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Ramogiannis (Rammos), Konstantinos (Gus)
1914 – 1991
The death of Gus Rammos (Konstantinos Ramogiannis), age 76 years, of Saskatoon, occurred in St. Paul’s Hospital on Thursday, January 24, 1991.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 28th at 2:00 p.m. from the Kormissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1020 Dufferin Ave. conducted by Rev. Fr. John Nikolaou. The Prayer Service will be held on Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Saskatoon Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Fr. John Nikolaou.
Memorial donations to the Palliative Care Unit, St. Paul’s hospital, 1702 20th St. W. Saskatoon, Sask. S7M 0Z9 will be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Surviving are his loving wife, Maria; his brother Nikolaos Rammogiannis of Kastri, Kynourias, Greece; and several nieces and nephews. Gus was born on May 15, 1914, in Kastri, Kynourias, Greece. He served in the Greek Army during WW II in Albania. He came to Canada and Regina, Saskatchewan in 1951 and moved to Saskatoon in 1953 where he was joined by his wife Maria from Greece. Gus was employed by many local Greek restaurants until his retirement in 1980.
Gus was a board member of the Greek Orthodox Community of Saskatoon for many years. He also was a member and served as Treasurer of the Order of Ahepa.
Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Greek Cemetery. Funeral Service arrangements have been entrusted to the Saskatoon Funeral Home.
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, January 26, 1991, p. 41.
Ramogiannis (Rammos), Maria
1914 – 2003
Maria Rammos, born on September 14, 1914, in Greece, passed away at Luther Special Care Home on Wednesday, July 16. 2003.
Maria is the beloved aunt of Eugene and his wife, Jeanee, of Waterloo, Ontario, and from Vancouver, BC, John and his wife Tasia, Tasos and his wife Nitsa, Demitrios and his wife Zaxaroula, Koula and her husband George, and Godson Gus, Despina and her husband Christos, and Vasili and his wife Touls of Australia. Maria had many godchildren, as well as nieces and nephews in Greece and Australia. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gus, in 1992.
She immigrated to Canada in 1955. Before retirement, she was working as a short order cook in a variety of restaurants in Saskatoon. Maria was a faithful member of the Greek Orthodox Community Church. She loved gardening and flowers.
Our sincere appreciation and thanks go the people of the Greek Community and the staff of Luther Special Care Home. Relatives and friends are invited to the Prayer Service to be held on Monday evening, July 21, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. at Saskatoon Funeral Home (4th Ave. and 25th St.) and the Funeral Mass to be held at Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church (Dufferin Ave. & 8th St.) on Tuesday morning July 22, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., with interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. John Nikolaou will preside at both services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to Koimisis Tis Theotokou Green Orthodox Church (1020 Dufferin Ave. Saskatoon S7H IC1) or to the Canadian Cancer Society (438 2nd Ave. N. Saskatoon S7K 2C3). Arrangements have been. entrusted to the Saskatoon Funeral Home.
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, July 21, 2003, p. 17.
Rapanos, Evelyn/Evangelitsa
1935 – 2024
Evelyn (Evangelitsa) Rapanos passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024, in the company of her family in her 88th year after a long illness.
Evelyn was born in Saskatoon on May 20, 1935, to Maria and Peter Rapanos and to brothers George and Dino. Her brother Bill was born 13 years later in Victoria and she delighted in looking after him as a baby. This aspect of caring for others typified her life.
Evelyn graduated from Oak Bay High School in Victoria, subsequently studied at St. Joseph’s Hospital to become a laboratory technician.
Evelyn loved travelling and soon after her lab training, embarked on a several months’ journey to Europe with her life-long friend Shirley Horncastle. They travelled extensively at a time when it was dangerous and adventurous for young, beautiful women to travel alone.
Soon after returning, Eveyln moved to Vancouver where she was a lab tech, eventually joining the Vancouver General Hospital Open Heart Surgical Team.
The love of travel persisted throughout her life. She took a leave of absence to take one of the last P&O Liners to Hong Kong. There she volunteered and worked with the Red Cross. She continued to use her training as a lab tech in spending a year in New Mexico and later some time in Los Angeles. She also maintained her love of travel with numerous trips to Europe.
Evelyn had a great love of animals. She devoted much of her time to animal rights advocacy and founded and led an animal rights group. She raised and trained German Shepherds and had several champions in their class.
She inherited the position of family matriarch and was continuously supportive of her brothers, nephews, and nieces. Though never wealthy, she was particularly generous to family, friends, and their favourite charities.
Evelyn (or Litsa as she was called by her family) leaves an emptiness in the lives of her friends and relatives. We shall not see her like again and we are all poorer for her passing.
A celebration of her life will be held at the University Golf Club in Vancouver on March 19,
2024 at 12:30 p.m.
Source: Vancouver Sun, March 9, 2024, p. C18.
Rapanos, George Peter
1931 – 2018
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of an amazing man, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. George passed away in Lions Gate Hospice [on February 8, 2018], He will be greatly missed by his devoted wife of 62 years, Ruth; daughter Lisa Kerfoot (Greg), grandchildren, Alexander, Colton, Daniel, Soleil and Filip; sister Evelyn and brothers Dino and Bill.
George was born [on March 18, 1931] in Saskatoon, SK, the son of Peter and Mary Rapanos where he lived until 1940 when the family moved to Victoria, BC. In Saskatoon, George developed a love hockey, playing with second hand skates on outfdoor ponds. In Victoria, his sports interets expanded to baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and swimming with sidelnes in fishing. In his middle teens and partly from the influence of his Uncle Greg, he developed an interest in card playing, particularly poker and later bridge.
George attended the University of British Columbia and earned a BA followed by a law degree in 1956. After several years of practicing criminal law, he returned to UBC and obtained a Master of Education and taught law and history at Britannia Secondary School. In addition to teaching, George became the coach of various provincial level athletic teams. In retirement he golfed, played bridge, and travelled with Ruthie and his family.
George had a remarkable ability to connect with people and to spread his curiosity and zest for life. There was no topic or current event he was not well versed in from politics to business to theatre, music, and art. He was a great mentor and teacher to family and friends. George was devoted to Ruthie from the moment they met. He was a classic supportive big brother to his siblings and an inspiration to his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving, thoughtful, incisive, creative, and inspirational person who will be missed by many.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kathleen Alexander for all her care and support and the staff at both Lions Gate Hospital and Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held at Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Crosscreak Rd., West Vancouver, on Friday, March 2, 2018, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Loyalty Foundation, earmarked for the George Rapanos Scholarship Fund.
Source: Vancouver Sun, February 23,2018, p. 51.
Rapanos (nee Golfinopoulos), Mary
1907 – 1973
Mary Rapanos was born on January 2, 1907, in Kandalos, Kalvryta, Greece. Her parents were George Golfinopoulos and Constantini Lahioti. Her uncle was Gus Anthony Golf of Saskatoon.
Mary (along with her sisters Vassiliki and Angeliki and her brother Gregoire) emigrated to Canada in 1927. Around 1928, she married Peter Rapanos in Saskatoon. Between 1931 and 1936, she and her husband operated the Saskatoon Fruit Market, located at 161 Second Avenue South.
Mary died in Vancouver, BC, on December 10, 1973. She was interred on December 12, 1972, in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
Researched by Ken Pontikes, December 30, 2025.
Sources: British Columbia Vital Statistics; Ancestry.ca; Saskatoon Henderson Directory, various editions.
Rapanos, Peter/Panayioti Vassili
1903 – 1995
Peter Rapanos passed away peacefully in his 92nd year on March 13, 1995. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, and brothers, Gus and Tom. At the time of his death, Peter was survived by his daughter, Evelyn; sons, George (Ruth), Dino (Dai-Juin), and Bill (Marilyn), and grandchildren, Niki, Lisa, Greg, Marika, and Stefan; and great-grandchildren, Alexander and Carrera.
Peter was born in Planetero, Greece, in 1903. He emigrated to Canada in 1927 where he joined his two older brothers, Costas/Gus and Thomas in Saskatoon. At that time, Thomas owned the Princess Candy Store.
Around 1928, he married Mary/Maria Golfinopoulos (Golf) in Saskatoon. Three of their four children were born in Saskatoon — Evelyn (Evangelitsa), George and Dino.
In the 1931 census, Peter identified his occupation as a restaurant cook. However, between 1931 and 1936, he and his wife operated the Saskatoon Fruit Market, located at 161 Second Avenue South.
In 1933, Peter became a naturalized as a Canadian citizen.
In 1940, Gus moved to Victoria and brothers Peter and Thomas followed in 1942. Peter operated the Olympia Café at 752 Yates Street in Victoria and Peter’s Seafood grocery store. Peter also converted a building at 1270 Yates Street into a 12-suite apartment block which was named the Olympic Apartments.
Peter and Mary moved to Vancouver in 1957 to live closer to their older children who were attending the University of British Columbia. They continued to own the Olympic Apartments until 1982.
Peter was a very active and distinguished member of his community, a founding and 60-year member of the Canadian Restaurant Association, and the 1985 Man of the Year in the AHEPA Lodge.
Gus (right), Thomas (centre), and Peter (right) Rapanos
Members of the Victoria Chapter CJ 16 Order of AHEPA’s Greek Earthquake Relief Fund
Source: The Ahepan, October-November-December 1953, p. 22.
Peter’s funeral service was held on Thursday, March 16, 1995, at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, 4500 Arbutus St., Vancouver. Rev. Demetrios Partsafas officiated. The interment occurred at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Researched by: Ken Pontikes, December 30, 2025.
Source: Vancouver Sun, March 15, 1995, p. 19; Victoria Heritage Foundation; Greek Heritage Project Museum (Victoria, BC); Ancestry.ca; Saskatoon Henderson Directory, various editions.
Razis, Helen Mary (nee Thanagan)
1914 – 2002
Helen Mary Razis was born in Saskatoon on June 14, 1914. Her parents were Gus and Anna (Bowere/Bauer) Thanagan.
Helen attended King Edward School and in 1932, she was a grade 12 graduate from Nutana Collegiate Institute in Saskatoon. In 1934, she completed the commercial course offered at the Saskatoon Technical Collegiate Institute.
In 1935, Helen and her sister Lousie both completed Normal School (teacher’s college) in Saskatoon. Helen subsequently taught in schools near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and later in Vancouver, British Columbia.
After she moved to Vancouver, she joined and became a long-time member of the Daughters of Penelope. Helen held various offices, including Grand Vice President of Canada. She was recognized as Penelope of the Year in 1976.
In 1977, she founded the Grecian Seniors Association of Vancouver. In the same year, she was nominated for the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award.
Prior to her death, Helen served for sixteen years as a volunteer senior citizens counsellor of the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board.
Helen died of a heart attack in Vancouver on March 18, 2002. At the time of her death, she was predeceased by her estranged husband Gus Razis, her parents Gus and Anna (Bauer) Thanagan, and her sister Lousie Thanagan. Helen was survived by her daughter Evanthea (Evey) Gabille and her son Constantine (Connie) Razis, as well as three grandchildren.
Helen’s funeral was held on March 22, 2002, at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Vancouver. Her remains were interred at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Researched by Ken Pontikes, December 20, 2025.
Sources: Vancouver Province, March 21, 2002, p. 90; eHealth Saskatchewan; various editions of the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix and Regina Leader-Post.
Ridis, Chris
1929 – 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Ridis, who entered into eternal rest on September 18, 2025, at the age of 96.
Chris was born in Varvara, Edipsos, Evia, Greece, on April 2, 1929, and immigrated to Canada in 1955. After time spent in various cities, he made Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, his home, where he built a life marked by resilience, faith, and creativity.
A true artist at heart, Chris found his passion in hairdressing. His career began in Athens and carried him through several European countries before bringing his talent to Canada. His gift for beauty and skill with his craft earned him worldwide recognition. In 1961, he proudly placed first at the International Beauty Show, receiving both the Master Trophy in Hair Shaping and the World Supreme Trophy in Permanent Waving. During the 1960s, he was one of ten members of the Canadian National Hair Fashion Committee. Later, back in Saskatoon, Chris continued his success by opening several salons and, in time, the well-known Crossroads Restaurant. His creativity, determination, and work ethic made him not only successful but deeply respected.
Faith was at the very center of Chris’s life. As a devoted member of the Greek Orthodox Church, he attended services every Sunday without fail until his health prevented him. He was proud of his Greek heritage and even more proud to live as a man of God. His faith, paired with his love for family and community, defined him. Chris will be remembered as a strong, loving, and generous man whose resilience carried him through every season of life.
He is survived by his granddaughters Eleni and Eleftheria (Levi) Karoutis, his son Mark (Valerie) Jarrett and grandchildren Mollie, Katie, and Zach, and his sisters Eleni and Georgina. He is now reunited with his daughter Magdilin and his son George, whose memory was always close to his heart. We find comfort in knowing they are together once more.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Royal University Hospital for their kindness, patience, and care during Chris’s final days. A special thank you as well to Father John, who visited Chris in the hospital to pray with him and bring the comfort of the church when he could no longer be there himself.
There will be a short Prayer Service for Chris on Sunday, September 21st at 7:00pm at Saskatoon Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church on Monday September 22nd at 10:00am, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, a cause close to Chris’s heart as he faced these struggles in his own life.
Chris’s story is one of courage, creativity, devotion, and love. His memory will live on in the lives of all who knew him, and his legacy will be carried forward with every act of faith, kindness, and resilience we share in his honor.
Source: Saskatoon Funeral Home, Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Community of Saskatoon
Ridis, George Chris
Circa 1971 – 1992
The deaths of George Chris Ridis, age 21 years, and Carla Alexandra Casimiro, age 20 years, of Saskatoon occurred on June 2, 1992. Services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 1992, at 11:00 a.m. from the Koissis Greek Orthodox Church, 8th Street and Dufferin Avenue, conducted by Rev. John Nikolaou. Prayers will be held on Monday evening, June 8, 1992, at 8:00 p.m. from Westwood Funeral Chapel.
Surviving Carla are her parents, Maria and Joe Casimiro; and two brothers, Jason and Ernie. Surviving George are his parents, Chris and Ria Ridis; his sister Magdilin (Apostolos) Karoutis; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements are in care of Weestwood Funeral Chapel.
Risopoulos, Constantin
1934 – 2023
Constantin Rizopoulos passed away on May 23, 2023. He was born in Karitena, Greece, on September 29, 1934. In 1958, at the age of 24, he migrated to Canada and found work in the restaurant business in SK, AB, and ON.
He was a very meticulous and hard-working cook and chef. Constantin was also a car enthusiast and looked after them with great care. He enjoyed travelling and as a pastime, took in the horse races.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Marina, brothers Peter and George, and sisters Hope and Christina. Left to mourn his passing are his sisters Helen of Vancouver and Kathy of Greece, and brother Nick of Vancouver, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Saskatoon Funeral Home followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery and a reception at the Edwards Family Centre. Arrangements are in the care of the Saskatoon Funeral Home.
Source: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, May 25, 2023
Rizos, Peter
1928 – 2002
The family of Peter Rizos regrets to announce his sudden death on Sunday November 24, 2002.
Peter was born in Greece in 1928 to John and Marina Rizopolous. He emigrated to Canada in 1955 and settled in Saskatoon. For over 40 years, Peter was known as one of Saskatoon’s great chefs and his name is recognized as a landmark in the Saskatoon food service industry. Peter established several restaurants in Saskatoon (Lindy’s, the Holiday House, the Hideout, College Inn, Mr. Rizos, and P.R.’s). He retired in 1998 after writing and publishing a cookbook (“A Matter of Good Taste”).
His greatest joy was being with his family and friends and telling stories over a great meal he had prepared. Peter is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley; his two sons, Cameron (Laurel) and Sean (Erin); his three grandchildren Mackenzie, North and Versailles; and his brothers and sisters, Nick, Hope, Christina, Gus, Helen, George, and Kathy.
The day he died, Peter was doing what he loved best, preparing a meal for his grandchildren. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2002, at the Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel (915 Acadia Drive) with Rev. Father John Nikolaou officiating. Interment will follow in the Greek Section of Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan (279-3rd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8) or the Canadian Diabetes Association (104-2301 Ave. C North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5). Arrangements are entrusted to the Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel.
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, November 28, 2002