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John SENIO

John SENIO

Male 1901 - 2002  (~ 101 years)


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  • Name John SENIO  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
    Birth Jul 1901  Austria Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 30 Apr 1905  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Census 2 Jul 1906  Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Census Abt Jun 1911  Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Census 1926  Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Burial 2002  St. Nicholas Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cemetery/Thorsby, Leduc, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 10
    Death 29 Jul 2002  [1, 10
    Person ID I2254  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father Michael SENIO,   b. 11 Apr 1865, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 1946 (Age 81 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary SITKO,   b. 1 Mar 1866, Austria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Sep 1952 (Age 86 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1890 
    Family ID F733  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jennie VERHUN,   b. 1902   d. 1993 (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 21 Nov 1926 
    Children 
     1. Millie SENIO,   b. 14 Oct 1927   d. 24 Jun 1972 (Age 44 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Mike SENIO,   b. 3 Jun 1933   d. 17 Aug 2008 (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >3. Eugene SENIO
    Family ID F735  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S552] St. Nicholas Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cemetery (Thorsby, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      SENIO
      John, 1901 - 2002
      Jennie, 1902 - 1993

    2. [S503] 1911 Census of Canada, Alberta, Strathcona, Enumeration District No. 42, Fifth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Page 6.

    3. [S604] Obituary of Mike SENIO, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 03 Dec 1946;), Page 12.
      ON December 1, Mr Mike Senio of Thorsby, Alberta passed away at his residence at the age of 81 years. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Mrs. Mary Senio, three sons and three daughters, John, William and Steve all of Thorsby, Mrs. Fred Yanish of Calmar, Mrs. Mike Kuzio of Thorsby, Mrs. John Sikora. Also 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m., from the family residence to St. John's Greek Catholic Church, Thorsby and interment will take place in the St. Nicholas Cemetery.

    4. [S391] Obituary of Mike SENIO, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 19 Aug 2008;).
      SENIO, Mike It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mike Senio of Thorsby, Alberta on August 17, 2008 at the age of 75 years. Mike is survived by his loving family: his wife Marjorie of 52 years; one daughter Gloria (Gordon) Hudema of Wabamun; one son Gerry (Donna) of Thorsby; four grandchildren, Cory Senio (Tiffany), RaeLyn Senio (Rob), Tristyn Senio, Lee Hudema; one brother Eugene (Ruth) of Thorsby and also by many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Jennie Senio and one sister Millie. Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby. Divine Liturgy will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby with Basilian Fathers, OSBM and Reverend Paul Lysak as Celebrants. Interment to follow in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Thorsby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby or to the charity of your choice. Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel in care of all arrangements. 4802 - 47 Avenue, Leduc. Phone (780) 986-2151. "An Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial".

    5. [S1074] Obituary of William SENIO, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: Abt 29 Mar 2003;).
      SENIO, William

      On March 27, 2003, Mr. William Senio of Thorsby passed away at the age of 95 years.

      He is survived by one son and four daughters, Orest of Thorsby, AB, Patricia of Los Angeles, CA, Ann (Dave) McCluskey of Calgary, AB, Bernadette (Terry) Hayman of Vancouver, BC and Terryll (Mark) Atkinson of Peterborough, ON; eight granchildren, Dean (Lisa), Paul (Kirsten), Brent, Lisa, Joanna, Mark, Gordon and Hillary; and sister-in-law, Sadie Senio of Leduc, AB. Predeceased by his wife, Mary in 1976; two brothers, John and Steve; three sisters, Mary, Anne and Fanne.

      Prayers Sunday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby. Divine Liturgy Monday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. Reverend Sylvester Kuzel OSBM officiating with interment in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Thorsby. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Leduc Community Hospital Trauma Unit or the Ukrainian Church Ramp. To send condolences, visit wee.parkmemorial.com.

      Park Memorial
      Edmonon 426-0050
      Family Owned Funeral Home
      Crematorium, Reception Centre

    6. [S1076] Obituary of Maria KUZIO.
      KUZIO, Maria

      On February 10, 1991, Mrs. Maria Kuzio of the Salem Manor Nursing Home, Leduc, formerly of Thorsby, passed away at the age of 94 years.

      She is survived by six sons, John (Stella) of Sunnybrook, Bill (Myrtle) of Drayton Valley, George (Mary) of Sunnybrook, Steve (Sylvia) of Thorsby, Sam (Donna) of Nanaimo, B.C., Fred (Verna) of Thorsby; three daughters, Ann (Mike) Wurban of Calmar, Kate (Mike) Pankewitz, Millie (Bill) Kuta, all of Thorsby, 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; three brothers, John, Bill and Steve Senio, all of Thorsby and one siter, Fannie Sekora of Calmar. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Mike; one infant son, Michael; son, Pete; grandson Brian; granddaughter, Donna and sister, Annie Hrushchak.

      Prayers will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby. Divine Liturgy will be held on Thursday, February 14, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby with the Basilian Fathers, OSBM as the celebrants. Interment to follow in the St. Micholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Thorsby. If friends and relatives so desire, donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc in care of all arrangements. 4802-47 Avenue. Phone 986-2151.

    7. [S1092] Obituary of Annie (Yanish) HRUSCHAK, (Date: Abt. 14 Nov 1987;).
      HRUSCHAK, Annie (Yanish)

      On November 13, 1987, Mrs. Annie Hruschak (Yanish) of Calmar passed away at the age of 94 years.

      Survived by three daughters, Jean (Tom) Dublanko, Mary Melik and Walter, all of Edmonton, Emily (Leo) Sharko of Wetaskiwin; 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Josie Yanish of Leduc; three brothers, John, Bill and Steve Senio, all of Thorsby; two sisters, Maria Kuzio of Leduc and Fanny Sekora of Calmar. She was predeceased by her first husband, Fred Yanish; second husband, Demtro Hruschak; two sons, John and William; two daughters in infancy and grandson Gordon Melik.

      Prayer service will be held on Sunday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, one mile East and two miles north of Calmar where funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Sylvester Kuzel officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. South Side Memorial Chapel Patterson Mittelstadt Justik Funeral Directors, 83 Avenue and 104 Street. 432-1601

    8. [S502] 1906 Census of Canada, Alberta, Strathcona, Sub-District No. 36, Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Schedule; Online Images, Page 17.
      Lines 23 thru 28

    9. [S943] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Annie Hruschak
      Maiden Name: Yanish
      Gender: Female
      Death Age: 94
      Birth Date: abt 1893
      Residence Place: Calmar
      Death Date: 13 Nov 1987
      Burial Date: 16 Nov
      Obituary Date: 14 Nov 1987
      Obituary Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Newspaper Title: Edmonton Journal
      Spouse: Fred Yanish
      Child: Jean Dublanko
      Mary Melik
      Walter
      Emily Sharko
      John
      William
      Siblings:
      John Senio
      Bill Senio
      Steve Senio
      Maria Kuzio
      Fanny Sekora

    10. [S1193] Obituary of John SENIO, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 31 Jul 2002;).
      SENIO, John It is with sadness we announce the passing of John Senio of Thorsby on July 29, 2002 at the age of 100 years. John is survived by his loving family, sons Mike (Marjorie) Senio and Eugene Senio (Ruth Handford); grandchildren Gloria (Gordon) Hudema and Gerald (Donna) Senio; great-grandchildren Cory, RaeLyn and Tristyn Senio and Lee Hudema; brother Bill Senio; and sister-in-law Sadie Senio. John was predeceased by his wife Jennie and daughter Millie, one brother and three sisters. Prayer Services will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby. Divine Liturgy will be held on Friday, August 2, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Thorsby with the Basilian Fathers, OSBM as Celebrants. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Thorsby. Donations in memory of John may be made to the charity of personal choice. Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel in charge of all arrangements. 4802-47 Avenue, Leduc. Phone 986-2151.

      Published in Edmonton Journal on Jul. 31, 2002.

    11. [S1524] 1926 Census of Canada, Alberta, Enumeration District No. 54, Enumeration Sub-district No. 39, Prairie Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, As there is no image for this census, we will include the particulars of the HoH as all of the remaining family members will be very similar.
      Name: Mike Senia [sic]
      Gender: Male
      Ethnicity: Galecian
      Marital Status: Married
      Age: 61
      Birth Date: abt 1865
      Birth Place: Galicia
      Immigration Date: 1905
      Naturalization Date: 1908
      Citizenship: Canadian
      Residence Date: 1926
      Residence Place: Alberta, Canada
      Relation to Head: Head
      Father Birth Place: Galicia
      Mother Birth Place: Galicia
      Language Spoken: Galician
      Can Speak English: Yes
      Can Speak French: No
      Can Read: No
      Can Write: No
      Family Number: 189
      Enumeration District: 54
      Sub-District: 39

    12. [S254] Passenger Manifest of the S.S. Pallanza, (Name: Library and Archives Canada; Location: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca;), Ship: PALLANZA Departure Port and Date: Hamburg, Germany - 1905-04-15 Port and Date of Arrival: Halifax, N.S. - 1905-04-30 Reference: RG 76 Microfilm: T-499.


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