Peter Serpa

Peter Serpa was born on June 22, 1974, in Los Angeles, California to Benjamin “Benny” and Verena Serpa. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada with his family in 1976 and attended the first Spanish Congregation named “East Spanish Congregation” on Shiloh Road in East Las Vegas. Peter was baptized on July 18, 1992, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Peter and Jennifer met in 1998 and were married on July 8, 2000.

Peter lived a full life of laughs and love with his friends and family, serving Jehovah faithfully until his death on July 7, 2025. Peter leaves behind his wife and best friend of 25 years, Jennifer Serpa, his son, Anthony Higuera and daughter-in-law, Bailey Higuera. He also leaves behind his Mom, Verena Serpa, Brother and Sister-In-Law, Hector and Renata Serpa, Nephew and family, Brant, Robyn, and Chase Serpa, Niece, Amelie Apfel, and his Mother-in-Law, Susan Apfel along with many other loving family and friends.

Peter had a great sense of humor, sometimes dry for some. He loved jokes and laughing, always saying “don’t sweat the small stuff” and “don’t take life or yourself too serious.” He loved all sports but was especially passionate about football and hockey, being a Washington Redskins fan. Over the years, Pete and his son, Anthony, were known for hosting sports afternoons with flag football, basketball, or street hockey, or game nights at the house for friends and young ones in the hall. He enjoyed playing and reinventing the U-Coach Football game with his brother, Hector and longtime friends, with “Teeee!” being heard out into the street. Peter also enjoyed being the “Commish” for his fantasy football league, “Paradise Valley Football League, or PVFL.” Peter enjoyed many other things in life, but above all, his favorite past time was being with his loving wife, Jennifer, and together they filled the family home with laughs and love, making memories with their family and friends.

Peter left a huge impact on all whom he met, being a “fan of the underdog” and always being a voice of reason and kindness. Often times, his wife or family couldn’t find him in a crowd because he was having a conversation in the corner with someone who really needed a friend, or extra help at that moment. He loved to quote the scripture that Jesus wasn’t there for the healthy, he was there to help the sick or less fortunate. Speaking of scriptures, Peter’s favorite scripture was Revelation 21:3, 4 because of the promise of no more sad tears, pain, or death. He meditated on this scripture often as he battled his cancer.

While listening to his favorite song, “Our Joy Eternally,” Peter would contemplate Jehovah’s creation and universe and the paradise to come. Peter and Jennifer had some new system/paradise goals they spoke of frequently to “picture themselves there:” to build a brick house on the side of a forest mountain overlooking a green meadow and blue lake, big enough for lots of kids and anyone who would like to come visit. They plan on always having a hot and yummy meal on the stove ready for anyone to come visit. While you sit on their patio in a swing, sipping some of their homemade beverages, they plan on hosting some resurrected ones to play music down in the meadow on the “Serpa Stage.” Then, after some good music, food, dancing, and time around the fire pit contemplating thankfulness that they made it to the new world, they would invite ones to take a nap or rest in “The Grove” a grove of big oak trees nearby with hammocks for everyone to enjoy with the paradise animals. Peter was so dearly loved and will be missed immensely.