SEMENIUK, Germaine: 1945-2014. It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Germaine Semeniuk, while surrounded by her family, on the 6th day of October 2014 at the age of 69 years. Germaine is lovingly survived by: her husband, William "Bill" Semeniuk, her daughters: Elaine Marchewka and her children: Adrianna (Greg McCoy) and Kelsay and Karen Friesen and her children: Kristopher (Dawsyn Penner), Bryanne and Brock. Her sisters and brother: Leah (George) Boser, Louise (Walter) Chilibeck, Jeanne Gagnon, Lionel (Liz) Dion, Bertha (John) Couture and Marie (Murray) Geenen. Her sisters-in-law: Marlene Dion, Marion (Harry) Surcon, and Terry Dion. Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Germaine is predeceased by: her parents, Walter and Cecile Dion; a sister, Yvonne St. Amant; her brothers, Paul Dion, Raymond Dion, Robert Dion; her brothers-in-law, Alban St. Amant, Alfred Gagnon and her nephews, Denis St. Amant, Michael Chilibeck and Gerald Couture. The Prayer Service for Germaine was held on Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 7:30 pm from the Roman Catholic Parish of Notre Dame in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, with Lay Minister Jean Pawlus officiating. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at 10:00 am from the Roman Catholic Parish of Notre Dame in North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Father Cuong Luong as celebrant. Cross bearer was Kris Semeniuk and Brock and Bryanne Friesen were the Candle bearers. Louise Reiter, Diana Lane, Kelsay and Adrianna Marchewka were the readers. Offertory was brought up by Murray and Marie Geenen. Special music was provided by Patrick and Andrea Whelan. Jackie Esquirol was the soloist and she was accompanied by Lisa Hornung on the organ. The eulogy was given by Louise Reiter. Marcel Boser, Tim Reiter, Bernie Semeniuk, David Reiter, Rick Geenen and Kenny Reiter were the pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers were "All relatives and friends who have shared in Germaine's life." Memorial Donations in memory of Germaine may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Battleford Union Hospital Palliative Care. Germaine was laid to rest in the North Battleford City Cemetery. Those family and friends wishing to send condolences to the family may visit beau.lacfuneralhome.com <> . The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of BUH, BDCC, WPD Ambulance, RUH and City Hospital for the care and compassion provided to Germaine. The family entrusted the funeral arrangements to Edward Beaulac and Tammy Smart of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home Ltd., Shellbrook, SK 306-747-2828.
