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Reginald Fred JAHELKA

Reginald Fred JAHELKA

Male 1910 - 1993  (82 years)


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  • Name Reginald Fred JAHELKA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Birth 4 Aug 1910  [4
    Gender Male 
    Death 6 Jun 1993  [4
    Burial Abt 9 Jun 1993  Canmore Cemetery/Canmore, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I2193  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Family Helen Mary MELNYK,   b. 9 Feb 1916   d. 5 Feb 1989, Canmore, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Marriage 9 Jan 1936  Nordegg, Taber, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Children 
    +1. Allan Fred JAHELKA,   b. 10 Nov 1937, Nordegg, Taber, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jun 2011, Cowichan District Hospital/Duncan, British Columbia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >2. Joan JAHELKA
    >3. Elaine JAHELKA
    Family ID F710  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S333] Obituary of Mary MELNYK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 12 Aug 1966;), Page 36.
      ... Mrs. R. (Helen) Jahelka of Canmore, Alberta...

    2. [S497] Obituary of Annie YOHEMAS, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 30 Jun 1975;), Page 22.
      ... three sisters, Mrs. R. (Helen) Jahelka of Canmore, Mrs. Doris Darbyshire and Mrs. H. (Lucille) Bucknell, both of Edmonton.

    3. [S586] Obituary of Helen Mary JAHELKA, (Name: Calgary Herald; Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Date: 08 Feb 1989;), Page D8.
      Helen Mary Jahelka, beloved wife of Reg of Canmore, Alberta, passed away suddenly at the Canmore hospital, February 5, 1989 at the age of 72 years. Loving mother of one son Allen [sic] (Sharon) of Duncan, B.C. and two daughters, Joan (Jim) of Millarville and Elaine (Ron) of Canmore. Helen is also survived by her two sisters, Doris and Lucille of Edmonton; grandchildren, Mickey, Terri, Kris, Kevin, Kim, Jason, Karrie, Kyle and Jan; as well as great-grandchildren, Devon, Chad, Kylee and Travis. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Canmore, Alberta on Friday, February 10, 1989 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Canmore Cemetery.

    4. [S587] Canmore Cemetery (Canmore, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      JAHELKA
      REGINALD FRED
      AUG. 4, 1910
      JUN. 6, 1993

    5. [S596] MELNYK, Nancy, Email of 11 Oct 2011.
      Helen Mary born 8 Feb 1916 [have seen her birth in Alberta books at Archives], married Rudolph Jahelka 9 Jan 1936 at Nordegg [according to Aunt Doris], he was born 4 June 1909 near Red Deer.

    6. [S1157] Obituary of William MELNYK.
      MELNYK - On September 20, Mr. William Melnyk of 9732 75 Avenue passed away, aged 84 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; one son, John of Hamilton, Ontario; six daughters. Mrs. B. (Kate) Letwinowich, Mrs. P. (Anne) Yohemas, Mrs. H. (Eva) Dake, all of Edmonton, Mrs. R. (Helen) Jahelka of Canmore, Mrs. J. (Doris) Darbyshire, Mrs. H. (Lucille) Bucknell, both of Edmonton; 28 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

      Funeral service Monday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil's Church. Prayers Sunday, September 23 at 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel. Reverend M. Hannas, O.S.B.M., will officiate. Interment St. Anthony's Cemetery. South Side Memorial Chapel Ltd. Patterson-Mittelstadt-Duholke, Funeral Directors. No flowers, please. Donations may be made to the Polio fund.

    7. [S1201] Obituary of Allan Fred JAHELKA, (Name: dignitymemorial.com;).
      Jahelka, Allan Fred
      November 10th, 1937 - June 13, 2011

      Born in Nordegg, Alberta

      Allan Jahelka, our much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at Cowichan District Hospital surrounded by his family on June 13, 2011. After a long, hard fought battle with heart disease, he is now finally at peace.

      Survived by his loving wife and best friend Sharon of 54 years, children; Mickey (Lynn), Terri (John Nardino), Kris (Jason Kearns). Predeceased by his parents Reginald and Helen Jahelka of Canmore, Alberta.

      Allan started his working career on the oil rigs and coal mines in Alberta. After settling down in the Cowichan Valley in the mid 50's, Allan eventually apprenticed as a plumber then a heating mechanic with Griffiths which then lead to starting his own company, Allan's Oil Burner Service.

      Though always busy with his work, Allan tried to support his kids in whatever teams or events they participated in. His enthusiastic, “super-fan” approach was seldom matched at the Timberman football games of the mid 70's. Many long-term friendships were started on the sidelines of a court or field.

      Allan was never happier than when he was with family and friends. He enjoyed many summers of camping at Shawnigan Lake, fishing in Campbell River, Renfrew and Sooke, but nothing gave him more pleasure than his 7 grandchildren Devin (Carlee), Chad, Kylie (Matt), Travis, Jaleesa, Sydney, Jordan and most recently the addition of his first, great grandchild Rylan.

      Thank you to Dad’s many friends and acquaintances that have supported him and us over the years.

      In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

      A celebration of Allan’s life will be held at the Moose Lodge, 2244 Moose Road, Duncan BC , Monday June 20th, 1:30pm - 4:00 pm.¬

      Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Duncan, BC.


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