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Sergio Cervi-Skinner Obituary

Cervi-Skinner, Sergio
passed away the evening of March 18, 2011, at the age of 69 with his family by his side. Born in Chile, he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he met his soul mate Viviana Silberstein. They married in 1965 and moved to the United States, where Sergio served as a Navy physician 1965-69. He moved his family to Roseburg, Oregon, to work at the VA Medical Center and eventually open a private practice in Endocrinology. Here they lived for 17 years and met many wonderful lifelong friends. After 14 years of private practice, Sergio and his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. He, along with his son Steven, joined Michael Gregory to start one of the most successful hospitalist practices worldwide - Apogee Physicians. Sergio was a man who had a passion for life - he loved sailing, was an accomplished physician, an inspiration to his children/grandchildren, and a most devoted and loving husband. He is survived by his wife of 46 years; children Steven, Claudine and Moira; their spouses and 11 grandchildren. Services will be held starting at 5:30pm on Wednesday March 23, 2011, at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel: 6747 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa AZ 85206. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you spend a special evening celebrating life and love with your family - what Sergio cherished most. We will miss you...Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care, Mesa. Condolences may be made a www.mariposagardens.com

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 23, 2011.

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Steven Cervi-Skinner

October 21, 2024

Hey Dad just a quick note to say hi and how much I miss you. Mom is doing ok, she misses you terribly. Max, Zack and Jamie are all well and miss you also. Max wrote about you on one of his essays for his college applications. Wish you were here to see what your grandsons are up to. I am sure you are watching over them from heaven but would be so great to share these times with you here. Both boys are great runners and will be heading to college next year to run and of course study. They want to got to Oregon or Washington but also have lots of offers from other schools so we will see how it all ends up working out in the next month or two. Love you and miss you very much.

Viviana Cervi-Skinner

June 16, 2019

Mi may queried Sergito Today is another Fathers day without you and I miss you so much it is also June 16th our anniversary, it would have been 54 years together, nobody can know how sad I feel, only you, I thank you for all the good years you gave me I wish we were together right now I love you with all my heart I am sending you a huge hug and all my loveI have so many good memories that we made. Steven was also very sad today the kids miss you tooMoira and Steven are doing great Claudine is a lot of work, Steven and Eric are very good Fathers it is awesome for the kids, I know you know all that because you are watching from heaven, i still need to talk to you in this manner sometimes, makes me feel a little closer I sometimes wonder why I am still here, I should be up there with you! All the time time its so lonely here without you! wish we were having a Scotch and coke together to Cheer to you my darling the best Father, husband and friend in the whole world I love you Always in all ways , your loving wife

FABIOLA Robles

March 14, 2019

Te extrañamos sr. Sergio, nos haces falta para los amarillos, pero sabemos que nos acompañas desde donde estas. Te queremos mucho

Linda Hammer

July 12, 2017

Miss the great times and memories. Hoping you know your family misses you terribly, but we all have memories to treasure of the fun times.

Donald Drysdale

July 12, 2017

Querida y recordada Viviana,

Contigo en celebrar nuestro gran cariño para Sergio a un año más de su natalicio quien estará siempre en nuestros recuerdos por tantos años.

Regarding your words: "I hope with all my heart that we will be together again..."

Know for sure, that marriage is eternal, and you will meet again and help each other in all the worlds of God and become as one soul.

"Has de saber de cierto que, en los mundos divinos, los amados espirituales se reconocerán unos a otros y buscarán a unión más una unión espiritual. Asimismo el amor que uno puede haber sentido por otro no será olvidado en el mundo del Reino"

Con gran cariño Donald ( aka Pato)

Viviana Cervi-Skinner

July 10, 2017

Hola mi Vida today is your birthday and Oh God how I miss you!!! All would be so much better if you where here with me, i know you see us but just in case i will tell you that all your children called today so did the grandkids the twins called to say Happy B-day grandpa. Moira sent me early this morning a beautiful msg of Happy B-day Dad with Balloons and it bought a smile to my face and Henry and Lucio remembered you

my Darling when I was young I loved you so much that I thought it was not possible to love more than that, but I was wrong, my love grew and grew stronger each year that we were together and even now when I think of you and the way you were with me, the kids and all other things i keep loving you more and more even in your absence my love for you keeps me ok because you left me with so many beautiful moments and so many good memories of our time together and all this is good but I wish more than anything that you would still be her with me in person, I so much wanted to spend our twilight years together, I love you Sergio there is not one single day that i don't think of you and miss you so much, I hope with all my heart that we will be together again

You know I do all the stuff I am supposed to do every day and take care of things the way I always did, but the truth is I do feel lonely and many times discouraged because you are not here to cheer me on or make little moments that used to give me confidence and drive to do the best I miss you holding my hand, telling me that I was turning to be a very pretty old chicken ha ha, and i remember when I came home from the beauty shop, you would say "you look so pretty" without even lifting your eyes to really look at me and I know it is because no matter what i looked like to you I was beautiful and so you to me. I love you my Darling Sergio and I will always cherish and be thankful for the time we had together I hope all my love reaches you up in the Sky

Zoila Feldman

December 14, 2016

Dear Viviana: I thought you were still in Oregon and wanted to reach out to both of you since my daughter Leah recently moved to Portland. I feel terribly sad to learn that Sergio has passed away. He was such a special friend to me and to Larry. . I do not know if this message will still reach you. Mi mas sentido pesame. I will try to connect through the practice in Arizona. My email is [email protected]

Viviana

June 19, 2016

Happy fathers day to the best Father, Husband and lover I miss you so much

Viviana Cervi-Skinner

June 18, 2016

HI Bicho tomorrow id Fathers day and i am so sad that you are not here in person, I know you are watching us and still taking care of us, I know that you are proud of Steven and Moira and concern about Claudine. I miss you so much Darling, and though this is a long shot that you will see this in some way. Moira says that the people that are gone communicate thru electronics, so here it goes I love youth all my heart, I miss you with all my being, I want to tell you that Steven and Moira are doing just fine. Steven is an awesome Dad and Moira an awesome Mom, as you probably know I have problems with Claudine My darling you have a lot Dad in the world, also the best husband friend and lover. there is no words that can express all i feel for you and how much i miss you. I love you darling and i hope we will be back together soon. Happy Fathers day with all my love. I will give anything in this world to have one more hug from you, I think of you every single hour of he day. please send me a sign that you are waiting for me till we get together again, love you so much always your Vivi

Viviana Cervi-Skinner

June 21, 2015

My Sergito hoy es el dia del Padre y te extrano tanto el miercoles hubiera sido 50 anos de casados, yo siempre crei que We were going to make it to our 50th together, I know you are with me I carry you every minute of the day in my heart, but a really, really miss your physical presence by my side. I love you so much and hope to be with you again in a not so distant future I love you Always, me

Viviana Cervi-Skinner

July 10, 2014

Mi muy querido Sergio Hoy es tu cumpleanos y quisiera tanto estar juntos y poder darte un abrazo tan fuerte, extrano tanto tus abrazos tu calor y tu amor y paciencia, yo se que vos nos vez desde el cielo. te quiero y extrano muchisimo, cada dia pienso en vos y en todos los momentos de nustros dias juntos, a veces una musica o un comentario o situacion me traen tanta presencia tuya que parece hasta que te veo al lado mio como siempre, como tendria que haber sido. Hoy ya estariamos viviendo en Puerto Vallarta en el condo que con tanto amor y alegria preparamos para nosotros. Nos haces tanta falta a mi y a todos los chicos y nietos, ojala los nietos te hubieran tambien tenido cerca unos muchos anos mas. Te mando un beso y abrazo desde aca hasta el Cielo, te quiero always tu Vivi

Viviana Cervi-Skinner

June 17, 2012

My Darling today would have been our 47th anniversary, and tomorrow is Fathers Day, I cant tell you how much I miss you, but you know anyway, you always knew everything that was going on with me and with all the kids, you were the best husband and Father, I always loved you and I always will. I am writing here because Moira told me once that people that were in heaven could communicate via technology, and it did happen a couple of times, when I was talking to her about something important the phone will make strange noises like you never heard before, and she would say it is Dad trying to tell us something, probably, she said that all is going to be alright, I am also writing to you here because besides heaven I don't know were to send you all my love and all your children and grandchildren love, they all miss you so much, all of them are well and very tall and grown up, they all ask about grandpa quite often, It is hard for me to go on writing through so many tears, they are not all sad tears many of them are because we had such a special love and life together and so many happy memories, funny though today I was cleaning a box fro the garage and the first thing that pop up was a picture of our civil wedding, did you put that there? to tell me happy anniversary? I had not seen that picture in many, many years, I think you did. I love you Darling and I always will. Happy anniversary, Happy Fathers Day from me and all your children and grandkids, always your Vivi

Michael Machado

March 25, 2012

Very sad to hear about Sergio. Thank you for all the great memories. God bless

February 18, 2012

Sergito, I am writing to you and see if it helps me, I miss you darling more than anybody can imagine, it has been the worst 10 months of my life because you are not with me physically, I talk to you everyday, and I also cry a lot, in part because the tragic 2 months before you went to heaven, and you suffer so much although you always kept good spirits and were a trooper, I love you even more for that. and in part I cry a lot for the wonderful memories of 47 years together, although we had our share of problems, as you always said " As long as we are together, everything is going to be fine, and it always was.

I miss you. I miss your smile, your touch, your hand that you always put out for me to my hand inside yours, and your hands were always so warm and comfortable, the pain of loosing you is not getting any better, I feel very lonely and kind of scared about everything. You were the best man I ever new, the best Father, Doctor, Husband and friend, I love you I always will, remember we used to laugh when I said I Love you man, can you get me a drink?, that was funny to us, we had such a good time together for so many years, and you and I thought that we had at least 10 or 15 ;ore years of this beautiful life, we had plans, we were going to go to Italy, live in Mexico come see the kids 6 months of the year and back to Mexico, I want to tell you that our family has been taking good care of me, they all miss you and they all worry about me, I am O,K but I am sure glad I have them and the grandchildren, who are all doing fine and growing very nicely, My sweet Sergio I a always thinking of you and missing you, one day I will be back by your side, please wait for me, I love you forever I send you the biggest warmest Hug with all my love.

Forever yours as always Vivi

February 16, 2012

Dad,
I am a year older now and just like passing Christmas and New Years without you celebrating my birthday for the first time without you present was difficult. I know you are with us in spirit and in our hearts but it is very difficult to not have your physical presence.

We miss you very much everyday. Max and Zack asked the other day how it was possible that you were sitting on each of their shoulders at the same time. I told them that Heaven lets you do some very special things and that you would always be there for them watching over them.

I miss you and love you very much.
Steven

October 19, 2011

Dad,
Its been seven months since you left us for heaven and we miss you deeply. I am saddened to not be able to share with you directly all the things that have happened in the seven months. Most especially the things that Max and Zack are doing and saying life in the eyes of your children is truly amazing. They ask about you often and still don't grasp the finality of death. They are sure that you will one soon for a visit and or give them a call. Next month we are going to Mexico and they both ask if you will be there. I know you won't be there physically but I tell them that you are with them every day in spirit and that you are watching over us. Work os going well. I got a call from a hospital in a small town in Idaho that had heard of the help you and I provided them with and was interested int he far and son team possibly helping them. I was sad to tell them that only I was able to help now. I know you are with me and mom and the girls just wanted to write something and let you know that I miss you and love you.

Steven

Linda Hammer

July 10, 2011

I'm thinking about you today dear Sergio. I wish we were celebrating your birthday with all your family. We all miss you very much.

viviana cervi-Skinner

June 1, 2011

mi muy querido Sergito we miss you so much

viviana cervi-Skinner

June 1, 2011

mi muy querido Sergito we miss you so much

viviana cervi-Skinner

June 1, 2011

mi muy querido Sergito we miss you so much, I don't know why what I wrote you a long message last knight but it did not get in this book, I was telling you about last night I went to Moira's and Eric to try their Pizza oven for the first time and it was quite a production you would have really enjoyed we talked about you all the time andwe send you 3 memory lanterns from Moira's house and your grand children and Moira Eric and me wrote messages to you and I hoe you have them, when Moira asked Keith what he wanted to tell you he said I want your to write Grandpa how are you doing? when we sent you a memory Lantern from Coeur d'Alene the next day the twins asked why can't Grandpa get a parachute and come down to see us. My Darling it is so very hard to live without you I miss you and I would so much like to hear all the pretty things you always said to me for me and our children and grand children i is so hard not to have you physically by our side you have always been so kind and loving and understanding we don't know how to go on without you I love you, please wait for me, good night Vi forever yours Vivi

May 31, 2011

mi muy querido Sergito we miss you so much

Steven

May 28, 2011

We miss you and love you very much.

Viviana Cervi-Skinner

May 4, 2011

Adios mi amigo remember? Goodbye my friend . I met your when I was 13 and like you always told me it was a vision, you always were the only one, I loved you from the very moment you appeared in my life, our love was and is bigger than life itself. I miss you so much, you were my sunshine, you gave me the moon we loved and respected each other and let each other grow, we grew together, complemented each other and no matter what or where, you always said, as long as we are together we will be fine and you were right, only that you are not here and I am not that fine, you are the love of my life, I love you and always will, one day I will join you in heaven i will tell you stories of our children, grandchildren and friends and then we will always be together again forever. I never failed you in our life but I feel I really let you down on the last 35 days, all you wanted to do is get out of the hospital, come home, have a scotch and coke and a cigarette and be home with me, and I could not give your wishes, I am so sorry, sometimes things are unfair, I want you to know you were always my strength, you taught me so many things, why did you not teach me how to live without you? you never judged me, we had a great life together and for that I am so thankful, you often said to me Thank you for marrying me and I always answered no, thank you and we always smile at each other and held hands, and your hands were so warm and soft an comforting, Sergito I say one more time Thank you for marrying me Sergio, you are always with me and our children we will always keep you alive in our hearts and our lives, ;you will always be by my side I Love you Vi, yours always Vivi

Norene Reece

April 24, 2011

We ask Gods blessings on Sergio, Viviana Steve, Moira and Claudine at this difficult time.

Steven

April 23, 2011

Dad

Its been just over a month since you died and I miss you terribly.

I am currently over the Atlantic Ocean at 40,000 feet its dark out and quiet and I feel close to you so I thought I would drop you a note, an update of sorts that fills a void more for me than anything else. The thing is I miss our conversations. I miss the opportunity to bounce ideas past you and I miss your steady guidance.

Why I am at 40,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. I am returning home form India. I just spent a week in India for Apogee and it was amazing. I want so bad to call you and talk with you about all the ideas I have in my head..... I think you know........

Mom and the rest of us are doing okay but every day is a challenge. Its a challenge to deal with the sorrow and the emptiness. The hurt and pain are always balanced out by the wonderful memories that you left us with, thank you.

The impact you had on me, mom, Moira and Claudine is indescribable and I could never put in words what you mean to each of us. This guest book has given us a way to connect with you in a concrete way each day. It has been amazing, comforting and touching to see all the people that you have impacted and all that cared so deeply about you.

Dad, we miss you and love you.

April 19, 2011

Wendy York

April 18, 2011

Vivian, Steven, Claudine & Moira. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

What great memories I have of all of you when you first moved to Roseburg. The best was of course your parties and all of your great music. It wasn't a Sergio and Vivian party unless ABBA was playing. Because of your parties I have wonderful memories of watching my parents dancing, thank you. Of course we all remember that one party where Sergio and my Dad danced their way down to your pool. Oh how my Dad thought he was so tricky and how easy it would be to just 'push' Sergio into the pool. But 'no', Sergio turned the table on him and grabbed onto Val and pulled him right into the pool too. Sergio got the last laugh on that one didn't he.

You came to be like family to us over the years and I love you all very much.

Wendy (Hammer) York

Linda Hammer

April 17, 2011

Dearest Viviana and family,

My heart aches for the loss of your wonderful Sergio. I can’t think of him without adding your name alongside his---Viviana and Sergio. The memories are so many of our families being together, usually getting together in the afternoons when Sergio and Val would get home and chatting while our kids played. Music would be playing and hours would go by, the kids would be fed and a dinner for us followed. There were so many wonderful hours with “Big Val” and Sergio talking and laughing while Sergio cooked at the BB-Q. They were such good friends, and I hope they are laughing together once again. “Big Val” loved to remember the day we met you and Sergio. Rumors had spread in the neighborhood that “a doctor” was moving in. Val said, “there goes the neighborhood.” When he saw the car going down the driveway missing hubcaps, he knew it would be fine.

We had so many wonderful times together, and the memories always bring a smile. Sergio seemed to always enjoy himself whether at the Single Tree for dinner, having a party at his house, or just relaxing around the pool. A quiet man who was so lucky to find his soulmate and have three great kids. Our sons have carried on a friendship for all these years. Our grandsons also have great times together.

So, dear friend, I wish I could take away your pain. Hold onto all of those wonderful memories and remember the love you have for dear Sergio.

Love,

Linda

April 16, 2011

Dear Viviana,Steve and family,
John and I just learned of Sergio's death. We were shocked of course, and so sorry to hear he was in pain during his illness. We always remember our wonderful trip to Costa Rica with all of you. We also remember the fun times we had together at your house during the spring and summer outdoor barbecues. You were all so gracious and welcoming to everyone.
Our prayers and condolences go out to all of you. Sergio was a marvelous physician and very carying man.
With love and sympathy, John and Paulen

April 15, 2011

Steve

I am so sorry to hear about Sergio. He was a good man and obviously a
great father to his children. I will always remember how welcoming and
kind he was (along with Viviana the rest of your family) with Monica and
I. You had an enviable relationship with your father (and one I often
wished I had with mine).

It's amazing how fast time passes. It seems like just yesterday we were
all sitting around the Cervi-Skinner dinner table passing the time. I
wish I had a chance to thank him for the memories. Monica and I are
thinking of you and your family during this time---please let us know if
we can help in any way.

Paul

April 15, 2011

Dear Steve, I am so sorry for your loss, and sorry too that Sergio’s last days were painful. As you say, he fought on for others, and his example in all areas of his life is monumental and inspirational. He will not be forgotten by anyone who knew him- friends, family and coworkers, and that says a lot.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter Phoenix Arizona

April 15, 2011

Dear Steve, My mom lives in Phoenix and read me your dad's obituary last night. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man and we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude for making Apogee successful. Jan

April 14, 2011

I just heard about the passing of Sergio, and I am so sorry. He was a wonderful man. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Dani (Noyes) Doan

April 13, 2011

Dear Viviana, Steve and family:
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of Sergio's passing. Thank you for notifying us up here. We too have many good memories of your time in Roseburg.....all of us raising our children together. Those times are the most special.
We'll be thinking of you all often in the next weeks.
Karla and Bill Roady

April 13, 2011

Sergio, a pesar de las distancias siempre lograste que nos sintiéramos parte de la familia. Nos hacías sentir como en casa, brindándonos tu hospitalidad, tu generosidad, tu sabiduría, tu cariño y sentido del humor. Muy paciente y muchas veces callado pero nada se te escapaba. Siempre dispuesto a dar un consejo, y a debatir las consecuencias y alternativas de una decisión.

Tenemos maravillosos recuerdos de las veces que los visitamos , de haber compartido con ustedes aventuras llenas de “poison oak” en Roseburg, inviernos en Mount Bachelor. Sin olvidar las noches de cerveza en Roseburg donde siempre estabas atento a las andanzas de tus entonces ”teenage children” y sobrinos.

Incluso cuando nuestras familias se fueron agrandando, ustedes ya viviendo en Phoenix, tenías la puerta abierta de tu casa, y siempre había lugar para disfrutar de tu hogar sin límites, no importaba cuántas eran las personas que llegaban. Ahí estabas, siempre dispuesto a compartir y a brindar, sin guardarte absolutamente nada.

Más allá de la distancia que nos separaba, entre EEUU y Argentina, siempre se las arregló para hacernos sentir tan cerca en forma permanente. Fanático de Boca, su equipo favorito de fútbol en nuestro país, hasta nos llamaba a Buenos Aires, tarde en la noche apenas finalizaba el partido cuando resultábamos ganadores. Sabía estar en todo.

Fuiste un gran Tipo, querido y querible, de una integridad y altruismo que merece ser ejemplo de vida.
Gracias Sergio por toda la alegría que nos brindaste, los buenos momentos, los buenos consejos y por ese entusiasmó permanente para encarar nuevos proyectos. Siempre te tendremos presente en nuestros corazones, seguros de que encontraras la paz del SEÑOR.

Tus sobrinos:
Cecilia & Sergio
Tommy & Gaby
Janine & Marcelo

Kisha Reed

April 13, 2011

Grandpa is my Airplane.

Every time I see an airplane I think about this time when I was about 4 years old playing outside, waiting for my grandparents to come for a visit, still hours til their arrival. Mom comes outside asking me what I'm doing, I tell her I'm super excided to see grandpa and grandma, I wanted to be outside when they got there, so they would see me first! So she sits on the porch with me, she start waving to all the passing planes, then mom tells me grandma and grandpa might be on one of those planes and they could see us waiting. I remeber asking them if they could see me waving to them right when they pulled into the drive way, after that I use to wave to the airplanes whenever i missed my grandparents.

Kisha Reed

April 12, 2011

Every time I see an airplane I think about this time when I was about 4 years old playing outside, waiting for my grandparents to come for a visit, still hours til their arrival. Mom comes outside asking me what I'm doing, I tell her I'm super excided to see grandpa and grandma so she sits on the porch with me, we start waving to all the passing planes, mom told me grandma and grandpa might be on that one and they could see us waiting. I remeber asking them if they could when they pulled into the drive way, and I use to call airplanes grandpa, wave to them when I missed them. I still think about that whenever I see an airplane

Kisha Reed

April 12, 2011

My grandpa Sergio was always a big part of my life. He and grandma have always been there for me; to help my family, no matter how busy he was he would still find time to help anyone who needed it, a wonderful man who is missed dearly. Both grandpa and grandma tough me a lot, without realizing it. They showed me an incredible love, one that I will always look up to. Ever since i was a little girl I wanted to find what they had. The story of how they met and moved to the United States is one for the books and movies, only with a heart breaking end.
Grandpa helped make me the person I am today, teaching me little things along the way. I know I am lucky to have had such a terrific influence in my life, I love him so much and want to make him and grandma proud, he means the world to me and it breaks my heart every day to know he is gone and when I see his chair empty I want to close my eyes and picture us sitting together, with him holding my hand saying "you know I love you, right pretty girl?"

Best Friends in Argentina 2005

Joni Byers

April 11, 2011

Dear Viviana and Family,
There are no words that can soothe the pain and loss you are enduring.My heart hurts and grieves with you.
Sergio's reputation as a Stellar Physician will live on forever. Those fortunate to be his friend, patient or co-worker knew they were in competent and knowledgeable hands. He treated everyone with integrity and dignity.
He possessed an unwavering optimism and belief in the "American Dream" - evident by his pride in Apogee's success and his association with Michael and Steven in creating the dream.
Viv, you and Sergio embraced family unity and shared your love without reservation. All are richer for having you in our lives. We have shared many meals, campfires, and life's adventures. Our parents, children and many, many friends had the time of their lives through your generosity.The memories are precious. In honor of Sergio, we(along with you) will continue on and envision him there with us - we'll raise our glass to him - our Renaissance Man!

My love,

Joni

Larry Young

April 11, 2011

My friend Sergio was a role model. He as a man whom I greatly admired, and wished to emulate. His love for his family and his patients was exemplified by everything he did. When he would work in locations away from home, he would take his beloved wife since he could not stand to be without her. She gave him strength. How I respected their relationship.
Sergio is not really gone, he lives in those of us whose souls he touched. We have altered our behavior to be more like him, and will harbor his memory at least as long as we shall live.

Yvonne Huskey

April 11, 2011

I learned so much from you. A kind and gentle physician. Your skills will be missed. Condolences and prayers to your family for peace in the following months. Yvonne Huskey, RN

Salute to good friends, Sergio, Ron and Jeff Byers

Jeff Byers

April 11, 2011

Sergio was the inspiration and motivation for enjoying life with friends and family. We shared some of the best times and made memories to last a lifetime. I am honored to have been his friend!
Years after moving from Oregon, his reputation remains as a most knowledgeable and respected physician. Thanks, my buddy, Sergio.

Karen Henderson

April 11, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Cervi-Skinner's passing. Many memories of taking care of one of his special patients back in the early 1980s....

Ivonne Garcia Cortes

April 10, 2011

In my life i have two angels
they saw me grow up since i was 3 years old
a little girl that would watch t.v. or play with her toys
i grew and grew and saw them mostly all the time
they helped me and my family in many ways
there was nothing better i could ask for
i thank god for putting these angels in my life
a few months before i was 15 wanted to be my godparents
its was the most special moment for them to say yes
it meant so much for them to be my godparents
there was no other people i'd want to be my godparents
now i'm 17 and i've spent many special moments with day
there's three special moments i wont ever forget
the day they became my godparents
The day i danced with my godfather when i turned 15
and the day my godmother and godfather told me there love story
i don't know why god put them in my life
maybe to look up to someone i would respect with all my heart
but am greatful they are in my life
on March 18,2011 one of the angels in my life passed away
when he passed away i didn't know how to react
it felt like if i was having bad dream
i sometime still think it a dream
even tho he's gone he's still in my heart and always will be
he was the greatest godfather a girl could ask for
his advice will always be with me
and his love with always be in my heart
but every time i see my 15 video i still remember that special moment i had with him
to me my godfather was like grandfather too me
i looked up to him as my grandfather
he was my roll model and always will be
i'll always remember you and miss you godfather
i love you with all my heart
i love you and my godmother with all my heart and always will
god put the greatest angels in my life

love with all my heart your god daughter

Austin Sterkel

April 9, 2011

He is still with us in our hearts, but when his physical body was among the living, They would always call me "Mini Sergio" this name indicates the highest honor anybody could ever possibly recieve. for this name stated that I had some of the many qualities that made this man the man that he was, and still is being deemed "mini Sergio' means that I have a piece of him in me, and i always will. I will carry on my path to greatness, because this is what he would want. And i will keep his memory alive, by being a "Mini Sergio" I loved you, and I always will, we had our disagreements, but you were a great enough man to be able to look past those disagreements, and that allowed us to be not just family members, but also good friends as well, I will always miss you grandpa, however this isnt a goodbye this is just the first of many more hellos that we will have, for greatness never ends, it will live on in our memories and our hearts, and grandpa, you are greatness- Austin Sterkel-age: 13

Donald Drysdale

April 9, 2011

Querida Viviana,
Para ti especialmente, que has perdido tu alma gemela, el gran amor de toda tu vida, que en este momento estás mirando hacia adelante, queriendo darle sentido a tu vida sin Sergio a tu lado, quiero compartir estas palabras que vienen de mi alma y que nacen luego de rezarle a Tata Dios que reciba en sus mundos a nuestro querido Sergio.
Abajo copio una oración que puede ayudarte:
“Di: ¡Oh Dios, mi Dios! Tú has confiado a mi cuidado un tesoro que te pertenece y ahora, de acuerdo con el agrado de tu voluntad, pides que éste vuelva a Tí. No es que yo, que soy una sierva tuya, diga a qué viene esto o por qué motivo ha ocurrido, ya que Tú eres glorificado en todos tus actos y debes ser obedecido en tus decretos. Tu sierva, oh mi Señor, ha puesto sus esperanzas en tu gracia y generosidad. Permítele obtener aquello que le acerque a Ti y le sea provechoso en cada uno de tus mundos. Tú eres el que perdona, el Todo Generoso. No existe otro Dios más que Tú, el que ordena, el Antiguo de los Días”. (Bahá'u'lláh, Oraciones Bahá'ís)
El tiempo y la distancia no me ha permitido estar con Sergio, contigo y tu familia, y aunque han pasado muchos años desde que nos hemos visto personalmente, quiero que sepas que siempre tienes a este amigo para lo que te pueda servir.
He copiado a otras direcciones de correo que aparecieron, reconociendo nombres de tus parientes y amigos a quienes también extendemos, en compañía de mi esposa Gloria, nuestras más sinceras condolencias.
Con un cariñoso abrazo, Donald

Donald & Gloria Drysdale
Tel. (504) 2773-6000, Mobiles (504) 3390-1997/1998
Postal Address: P.O. Box # 21, Siguatepeque, Honduras, C.A.

One and only true love.

Your Loving Wife

April 9, 2011

Remember Sergio
Adios Mi Amigo
The love and respect we had for each other is bigger than life itself. You and our family are the love of my life.
You are my sunshine.
You gave me the moon.
You will always be with me.
I will join you one day. I will tell you the stories of our children and grandchildren and we will be together forever.
I love you Vi.
Yours always Vivi.

Brooke Barton

April 9, 2011

In Honor of Grandpa
The Way
A Poem by Brooke Barton -Grandpa's 9 year old granddaughter

The way you kept me safe, even here today, you always pay attention, no matter what they say.
The way you loved your family, always in your heart, you loved them so much, you could never part.
The way your very smart, no matter what kind of problem, you always looked down into other people's hearts.
Love you Grandpa!

Wendy Lee

April 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Ivonne Garcia Cortes

April 8, 2011

My godfather was the best
The one that makes me wanna study hard
He gave us love in many ways
He told me the store of my godmother and him
How they meet
There store made me smile
It was great to have them as my godparents
I loved him lots even tho I didnt say it
I miss seeing him in his chair when I go
Sometimes it feels like a dream that hes gone
But then I relize he is
I just want you to know I love you god father and will miss you always
Love your godduaghter Ivonne Garcia
P.s. I love you godmother and i'll always be here for you

Wayne Fite

April 6, 2011

When you were a Doctor in the U.S. Navy at Bethesda I was a wounded Marine. I am sure your hands helped me heal. Thirty some years later we met again in Costa Rica. This was not fate! I respected and honored you for the American Hero that you are. Living you did not know how much you influenced my life, you know now. I miss you my friend.

Enrique Lagarrigue

April 4, 2011

Querido Sergio, la vida nos brindó la dicha de poder conocerte y compartir momentos contigo. Por tu generosidad, confianza, entrega, firmeza, bondad, capacidad, pero por sobre todo, por ser nuestro amigo, estarás para siempre en nuestros corazones.
Silvia, Eric y Enrique Lagarrigue

Marìa Elena Masciottra

April 3, 2011

Sergito bonito, asì era como bromeàbamos con Viviana. Bonito de cara, bonito como ser humano a pesar de su parquedad, no demasiado demostrativo de sus sentimientos. Muchos son los recuerdos que me vienen a la memoria de nuestros años de la adolescencia, tantos momentos compartidos de charlas, juegos, fiestas con Vivi y todos nuestros amigos en comùn. Las visitas que les hice en Oregon y luego en Arizona y nuestros reencuentros en los viajes a la Argentina. Estoy muy triste y quiero acompañar en este momento tan doloroso a Vivi mi entrañable amiga y a su querida familia. Un fuerte abrazo de Machi y Mario

Francisco Valenzuela

April 3, 2011

Mis oraciones con ustedes. Don Sergio fue una de las mejores personas que he conocido en mi vida y siempre estará en nuestra mente y en nuestros corazones.

Dios bendiga a toda su familia.

My prays for all of you. Mr. Sergio was one of the best person I ever met. His memory will remain in our minds and hearts always.

God bless all his family.

Tim Wert

April 3, 2011

Viviana,
Our family is so very sorry for your loss. I can't know what sadness you must be feeling right now and only wish I had words to offer that could bring you peace. I know Sergio must have been in a lot of pain for quite some time, so there's some solice in the knowledge that he is in a more peaceful place now.

Some of the fondest memories of my life have been spent with your family. Sergio has always been an inspiration to me; his endless drive to learn new things and the high expectations he placed on himself were important lessons for me as I was growing up, and the loving priority you both placed on the importance of being together as a family has reinforced how Lynn and I now raise our own family. I am grateful that Lynn, Ligaya and Monina were able to meet Sergio. That last evening by the fire at Steve's place was a perfect evening for me. It was an evolution of the many summer nights of my youth spent with your family, coming full-circle with our own young children playing in the background as all of us now-adults shared good conversation. That night, Sergio and you seemed happy and it is both of your smiling faces in the firelight that remain etched in my memory when I think of him. I am saddened that Lynn and the girls will not be able to know him better but they will learn of him through my stories of the great life he lived and of his family,which I love, that he left behind.

Please know that we are here if there is anything at all that we can do to help. I think time is the best healer and the more distractions, the better, so just let us know when you need a distraction and we'll bring a lot of kids, wine and food. I know Lynn is excited to share time with you in a kitchen somewhere and I'm excited to eat whatever it is that you both cook! We would love to see you soon.

Until then & with much love,
Tim, Lynn, Ligaya and Monina.

Steven Cervi-Skinner

April 3, 2011

The last real conversation I had with my dad was a Sunday afternoon on Feb 13th. He was home and helping my mom to make dinner. He was happy and encouraged despite the difficulties of the last several months. Later that evening he was rushed to the hospital. He spent the next 35 days in the ICU and in the end lost his courageous battle to stay alive. I believe he endured this difficult period in the ICU so that his wife and kids could slowly build some acceptance of the inevitable. He like always sacrificed for his family.

Although I did not see him as much as I would have liked to I spoke to my father very regularly. There were two topics we discussed in every conversation. One was my sons Max and Zack who he was convinced were going to become physicians. The other was Apogee. Apogee was a common bond and goal that we shared not just as colleagues or father and son but as friends. He was proud of what we had done and always wanted to know what and where we were going next. As the guy that saw Apogee's first patient and the one who believed in a couple of young guys to do this it was always a source of pride and joy for him.

My father was a great man and in the end he went out just like he lived with incredible will and tenacity he never once gave up and no matter how sick he was he always managed a "hey kiddo" or an "I love you" when I walked in the room and all the way to the end he was loving towards my mom he would even blow her kisses through the bipap mask.

The thing about my dad is that he was the best Father, the best husband, the best physician, and the best friend I could have ever asked for or hoped for. He taught me humility, respect, and the meaning of commitment. I believe that I am who I am today because of who he was and as I look forward I hope I can be the father, the husband, the doctor, and the friend that he was.

Thank you for all that you gave us and especially all the beautiful memories that will have to hold us over until we see you again. We will miss you terribly but will cary on your memory. We find some peace knowing that you are resting in heaven and watching over us.

We love you.

Steven

Henry Rohm

April 3, 2011

QUERIDOS AMIGOS: YA DE VUELTA DE UNAS CORTAS VACACIONES EN URUGUAY,LES
CUENTO QUE,ESTANDO ALLI, ME ENTERE DE LA TRISTE NOTCIA DEL FALLECIMIENTO DE
SERGIO.COMO MUCHOS DE UDS.SABEN NOS UNIA UNA ENTRAÑABLE AMISTAD DESDE
NUESTRO PASAJE POR 1ºINFERIOR EN EL WESTMINSTER SCHOOL HASTA SUS ULTIMOS
DIAS EN LOS QUE MANTENIA CONTACTO SEGUIDO CON EL Y CON SU MUJER,
VIVIANA,PARA ESTAR AL TANTO DE SU SALUD Y ESTADO GENERAL.
SERGIO FUE UNA PERSONA MUY ESPECIAL,DE UN GRAN MAGNETISMO QUE LO HACIA
SOBRESALIR A PESAR DE SU CARÁCTER RESERVADO,DE POCAS PALABRAS PERO LAS
EXPRESADAS ERAN LAS APROPIADAS POR SU AGUDEZA E INTELIGENCIA.MEDICO DE
BRILLANTE TRAYECTORIA EN LOS E.E.U.U.,EXCELENTE PADRE Y ESPOSO Y,EN LO QUE A
MI RESPECTA UNO DE MIS MAS QUERIDOS AMIGOS A PESAR DE LA DISTANCIA FISICA
QUE NOS SEPARABA,ESPIRITUALMENTE ESTABAMOS MUY LIGADOS,LAMENTARE MUCHO SU
AUSENCIA FISICA PERO ME CONSUELA EL HECHO QUE HAYA DEJADO DE SUFRIR Y QUE
SEGUIRA VIVIENDO EN LOS CORAZONES DE TODOS LOS QUE LO HEMOS
QUERIDO;APESADUMBRADO,LES ENVIO A TODOS UN AFECTUOSO ABRAZO CON LA ESPERANZA
QUE PRONTO NOS REENCONTREMOS,: HENRY.

Fabiola Robles

April 3, 2011

Lo único que puedo decir es que Don Sergio fue una increíble persona y al lado de su hermosa esposa la Sra. Viviana eran la pareja perfecta, yo lo voy a extrañar muchísimo, solo sé que ahora está en el cielo y cuidando de nosotros.
Siempre lo recordaremos.

Will Stone, RN

March 29, 2011

I can't think of a single encounter with Dr Cervi-Skinner that wasn't a pleasant experience. I always enjoyed talking to him. He was one of the kindest people I knew. I am truly sorry for your loss, and he will be missed.

Marian Barry RN

March 29, 2011

What a pleasure it was to work with Dr Cervi-Skinner. He always gave such special attention to his patients, was never hurried, sitting with them and they KNEW that he cared. He was so approachable and wanted you to share your input, and he would take the time to teach you his plan for them. He will be missed by many, but not forgotten.

Kathy Curtis-Hernandez,RN

March 26, 2011

To Dr. Sergio and Family ~ It was an honor and privilege to witness your courage, strength, and deep love for one another. I am saddened for your loss and send my heart-felt condolences.

Pam Wood (Inglis)

March 25, 2011

Although I didn't know you on a personal level, Dr Cervi-Skinner, I always respected and admired you as a great physician at Valley Lutheran Hospital. You will be missed.

Jane Summers RN

March 24, 2011

I am saddened to hear of your passing. you were a wonderful physician, I learned a lot from you. You were never too busy to answer questions from staff, and teach. You resepcted the nurses and listened to and appreciated their input. You were a great assest to the medical profession,a kind, caring man to work beside. You were much loved, and will be missed greatly.

Hung & Jessica Tran

March 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Silvia y Armando Montero

March 23, 2011

Sergio: You've gone to a new plane of existance. A plane where Boca Juniors always wins; where the "bife de chorizo" is always juicy and enormous; where drivers are fast, and move aside; where wine is sweet and doesn't upset the stomach, or cause a headache. A place that is happy and peaceful and where, at last, pain has stopped and will not ever return . . . We, who are left behind, are saddened because we will not see you again, will not enjoy your sense of humor, you exuberance, your "Joie de Vivre". Rest in peace, brother . . .

shirley &Frank Wright

March 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family at this time of your great sorrow.

Steve & Joanne Sunderland

March 22, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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