Calmar
      Electoral District: Wetaskiwin
      Reference Number: M-4834

    13. [S360] Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Cemetery (Nisku, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      PINKOSKI, Peter A., 1898 - 1983; Mary, 1906 - 1991

    14. [S485] Obituary of Mary PINKOSKI, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 26 Jun 1991;), Page B15.
      ... Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, June 27, 1991, 10:00 a.m...

    15. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 236, Peter and Mary (Sikora) Pinkoski.
      On November 24, 1924, he and Mary Sikora travelled to Edmonton to exchange wedding vows.

    16. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Peter Pinkoski Family by Virginia Murphy.
      On November 24, 1924, Peter and Mary Pinkoski travelled to Edmonton to exchange their marriage vows.


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