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ALEXANDROS VAILAS
Born: Nov 17, 1938
Date of Passing: Jan 25, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALEXANDROS (ALEX) VAILAS It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sad passing of Alex Vailas at age 76 on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Alex leaves behind his beautiful wife Eleni Vailas, two children Terry Vailas and Pat Zastre-Vailas, his three grandchildren Eleni, Dylan and Alexa, brother Kostas (Karen) Vailas, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Popi. Alex was born on November 17, 1938 in Athens (Peria), Greece. He made his way to Montreal, Canada in 1964 where he met his wife, Eleni, of 50 years. In 1970 Alex moved with his family to Winnipeg, MB and from there it remained home. He worked most of his life as a cook, and from there started his own business "Alex's Restaurant" located on Corydon Avenue, which he had for many years. After his restaurant career, he took an early retirement to be the world's greatest grandfather / babysitter to his grandchildren. A special thanks to Oakview Place. Alex will be forever missed and in our hearts. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2255 Grant Ave. with interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Eleni and family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Alex. He was such a nice man. I always saw him in the mall at Polo Park. I lived in the Towers of Polo Park for many years and knew him and Eleni well. I work at the Autopac Agency in the Mall at Polo Park. Rest in Peace Alex. Thinking of you Eleni and family. - Posted by: June Cowan (Friend from the Towers of Polo Park) on: Feb 05, 2015
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Terry, my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. Apologies for not making it to the service, we were away on vacation. You're in my thoughts. - Posted by: Sandra Amorim Dew () on: Jan 31, 2015
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Pat and Terry I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Jennifer, Alli and Victoria. - Posted by: Jennifer Jack (Friend) on: Jan 28, 2015
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Dear Eleni, our condolences to you and the Vailas family. God rest his soul in peace. Memory Eternal! You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Maria and Georgia Papastephanou - Posted by: Georgia Papastephanou (friends of Eleni) on: Jan 27, 2015
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My dad was a great man who loved his family and life itself. I will Always remember and never forget those memories of all the goodness he showed to the family. His love to his wife Eleni, his love to both my sister Pat and I. A man who loved his Blue Bombers and his Montreal Canadiens. He worked hard all his life for us, never ending hrs. at his restaurant to provide for us. My dad was and is a great man!! Dad I will always love you and I will dearly miss you baba (dad). Your son always Terry Vailas. - Posted by: terry vailas (son) on: Jan 27, 2015
