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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