Obituary of Peter Stephen Semchuk

Peter Semchuk of Yorkton, beloved husband of Charlotte passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 77 years. Peter Stephen Semchuk was born on April 17, 1941 in Canora, SK as the 8th child of Dora (Nikolichuk) and Peter Semchuk. He grew up on the family homestead just west of Tadmore. Peter attended school in Tadmore and later completed his secondary education at the Composite High School in Yorkton. Afterwards he farmed with his parents and his brother Frank. In the 1960's he went to work on the CN Railroad at numerous places throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba and whenever he had days off he continued to help his brother on the farm. While working in Saskatoon with the CN he met the love of his life, Charlotte Hilbert. They married on July 4, 1970. They lived in Saskatoon a few years before establishing a small farm outside of Melville. Here Peter continued to follow his love of farming with Charlotte by his side. In August 1975 they welcomed their first daughter René, then Laura in January 1977, Nora in June 1978 and their only son Charles in September 1979. In the 2000's after their children graduated they relocated to Yorkton where Peter obtained employment with the Painted Hand Casino. He worked there and retired 10 years after. He worked at LDM foods as security during the construction phase as his last place of employment. Peter was a proud father and grandfather. He loved farming and anything to do with animals. He always loved to visit and share his knowledge and life experiences. He was always delighted to see his grandkids. Peter is survived by his wife Charlotte, daughter René St. Pierre and her children Caitlyn and Henry, Laura (Ryan) MacGregor and her children Emily, Ethan and Matthew, Nora (James) Holben and her children Rylee and Jesse and their son Charles (Lindsay) Semchuk and his children Aubrey and Hannah. Peter is also survived by his sisters Rose Yakichuk, Katherine Morhart, and Elizabeth Flanagan; brothers in law Frank (Jean) Hilbert, Vincent (Shirley) Hilbert and sister in law Rita Hueser. Peter was predeceased by his parents Dora and Peter Semchuk, sisters Mary and Ann, brothers Frank, Mike and John, and his brothers in law, Henry Yakichuk, Ken Flanagan and Isidor Hueser. Peter was a man of simple words and strength. His fight is over. May we honor him by embracing the simple and finding peace, like he finally has found in eternal rest. Prayers were held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The cross bearers were Caitlyn Lyons and Emily MacGregor and the epistle reader was Caitlyn Lyons. The interment followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Terry Halushka, Terry Peepeetch, Leander Pratchler, Lonnie Hueser, Vincent Hilbert and Tom Reinhardt serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Peter may be made to The Health Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or St. Mary's Church. Service Details. Prayers Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 | 7:00pm When: Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 7:00pm Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Requiem Divine Liturgy Thursday, January 17th, 2019 | 10:00am When: Thursday, January 17th, 2019 10:00am Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK