The Kosmas (Kosmas) Family

Kosmas, Konstantinos “Dino”

February 22, 1944 – April 30, 2008

Konstantinos “Dino” Kosmas, age 64, of Saskatoon passed away on April 30, 2008, after a short spirited battle with cancer. He had his family by his side.

Born in Kastri, Greece on February 22, 1944, to Kosmas and Efthimia Kosmas, Konstantinos was the oldest of four boys. He attended school in Greece and made many lifelong friendships with the people of his village and surrounding area. He lived in Germany for a short time before he joined the Greek Army at age 18. He drove a taxi in Athens for a while before deciding it was time to move.

With very little money. he immigrated to Adelaide, Australia in 1967 where he worked at Chrysler, as a metal finisher, as well as a freelance photographer. He took time for fun and relaxation: taking photography and fishing on the weekends. He married in Adelaide and started a family.

Never one to sit still or wait around, he followed his brothers to Saskatoon in 1976. He was proud to become a Canadian citizen in 1980. A strong work ethic paid off, enabling Dino to buy his own restaurant that same year. Owning a restaurant and cooking came easily for him. Dino’s great passion for food and cooking was even stronger than his accent!

He is survived by his two sons, Kos (Keri), and Hristos as well as granddaughters Efthimia and Anastasia all of Saskatoon. Also surviving him are his three brothers, Viasi of Saskatoon, George of Calgary, and Albert (Vicky) of Astros, Greece. Dino leaves behind numerous nephews, nieces, cousins. Godchildren and his dear friends.

A strong, passionate person, Dino put his all and excellence into everything he did. Dino’s ethics and style inspired those around him. Dino worked hard for his family, always with the goal of making a better life for those he loved. He was always a gracious host. Dino made preparing huge Greek feasts look easy and guests were always made to feel comfortable and relaxed. He often opened his home to relatives and enjoyed entertaining them, taking them to all his favorite places.

Some of Dino’s fondest travel memories were of trips with his family to Greece, Florida, the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls as well as day trips to Blackstrap and Pike Lake where friends and family would gather. He also enjoyed frequent, short trips to seek out the finest lamb, feta, and olives in the region.

Díno loved gardening. He took great pride each year in his impressive harvest of apples, raspberries, and tomatoes. He looked forward to his regular visits with his friends at the restaurant and counted on his friends to stop in and visit him. Many friends came to visit him each morning for coffee and the regular Sunday night “Greekfests” were times Dino looked forward to.

A generous person, Dino was always happy to help someone less fortunate than himself; just to make their life a little easier made him feel good. At the same time, he was always modest and felt strongly about equality. Still a big kid at heart, he enjoyed taking his grandkids shopping for foys. He loved cars, especially German cars: anything German, actually. As he said. “The Best”! Dino could quote the Bible and really enjoyed religious as well as political debates, especially over a good cup of coffee. The debate didn’t have to be serious: he just enjoyed joking around with friends, talking about life.

Dino will forever hold a place in our hearts. A Father, Grandfather “Pappou”, Uncle “Theo”. friend and businessman, Dino will be missed by so many as there were so many lives he touched. He was an original. There will never be anyone like him. We celebrate his memory.

A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday May 7, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. from Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel (915 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, SK). The Funeral Service will be held Thursday May 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. from Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church (1020 Dufferin Ave. Saskatoon, SK). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (400 2631 28th Avenue, Regina, SK S4S 6X3) or the Canadian Cancer Society (438 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C3). Arrangements have been entrusted to Chris Nickell, ACADIA DRIVE FUNERAL CHAPEL 955-1600.

Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, May 6, 2008, p. 33.

Kosmas, George

1945 – 2021

George Kosmas passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the age of 76 in Calgary, Alberta. He was born in Kastri, Greece to Kosmas and Efthimia Kosmas. He grew up in Greece but moved to Canada in the 1970’s, settling in Saskatoon.

He operated several restaurants in Saskatchewan before moving to Calgary where he ultimately retired. He had a great passion for food and laughter. George is survived by his brother, Albert (Vikky); children, Anna (Jimmy), Effie (Trustin), and Sophia (Ryan); and grandchildren, Seth & Aaron. He is predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Dino and Vlasi; and his daughter, Caroline.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 11:00 am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (1 Tamarac Crescent SW, Calgary, AB), followed by Graveside in St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in George’s memory to a charity of your choice. To view and share photos, condolences, and memories of George, please visit www.choicememorial.com.

 Source: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, October 12, 2021.

Kosmas, Vlasios

1946 – 2009

Vlasios Kosmas passed away peacefully in Saskatoon on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the age of 62 years. He is survived by two daughters, Nicole, and Deana Kosmas; two brothers, Albert (Vasiliki) and George; four nieces, Effie, Sophie, Anna, and Caroline (Andrew); five nephews, Chris, Kos (Keri), and their mother Anna; Tim (Yota), Jim, and Kosmas. He was predeceased by his parents, Kosmas and Efthimia; and by one brother, Dino.

He was born in a small village in Greece and then came to Canada in 1974 to seek a better way of life. He married in 1983 and had two wonderful children, Nicole, and Deana. He owned and operated two restaurants in Saskatoon, and he took great pride in being a chef. In later years, Vlasios worked at the Venice House in Sutherland as a chef.

He enjoyed playing games, especially poker. He was a private man, spending time with his circle of friends who will dearly miss his sense of humour and his easy-going demeanor.

The Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel (915 Acadia Dr, Saskatoon, SK). The Funeral Service will take place on Friday, April 24, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. from Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church (1020 Dufferin Ave. Saskatoon, SK) conducted by Rev. Fr. Michael Michael. Interment will follow in the Greek Section of Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon. Arrangements are in care of David Schurr ACADIA-MCKAGUE’S FUNERAL CENTRE 955-1600.

Source: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, April 20, 2009

Kosmas, Vasiliki (Caroline)

1983 – 2010

In the 26 years that Caroline was with us she accomplished many things and touched many lives. Caroline was a bubbly and positive person that was always making new friends. She was a person filled with hope and a constant inspiration to people who met her. She had a distinct sense of community and was always working hard to foster the communities she believed in. She combined ambition and dedication to turn her ideas into realities. Always volunteering, Caroline selflessly donated her time, energy, and resources to her local and global community. She did not just think or talk about helping people; she made it happen.

Caroline devoted much of her time and wonderful energy to leading the women’s wellness programming at SWITCH. The Women’s Pampering Nights have seen over 150 women from Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods get a much-deserved break from their busy and often difficult lives. Caroline also volunteered her time at the Saskatoon Community Clinics. Her most recent initiative was working on social entrepreneurial initiatives in Zambia, Africa, with her husband Andrew.

Caroline’s medicine classmates voted her ‘Spirit of the College’ in 2007. In their nomination letter, her peers stated:

“Caroline is an exceptional medical student, classmate and friend. When you don’t see her smiling face, she is often somewhere in the college advocating on behalf of students for important changes to the curriculum or at SWITCH where she gives much of her time and wonderful energy to leading the women’s wellness programming.

“Her contribution to SWITCH includes organizing the very popular Women’s Pampering Night. This event, which has been repeated due to popular demand, has seen over 150 women from Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods get a much-deserved break from their busy and often difficult lives. One only must look at the people she has touched to see that she cares deeply for others – her classmates, her family, people who are disadvantaged in our community and the people who will be her future patients.

 “Caroline’s many activities and interests in the college and the community reflect her commitment to social justice. Her dedication to defending our increasingly threatened public health care system is both important and admirable. Caroline worked to raise awareness about the Medicare conference in Regina on May 5th and 6th, 2007. She didn’t stop at the College of Medicine, but contacted all the health science disciplines and organized carpooling, billeting and volunteering to reduce barriers for students to attend. She is also working to integrate more education on healthcare economics and organization into the medical school curriculum.”

If one were to describe Caroline, they would say she was the most caring, kind, intelligent, funny, thoughtful, and selfless person you would ever meet. She had the brightest smile and the biggest heart. She would drop everything to help a friend or even a stranger. Her legacy will live on in the hearts and lives of all those who knew her. She will be sadly missed and forever loved.

Inspired by the values Caroline lived her life by and worked so hard to promote, her family and friends have created Caroline’s Foundation to honour her memory. The Fund is being established with the Saskatoon Community Foundation, a registered charity which will enable gifts to be charitably receipted. Donations will be distributed to the kinds of social causes into which Caroline poured so much of her time, energy, and love.

Source:  Connective Issue, University of Saskatchewan (College of Medicine Alumni), Spring 2010, p. 19.


The Kosmas (George) Family

Peter George Kosmas
1945 – 2023

Peter, age 78, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Friday June 2, 2023.  He is lovingly remembered by his wife Ourania Kosmas who he married on November 27, 1983. His daughter Lori and her son Tyler, his daughter Matina (Demitri) and their three children Pavlo, Rania and Evangelia and his son George and youngest daughter Maria. As well as many other nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Peter was predeceased by his parents George and Chrissanthi Kosmas.

Peter was born on March 24, 1945, in Kastri Kynourias, Greece where he lived until the age of 15. He immigrated to Canada on May 17, 1960, to join his two older brothers in Saskatoon.

Peter worked in different jobs and owning at one point The Barry Hotel. He was most known for the last 35 years working alongside his brothers at The Cave Restaurant as a cook. Peter retired in 2015 after diagnosis with stage three lung cancer. Peter enjoyed travelling and taking his family to Greece in the summers when he could. He also loved driving and taking them on countless road trips across Canada and into the US to visit his wife’s side of the family.

Everyone who knew Peter knows he was a man of few words with a gentle side to him and a cigarette in his hand. He did whatever he could to help his family when they needed. Peter loved his kids and grandkids very much and never left his wife’s side as she battles her progressive multiple sclerosis disease. His faith to God was to be admired as he faced different health challenges himself these last few months. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him and will never be forgotten.

Flowers may be sent to 131 Crean Crescent Saskatoon, SK. Prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday June 4, 2023, at Acadia Funeral Chapel (915 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon). A Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday June 5, 2023, at Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church (1020 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon). With Rev Father John S. Kaoukakis officiating.

 Source: Mourning Glory Funeral Services


Ourania Kosmas
1959 – 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Ourania Kosmas on Monday July 10, 2023. Ourania passed away peacefully with her children and two sisters by her side, after complications from a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Ourania was born on February 23, 1959, in Eleohori, Arkadias, Greece. Ourania was predeceased by her parents Nikolaos and Stamatina Makri, as well as her loving husband Peter Kosmas who passed away only 39 days ago.

She will be remembered by her three children Matina (Demitri) and her three grandchildren Pavlo, Rania, Evangelia, her son George, and daughter Maria. She is missed by her sisters Anastasia (Nikita) and Argedini (Jim) of Bellingham, Washington, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends from Greece, Canada, and United States.

Ourania was an incredible mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She cared deeply for all those around her and showed it by her amazing smile and her unforgettable laughter. Ourania lived her life with a strong belief in her Greek Orthodox faith. She enjoyed visiting and touring many churches and Monasteries in Greece. She enjoyed nothing more than being around her family by going on vacations back to her home in Greece and to her sisters in the United States.

We knew it wouldn’t be long until you and dad would be together again, as you never left each other’s side for 39 years of marriage. A strong example of everlasting true love. You will be dearly missed and, in our hearts, forever.

A Celebration of Ourania’s Life will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church (1020 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon). Rite of Committal to follow reception at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon.

Source: Mourning Glory Funeral Services

Chrisa Kosmas
1979 – 2001

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Chrisa Kosmas. Chrisa passed away Sunday, February 11 at the Royal University Hospital with her family and friends at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Chrisa is survived by her loving parents, Jim and Politimi; along with her dear brother and sister, George and Elaine. She will be missed but will always be remembered by her many relatives, aunts and uncles (Mitro and Vivi Kokkinias, John Kosmas, Stavros and Stavroula Stefanoudakis, Peter and Ourania Kosmas, Kostas and Jenny Makris, Vasilis and Sevasti Katris and George Katris) along with her many cousins whom she loved so dearly (Akrivi and George, George and family, Betty and Dimitri, Matina, George and Maria, Nikos and Georgios, Katerina and Manolis, Lori and Cory); and her many friends in Canada and Greece.

Chrisa was predeceased by her grandparents (George and Chrisanthi Kosmas and Nikolas and Eleni Makris.)

Chrisa was born September 6, 1979, in Saskatoon and attended Cardinal Leger and Georges Vanier elementary schools. From a very young age Chrisa developed an interest and love for music as she became an accomplished pianist by completing her Grade 8 Conservatory of Music. She graduated from Holy Cross High School with a strong interest in the maths and sciences and enrolled in the College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan. She demonstrated tremendous courage and determination as she continued her pursuit for knowledge by taking classes while at the same time valiantly battling for her life during her Illness. Chrisa’s favourite pastime was to travel to Greece and spent time at her family’s village of Kastri. There she would enjoy the tremendous scenery, fresh mountain air, listen to her favourite Greek music, and visit with family and friends. Chrisa was very strong in her faith and always demonstrated pride in her Greek culture. She did this time and time again by becoming involved and contributing to the many cultural events of the Greek Community. She performed as a dancer, volunteered her time in many other activities and showed her love for and care of young children by volunteering her time as a Sunday School teacher and on many occasions as a dance teacher.

Chrisa’s sense of humour and optimism, and especially her determination and courage will serve as a model to all. Her love for family and friends was second to none and her strong and loving spirit will continue in our hearts and be remembered forever.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Lowski, Dr. McAllister, Dr. Sheridan, Dr. Nykiforuk, Sheila and Shauna, along with the many staff of the Cancer Clinic and the Royal University Hospital (6th floor. 6100) for the special care, support, and compassion they provided for Chrisa during her illness. We will always be grateful for all your efforts as we know that you have indeed done honour to your profession.

Flowers gratefully declined, donations can be made to Stem Cell Transplant Program, Saskatoon Cancer Center, 20 Campus Drive, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N

4H4.

The Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Acadia Drive Funeral Home, 915 Acadia Drive. A Celebration Service of Chrisa’s life will be held on Friday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1020 Dufferin Ave., officlated by His Eminence Archbishop Sotirios (Toronto, Canada), Fr. John Nikolaou and Fr. Spiros Vandoros. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery Greek Section. Arrangements have been entrusted to ACADIA DRIVE FUNERAL HOME (955-1600), John Schachtel, Director.

Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, February 15, 2001, p. 26.


George John  Kosmas
1970 – 2007

George John Kosmas, age 36, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007. He is lovingly remembered by his parents, John Kosmas of Saskatoon and Natasha Pnevmatikatou of Athens, Greece; maternal grandparents, George and Georgia Pnevmatikatou and many aunts, uncles and cousins living in Greece and Canada.

George was born May 14, 1970, in Saskatoon, attended elementary school in Greece and graduated from Walter Murray Collegiate in Saskatoon. George worked with family in the restaurant business for several years and more recently was a manager at Manos Restaurant.

One of George’s favourite pastimes was to travel to Greece and spend time at his family’s village of Porto Germano and the city of Athens. There he would enjoy the tremendous scenery, fresh mountain air, listen to his favourite Greek music, and visit with family and friends.

George’s love for family was second to none. He always looked for opportunities to speak and spend time with his beloved grandparents. George had an interest in fast cars and enjoyed riding his motorbike. George will be remembered by family and friends as a person of few words but one that was respected by those that knew him for his mature, kind and generous personality.

Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the donor’s charity of choice in memory of George. The Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, May 9th, at 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 10th, at 2:00 p.m. Both services from Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church (1020 Dufferin Ave.) with Father John Nikolaou officiating. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery Greek Section. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (978-5200).

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