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Nelson Victor Senft

March 09, 1964 - July 07, 2025

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Obituary For Nelson Victor Senft

We are grieved to share the news that Nelson Senft has suddenly passed away. He went to be with the Father on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Nelson is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Senft, and his children, Hannah (Caleb) Semenyna and Ben (Heidi) Senft. His grandchildren, Josie Semenyna, Seth Semenyna and Charis Senft, will miss him too.

Nelson was born in 1964 in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, to parents Victor and Eileen Senft. He had four older siblings: Ruth, Clifford, Dennis, and Donna. He was predeceased by his parents and Clifford Senft, and survived by Ruth (Norman) Porter, Dennis (Trudy) Senft, Donna (Wayne) Roeder, and sister-in-law Kathryn Senft. He is also survived by Margaret’s siblings, Elmer (Cathy) Enns, John (Louise) Enns, and Irene (Dave) Weiseth, and many nieces and nephews on both Senft and Enns sides. Nelson had been the pastor of La Glace Bible Fellowship Church for 29 years, a calling which he loved. The people are feeling the loss deeply, for they have lost their earthly shepherd.

Nelson got much joy from restoring his 1964 Chevy truck (“Old School”) and his John Deere 4010, reading books about 20th century history, and spending time with his family. The Lord blessed him with quiet compassion, a quick wit, a smooth singing voice, and a strong mind. We will miss his love and leadership in family and church, as well as his heart for God.

The funeral service will be held at the Grande Prairie Alliance Church (15502 102 St) at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Donations: Nelson emphasized discipleship and was on the board of Peace River Bible Institute. He also loved his local library. If you would like to donate in Nelson’s honor, send a donation via e-transfer to one of the following:

Peace River Bible Institute (donation@prbi.edu)

La Glace Community Library (lclstreasurer@gmail.com)

The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;

you hold my lot.

The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

You make known to me the path of life;

in your presence there is fullness of joy;

at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 16:5-6,11

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  • July 22, 2025

    Paul Rumancik

    Nelson was my best friend and protector from grade 1 to 12 in Lipton. We loved talking cars, tractors and trains and studied together for exams although I could never beat him on the honor roll. Although we never stayed close after highschool, he would keep in touch through Facebook and I was lucky to see his restoration projects done"old school" I was hoping to get re-acquainted as I have more time now but there were other plans for my friend. Sincere condolences to the Senft and Enns family. Paul and JoAnne Rumancik

  • July 22, 2025

    Emily McGillivray

    I met Nelson and Margaret my first year of PRBI in 2014. They were so hospitable as they had me over for lunch for my first Sunday when I attended LaGlace Bible Fellowship. I attended LaGlace all three years of time at PRBI and I felt loved, welcomed, encouraged, and cared for by this humble and supportive church family(since I was a Saskatchewan girl so far away from home) I was so blessed to have Nelson and Margaret come and visit me in Regina in 2019 and then I spent some time visiting the two of them in the Peace Country two years later. It has been a joy of knowing them for the last eleven years. When I learned Nelson passed away, I was so sad. I am so grateful that I had the joy of knowing him and I am definitely going to miss him and his pastoral heart for his people. Margaret & family, I am keeping each and everyone of you in my thoughts and prayers! Lord willing I hope I will be able to make a visit out to the Peace Country soon and see you all! Emily McGillivray, Regina, Saskatchewan

  • July 21, 2025

    Anita Collier

    Sorry for your loss! Nelson was one of my teachers at PRBI and I loved taking his Timothy/Titus course. I also loved how much you could see in his life the love he had for Jesus and those around him. I also went to La Glace church alittle bit during my two years at PRBI, and everytime I went he always was able to have a conversation with me and remember little details that I had shared with him during other conversations. He was a wonderful man, and I will be praying for his wife Margaret and the rest of the Senft family! I will miss him, but I am looking forward to when I see him again!

  • July 21, 2025

    Donna Leischner

    Our deepest condolences Marg, Hannah & Ben. We were saddened and shocked to hear of Nelson's sudden passing. I attended Lipton church with Nelson and we attended Bible school with him. He was quiet, gentle, and had a beautiful singing voice. Our prayers for strength, comfort, adjustment and peace in the days ahead ❤️ Gerhart & Donna Leischner(Harrison)

  • July 21, 2025

    Sharon Annis

    Dear Marg,so sorry for your loss.Sending positive thoughts and prayers with added blessings to help you have the strength and courage to face each day without your dear Nelson.kindest Regards with Hugs Sharon Annis and family.💕🌹🙏🤗

  • July 21, 2025

    Connie

    Our deepest condolences to the Senft family in this sudden loss of your husband, father, step-father, son, brother, uncle, friend... SOOOO many people will miss Nelson. Love and prayers sent your way, especially today. --Doug and Connie Inglis

  • July 20, 2025

    Lance and Trudy Edgar

    We extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to you and all your family Margaret. Nelson will also be deeply missed by your church family and by our greater La Glace community. He was a caring and helpful man. We are so sorry for your loss.

  • July 19, 2025

    Donavan Heiken

    Holding you all in heart and mind. I imagine immense grief and sorrow is visiting many amidst the passing of Nelson- what a force of life in the community of La Glace. I will forever hold dear Nelson's care and support of me as a young person- it made a big impact. Lots of love to you Margaret and your family as you say goodbye to Nelson.

  • July 18, 2025

    Karen Gustafson

    My prayers are with you, Margaret and family, for God's comfort and strength during this painful season of enormous loss of your beloved husband and father. We (sons and I) appreciate our memories of your work in years past at Bear Lake Bible Camp.

  • July 18, 2025

    Ken and Carole Michelson

    Fond memories of Nelson growing up. Our deepest sympathy to the Senft family.

  • July 17, 2025

    Lois Wells

    So sorry for your loss Margaret & family. Nelson was such a special person to so many. My thoughts are with you and your family 🙏

  • July 17, 2025

    Jonas Plett

    Nelson made such an impact at PRBI over the years! I got the pleasure of taking Expository Preaching while he taught it. It was a class I often looked forward to. He had this way of working with the Bible and seeing things in it that I missed. A very talented man, one that I learned lots from. My condolences to all the family. You will be missed by the student body at PRBI Nelson.

  • July 17, 2025

    Lenore Armstrong

    Deepest condolences to his family. Thoughts & prayers as you mourn his loss. - Lenore & Dale Armstrong

  • July 17, 2025

    Gwenda Watson (nee Fisher)

    Sending condolences to the entire Senft Family. I grew up in Lipton farming community many years ago knowing all the family very well. I'm fact, Ruth was in my grad class in 1964. Wishing you Peace, Strength & Love

  • July 16, 2025

    Gail Knoepfle

    Marg, Hannah, Ben and family, you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. Nelson will be so greatly missed! Sending much love ~Gail & Dan Knoepfle

  • July 16, 2025

    Tania Riemann

    Our thoughts,memories & prayers are with all the Senft family on the passing of Nelson Senft.Deepest Sympathy Love Tania & Ron Riemann

  • July 16, 2025

    Miles & Doreen Kuryvial

    Sincere condolences, Margaret & family!! Nelson was a very fine man and much appreciated by all who knew him!! A pillar in the community. Sincerely, Miles and Doreen Kuryvial

  • July 16, 2025

    Hema Harrison

    Our deepest condolences, Margaret, to you and your family. Nelson was a lifelong friend to Dallas, and we will always remember with fondness our time together in BC. We wish you peace and strength in the days ahead. Hema and Dallas Harrison

  • July 16, 2025

    Maureen Materi

    Sending my sympathy I remember Nelson from church in Lipton. Maureen (Yackel). Materi

  • July 16, 2025

    Stewart and Cindy Senft

    We love and will miss you Uncle Nelson.

  • July 16, 2025

    Darrel and Darlene Bekkerus

    Our deepest condolences Margaret and family

  • July 16, 2025

    Doris Schallhorn

    Robert and I were grieved to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret and the rest of the family. He was a wonderful man full of kindness and compassion and will be sorely missed Robert and Doris Schallhorn

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