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ANTHONY SEMKIW
Born: Apr 10, 1919
Date of Passing: Jun 13, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANTHONY SEMKIW April 10, 1919 June 13, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Semkiw. He will be missed by his devoted wife, Rose, of 66 years. He will also be missed greatly by his children Allan (Donna), Ken (Kelly), Gary (Linda) and Terry (Roxanne). He will also be missed by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Tony was born in Meleb, MB to his late parents Peter and Patricia Semkiw. He was predeceased by his sister Helen and brothers Tony, John and Pete and infant grandson Kenny. He has one surviving brother, Carl of Toronto. In his younger years he had attended Cumming School, worked on his parents' farm, worked in the creamery in Fraserwood and cut cord wood from the bush as most prairie farmers did in those days. He enlisted into the armed forces in 1939 and served till the end of the war in 1945. He first enlisted as a Regimental Police Officer for two and a half years. Then he transferred over to the Royal Canadian Cameron Highlanders and Winnipeg Grenadiers for the remainder of the war. He served in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Tony had worked for Westroc Industries from 1947 to his retirement in 1984. He lived most of his married life on Seymour Street and Burrin Avenue. He was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 141 and a past member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. The family would also like to thank the staff of Deer Lodge Hospital (Tower 5) for the care they had provided to Tony. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral Service will be at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St., West St. Paul, MB on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 15, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathies go out to the whole family. I had always wished that one day I would make it to Winnipeg to meet Uncle Tony & Aunt Rose. I would write letters every year to them once my mom (Margaret Loch, Tony's daughtet)had passed. Aunt Rose and I share the same birthday, Dec. 20th. She always kept me updated on Uncle Carl and the rest of the family. I believe they came to visit Tony in Michigan once, but I was very young at that time. I'm sorry I wasn't able to meet him. I remember a few stories my mom shared with me and I have some pictures I will always cherish. With much sympathy and love, Sandra (Loch) Shinn. - Posted by: Mrs. Sandra Shinn (Loch) daughter of the late Margaret and Louis Loch (Great Niece-my grandfather was Anthony (Tony) Semkow-married to Mary Semkow) on: Feb 09, 2014
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He was the best Gigi - Posted by: Ashlee (Grandchild) on: Nov 24, 2013
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Allan, I'm sorry for your loss! I remember being the paper girl for your parents! May your dad rest in peace. - Posted by: Rosalie Trylinski Rodgers (Paper Girl) on: Jun 18, 2013
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My thoughts are with you Rose, you were certainly a devoted & attentive wife. It is a pleasure having met you & Tony. It's also a blessing knowing there are still decent, caring people left in this world like yourself. Take care of yourself Ken - Posted by: Ken Winzoski (Son of Joe & Elsie Winzoski from Deer Lodge) on: Jun 18, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you - Posted by: SANDRA & CLAUDE (neice) on: Jun 18, 2013
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So sorry Gary and to your family for your loss - Posted by: garry eslinger () on: Jun 16, 2013
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Rest in peace brother. My condolences to Rose and the family. Carl - Posted by: Carl Semkin (Brother) on: Jun 15, 2013
