PAUL ROBERT SERKO
1929 - 2012
Paul Robert Serko passed away peacefully at Kelowna
Hospice House on December 17 at 6:00am. His daughter Lynda was by his side. Paul is predeceased by his sister Vera and brothers Alec, Sergei, Peter and George Serko. Paul is lovingly remembered by his children, Judi (Ross) Porter of Vancouver, Lynda (Curtis) Krahn of West
Vancouver, Larry (Wendy) Serko of Kelowna, Garry Serko of Merritt, his grandchildren Danaka, Kane, Tasia, Garrett, Landon, Fraser, Ryan, Cole and nephew Walter. There are also many family members from the Larson side. Paul was born in Brest Belarus in 1929. He moved to Alberta as a child and after school he moved to Vancouver. He became a member of Operating Engineers local 115 in 1958. In 1964 he moved to Prince George and continued working with the Operating Engineers until he retired at age 65. He then drove cab part-time, enjoying the social aspects. Paul
enjoyed his work. He also liked skiing and traveling. One of his favorite things was spending time with his children and grandchildren at their homes. The service of remembrance will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road Vernon, B.C. on January 4, 2013 at 1:00pm. The burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Many thanks to the doctors, nurses, care aids and BC ambulance services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to Kelowna Hospice House
www.hospicecoha.org/HospiceHouse.aspx or Prince George Hospice House at www.hospiceprincegeorge.ca.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in Paul Serko. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299