Obituary of Mary Semotiuk

SEMOTIUK, Mary Mary Semotiuk formerly of Vegreville and Holden passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023 at the age of 97. She is survived by her children: Bernie (Elaine), Marvin, Debra Halverson, and Jack; grandchildren: Trevor (Michelle), Keri (Graham), Kyla, Kristin (Kim), Joshua, and Ian (Meylina); great-grandchildren: Alexander, Bradley, Andrew, Julie, Kaige, Judge, Harlee, Ruby, Mia and Hana; siblings: Nick Hunka, Annie Zaharichuk, Orest (Elsie) Hunka and sister-in-law Olga Semotiuk; and a large circle of loved ones who will miss her generosity, quiet strength, and wisdom. At Mom's age, it is no surprise that she was predeceased by numerous family and friends, as well as John, her loving husband of 51 years, son-in-law Paul Halverson, brother John (Anne) Hunka, sister-in-law Anne Hunka and brother-in-law Frank Zaharichuk. She often spoke about being with Dad. We know she is happy in his arms right now, dancing to their favourite tunes as they smile into each other's eyes. We are so grateful for their love, which lives on in us and passes down through the generations. It is never easy to lose someone so dearly loved or capture their essence with mere words. The memories we have of Mom like her creativity, her strong work ethic, her baking, her sense of adventure, the traditions she passed down to us, her pride in her children, and her absolute delight in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will sustain us through the years. She juggled all of her demanding roles, as a Wife, Mother, Baba, Sister, Postmaster and Friend and somehow made it look easy. She always knew when we needed words of encouragement and when we needed a firm talking to, and never hesitated to give us either. Her fabulous meals were a labour of love and she always made room for everyone at the table. Her home was always open, her heart was always open - what a wonderful example she set for us! A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Laureta Blondin officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Please take a moment to do something in Mom's memory. That could be a kind word, a helping hand or a donation to your charity of choice.