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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 is 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.
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 to 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 SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME 244- 5577.
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, July 21, 2003, p. 17.
Ridis, George Chris
Circa 1971 – 1992
RIDIS – CASIMIRO – 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; two brothers, Jason and Ernie Surviving George are his parents, Chris, and Ria Ridis. and his sister Magdilin (Apostolos) Karoutis and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements are in care of WESTWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL (653-3434).
Risopoulos, Constantin
1934 – 2023
Constantin Rizopoulos passed away on May 23, 2023. He was born in Karitena, Greece, 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, 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. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Saskatoon Funeral Home 306-244-5577.
Source: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, May 25, 2023
Rizos, Peter
1928 – 2002
RIZOS The family of Peter Rizos regrets to announce his sudden death on Sunday November 24, 2002. Born in Greece in 1928 to John and Marina Rizopolous,
Peter 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) and retired in 1998 after writing and publishing a cookbook.
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 Fri- day, 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 Mervin G. Oleksyn, ACADIA DRIVE FUNERAL CHAPEL (955-1600).
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, November 28, 2002