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Genevieve HEWKO-MELNYK Obituary

Published by Edmonton Journal from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2018.

HEWKO-MELNYK, Genevieve Mary
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Genevieve Hewko-Melnyk announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the age of 94 years.
She will always be remembered by her loving children, David (Penny) Hewko, Judy (Phil) Klemka, Susan Trudel (Bob Haggart) and Donna Hewko; six grandchildren, Craig Hewko, Amanda Hewko, James (Julie) Klemka, Jenna (David) Kobek, Michael (Kelly) Trudel and Patrick Trudel; six great- grandchildren, as well as numerous extended family and friends. Genevieve was predeceased by her first husband, John Hewko; second husband, John Melnyk; and granddaughter, Genevieve Trudel.
A Visitation for family and friends will take place on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Connelly-McKinley, St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Albert Catholic Church, 7 St. Vital Ave.
Donations, in memory of Genevieve, may be made to the Foyer Lacombe Nursing Home.
To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.


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February 12, 2018

Dear Susan,
It is with a heavy heart that I express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. During this difficult time may my love, prayers, and friendship help give you some comfort.
Love, Terese

February 11, 2018

Joan And Art Jenkins

To: Judy and Phil and Susan
We know yu have many special memories of your loving Mother.
Deepest Condolences

February 11, 2018

Lois Conger

Dear Judy and Phil, my condolences to you and your family.

February 10, 2018

To Donna and family, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I knew her from the Faith and Light community at St. Albert Parish and she was a very gentle, loving, Faith filled person. Her spirit will be missed. God bless her. Sincerely, Cathy Holden-Saretsky

February 10, 2018

Heather Lovenuik

Dave, Penny and family,
So sorry to read about your Mom and Grandma. May your wonderful memories comfort you at this sad time.
Heather Lovenuik, retired Glenrose Radiology

February 9, 2018

Orysia Bodnar

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Your mom was a wonderful person who inspired me to become a nurse. Susan please email me: [email protected]

Posted by Orysia Bodnar

February 9, 2018

I am SO sorry of hear of your mom's passing! She was truly one of the sweetest ladies I knew!
Maureen Hubbert (Finley)

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