Petras Smilgjus b. 28 Jun 1925 178 Rose Street, Gorbals, Glasgow d. 24 Jan 2009 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Our Family History

1925 - 2009 (83 years)

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Name	Petras Smilgjus [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Birth	28 Jun 1925	178 Rose Street, Gorbals, Glasgow [2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8]
Birth		Peter Smith Birth Certificate copy
Baptism	19 Jul 1925	Glasgow, Scotland [9]
		A4202575-4159-43FE-A4C6-A43B4946FA0D "St Luke's was built in 1908 and the ground floor was used as a chapel with the upper floors serving as a school. It was demolished and replaced in 1975 by Blessed John Duns Scotus RC Church, here's a few photos of the old St Luke's" - Peter Mortimer, contributor, FB Group Glasgow Historical Society
		Petras Smilgjus BaptismalCert
Gender	Male
Death	24 Jan 2009	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada [2]
Person ID	I460	Smith Family Tree
Last Modified	26 Feb 2026

Father	Ipolitas (Felix) Smilgjus, b. 5 Mar 1891, Suwaki, Mazowieckie, Poland OR Suwalki Lithuania d. 12 Mar 1974, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland (Age 83 years)
Mother	Julijona (Julia) Butinavicjute, b. 1897*, Sestokai, Lazdijai, Alytus, Lithuania d. 29 Nov 1953, 45 Gorbals Street, Gorbals Glasgow
Marriage	26 Feb 1916	Hutchesontown, Lanarkshire, Scotland [10]
Marriage		Peter Smith Birth Certificate copy
Family ID	F158	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Laura Helen Marie Mears, b. 11 Aug 1926, Carman, Manitoba, Canada d. 5 Apr 2015, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada (Age 88 years)

Marriage 15 May 1954 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada [4]

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Children

	1. Living
	2. Living
	3. Living
	4. Living

Family ID F152 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 6 Apr 2026

Photos » Slide Show		St. John's RC Church interior MitchellLibrary.org Record Number C754 Portugal St., 1917 St. John's RC Church, interior looking east
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		Peter, Danielle Ziehlke (granddaughter) and Laura
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		Ascania (2) Ascania was the fifth of Cunard's six "A" liners. Although she was launched late in 1923, her completion was delayed and she did not make her maiden voyage, from London to Montreal, until 22 May 1925. She remained on that route until 1939 when, like all the "A" liners, she was requisitioned as an armed merchant cruiser. She was later converted…
		Ascania, Cunard White Star Line Source: Liverpool National Maritime Museum, https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/photograph-of-ascania-cunard-white-star-line-1
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		Postcard: RMS Otranto Front of the postcard, Orient Line RMS Otranto. Roy Fernandez Maritime Collection at the Vaughan Evans Library, Australian National Maritime Museum (https://www.sea.museum/2018/06/10/postcards-from-the-sea)
		BC493CC2-04CC-4EEB-B116-E0B556AAC0F7 "St Luke's was built in 1908 and the ground floor was used as a chapel with the upper floors serving as a school. It was demolished and replaced in 1975 by Blessed John Duns Scotus RC Church, here's a few photos of the old St Luke's" - Peter Mortimer, contributor, FB Group Glasgow Historical Society
		Newly married and leaving the Church
		History Sheet for Air Mechanics (1)
		History Sheet for Air Mechanics (2) Air Mechanic Rating Wagtail (772) From 13 Jul 1944 to 3 Aug 1945 Sanderling From 13 Jul 1944 to 1 Mar 1945 Nabswick From 20 Dec 1945 to 19 Jun 1946 Type of Aircraft: [Vought F4U] Corsair [III]; [???]; [Bristol] Blenheim [IV]; [Douglas] Boston [III]; [Fairey] Swordfish [I & II]; [Supermarine] Sea Otter; [Hawker] Hurricane [IIc] Type of engines:…
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		Hotel "icing" on centre; Defies city's blue-collar reputation While working with Nordic Woodworking as a sub-contractor to Poole Construction, Peter was responsible for millwork at the new Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Edmonton. He later received a commendation for his efforts from Poole, "without whose efforts the project could not have opened on May 31."
		On their honeymoon?
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		Handwritten list of Scottish Relatives - 2
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		B9069484-8710-4B37-BFB6-AD7E907CF7AD "St Luke's was built in 1908 and the ground floor was used as a chapel with the upper floors serving as a school. It was demolished and replaced in 1975 by Blessed John Duns Scotus RC Church, here's a few photos of the old St Luke's" - Peter Mortimer, contributor, FB Group Glasgow Historical Society
		Instrument of Surrender Citation: Instrument of Surrender; September 2, 1945; Records of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff; Record Group 218; National Archives.
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		00B230F1-4B61-4498-9944-53E23781BF40 "St Luke's was built in 1908 and the ground floor was used as a chapel with the upper floors serving as a school. It was demolished and replaced in 1975 by Blessed John Duns Scotus RC Church, here's a few photos of the old St Luke's" - Peter Mortimer, contributor, FB Group Glasgow Historical Society
		History Sheet for Air Mechanics (4)
		Peter visiting the Welhams
		Smith Peter and Mears Laura, Certificate of Marriage Certificate of Marriage Registration
		A4202575-4159-43FE-A4C6-A43B4946FA0D "St Luke's was built in 1908 and the ground floor was used as a chapel with the upper floors serving as a school. It was demolished and replaced in 1975 by Blessed John Duns Scotus RC Church, here's a few photos of the old St Luke's" - Peter Mortimer, contributor, FB Group Glasgow Historical Society
		Cutting the wedding cake
		St. Luke's School/Church "St Luke's was built in 1908 and the ground floor was used as a chapel with the upper floors serving as a school. It was demolished and replaced in 1975 by Blessed John Duns Scotus RC Church, here's a few photos of the old St Luke's" - Peter Mortimer, contributor, FB Group Glasgow Historical Society
		British Passport Photo Peter Smith Issued Feb 7, 1962 Issued by UK Foreign Office in Glasgow, but residence indicated as "Canada"
		Wedding Day
		Obituary: Peter A. Smith
		St. Luke's Public School St Luke's Primary School on Govan Street (later renamed Ballater Street) in Hutchesontown in the 1970s. The school was built for the Glasgow School Board in 1908 but had been demolished by 1990. (From https://www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSA02462 Glasgow City Archives, Reference: D-ED 5/29/4/83
		Wedding Day Front steps of Immaculate Heart Church: Laura and friend/witness Aline
		Wedding Day L to R: Peter, Laura, Stan (Peter's brother) and witnesses Aline le Sann and Ray John Raverty
		Ascania, Cunard White Star Line Source: Liverpool National Maritime Museum, https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/photograph-of-ascania-cunard-white-star-line-1
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		Instruments of German Surrender Act of Military Surrender; 5/7/1945; Instruments of German Surrender, 5/4/1945 - 5/10/1945; Records of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Record Group 218; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.
		History Sheet for Air Mechanics (3) Efficiency in Trade: Satisfactory
		In Memory
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		Peter Smith Birth Certificate copy
		Ascania (2) Ascania was the fifth of Cunard's six "A" liners. Although she was launched late in 1923, her completion was delayed and she did not make her maiden voyage, from London to Montreal, until 22 May 1925. She remained on that route until 1939 when, like all the "A" liners, she was requisitioned as an armed merchant cruiser. She was later converted…
		Ltr from Poole Const 01 Jun 1978 Letter of commendation from Poole Construction Limited to Nordic Woodwork Ltd.
		Passenger Lists - British Passengers - "Ascania" Photocopy of original document
		Certificate of Qualification Journeyman Carpenter
		Otranto’s conditions bitterly attacked.
		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
		Newspapers.com - Edmonton Journal - 13 Jan 2000 - 19 Obituary: Ryan Allan William Ziehlke
		Otranto no hell ship
		Petras Smilgjus BaptismalCert
		Peter Smith ConfirmationCert Extract from Confirmation Register of St. John's Church

Documents » Slide Show		S. 1246s History Sheet for Air Mechanics (A), (E), (O), & (L) Record of certificates/training as Air Mechanic during service.
		Memoirs by CS Smith_compressedfile Autobiography as wirtten by CS Smith for personal publication and family distribution.
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		Ltr fr Ministry of Labour and National Service 09 Jul 1943 Provides military service options for foreign nationals.
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		S 459 Certificate of the Service of Peter Smith in the Royal Navy (Tops) Four pages, see separate scans for bottom of each page.
		S 459 Certificate of the Service of Peter Smith in the Royal Navy (Bottoms) Four pages: See separate scans for top portions of each

Sources

[S221] Newspapers.com - Edmonton Journal - 2009-01-27 - Obituary: Peter A. Smith, Obituary: Peter A. Smith 2009-01-27.
[S89] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016.
[S214] Smith family personal files, Statement re: Name change from Petras Smilgjus to Peter Smith.
Re: Extract Entry of Birth
Please be advised that the photocopy of the Extract Entry of Birth in the name of Petras Smilgjus, born June 28, 1925 in Glasgow, Scotland is evidence of the certificate of birth for Peter Andrew Smith of 1615 Bearspaw Drive West, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Petras Smilgjus has been changed to Peter Andrew Smith since 1931 when commencing school in Glasgow, Scotland.

In addition, the name Peter Andrew Smith has been used legally on documentation such as a British Passport. To date i continue to be kknown legally and professionally as Peter Andrew Smith.

Should you require any additional information in this regard, please contact me in Canada at telephone (403) 435-6302.

(Signed) Peter A. Smith
[S214] Smith family personal files, Marriage Certificate (Original).
Bridegroom: Peter Smith
Residence: Edmonton, Alberta
Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Age: 28
Condition: Bachelor
Occupation: Carpenter
Names of Parents: Felix Smith (Father); Julia Butinavicjute (Mother)

Bride: Laura Helen Marie Mears
Residence: Edmonton, jAlberta
Place of birth: Carmen, Manitoba
Age: 26
Condition: Spinster
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Names of parents: William Mears (father); Marie Dauphinais (mother)

Place of marriage: Immaculate Heart Church, Edmonton, Alberta
Witnesses: Ray John Raverty, Edmonton and Aline Le Sann, Edmonton
Officiating clergyman: Rev. J. Burke
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Date of Marriage: 15 May 1954
Record no.: 54-08-003324
Registered at Edmonton, 17 May 1954
Bureau of Vital Statistics, Department of Health, Province of Alberta
[S214] Smith family personal files, Confirmation Certificate.
Name: Peter Smith
Confirmed at: St. John's Church, 90 Portugal Street, Glasgow
Confirmation name: Andrew
Signed by: Rev. J. Ryan
[S214] Smith family personal files, UK Passport No. G203079 issued to Peter Smith.
Name: Peter Smith
Profession: Joiner
Place/Date of Birth: Glasgow, 28 Jun 1925
Residence: 4, Westgate Avenue, Bolton, England
Height: 5 ft. 7 in.
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Brown
National Registration Number: SEA.1244-124
Passport contains only two stamps:
17 May 1951: Returning Resident, Canada Immigration, Coutts (Alberta)
17 May 1951: Landed Immigrant, Canada Immigration, Quebec, P.Q.
[S215] UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-147307.
[S214] Smith family personal files, Extract Entry of Birth, Petras Smilgjus.
Name: Petras Smilgjus
Born: 28 Jun 1925, 12 h. Midnight, 178 Rose Street, Glasgow
Sex: M
Name and Rank/Profession of Father: Ipolitas Smilgjus, Coal Miner
Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: Julijona Smilgjus, M.S. Butinavicjute
Date and Place of Marriage: 26 Feb 1916, Hutchesontown, Glasgow
Informant: Ipolitas Smilgjus, father
Registered: 01 Jul 1925 at Glasgow by Hugh M. Jamieson, Registrar
Extracted from the Register Book of Births for the District of Hutchesontown in the Burgh of Glasgow, 01 July 1925.
[S214] Smith family personal files, Certificate of Baptism.
St. Luke's Church, Govan Street, Glasgow, S.S.
Name: Petras Smilgjus
Baptized on 19 Jul 1925
Signed: James Nolan
[S235] Scotland Statutory Registers, Marriages, BUTINAVICJUTE, J. 1916, 1916 Marriages in the District of Hutchesontown in the Burgh of Glasgow.
When, Where and How Married: 1916 on the 26 day of February, St. Luke's Church, Glasgow; after publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church
Signatures of Parties: Signed Ipolitas Smilgjus, Coal Miner (Bachelor)
Age: 24
Residence: 188 Rose Street, South Glasgow
Name of parents: Jonas Smilgjus, Farmer (deceased); Katarine Smilgjus (Rusinskinte) Signed Julijona Butinavicjute (her X mark); A. Thraeistrio, witness (Spinster)
Age: 19
Residence: 178 Rose Street, South Glasgow
Name of parents: Jurgis Butanavicja, farmer; Marie Butanavicjaj (Zukanskjuto)
Witnesses: Signed, A Shraeistrio, 268 Govan St., Glasgow and Anthony Bartinitas
Registered: 29 Feb 1916 at Glasgow; Hughm Jamieson, Registrar.

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