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JOHN SEMENKO
Born: Dec 12, 1930
Date of Passing: Apr 23, 2020
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JOHN SEMENKO
John was born December 12, 1930, in Cromwell, Manitoba, to Nicholas and Angela (Nellie) Semenko. He grew up in the Sand Hill area where he went to school and worked on the family farm.
He met his wife Noreen (Acton) at a community dance in Beausejour and they were married a year later on September 22, 1956. John and Noreen built their house in East St. Paul in 1960, where they raised their family of four boys. They were very active in the community. While Noreen volunteered on various recreational centre committees, John enjoyed coaching his boys' hockey teams and also served as a councillor for the Rural Municipality of East St. Paul for several years. In later years, John had time to lace up his skates and played hockey with the East St. Paul Oldtimers. Both John and Noreen enjoyed the out of town hockey tournaments where they connected with many friends. John worked at Deer Lodge Centre for 33 years and retired in 1992 as the Manager of Maintenance Services.
John and Noreen always loved to travel; from camping in the Whiteshell with their young family, to travelling to Europe and tropical locations, to wintering in Florida, Arizona and eventually Texas. After Noreen passed away in 2007, John continued to enjoy weekly golf games with friends, family gatherings and attending his grandchildren's many activities.
John was predeceased by his wife Noreen (2007) and son David (2017), as well as his brothers, Edward, David, and his sister Elaine. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Brian (Rhonda), Brad (Brenda) and Mark; grandchildren, Jason (Roberta), Tasha, Kelly (Terri), Michelle (Dwayne), Hannah (Cole), Breanne, Kristen and Jenna, and three great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Azlynn and Grayson. He will also be missed by his brother Larry (Sharon), sisters, Irene Beers and Diane Loader, brother and sister-in-law Brian and Wilma Acton, as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Kildonan Personal Care Centre for the kindness and gentle care they showed to John and our family over the past several months.
A small, private viewing has taken place. A family interment and celebration of John's life will be held at a later date.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Winnipeg Harvest:
https:// winnipegharvest.org/donate/
Cropo Funeral Chapel - 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2020
Condolences & Memories (19 entries)
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I have just learned of John’s passing and would like to offer my sincere condolences to John’s family. I first met John when he was a Municipal Counsellor for the Rural Municipality for a East St. Paul. John was one of the Counsellors that interviewed me when I applied for and was accepted for employment in East St. Paul. John was an outstanding Counsellor and was extremely devoted to serving the citizens of East St Paul. John was very involved with the community and people of East St Paul and will surely be missed by the many lives he touched. Rest In Peace John. Norm Carter - Posted by: Norman Carter (Aquaintence) on: Jan 01, 2021
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I remember my mom sharing stories of Noreen and John. I'm sorry for your loss!! Sending Love and Hugs!! - Posted by: Judy Paine (Jewel (Cumming) Smith's daughter) on: May 24, 2020
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My sincere condolences on your loss in such trying times. I am Bob and Iris Cumming youngest daughter. - Posted by: LéAmber Kensley (cousin) on: May 24, 2020
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Dearest Cousins My thought and prayers are with the whole Semenko family. Also growing up in the Sand Hill area and living only a couple of miles from the his family farm. I reunited with John after years apart at the Personal Care Home, which I saw him every day for a whole year, when I visited with my husband Ed. John was just across the hall way from Ed. John always had a smile for me, when he finally realized I was his cousin and my mom was Nellie (Kulbaba) Pleskacz. He talked about all the fun they had with my mom. Times I think he thought I was my mom as I look so much like my mom. Unfortunately my husband passed away in February so I hadn’t seen him in his final two months. My God Bless you John and May You Rest in Pease my dear cousin. I’m Loving Memory. From Your cousin Sandy (Pleskacz) (Kulbaba) Sawchuk. - Posted by: Sandy Sawchuk (Cousin) on: May 05, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to the whole family. - Posted by: Deb Belik (A shared in-law) on: May 03, 2020
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My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father, Brad. - Posted by: Andrew Smith (Friend of Brad) on: May 02, 2020
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My deepest condolences Mark Brad and Brian. He was a amazing human being with a kind soul and loving heart. RIP John..You will be missed. - Posted by: Susan Semenko (Ex Daughter -Inlaw) on: May 02, 2020
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I met John, and Marc in the dining room, at Kildonan home, while having Sunday dinner with my mom (Joan). We talked about the Wpg. Jets, what’s going on in the NHL, latest news, and general chit chat. We shared laughs, and were quit open with our topics. Who would get the last piece of pie on our servers cart, and not the yogurt was always entertaining. It turned out that Marc ( River East Royals ), played against me ( Seven Oaks Raiders ). Small world isn’t it. Dear Marc, god bless your Dad, you, and your family during this time. Thanks for the wonderful conversations. - Posted by: Kris Halaiko (Friend) on: May 02, 2020
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you in this troubling time. - Posted by: Ken and Carmen Chown (Uncle and aunt ) on: May 02, 2020
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Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of you father and grandfather and know you are not alone and in our thoughts and prayers. Ken and Maree - Posted by: Ken and Maree Owens (Friend of Brad and family) on: May 02, 2020
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My sincere condolences to your family with Uncle Jack’s passing. I remember the fun times growing up such as spending summers camping at White Lake. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️ Love, Tamara, Sacha and Ava - Posted by: Tamara Semenko ( Niece) on: May 02, 2020
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Your mom and dad hold a special place in my heart and I have spent much time this week lost in memory of my youth and my memories of them. I am thinking of you all and taking peace in knowing they are reunited again. - Posted by: Shelley Fletcher (Friend of family ) on: May 02, 2020
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Sending our sympathy and love to our cousins and families. Uncle John will be remembered as a caring uncle with a ready smile and will be missed at our family gatherings. Deb, Ron and family. - Posted by: Debra Acton (Niece ) on: May 02, 2020
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My condolences go out to Brian, Brad, and Mark. Such great memories growing up. Your dad is always someone I looked up to! - Posted by: Jim Modjeski (Live long family friend) on: May 02, 2020
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My condolences to the Semenko family on their loss. My wife and I have known John and Noreen for some time and have enjoyed many social outings and RV jaunts together over the years. My sympathy to the family, Rest in peace John. - Posted by: Al Taylor (Family Friend) on: May 02, 2020
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Condolences to the Semenko family on the loss of their brother, father, husband and extended family. Attended Sand Hill School with Diane and Larry. Semenkos were a pioneering farm family along with Kulbabas, Krawchuk’s, and Bisko families in an area once known as Sand Hill, Manitoba. Sorry for your loss. Katherine Krawchuk Fecio. - Posted by: Kathy Fecio (Long ago school friend to Larry and Diane) on: May 02, 2020
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My sincere condolences to John’s Family. I knew John when he was a councillor for the Municipality of East St Paul. I remember him as being a fair and to the point type of man. I know that his family meant everything to him and loved he them with all his heart. Rest In Peace John. - Posted by: Nuno Camara (Acquaintance ) on: May 02, 2020
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Sorry for your loss, Brad. - Posted by: Phil McBurney (Friend of Brad) on: May 02, 2020
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Condolences to the John Semenko family & friends from the Tom Lester families - Alice, Danny, Lisa, & Curtis. We have known the Semenko family since 1971 in RM of East St. Paul through community and schools. John coached numerous hockey teams over the years for the joy of many. God Bless & RIP during these trying times. - Posted by: Dan Lester (friend of family) on: May 02, 2020