Hilda Kathleen Senga
June 18, 1932 – April 18, 2016

 

The death of Mrs. Hilda Kathleen (nee Gaveronski) Senga of Central Parkland Lodge, Lanigan, SK, occurred at her residence on Monday, April 18, 2016.  She was 83 years of age. Hilda was born on Saturday, June 18, 1932, to John and Rose (nee Fuchs) Gaveronski at home on their farm seven miles from Bermingham Farms in the Grayson, SK, district. She grew up there and attended Pearl Creek School near Melville.  After completing Grade 8, Hilda moved to Saskatoon where she worked as a housekeeper, babysitter, and a waitress. During that time she did a lot of cooking and learned to love it.  While visiting her cousin Evelyn in Eatonia, SK, Hilda met Peter Senga.  She decided then and there that she would marry him, which she did on June 8, 1953, in Melville, SK. Their union was blessed with seven children, four sons and three daughters. Due to employment opportunities, the family lived in various places, including Melfort and then Lanigan, where they continued to reside.  While living in Lanigan, Hilda worked with Homecare for a while but was mainly a homemaker for her family. She was very fulfilled in that occupation and spent many enjoyable hours baking, and making bread and buns. As well, she enjoyed seeing her flower beds bloom in spring. Over the years, her favorite pastimes were listening to music, dancing, playing lots of card games, bingo and doing puzzles. More than anything, Hilda loved spending time with her family at various gatherings and events, especially Christmas.  Her family was always her priority and she loved them all dearly.  In 2008, due to failing health, Hilda moved into Central Parkland Lodge. She took part in the various activities there, especially selling hands for Telemiracle and tickets, for which she was recognized as the #1 sales person.  She also enjoyed playing cards with family and visitors.  Hilda will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of almost 63 years, Peter Senga; six children and eight grandchildren: (Raymond’s family) Isabel Senga and children David Senga and Sandra Senga; Thomas (Lori) Senga and children Pamela Senga, Craig Senga and Heather Senga; Michael (Colleen) Senga; Linda Senga; Paul (Elaine) Senga and children, Matthew Senga (Kelly Froess), and Shane (Stacy) Senga; Rose Senga (James Krawchuk) and son Brandon Krawchuk; and Virginia (Glen) Roncin; and by numerous other family members. She was predeceased by one son, Raymond Senga; parents, John and Rose (nee Fuchs) Gaveronski; one sister, Terry Derry; and by one brother, Irvin Gaveronski. The Prayer Service for Hilda was held at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Lanigan, on Friday, April 22, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., presided by Don Courchene and organist William Dodd.  Scripture readers were John and Dorothy Zimmer. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Mary’s R.C. Church on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Paul Paproski, OSB.  Others taking part were: Heather Senga, cross bearer; John and Dorothy Zimmer, scripture readers; (granddaughter) Sandra Senga, intentions; Colleen and Lori Senga, gift bearers; Larry Senga, eulogist; Jae Senga, memorial table attendant.  Music ministry was provided by organist William Dodd and soloists Sandra Senga and Sylvia Heidt. An honor guard was formed by members of the Abbot Severin Gertken 4th Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Hilda’s life”. Active pallbearers were Matthew Senga, Craig Senga, David Senga, Shane Senga, Pamela Senga, and Brandon Krawchuk.  Interment followed at St. Mary’s R.C. Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the St. Mary’s R.C. Church and Cemetery Fund.

“We, the family of Hilda Senga, wish to express a sincere thank you to Dr. Saxena and all past and present staff at Central Parkland Lodge for all their care of Mom.  A special thank you to Shannon Lamont for continuing to provide hairdressing after her retirement.”

 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of

Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)