Dear Family and Friends,

It is with a great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved and loving Patriarch Constantinos(Gus) Ioakimidis . He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of so many people in both his birthplace in Greece and in Canada. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.

Constantinos was a kind, compassionate, and loving person who always put others before himself. He had a great sense of humor and always had a smile on his face. He had a passion for caring and was always trying to help those in need.

He was a devoted husband of Vasiliki for 59 years who both shared a wonderful life enriched with loving memories and blessed with three children George, Anna and Stella including Son and Daughter-in laws (George and Dimitra) and spoiled and loved his grandchild Margarita unconditionally.

Constantinos was an adventurer and outdoorsman who loved to hunt and travel and explore. Costas was honored to be chosen from a handful of military elite personnel to be the personal bodyguard of king Constantine of Greece who has himself recently passed away.. Costas was privileged to escort and protect President Makarios III the first president of Cyprus in the early 1960's as well..

Constantinos lived a full life and made a lasting impact on so many people. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and his love for life. He will be missed dearly but his memory will live on forever in our hearts.

Friends may call at St. Panteleimon Greek Church, 11323 Warden Avenue, Markham on Monday, April 24, 2023 for a visitation starting at 10:30 a.m., the funeral mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. An interment to follow at ELGIN MILLS CEMETERY.

George Ioakimides