Apolonio Serna

Apolonio Serna obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Apolonio Serna

Apolonio Serna Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Apolonio Serna Jr., 80, of Portsmouth, Virginia, who departed this life on April 11, 2025. Apolonio was born on August 14, 1944, and lived a life full of love, hard work, and dedication to his family and his country. He was a man of quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering commitment to those he loved.
He is preceded in death by his siblings Filiberto Serna, Rodolfo Serna, Homero Serna, Gloria Serna, his parents Guadalupe Garcia, Apolonio Serna Sr. his late wife, Herminia Serna. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Violeta Cornejo Serna, his siblings Jose Serna, Hector Serna, Amanda Torres, his Stepchildren Paul James Gacis, Jefferson Gacis, Janice Barreda, Jesel Whiteside, Jelly Manuel, Judit Blucker, his nieces and nephews Ilsa Torres, Carla M. Torres, Bobby J. Torres, Roxanne Torres, Kathy Serna, Joey Serna, Robert Serna, Stephen Serna, Joshua Serna, Eric Serna, his cousin Alicia Stubblefield, and many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
Apolonio's legacy will live on through the values he instilled, the stories he told, and the love he gave so freely.
A visitation and service to honor his life will be held at 5033 Rouse Dr. Virginia Beach VA 23462, Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Burial will follow at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes your prayers, memories, and continued support during this time.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Apolonio, please visit our floral store.
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