Axel Leo Kerkovius

1921 - 2014

BORN

1921

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Everden Rust Funeral Services & Crematorium

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Kelowna, British Columbia

Axel Kerkovius Obituary

KERKOVIUS, Axel Leo Axel Leo Kerkovius, born November 16, 1921 in Riga, Latvia, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2014 in Penticton at the age of 93 years. Axel was pre-deceased by his wife, Maria Elly (nee Schmidt) with whom he had 63 years of wonderful marriage. He will always be remembered by his family for his work ethic and a long productive happy life in Penticton. Axel is survived by his sons, Kurt (Rosemary); Sven (Ann Rose); daughter, Jenny (Kevan); grandchildren, Janina (Trent), Svea (Fergus), Jeff and Michael; great grandchildren, Ashleigh (Jordan), Ryland Axel, and Mykala. Axel loved to sail and paint and we know that he is again sailing the skies above us with his wife Maria and painting the sky with all his vivid colours and imagination. May he rest in peace. A family gathering will be held at a later date.

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Published by Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group on Nov. 27, 2014.

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M. E.

November 30, 2014

It was a pleasure to care for Axel at PRH. Rest in Peace my friend.

Robert Webber

November 30, 2014

My heart is saddened to hear of Axel's passing. My first job with axel was the Frank Conci house in Skaha Estates. More projects would follow with always one constant , true craftsmanship . Whether we were building new or the many renovations he always had good advice.The wonderfull times at his house with Maria and Axel will always be remembered.His artwork was amazing. He always liked to sail and each year we would launch in the spring and pick up in the fall with Axel always trying to interest me to sail. Penticton and area has truly lost a great man,friend and craftsman. My family and I will miss but always remember Axel.

Jacinta Ferrari

November 28, 2014

I will miss seeing Axel at the Penticton Art Gallery, where I work. He used to come and see the exhibits, and was so kind and keen to talk about art when he was here. I do hope he will be "painting the sky with all his vivid colours and imagination" as it said in his obituary! Our condolences to his family.

Frank McKitrick

November 28, 2014

Very sad to here of Axel's passing, I have known Axel for 35 years, doing real estate business and general related advice. He was a true gentleman, the last of Penticton's finest European builders. His many tenants respected his hands on approach and fairness to their many needs. I first meet Axel, when I was an employee at Clark's Building Supplies on Nanaimo St. in l973. Always visiting the store several times a day for supplies for his many jobs, always polite, he would pass on building tips and any other advice on the topics of the day.

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