Deacon Gerald John Semien Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deacon Gerald John Semien (Houston, Texas), born in Eunice, Louisiana, who passed away on June 14, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Semien and Mabel Fontenot Semien; and his brothers, Jeffery Semien and James Semien. He is survived by: his wife Lowretta Semien of Houston, TX; his children, Geralynn Hope Semien (Joslyn) of Houston, TX, Antretta Durio Price (Corey) of Houston, TX, ShaVonne Durio of Houston, TX, Ronald E. Durio (Tonice) of Houston, TX and Gerald John Semien, Jr. of Denver, CO; his siblings, Mary Doris Guillory (Wilson) of Houston, TX and Walter Semien (Gwendolyn) of Eunice, LA; his siblings-in-law, Luenda Semien of Houston, TX, Mary Fisher (Silas) of Houston, TX, Precilla Braxton of Houston, TX, Joe L. Braxton (Ella) of Houston, TX and Albert Braxton (Jean) of Houston, TX; and his grandchildren, Devin T. Crain (Tania) of Okinawa, Ramekia Durio of Houston, TX, Ronald E. Durio, Jr. of Houston, TX, VonJanae'Durio of Houston, TX and Ronald E. Durio, III of Houston, TX. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and good neighbors.
