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Dr. Robert James SLAVIK

Dr. Robert James SLAVIK

Male 1934 - 2002  (68 years)


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  • Name Robert James SLAVIK  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Title Dr. 
    Birth 8 Jul 1934  [2, 5
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Bob James SLAVIK  [6, 7
    Death 28 Oct 2002  [1, 2, 4, 5
    Burial Abt 1 Nov 2002  St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery/Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I2195  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father James Anthony SLAVIK,   b. 26 Apr 1897, Yukon, Canadian, Oklahoma Territory, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Dec 1991, Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Gertrude Ann GALLAGHER,   b. 23 Feb 1903, Exeter, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Dec 1995, Killam Health Care Centre/Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 3 Jan 1928  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10
    Family ID F548  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Colette KROETCH 
    Children 
    >1. Bradley SLAVIK
    >2. Wesley SLAVIK
    >3. Maria SLAVIK
    >4. Steven SLAVIK
    Family ID F712  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S335] College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia, 2003 Annual Report, (Name: The Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia; Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Date: 19 Sep 2003;), Deceased Members, Page 48.
      Dr. Robert James Slavik (Retired Life), Leduc, AB ... October 28, 2002

    2. [S336] Canadian Medical Association, Deaths, (Name: Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ); Date: 04 Mar 2003;), Page 655.
      Slavik, Robert J., Leduc, Alta., University of Alberta, 1959; DPH. Died Oct. 28, 2002, aged 68; survived by his wife, Colette.

    3. [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..

    4. [S846] Obituary of Robert SLAVIK, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 01 May 2012;).
      SLAVIK, Dr. Robert M.D., D.P.H. CMM On Monday, October 28, 2002, Bob passed away at the age of 68 years. Bob is survived by his wife, Colette; his four children, Brad (Gail) of Edmonton, Wes (Tracy) of Edmonton, Maria (Eric) Hentschel of Waterloo, Ontario, Steve (Carla) of Calgary; eight grandchildren, Kirsten, Hayley, Meredith, Andra, Raya, Cameron, Joel and Peter; one brother, Wilf (Mona) of Hinton; eight sisters, Tess Slavik of Edmonton, Martha (Ken) Manning of Sherwood Park, Jo-Anne (Ted) Mitenko of Calgary, Catherine (Ray) Heller of Waterloo, Ontario, May (Frank) Sevcik of Viking, Margaret (Ed) Buchinski of Edmonton, Shauna (Dave) Paalgaard of Calgary, Loretta Slavik of Victoria as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a few friends. Cremation and a private Memorial Service have taken place. Donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or the Killam Cemetery Fund or to a charity of one's choice. South Side Memorial Chapel, Patterson, Mittelstadt & Justik. 432-1601.

      Published on May 1, 2012

    5. [S548] St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      SLAVIK
      Robert, 1934 - 2002

    6. [S334] Funeral Notice of James SLAVIK, (Name: Sedgewick Sentinel; Location: Sedgewick, Alberta, Canada; Date: 14 Jan 1992;), Page B11.
      ... Dr. Bob (Colette) of Leduc...

    7. [S487] Obituary of Gertrude Ann SLAVIK, (Name: Sedgewick Sentinel; Location: Sedgewick, Alberta, Canada; Date: 16 Jan 1996;), Page A11.
      Three sons, Leo, Bob (Colette), and Wilf (Mona); eight daughters, Sister Theresa Carmel, Martha (Ken) Manning, Jo-Ann (Ted) Mitenko, Catherine (Ray) Heller, Margaret (Ed) Buchinski, May (Frank) Sevcik, Shauna (David) Paulgaard and Loretta Slavik...

    8. [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.

    9. [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.

    10. [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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