Nationwide Obituary
Maria Patzanakidis
November 6, 2021
In the early hours of November 6, 2021, our beloved mother and grandmother Maria Patzanakidis took her final breath and departed from this earthly world to a different one, devoid of pain and suffering. She left peaceful and content leaving behind her most valuable accomplishment: her family.
Maria was born on March 22, 1928 in Krasnodar, Russia...
John Edward Mcgrath
November 6, 2021
John Edward McGrath was born February 27, 1964, in El Cajon, California and unexpectedly passed away on November 6, 2021, in Riverside, California. At the age of nine his mother and sister moved to Victor, Colorado where he grew up and graduated from Cripple-Creek Victor High School. At 21 years old, he became a firefighter in Victor and also...
John Leousis
November 1, 2021
On Monday, November 1, 2021, John Leousis, loving husband, father of 2 children, and grandfather to two grandchildren passed away at the age of 77.
John was born on March 14, 1944 in Selimna, Greece to George and Demetra Leousis. John was the third child born to George and Demetra. He had an older brother, Vasiliy and...
Rod Lister
October 28, 2021
Joseph Roderick "Rod" Lister, 81 passed away peacefully at home and into our Heavenly Father's presence on October 28, 2021. Rod was born on April 15, 1940 in Cedar City, Utah. He was the third of four sons born to Claude Robinson and Miriam Pendleton Lister. He was raised on the family farm in Parowan, Utah. He graduated from...
John E. Anagnos
October 20, 2021
John passed away on October 20, 2021 after a tragic car accident.
He was born in Kapsia, Greece to Evangelos and Panagiota Anagnostopoulos. He immigrated to the United States in 1974 with his family and set roots in Downey, California where he lived the rest of his life. He is preceded in death by grandson Yianni Koumoudouros,...
Lucille E. Aguilar
October 15, 2021
Lucille, who loved to be called "Tigy" by her kids and, and grandchildren, departed her loving family on October 15, 2021.
Lucille was born in El Paso, Texas on December 13, 1958 to Josefa E. Gomez and Juan Rivera.
Lucille was mother to Amanda D. Aguilar and Samuel L. Aguilar. She raised her children with...
Blanche Gardner Larsen
October 14, 2021
Blanche Gardner Larsen, 88, of Provo, Utah passed away peacefully at home in the care of her loving husband on October 14, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1933 in Spanish Fork, Utah, the daughter of Eugene Thomas Gardner and Sarah Blanche Williams. She married Ralph Leo Larsen in Spanish Fork on July 2, 1953, with their marriage...
Nikki Antona Hussein
October 13, 2021
Nikki Hussein, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born in Cyprus on December 1, 1940, the daughter of Christakis and Andriana Antona. Her parents named her Nikki for the meaning of victory or champion in ancient Greek.
Nikki was loved and cherished by her family, who recognized her gifted intelligence, motivated nature,...
Mary Kathryn Arapostathis
October 10, 2021
Mary Lewis (Siokos) was born in South Gate, California to parents Louie and Rothopi who came from the Peloponnese region of Greece from the neighboring towns of Kiato and Xylokastro. Mary was an only child and was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith. They attended Annunciation of the Virgin Mary church, fondly known as the church on San Julian...
Menelaos Trigonis
October 5, 2021
Menelaos Trigonis was born in Veria, Greece on October 6, 1932. Even in childhood, those who met and knew Menelaos recognized his extraordinarily humble, gentle, and God-loving heart. He exhibited talent in music, and, as a young boy, was given a box to stand on to chant and read in church. He grew up with a deep sense of...
Paul Edward Sexton
September 26, 2021
Paul Edward Sexton, 87, of Baldwin Park, California, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021, with family by his side.
Paul was born June 19, 1934 in Herrin, Illinois to William and Eva Sexton. He was the 7th of 11 children. Paul spent a lot of time outdoors involved in small-town activities and playing sports. In...
John Haronis
September 22, 2021
In Loving Memory
John Haronis passed away peacefully with his wife and soulmate, Catherine Pappas Haronis and his mother Angela Haronis, by his side in their home Wednesday morning, September 22nd, 2021. Throughout his courageous battle with cancer, he continued to live positively and enjoy life with friends and family.
John was born in Montreal,...
John Dalis
September 18, 2021
John Dalis was born in Los Angeles to parents Gust and Fotoula Dalis, who were immigrants from Karia (Arkadia) and Argos. Raised in a loving home on 59th Street in Los Angeles, John was extremely proud of his Greek heritage and his family's rise from humble beginnings.
Starting at age 11, John worked various jobs to help...
Spyros Lagousis
September 14, 2021
Spyros Lagousis was born to Jimmy Spyros Lagousis and Panayiota Lagousis in Lynwood, CA. He lived in Downey, CA all his life. He loved music, cooking, and cycling. He is survived by his mother, Panayiota Lagousis, sister, Christine Sparangis, brother-in-law, Themistocles Sparangis, brother, Sam Lagousis, sister-in-law, Lina Lagousis, son, Demetri Lagousis, niece, Helene Sparangis, and nephews, Sam and Jimmy...
Jane Latouche Rollingson
September 10, 2021
Jane LaTouche Rollingson, 82, passed away on September 10, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1939 in Los Angeles to Tom and Alice LaTouche. She grew up in Los Angeles, and spent the last 30 years as an Anaheim resident. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Cynthia Friedman, Lisa Hunt, and Michelle Cuthbert. And, 4 grandsons, Marcus,...
Demetra Kirages
September 6, 2021
Demetra Pappas was born on December 2, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to parents Theodore and Panayiota Pappas who were both from the village of Achladokambos in Greece. Her father came to America at the age of 12 and migrated to Los Angeles in his early life. He and his family were members of the Los Angeles based Greek...
James "Big Jimmy" Bill Arvanitis
August 24, 2021
James Bill Arvanitis, affectionately known as "Big Jimmy," took his final road trip to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
It is evident from all that he left behind, the projects completed and those left in the middle, that up until the end his mind and his heart remained focused on that...
Ruth Evelyn Gomer
August 22, 2021
Ruth Evelyn Gomer entered eternal life on Sunday, August 22, 2021 peacefully in her sleep. Her spirit is carried on by her husband, Robert Gomer, her three children, Robin Hicken, Kim Blake, and Ronnie Gomer, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and one surviving brother, Kurt Mauerman.
We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Ruth during...
Katherine Julias
August 22, 2021
Katherine Julias, 80, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2021 in West Hills, CA. Katherine was born as Mary Katherine Landis to George and Celia Landis on May 23, 1941 at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. She attended St. Rafael's School, St. Mary's Academy and eventually CSULB where she graduated and became an elementary school teacher...
Chrisoula Kanakis
August 20, 2021
Chrisoula Kanakis passed away at home and in the company of loved ones on August 20, 2021. She was 78 years of age. She leaves behind her husband Nektarios, their children Nektaria (spouse Joseph Meyer) and Demetrios (spouse Tina Yuan) and grandchildren Nektarios and Cristianos. She also leaves behind countless friends and family whom she has touched with her warm...
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