SERWA, Frank: After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Frank Peter Serwa passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at the Prairie Mountain Health Unit in Winnipegosis, Manitoba. He was 88 years old. Frank was born in Pulp River, Manitoba on October 23, 1926 and was predeceased by both parents Nick and Jennie (Soloway) Serwa, brother Albert Serwa and wife Mary, brother Nestor and sister Eleanor and her husband Paul Currie as well as two half-sisters Arlene Serwa Reeves and Sharon Serwa of B.C. Left to cherish fond memories are his two sisters Mary (Mike) Syrnyk of Brampton, Ontario and Adeline (Adam) Semeniuk of Winnipeg, Manitoba; two brothers Edward (Marge) Serwa of Peterborough, Ontario and Ernie Serwa of Pine River, Manitoba; three god-children Doreen Williamson of Vancouver, B.C., Darlene Laramie of Kelowna, B.C. and Richard Semeniuk of Winnipeg, Manitoba as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. After receiving his education in Pulp River, Frank went in to help his dad in the logging and freighting business. In the early 1950's Frank went to Kelowna, B.C. where he worked as a bulldozer operator with his Uncle Jack Serwa. He was very proud to say that he also did some preliminary ground work on Big White for his cousin Cliff Serwa who was the co-founder in developing the famous ski resort. In 1961 he came back to the family farm in Pulp River, where he kept cattle and grew some grain. He enjoyed hunting and trapping beavers with his dogs Smarty and Buddy. He also enjoyed Kentucky Fried Chicken and playing the lottery. In 2009 he retired, selling the farm which became a part of a much larger buffalo ranch. Later he moved to the Elks Manor in Winnipegosis. Frank's last few months were spent at the Prairie Mountain Health Unit where he received professional and compassionate care. Funeral service was held at the Elk's hall in Winnipegosis on Saturday, April 25, 2015 with Very Rev. Fr. Oleg Bodnarski officiating. Richard Semeniuk delivered the eulogy. Kevin Serwa acted as the Urn Bearer. Cheryl Serwa gave an elegant solo. Bell ringer Roy Shaw. Interment followed in the Pulp River and District Cemetery. All of Frank's friends are to consider themselves as Honorary Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Pulp River and District Cemetery, Pine River, Manitoba, R0L 1M0. Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services, 204-638-4110. www.Sneathstrilchuk.com
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