SMASHNUK, Anastazia (Nellie): April 11, 1923 - March 19, 2010 {also on Hawryluk grave stone page}

Anastazia (Nellie) Smashnuk April 11, 1923 - March 19, 2010    Nellie Smashnuk, longtime resident of Grande Prairie and area, passed away peacefully at the Q.E.II Hospital in Grande Prairie with family by her side on March 19, 2010 at the age of 85 years. Nellie was born and raised in Bezanson, AB, resided six years in Beaverlodge and lived in Grande Prairie the rest of her life.    She was a loving, devoted mother. Nellie was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlework, and playing cards. Each one of the family has a keepsake lovingly crafted by Mom / Grandma. She could finish any jigsaw puzzle in record time. The Edmonton Oilers have lost an avid fan. Nellie is lovingly remembered by her family, four sons, Charlie (Yvette) of Sudbury, ON, Bruce (Linda) of Edmonton, Lawrey (Ethel) of Mississauga, ON and Michael of Grande Prairie, two daughters, Janet (Dave) Lougheed of Grande Prairie and Lyla (Don) McLaren of Calgary; 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Doreen Semotonk of Calgary, Marge Smashnuk of Dawson Creek and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her three sisters and two brothers.    Funeral Services will be held at the St. Paul's United Church, 10206-100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mary Blackburn Officiating.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Nellie may be made to a charity of one's choice.    Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 23 Mar 2010, Tue  •  Page 16

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SMASHNUK, Donald: 1927 - 1944

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SMASHNUK, Harry: 1929

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SMASHNUK, Nicholas: 1918 - 1998

Nicholas Smashnuk, 80, of Grande Prairie    On Sunday, October 18, 1998, Nicholas Smashnuk, resident of Grande Prairie, Alta., passed away quietly at the age of 80 years.    Nicholas was born on January 23, 1918 in Andrew, Alta., to Peter and Lena Smashnuk. At the age of three he moved to the Peace Country with his parents, who came to homestead in the Bezanson area.    He was involved in the Beaverlodge and Grande Prairie areas for many years with bands, playing his banjo at sports days and dances. He was an employee of the City of Grande Prairie as the plumbing inspector until his retirement in 1983, upon which time he moved to Heritage Lodge where he resided until his passing. Nicholas is survived by his children: Janet (David) Lougheed of Grande Prairie, Charlie (Yvette) of Sudbury, On., Lyla (Don) McLaren of Calgary, Bruce (Linda) of St. Albert, Lawrey (Ethel) of Toronto, Michael (Rae) of St. Albert; 15 grandchildren and Four great-grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters, numerous nieces, nephews and Friends.    Funeral service will he held on Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 2 p.m. from St. Paul's United Church, 10206-100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, with interment to Follow in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    Memorial donations may be made in Nicholas's memory to a charity of one's choice.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL    10005-107 Ave.. Grande Prairie CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 21 Oct 1998,  Wed = Page 5

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SMASHNUK, Paul: 1919 - 1943

SMASHNUK, William: 1921 - 1947

Bio/SMASHNUK- William.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

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SMASHNUK, Peter: 1889 - 1975

SMASHNUK, Elena: 1901 - 1980

SMASHNUK, Lewan: - June 25, 2007 (ashes)

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