In memory of

Giannoula "Anna" Kariotis

August 1, 1938 -  July 28, 2022

It comes with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Giannoula Anna Kariotis.
Giannoula was born August 1, 1938, in Pyrgos Ilias, Greece, and passed away peacefully July 28, 2022, in Toronto, Ontario.

She is survived by her Daughter Andrea Kariotis (Helen Daughter-in-law), Daughter Maria Kariotis, and Grandson Miguel George Kariotis. Pre-deceased Husband George Kariotis and Son Kosta Constantine Kariotis.

Giannoula arrived in Montreal Canada at the tender age of 18 to pursue a better life for her family in Greece. Upon arrival in Montreal, she took the job of housekeeper.

On New Years Eve 1960, she met who would soon be her husband, the love of her life, who she shared her first ever kiss with and fell madly in love with. She married him 2 years later and lived 36 beautiful years together. Together they had two children born in Montreal, before moving to Toronto to have their last child.

After moving to Toronto, Giannoula was the backbone and staple to her loving sisters Maria Long, Mimika Maritsa, Soutiroula Maritsa, and Zafiria Kouroupaki, giving them the opportunity to follow the Canadian dream to come to Canada. Together with her Husband George they opened their home to her sisters allowing them to pursue a better life for themselves.

With her husband George they owned and operated several incredible and thriving restaurants, being able to provide a wonderful life for their children and extended family.

Giannoula was a remarkable Mother to her 3 children loving each selflessly and always putting them before herself. She was her children’s best friend. Her children never questioned her love for them and the lengths she would go for them. Being gifted with a Grandchild, Giannoula was the most amazing Grandmother and acting second mother to her grandson. Her Grandson was the apple of her eye. She loved him more then any words could describe.
Giannoula was also a strong support to her nieces and nephews, who she loved like her own children, and always tried to be their shoulder to lean on and their confidant.

After losing her Husband, Giannoula became an active member of the Greek Church and Hellenic Home Community. After moving into the Hellenic Seniors Home, Giannoula volunteered her time helping the less fortunate, where she would read to the elderly, help feed them, help with arts and crafts, and even take them to church. Giannoula also fundraised many donations to help build the new Hellenic Home for the Aged. She was very active in the Greek Church community as well. She helped with all the churches high holidays and joined every Sunday Mass and was even part of the Church choir.

Giannoula was always the life of the party, loved to sing and dance at every festivity until she was struck with the horrible disease of Dementia (Alzheimer’s). But even though the disease took over her beautiful mind, she was still always happy, and you could see the love and tenderness behind her eyes.

She loved life and touched so many people, from her family, friends, and people within the Greek Church and the Greek community. Her love for life was infectious and she always made those around her feel that they were the most important person in her presence. Her words of wisdom were always comforting, but her hugs were even more comforting. Her unconditional love was felt by everyone. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her and loved her the most.

After 26 years of being a widow, she now is reunited with her true love and beloved son.

You are all welcome to join in the funeral service on a live stream at link …
TBA

Also, in leu of flowers please make a donation in her honor to

The Alzheimer’s Society

The Canadian Cancer Society

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Tanya Smith 

Entered July 30, 2022 from Toronto

My sincere condolences to the family for this deep loss. Just know, she will be with you always!

Lots of love

Tanya Smith

Aliki Tsioulos (Cousin)

Entered July 30, 2022 from Toronto

What a wonderful obituary for a well deserving and beautiful person inside and out. She will be greatly missed but our love for her will never die. May her memory be a blessing to her daughters, family and all who knew this incredible woman! Our deepest condolences to the family. With love, Louie, Aliki, Bessie and Dexter.

Bess & Ali Chalhoub 

Entered July 31, 2022 from Waterloo

What a beautiful obituary for a truly inspiring lady. She will be greatly missed by all that new her. Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time. Lots of love Bessie, Ali and family

Ζαφειρούλα Περ. Κελεσίδη (Ξαδέρφη)

Entered July 31, 2022 from Πύργος Ηλείας

Γιαννούλα αγαπημένη μου Γιαννούλα σου εύχομαι καλό ταξίδι και καλό παράδεισο εκεί που θα πας.....
Θα σε θυμάμαι πάντα!!!
Έχω χάσει έναν αδελφό και τώρα έχασα και μια αδελφή μου και ο πόνος μου είναι μεγάλος και αληθινώς ....
Δεν θα ξεχάσω ποτέ που όταν ερχόσουν από Καναδά στον Πύργο ερχόσουν στο σπίτι 🏡 του θείου Περικλή - όπως έλεγες - που το θεωρούσες σπίτι 🏡 σου και εγώ περίμενα χαρούμενη πότε θα έρθεις για να σε δω και να περάσουμε όμορφα....
Έχουμε περάσει πολλές-πολλές όμορφες στιγμές εδώ στον Πύργο και τα πάντα εδώ σε θυμίζουν!!!!!
Ακόμη στο Κατάκολο πού κάναμε μπάνιο και περπατούσαμε στην παραλία στην άμμο και σε ένα από τα ταξίδια σου χορέψαμε στο λιμάνι του Κατάκολου που ήταν μαζί μας και Μιμικα και η Μαρία και ο γιος μου ο Περικλής και περάσανε την Μιμικα συνομίλικη με τον Περικλή όταν χορεύαμε.....
Είναι τόσα πολλά αυτά που θέλω να σου γράψω και οι αναμνήσεις τόσες πολλές.......
Γιαννούλα μου αγαπημένη μου Γιαννούλα σε αγαπώ πολύ και δεν θα σε ξεχάσω ποτέ !!!!
Εκεί που θα πας σε περιμένουν ο Γιώργος σου, ο Κώστας μας, οι γονείς σου αλλά και ο θείος σου ο Περικλής και η θεία σου Βάσω καθώς και ο αδερφός μου ο Δημήτρης!!!!
Σου εύχομαι να είσαι στα δεξιά του Χριστούλη μας και της Παναγίας μας!!!!!!!
Σε αγαπώ πολύ - πολύ.
Ησουν ένας υπέροχος,ξεχωριστός , θαυμάσιος και δίκαιος άνθρωπος .
Μια σωστή σύζυγος, μητέρα και αδελφή......
Ήσουν μια Κυρία και εγώ ήμουν τυχερή που μπόρεσα και έζησα μαζί σου .....
Σε αγαπώ πολύ και θα μου λείψεις.......
Αλλά δεν θα σε ξεχάσω ποτέ!!!!!!
Τα λόγια σου και οι συμβουλές σου θα με καθοδηγούν στην ζωή μου....
Θα σε θυμάμαι πάντα και με πολλή αγάπη και σε ευχαριστώ που με άφησες να μπω στην ζωή σου!!!!!!!
Φιλάκια πολλά και καλό παράδεισο να έχεις....




Audrey Leclerc (Niece)

Entered July 31, 2022

Thea Anna you will be missed. I so wish we had more time together. You always were there for us after our parents passed. I will hold the memories I have of you Theo George and our parents in my heart. I will cherish them forever.
You are now in peace I know. You are with your husband my Theo and your beautiful son Gus my beloved cousin. Give them both hugs kisses tell them how much I miss them. Dance with my mom like you both used to do. And tell my dad I miss him every day.
I love you Thea. My heart is broken. 💔💔

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