March 1, 2024

Pandora Skourtas passed away on March 1, 2024 following complications from surgery. She was 87. She is survived by her sons Nick and Tony, daughter-in-law Angelique, daughter  Angela, her brother Dimitris, brother-in-law Alex and many in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends who became family, both in the U.S., Canada and Greece. She was predeceased by her husband, Athanasios, her...

February 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Eileen Allen on February 15, 2024, a remarkable woman who gracefully navigated life until complications from cirrhosis of the liver took her away. Born on April 17, 1943, Pat's journey was marked by resilience, determination, and an unwavering love for her family, friends, and cherished furry companions....

February 3, 2024

Nick Christ passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Nick was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, on March 10, 1927, to Heracles and Mathilde Papachristides. He was raised in Konitsa, Epirus, and he came to the United States in 1946 after having served in Zervas' EDES forces. Nick lived in the...

January 27, 2024

George Polyvios Mantas was born to Polyvios and Christina Mantas in the village of Louka in Tripoli, Greece. As a teenager, George found work as a mechanic at a local shop in Tripoli. He picked up the trade easily and showed his passion for cars and talent at a young age. He came to the United States at the...

January 26, 2024

Jerry Galanis passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 at his home in Huntington Harbor, California.

Jerry Galanis was born in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin on May 21, 1927 to Michael Galanis and Demetra Trahadias.  He completed Business College in Fond Du Lac and served in the United States Army under General Patton in Germany.  Jerry returned...

January 20, 2024

Pete fought a tremendous battle with the strength and determination he always possessed. He passed peacefully on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends.

Pete was born to Nikolaos and Sapfo Begakis in Long Island, New York. When he was around 8 years old, the family relocated to California. This is where he lived...

December 29, 2023

Antone Kimball Romney passed away at his home in Irvine, California on December 29, 2023, at the age of 98. Kim was a visionary academic and one of the founders of the field of cognitive anthropology. An esteemed educator, researcher, and collaborator, he was a cherished member of the University of California, Irvine community. In addition to his academic...

December 17, 2023

With a sunny smile that brightened lives, George Treantafelles was born in Rosemead, California on October 14, 1938, and peacefully passed away in West Covina on December 17, 2023, where he had resided for 50 years.

George's warm and joyful personality drew children to him effortlessly, creating a bond that was truly special. He was preceded in...

December 6, 2023

Catherine Lambrakis, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother (Yia Yia) passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. Her life was a testament to her profound love and commitment to her family and community, and she will be dearly missed. Catherine was born on November 24, 1930, in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 1952, she married the love of her life, Spiro...

December 3, 2023

Presvytera Clara Milatos was born on November 4, 1930 in Pinconning, Michigan to Joseph and Mary Gibala. She was the youngest of 11 children.

Presvytera Clara and Fr. Nick G. Milatos were married on October 20, 1961 and shared over 62 blessed years together.

Presvytera and Father Nick started their life together in Pasadena, California....

November 29, 2023

Frances Evon Palmer Laidlaw, sweet wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, returned to her heavenly home on November 29, 2023. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by those who loved her.

Frances was born November 10, 1930, to Eliza Elizabeth Hancock and John LeRoy Palmer. She had 5 older siblings: Ruby, Rachel, Callis, Ivins...

November 24, 2023

Lurena Jumalon Caulawon was born on November 8th, 1977 in Lusot, Baliangao, Misamis Occidental. Lurena passed away in Anaheim, California, USA on November 24th, 2023 at the age of 46.

Lurena was preceded in death by her grandparents Ceriaco Bedad Caulawon, Visitation Jumalon Caulawon and her younger brother Elizer Caulawon Bantilan. Lurena is survived by her mother...

November 23, 2023

In loving memory of Maryam, born on February 26, 1997, and departed on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. Maryam was a radiant soul, gracing us with her beauty, intelligence, and boundless generosity. Though the circumstances of her passing remain under investigation, her impact on those she touched is undeniable. Raised by her devoted parent and supported by her grandparents...

November 18, 2023

Constantine Glezakos passed away on November 18th, 2023, with his loving wife of 55 years, Agathi Glezakos, at his bedside. In addition to Agathi, he is survived by his daughters Stavroula Glezakos and Tina Glezakos, sons in law Dack Stackhouse and Chris Brigham, and grandchildren Effie Glezakos Sabean and Zane and Finley Glezakos.Constantine was born in Kalamata, Greece in 1936...

November 18, 2023

Constantino Z. Frangos, known to many as Gus, Costa, or Dino, passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes on November 18, 2023. Gus was a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara, California. He was born at Cottage Hospital on September 21, 1953, to Zacharias and Mary Frangos, Greek immigrants from the island of Icaria. An only child, Gus...

October 11, 2023

Presvytera Panayiota "Yota" Pieratos was called home by our Lord on October 11, 2023, after a brief illness. She had the good fortune of enjoying 88 years of life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.Presvytera Yota was born in the village of Kangadi in the Peloponnese, Southern Greece area; 2nd of 7 sisters, to Dimitrios and Konstantina...

October 10, 2023

Born in Los Angeles in 1952, Stephanie Zanglis Soewers arrived just in time to witness the opening of Disneyland and rise of the Beatles.  As a teenager, replete with a "fall" and hot pink paisley bell bottoms, and her lanky Greek goddess stature, she established herself as a fashion maven and beauty.   Living with her father, Steve, yia yia...

October 5, 2023

Apostolos Galanakis, 83, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023.

Apostolos was born January 3, 1940, in Kato Petralona, Athens, Greece to Michael (Kanalia, Karditsas) and Ephtehia (Megara) Galanakis, the oldest of four children that survived into adulthood. Growing up in the difficult times of WWII and its aftermath, he learned perseverance and taking on mature responsibilities...

September 25, 2023

Anastasios Zacharias Platanas, 73, passed away on September 25, 2023.

Taso was born in Lagio, Lakonia, Greece on March 6, 1950 to Zacharias and Aikaterini Platanas. Taso was the youngest of 6 siblings; Pierros, Crystalia, George, Georgia (deceased) and Theano (deceased).

He went to high school in Krokees. He often shared funny stories of antics...

September 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harriett "Xari" Koliopoulos on September 12, 2023. She was nearly 90 years old. Harriett was preceded in death by her husband, all her siblings, her step son, koumbaroi (Soteri and Soteria Eliopoulos), and many friends. She is remembered as beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, koumbara, neighbor, and friend.