Local 247 Loses a Friend in George Semeniuk
George Semeniuk, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend, peacefully passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at St. Paul's Hospital. George was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Leana and his father-in-law Albert Deg. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Wanda, daughter Lorrie (Larry) Hoium, son Allan (Cynthia), daughter Carrie (Gary) Thomas and grandchildren Derek and Drew Hoium, Hanna, Haiven and expected baby Thomas. Brothers Mike (Doreen), Bill (Margaret), Fred (Winnie), sisters Anne (Matt) Kawchuk, Mary (Denis) Prefontaine, mother-in-law Zelma Deg, as well as many other loved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. George was born on July 23, 1938 on the family farm near
Throughout his career he took on further duties and board positions; he was a board member for three years for the Potash Corporation of
George Semeniuk retired from UFCW in 1997 after a long career in the labour movement, from the position of the Western Assistant to the Canadian Director of the United Food and Commercial Workers. He resided in
After Georges retirement he took a few months off then chose to work at the Department of Labour as a Conciliation and Mediation Senior Officer doing what he has always done so well, helping members, unions and companies to find acceptable solutions to outstanding issues. He then moved to community volunteer work with the
George loved his family and friends, and especially enjoyed all the fun times spent with his grandchildren. We will all miss the sparkle in his blue eyes and that tremendous smile which he had until the very end. Many of the staff and membership of Local 247 were lucky enough to have worked with George and we will all miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his lovely wife Wanda and the rest of their family.