In Loving Memory Of
Marie Semeniuk
Marie Semeniuk, longtime resident of Codesa, AB, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Spirit River, AB, at the age of 86 years.
Marie was born to Anna and Nikita Swerediuk on July 30, 1933 in Rycroft, AB.
Marie married John Semeniuk in 1950. She worked at the Spirit River Hospital when they were first married. Together, they decided to move to the homestead in Codesa where they made a life and raised a family. John passed away in 1983 and, in order to continue living on the farm that she loved, Marie went to work. She was employed for a number of years by the Wanham Alfalfa Pelleting Plant and the Belloy Greenhouse. She resided on her farm for 65+ years.
Marie will be remembered for living a simple life close to nature. She loved spending many hours with family and friends fishing, hunting, trapping, picking mushrooms and berries, gardening, and growing flowers. Marie enjoyed playing cards and rarely missed going to bingo with her niece Liz. Marie loved her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren’s visits. She had an aptitude for crafts of all kinds. In her generous nature, most everything she crocheted, knitted, collected, or built, she gave away.
In 2017, Marie moved to Pleasant View Lodge in Spirit River. She loved the social aspect and made many friends. She enjoyed learning and playing Qwirkle with the “girls”. She had also discovered a new passion for painting in watercolours.
A special thank you to the devoted volunteers and staff of Pleasant View Lodge and to the special Homecare workers that assisted her over the years. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Danae Wolfaardt.
Marie is survived and will be greatly missed by her children: Stephen (Cathy), Irene (Chris), and Sergie (Lois); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister Irene (Adam) Loeffelmann, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many good friends.
Marie was predeceased by her husband John, parents Anna and Nikita Swerediuk, sister Pauline Nedohin, and brother Alex Swerediuk.
A private family service will be held.
If you so wish, memorial donations may be made to Grande Spirit Foundation for Pleasant View Lodge (9505 102 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7G9).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marie Semeniuk July 30 1933 March 19 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta