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Stavroula "Stella" Angelopoulos

Stavroula "Stella" Angelopoulos

March 16, 2023

Stavroula "Stella" Angelopoulos, from Downey, California, passed away on March 16, 2023 at the age of 88.

Stella was born in Kapsia, Greece, to Georgia and Kostandinos Frousiakis. The 5th born, and eldest daughter, of 7 siblings, Stella grew up in a two-bedroom home. She was only allowed to attend school for a few years and needed...

John G. Treantafelles

John G. Treantafelles

March 15, 2023

John G. Treantafelles, a son, a brother, an uncle, and a friend to many, was born in Achladokambos, Greece on July 27, 1950 and passed away March 15, 2023. He was the fifth of six children, and second son of his parents Konstantinos "Dino" and Zoi (Barkouzos) Treantafelles. He is survived by his loving siblings, four sisters, Helen "Lela"...

Charles George Trumpowsky

Charles George Trumpowsky

March 14, 2023

Charles George Trumpowsky, 87, a long-time resident of Santa Ana and Orange County, passed away on March 14, 2023 surrounded by his close family. Charlie or Chuck, as he was known, the son of William "Bill" and Theresa Trumpowsky, was born in Little Falls, New York and raised in Dolgeville, New York. Shortly after High School, Charlie joined the...

Godfrey William "Bill" Bailey

Godfrey William "Bill" Bailey

February 18, 2023

On February 18, 2023, three days before his 80th birthday, Godfrey William "Bill" Bailey, of Orange County, California, passed away after a long, hard battle with metastatic breast cancer. Bill was born February 21, 1943 to Arthur and Jesse (Bromilow) Bailey in Los Angeles, California. He treasured growing up in Los Angeles during a simpler time, catching the Red...

Bessie Lambrakis

Bessie Lambrakis

February 11, 2023

Bessie Lambrakis passed away peacefully at her home in Long Beach, CA, on February 11, 2023, at 92. She was the daughter of Pavlos and Olimpia Lambrakis. Olimpia was pregnant with Bessie when the family left Greece in 1930 to come to America. They settled in Worcester, MA, and in 1943 relocated to Long Beach, CA.

Bessie...

Kenneth Ray Miller

Kenneth Ray Miller

February 11, 2023

Kenneth Ray Miller, 93, of Garden Grove, California, passed away on February 11, 2023, after a 10-year battle with COPD. Kenneth was born on February 16, 1929, to Vera Mae Crane and Russell John Miller in Terre Haute, Indiana. Kenneth was the middle child with two sisters, Louise Holler, and Mary June Burton.

Before graduating from High...

George Hioureas

George Hioureas

February 11, 2023

George Hioureas was born in 1937 in Messinian Mani, to Vasilios Hioureas and Eleni Begeti. The eldest son of 10 siblings (8 of whom survived to adulthood), George always bore the responsibility to lead by example and never compromised his morals, even under the most difficult of circumstances. Along with his siblings, he learned all the work that was...

Andreas Zinelis

Andreas Zinelis

February 10, 2023

Andreas Zinelis passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023.

He graduated from Fairfax High School in 1997, and received his masters degree from Loyola Marymount University, studying mathematics. After graduating, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank, as well as managing the property for his family's business.

He loved playing the bouzouki, basketball, travel, martial arts, and meeting new people. Andreas was proud...

Stephanus Rulan

Stephanus Rulan

January 26, 2023

Stephanus Rulan, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023, surrounded by his family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Stephanus was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 1, 1948. He met Jeanne Sosropartono through his childhood best friend (Jeanne's older brother) and they were married in 1978. They had two children. Stephanus was an incredibly patient...

Xenophon Constantine Colazas

Xenophon Constantine Colazas

January 22, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a great and inspirational man, Xenophon Constantine Colazas. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91, with his beloved wife Mila by his side.

Xenophon was born in Agrinio, Greece and raised in Athens, Greece. He lived in Athens throughout his childhood, moving...

Matina "Matoula" Apostle

Matina "Matoula" Apostle

January 21, 2023

With deep sadness we announce the falling asleep of Matina "Matoula" Apostle on January 21, 2023 at the age of 93.

Matina was the third child in the family of James and Helen Papadakis. She was born outside of Sparta in the beautiful small town of Asopos, Laconia, Greece.

She had three pre-deceased siblings. First...

George Thomas Hadjis

George Thomas Hadjis

January 20, 2023

George Thomas Hadjis passed away at the age of 73 on January 20, 2023 in his home in San Clemente, CA surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with esophageal cancer. George was born on May 6, 1949 to Estelle and Thomas Hadjis in Astoria, NY. After George graduated St. Demetrios Parochial School he went on to...

Brayden Legrand Laing

Brayden Legrand Laing

January 12, 2023

The world lost a bright light on January 12, 2023, when Brayden Laing, of Chino Hills, passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was 21 years old.

Brayden LeGrand Laing was born on June 26, 2001, in Provo, UT to devoted parents LeGrand and Becca. Affectionately known as Bray-man, Brayden lived the first 15...

Troy Philip Richardson

Troy Philip Richardson

January 12, 2023

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Troy Philip Richardson (58), January 12, 2023.

A handsome, blond-haired boy, Troy was born in West Covina, CA on August 14, 1964, to Ted Earl Richardson and JoAnn Tripp. Troy spent his elementary and high school years in Huntington Beach, California. He was a...

Connie Tsouloufas

Connie Tsouloufas

January 6, 2023

The family mourns with a heavy heart the passing of Connie Tsouloufas, age 74, who passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was surrounded by her loved ones and will be forever missed and remembered for her energetic spirit, energy and laugh.

Connie was born in San Francisco California on July 20, 1948 to the late...

Virginia Romeos

Virginia Romeos

January 4, 2023

Virginia Romeos was born on June 26, 1925 to Christos and Catherine Romeos in San Pedro, CA. She passed away on January 4, 2023, at the age of 97.

Virginia is survived by her son George Sinanis (Felita), daughter Kathy Ghyczy (Tom), granddaughter Jacqueline Nolan (Pat), and grandson Daniel Ghyczy (Spencer).

She is predeceased by...

Nick S. Vidalakis, Ph.D.

Nick S. Vidalakis, Ph.D.

December 5, 2022

Dr. Nick S. Vidalakis died peacefully surrounded by his family on December 5th, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. He was born in the wake of the Great Depression on September 20, 1928 in the coal and copper mining town of Bingham, Utah to immigrant parents Spiro Vidalakis from the village of Moustako, Crete and Kyriaki Mavrogenis Vidalakis from the...

Demetra "Demi" Harvalos

Demetra "Demi" Harvalos

December 4, 2022

Demetra "Demi" Harvalos was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was the only remaining sibling of brothers (Minnie and John Malliaros). She left this world on December 4, 2022 at age 89.

She was born to Olga and George Malliaros in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 27, 1933. After graduating from high school, she...

Donald Ray Snow, Jr.

Donald Ray Snow, Jr.

November 29, 2022

Donald Ray Snow, Jr. (62) passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2022, from complications due to influenza.

A cute, redheaded boy, Don was born in Palo Alto, CA on June 22, 1960, to Donald Ray Snow, Sr. and Diane Manwaring. Don spent his school years in Provo, UT. He was on the school debate team, loved to...

Gicas Pollalis

Gicas Pollalis

October 1, 2022

Gicas Pollalis, a resident of Santa Barbara since 1961, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home at the age of 98.

Gicas is survived by son Dino and his wife Kim, grandchildren Isabella and Maximilian, and numerous nephews and nieces with their families. He was predeceased by his 3 brothers and 4 sisters.

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