Obituary of John Gkiokas

GKIOKAS, IOANNIS “JOHN”:  John Gkiokas of Smithville passed away at Albright Manor, Beamsville surrounded by his family on Friday, November 22, 2024, in his 90th year.  Beloved husband for 49 years of Magdalini Gkiokas (nee. Filopoulos).  Loving father of Rose and Sam Vergiris, and of Tony and Rozalia Gkiokas.  Cherished grandfather of Alex, John and John Peter.  Dear brother of Anastasia. Predeceased by siblings Yiorgos, Panagiota, Constantinos and Eleni.  He will be dearly missed by the Tsementzis, Papanikolaou and Gkiokas families, the Filopoulos families of Winnipeg and Halifax and their children.  John loved and adored his family above anything else. He cherished his life-long friendships; and took pride in helping and serving the Greek community of Niagara. He was a man of courage,  strength , and determination. Together with his loving wife, Magdalini by his side, there wasn’t anything they couldn’t accomplish. He will always be remembered for his kindness and generousity , his  wisdom, and most of all his witty sense of humour.  John Gkiokas was a gentleman. He was loved greatly, and will be dearly missed. Visitation at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Wednesday, November 27 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. with Prayers 7:00 p.m.  The funeral procession will leave from the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 28 for St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 585 Niagara Street (corner of Linwell), St. Catharines where the funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m.  Interment Smithville United Church Cemetery.  If desired, memorial donations to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home (905) 957-7031 or merritt-fh.com

         May his memory be eternal.