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Peter Alex PINKOSKI

Peter Alex PINKOSKI

Male 1898 - 1983  (85 years)


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  • Name Peter Alex PINKOSKI  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
    Birth 1898  [2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Pete PINKOSKI  [12
    Census 1931  Wetaskiwin, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Death 11 Oct 1983  [3, 4, 13
    Burial Abt 14 Oct 1983  Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery/Nisku, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I1856  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Family Mary SIKORA,   b. 1906, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jun 1991, St. Joseph's Hospital/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage 24 Nov 1924  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 14, 15
    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. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 236, Peter and Mary (Sikora) Pinkoski.
      In 1905, when he was seven years old, Peter Pinkoski came to Canada from Poland with his parents, John and Rosie, and his older sister Anna.

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

    4. [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.

    5. [S485] Obituary of Mary PINKOSKI, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 26 Jun 1991;), Page B15.
      She was predeceased by her husband Peter in October of 1983 and two brothers, Peter and Nick Sikora.

    6. [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.

    7. [S942] Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Mr. Raymond Julian Pinkoski
      Gender: Male
      Residence Date: Abt 1956
      Residence Place: Edmonton
      Marriage Date: Abt 1956
      Father: Peter Pinkoski
      Mother: Pinkoski
      Spouse: Lenora Doreen Rajotte
      Siblings:
      Lloyd Pinkoski
      Emery Pinkoski

    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. [S268] Journey Through Faith, (Name: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; Location: Nisku, Alberta; Date: 1994;), Page 236, Peter and Mary (Sikora) Pinkoski.
      Peter died in October 1983...

    14. [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.

    15. [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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