Phil Burko

Phil Burko

Phil Burko Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 6 to May 8, 2016.
BURKO, Phil. Cherished husband of Barbie, peacefully on Tuesday, May 3rd, just short of his 84th birthday and on his and Barbie's 63rd wedding anniversary. Beloved father of Cliff of Toronto, Barry of Whistler and Jeff of Tsawwassen. Dear father-in-law of Brooke Miller, Karen McKibbin and Emma Holden-Hindley. Adored Grandfather of Mitchell and Michelle, Jordyn, Meaghan, Ben, Maximilian, Teya and Great Grandfather of Sydney. Dear brother-in-law of Bernie and Diane Ziff and Sylvia Springer. Loved uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral service to be held at Temple Sholom Cemetery, Friday, May 6th, 2PM, 14965 28th Avenue, White Rock, BC.

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May 7, 2016

Stanley Diamond posted to the memorial.

May 6, 2016

carol and nelson seltzer posted to the memorial.

May 6, 2016

howard& Vilma katz posted to the memorial.

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Stanley Diamond

May 7, 2016

Dear Barbara:

My deepest sympathies on your profound loss. Although it has been many decades since we last had contact, I have fond memories of knowing both you and Phil over the years. May you have no further sorrows.

Stanley

carol and nelson seltzer

May 6, 2016

to the family of the late Phil Burko. We were sorry to hear about Phil's passing. We extend our condolences to Barbara and family. May you be spared further sorrow. Sincerely Carol and Nelson Seltzer

howard& Vilma katz

May 6, 2016

Dear Barbie and Family
My Heart is hurting today hearing the news- who will I call on the 16th I loved him as my good friend albeit far away my sincere sympathies

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