STATHIS GRAFOS

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STATHIS (STANLEY) GRAFOS In his 85th year, surrounded by the love of his family, Stathis passed away peacefully at Riverview Health Centre on Friday, February 20, 2015. Stathis was born January 10, 1930 in Sikia, Lakonias, Greece and is survived by his loving wife Helen; children Joanne (George), Toula (Leo) and Jim; and grandchildren Victoria, Helen and Antigoni. He will be sadly missed by all his siblings, along with his extended family and many friends. Stathis immigrated to Winnipeg in 1956 and was employed by M J Roofing for over 30 years where he travelled extensively throughout Manitoba. Stathis was devoted to his family and friends and was affectionately known to his granddaughters as "Pappou". Stathis enjoyed gardening and took pride in his vegetable garden, and was especially known for his tomatoes. Stathis was a long standing member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The family wishes to thank Dr. Brent Schacter, Zoe Ignacio and the medical staff at CancerCare Manitoba, as well as the physicians and nurses at Riverview Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit. Services will be performed by Rev. Fr. Konstantinos Tsiolas at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2255 Grant Avenue. Prayers will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Funeral Service will take place on Friday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stathis' name to CancerCare Manitoba or to a charity of your choice. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You will be forever missed and loved.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 24, 2015