Greek Orthodox Church Funeral Services GTA

12/31/2025

STERGIOTIS Konstantinos,

Sadly, our dear Father Konstantinos Stergiotis passed away, unexpectedly, in his home on December 29, 2025. Dad was 95 years old.

Konstantinos was predeceased by his wife, our Mother Sofia Stergiotis on September 20, 2025. They were married 71 years.

In 1967, ‘Kosta’ and Sofia left behind everything they knew and loved in Greece to provide a better life in Toronto for their daughters Katerina, Georgia and Penny.

Kosta was a son, a brother, a husband, and father of three daughters. He was a Grandfather of seven and Great-Grandfather of nine.

Kosta was a social person who enjoyed getting together with his friends at Gerrard Square where they, no doubt, discussed the problems of the world over a cup of coffee.

He had a flare for fashion and was always impeccably dressed whether he was at the mall, riding the TTC to meet friends or sitting on the front porch.

Dad, like Mom, will be forever missed, never forgotten. RIP ❤️

Funeral Services will be held at:
Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros
Greek Orthodox Church
40 Donlands Avenue, Toronto

Visitation: Thursday January 8th, 2026
from 10:30am to 11:30am

Funeral Service: Thursday January 8th, 2026
at 11:30am.

Internment to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery,
625 Birch mount Rd, Toronto - section 13.

In lieu of flowers donations in Konstantinos memory can be made to Metamorphosis Church.

May he rest in eternal peace ☦️❤️

12/30/2025

PAPAIOANNOU Stavroula, Roula

Stavroula (Roula) Papaioannou passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by love, with her family by her side.

She was born on August 14, 1941, in Karya, Olympou, Greece. She is survived by her husband Athanasios (Tom); her three children: Chris (Annie) and their children Stavroula, Sophia and Natasha; Costa (Susan) and their children, Athanasia, Thomas, Christina and Michael; and Vivian (George) and their children, Anastasios, Athan and Nicholas; and her two sisters, Christina and Antonia. Stavroula was predeceased by her parents, Costa and Maria Koukoudimou, and her sisters, Evanthia and Eleutheria.

Stavroula embraced life with an unyielding spirit, a sharp intellect and a passion for living and learning. Her progressive mindset enhanced her personal and spiritual growth, which she prioritized. She offered wisdom and understanding to all. Her gentle and caring demeanour led to her creating many strong relationships effortlessly.

She had a keen eye for fashion and a great sense of style. As a successful retail entrepreneur, she pursued her passion for fashion and opened two retail women’s clothing boutiques in Toronto. Roula was also a gifted gardener, nature-lover, avid traveller and creative cook.

In her retirement, she helped raise her grandchildren with love, imparting strong Greek Orthodox Christian values. She enjoyed spending her summers in Karya in her ancestral home surrounded by family and friends.

Stavroula lived an active and full life, meeting life’s challenges with positivity and resilience, making her an exemplary role model for our family.

Stavroula’s unwavering legacy of love will endure in our hearts as she will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her. May her memory be eternal.

Funeral Service
Friday, January 2, 2026,
11:00 am
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
30 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto

Interment:
Elgin Mills Cemetery
1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church through the Greek Community of Toronto in memory of Stavroula.

Donation link: https://www.greekcommunity.org/

☦️

12/29/2025

KOUGIOUMZIDOU Helen,

In Loving Memory of Helen Kougioumzidou
Helen Kougioumzidou, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and generosity. She was born on September 20, 1932, in the village of Agios Andonios, Kastoria, Greece, to her devoted parents, Kiki and Andreas. As the eldest of eight children, Helen learned responsibility, strength, and compassion at a young age—qualities that defined her entire life.
Growing up in a small village, Helen developed her skills as a talented seamstress, a craft that would shape her future. In 1957, with courage and determination, she immigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in search of a better life. There, she worked at Eaton’s as a seamstress before dedicating over 30 years to the fur industry, where she was admired and deeply respected for her exceptional talent, tireless work ethic, and kindness. She worked day and night to provide for her family, earning the admiration of coworkers, friends, and her extended work family.
Helen was married to Antonio (predeceased), and together they built a life rooted in family and perseverance. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Zafiro whom she raised with unwavering love and pride—her daughter truly being the center of her world.
Beyond her professional skills, Helen was known for her incredible cooking. She was especially famous for her patata pita and traditional Greek dishes, recipes no one could ever quite replicate. Her kitchen was a place of warmth, laughter, and love. She was also an accomplished knitter and seamstress, creating beautiful pieces with her hands and her heart.
Helen was fun, outgoing, and deeply social. She loved being surrounded by her family and friends. In her final two years, she resided at the Hellenic Home, where she enjoyed the companionship of friends and the comfort of having her siblings nearby bringing her joy and a strong sense of community.
Above all else, Helen adored her son-in-law Carlos, all her nieces, nephews and her three grandchildren—Anthony, Ellena, and Sophia—who brought immense happiness to her life. She was a proud and loving yiayia who will be remembered for her warmth, and loving care.
Helen Kougioumzidou will be forever remembered for her kindness and her vibrant spirit, and the deep love she shared with everyone who knew her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, and in the traditions she so lovingly passed down.
May her memory be eternal.

In lieu of flowers donations to The Hellenic Home for the aged in Helens memory would be greatly appreciated

https://hellenichome.org/donations-giving/ways-of-giving/

Funeral Service Information:

Visitation: Friday January 2, 2026
10 am to 11 am
Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church
Hellenic Home
11 Winona Drive, Toronto

Funeral Service: Friday January 2, 2026
11 am
Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church
Hellenic Home
11 Winona Drive, Toronto

Interment, York Cemetery

12/26/2025

GIALELIS George,

In Loving Memory of George Gialelis
May 1, 1930 – December 22, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of George Gialelis, devoted husband to Pagona, loving father to Bill (Christine) and Vicky (Robert), and proud grandfather to George, Paige, and Christopher.

George was born in Palaiopanagia, Greece, where he grew up alongside his younger sisters, Potitsa (Peter), the late Irene (Bill), and Voula (the late Petros). In 1960, seeking greater opportunity, he immigrated to Canada, where he met his beloved wife and built a life rooted in family, hard work, and perseverance.

He will be remembered as an outdoorsman, an avid gardener, and a skilled handyman who had a solution for everything. A true builder in every sense, George constructed the family home brick by brick just off the Danforth, a house that still stands today as a testament to his dedication, craftsmanship, and love for his family. He was a great conversationalist, and enjoyed sharing stories from his personal life experiences.

George’s love for Greece never faded, especially for his cherished village at the foothills of Mount Taygetos, which he returned to often. As per his wishes, he will be laid to rest there.

He leaves behind a legacy of wisdom, strength, and unwavering devotion to his family, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

May his memory be eternal.


Εις Μνήμην Γεώργιου Γιαλελή
1 Μαΐου 1930 – 22 Δεκεμβρίου 2025
Με βαθύτατη θλίψη ανακοινώνουμε τo θάνατο του Γεώργιου Γιαλελή, αφοσιωμένος σύζυγος της Παγώνας, αγαπημένος πατέρας του Βασίλη (Χριστίνα) και της Βασιλικής (Robert), και περήφανος παππούς του Γεώργιου, της Παναγιώτας και του Χρίστου.
Ο Γεώργιος γεννήθηκε στην Παλαιοπαναγιά Ελλάδας, όπου μεγάλωσε μαζί με τις αδελφές του, την Ποτίτσα (Τάκης), την αείμνηστη Ειρήνη (Bασίλης) και την Βούλα (τον αείμνηστο Πέτρο). Το 1960, αναζητώντας καλύτερες ευκαιρίες, μετανάστευσε στον Καναδά, όπου γνώρισε την αγαπημένη του σύζυγο και δημιούργησε μια ζωή θεμελιωμένη στην οικογένεια, τη σκληρή εργασία και την επιμονή.
Θα τον θυμόμαστε ως άνθρωπο της φύσης, παθιασμένο κηπουρό και επιδέξιο μάστορα, που έβρισκε λύση για τα πάντα. Πραγματικός δημιουργός σε κάθε έννοια της λέξης, ο Γεώργιος έχτισε το οικογενειακό σπίτι τούβλο-τούβλο, κοντά στη λεωφόρο Danforth — ένα σπίτι που στέκει ακόμη και σήμερα ως μαρτυρία της αφοσίωσης, της δεξιοτεχνίας και της αγάπης του για την οικογένειά του. Ήταν εξαιρετικός συνομιλητής και απολάμβανε να μοιράζεται ιστορίες από τις προσωπικές του εμπειρίες ζωής.
Η αγάπη του για την Ελλάδα δεν έσβησε ποτέ, ιδιαίτερα για το αγαπημένο του χωριό στους πρόποδες του Ταΰγετου, το οποίο επισκεπτόταν συχνά. Σύμφωνα με την επιθυμία του, θα αναπαυθεί εκεί.
Αφήνει πίσω του μια παρακαταθήκη σοφίας, δύναμης και ακλόνητης αφοσίωσης στην οικογένειά του και θα λείψει βαθιά σε όλους όσοι τον γνώρισαν και τον αγάπησαν.
Αιωνία του η μνήμη.


In lieu of flowers donations in Georges memory would be appreciated to St. Irene Greek Orthodox Church https://www.greekcommunity.org/

Visitation:
Tuesday December 30, 2025
5 pm to 8 pm
St. Irene Greek Orthodox Church
66 Gough Avenue
Toronto

12/24/2025

As we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, we extend our heartfelt Christmas wishes to our Greek Orthodox community. May the light of Christ’s birth bring peace, comfort, and hope to your homes, and may His love strengthen us all during this holy season. Merry Christmas!
🎄
Καθώς εορτάζουμε τη Γέννηση του Κυρίου και Σωτήρος μας Ιησού Χριστού, απευθύνουμε τις εγκάρδιες χριστουγεννιάτικες ευχές μας προς την Ελληνορθόδοξη κοινότητά μας. Είθε το φως της Γεννήσεως του Χριστού να φέρει ειρήνη, παρηγοριά και ελπίδα στα σπίτια σας, και η αγάπη Του να μας ενδυναμώνει όλους κατά τη διάρκεια αυτής της αγίας περιόδου. Καλά Χριστούγεννα.

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

KARAVENTZAS Elias,
Larissa Greece 1949 - Toronto Ontario 2025

Funeral Service Details:

Visitation;
St. Johns Greek Orthodox Church
1385 Warden Avenue
Tuesday December 23, 2025
10 am to 11 am

Funeral;
St. Johns Greek Orthodox Church
1385 Warden Avenue
Tuesday December 23, 2025
11 am

Interment: Elgin Mills Cemetery
Section 37

May he rest in eternal peace ☦️❤️

12/17/2025

BIROS, Vasilliki (Bessie)

It is with deep sadness and heartache that we announce the passing of Vasilliki Biros
Vasilliki Biros passed away peacefully on Monday December 15, 2025 in Ajax, Ontario.
Vasilliki Biros was a devoted wife to Demetre Biros with whom they shared an unbreakable
bond, an adoring mother to two sons Peter, John (Nellie) and took pride in being the role of
grandmother who was known as Yiayia to Matthew and Nicholas.
She enriched our lives with
love and laughter that will forever
be in our hearts.
Vasilliki immigrated to Canada at the age of 20 years old from Tripoli, Greece. She was a kind
and a generous person with a gentle soul who dedicated her life to her family.
Vasilliki will be missed by her family and friends and all who knew her. Her memory will forever
be in our hearts and is now with her beloved husband Demetre in heaven.

Funeral Service Information:

Visitation: Saturday December 20, 2025
11:30 am to 12:30
St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church
1385 Warden Avenue

Funeral Service: Saturday December 20, 2025
12:30 pm
St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church
1385 Warden Avenue

Interment: Duffin Meadows, Pickering

May she rest in eternal peace ☦️❤️

12/11/2025

ELLINAS George,

Με μεγάλη μας λείψει σας πληροφορούμε ότι ο σύζυγος, πατέρας και παππούς, Γεώργιος Δ Έλληνας, Από το Προάστιο, Μόρφου kαι τέως κάτοικος Καναδά.
Απεβίωσε σήμερα τα ξημερώματα σε ηλικία 91 ετών.
Κηδεύουμε το Σάββατο 13-12-2025, Από τον ιερό ναόν Αγίου Ιωάννου.

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of George D Ellinas on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted husband of over 65 years to Froso Ellinas, beloved father to Evi (Michael), Demetris (Katerina), Avraamis and Eleni (George) Grandfather of 12 & great grandfather of 8 children.

He adored his family and has left a heartfelt impact on his family and friends. May his memory remain a light in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
Holy Trinity Monastery

125 Sturdevant Rd, Smiths Creek, MI 48074, United States

In memory of George

Funeral Service Details:

Visitation: Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10-11 am
Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
1385 Warden Ave
Scarborough, Ontario

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 am
Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
1385 Warden Ave
Scarborough, Ontario

Interment: Pine Hills Cemetery, Section P

12/09/2025

Harris Evelyn,
( Haralambakou)

Funeral Service Details:

Visitation:
Wednesday December 10, 2025
10 am to 11 am
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
3125 Bayview Avenue

Funeral Service:
Wednesday December 10, 2025
11 am
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
3125 Bayview Avenue

Interment: York Cemetery
160 Beecroft Road
Section 28

May she rest in eternal peace ☦️❤️

12/05/2025

Night Vespers Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas Toronto Χρόνια Πολλά to all that celebrated this week ❤️ St. Barbara, St. Savvas and St. Nickolas

12/01/2025

Καλό Μήνα! A good Christmas Month to all ☦️🥰🎄