It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected passing of CHRIS BANAKOS after an onset of a sudden illness at the young age of 48, long before his time.

Chris Banakos was a loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, koumbaro, nouno, friend and colleague.

Chris was the beloved husband of Maria for almost 19 years, an amazing devoted loving father of Alexandros and Markos, adored son of Leonidas and Roxani, loving son in law of Branislav and Slavica, cherished brother to Peter and Afroditi, and loyal brother in law to Katarina and Milomir.

Chris will be fondly remembered by his nephews Leonidas and Nicholas and niece Anastasija. As well by his God children Magdalene and Tony.

Chris was a valued and well-respected co-worker at Honda Canada where he worked for almost 20 years. During his time at Honda, he worked his way up to Sr. Manager leading different teams and creating life-long relationships with those that he worked with regionally and globally.

Chris will be missed by many other family and friends who he has crossed paths with as he was a warm, caring person who honestly put other needs above his own. His warm presence, charm and that witty sense of humour that everyone loved and brought smiles to all our faces, it will be deeply missed.

May his memory be eternal! He will forever be honored in our hearts with all of our love! Chris, we will always love and miss you!

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate any donations made to the church
or to Yellow Brick House @ https://www.yellowbrickhouse.org/about-yellow-brick-house