Michael Walter Semien Sr., 1959-2020

Michael Walter Semien Sr., age 60, passed away at his home Feb. 2. Michael was born June 9, 1959 in Liberty, the son of the late Joseph Even Semien and Alma Lena Cantania Semien.

Michael worked for numerous years as a fork lift operator working last for Jacobs Engineering. He loved to fish, watch sports, and keeping his yard tended too.

He was preceded in death by his parents; as well as his daughter, LaTayna Renee Semien; brothers, Joseph Clem Semien and John Williams Semien Sr.; and his father-in-law, Ozeya Papillion. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 32 years, Laura Semien; son, Michael Walter Semien Jr. and his fiancée Mirranda Marlene Rose Overturf; brother, Anthony Semien; sisters, Mary Rita Semien and Edna Marie Colmenero (Clint); mother-in-law, Angelina Papillion; and a special friend, Germaine Broussard-Fretty. In addition, he also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Funeral service for Michael will be held Saturday Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. in Cornerstone Church, Liberty, Texas. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service beginning at noon. Burial will immediately follow the service in Palms Memorial Park. Condolences can be shared online at allisonfuneralservice.com.