A private family memorial service will be held for SFC (Retired) Victor Samuel Berdecia.

SFC (Retired) Victor Samuel Berdecia, 82, Lawton passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born April 17, 1937 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Felix and Carmen Burgos- Berdecia.  He joined the US Army at age 18 and retired in 1975.  He earned many awards and medals, including the Bronze Star.  Following his retirement from the Army, he worked for the United States Postal Service, and retired from there after 20 years.  He lived most of his adult life in Lawton.  He also worked for the Fort Sill Golf Course.  He loved golfing and the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Raylene Sadowski-Berdecia, his daughter Crystal Powell and husband Charles, step-daughter Bridgett Sadowski-Gibson, his siblings, Felecita Berdecia of California and Ralph and Samuel of New York.  He is also survived by grandchildren, Jessie Garcia and husband Dominic, Dylan Kirk and partner Sabre Tweedy, and great grandchildren Mikayla, Aveline, Luka and Leo.

Victor is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Kara Berdecia, and 3 siblings, Michael, Elba and Virginia.