GOREAS, Demetrius Nicholas - Part of our shore has been washed away and we are the less for it.

Demetrius Nicholas Goreas, born Keramedi, Greece, January 14th, 1936. Passed away on Friday evening, November 11, 2011 in Kelowna, B.C.

We have lost a loving husband, father, grandfather (Papou) and friend to everyone who knew him.

Jimmy, aka “Jimmy The Greek”, came to Canada in December of 1956 and became a Millwright. He was employed at S & K Plywood in Kelowna, B.C.for 44 years, from 1957 to 2001. He never said a negative word about anyone. He loved everyone. He put his family before himself everyday of his life. Our father became ill with ALS this last year. As time passed, it became difficult for him to smile and to breathe but he never gave up trying. Even as his illness overwhelmed him, he did not complain or become
angry, discouraged, or loose his patience and say, “WHY ME?” Most of the time he would shrug his shoulders and smile, and when he smiled he would light up the entire room and all those around him. He was a quiet man who taught us a great deal about the beauty of life through his actions. In his very last moments he taught us the secret to life, a secret that we forget all the time. The secret is that the greatest treasure in this life is your family, their love for you and your love for them.

Thank you, dad, for being the most generous, kind, thoughtful and selfless husband, father, Papou, and friend we will ever know.

Good Night Dad KALINIKTA BABA

Pre-deceased by his parents Nicholas and Jasmine, sister Helen, and brother Sarantis.

Demetrius Nicholas Goreas is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Louise, his sons Douglas (Roxane) of Maple Ridge, B.C., Wade (Charline) of Sarnia, Ontario, James (Karen) of Shawnigan Lake, B.C., Lee (Jennifer) of Toronto, Ontario, and his daughter Allison (John) of Kelowna. Also survived by his brother Tommy, grandchildren Robert, Madison, Jasmine, Colin, Justin, Helene, Demetra, one great-grandson DeAndre, and
many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral service will be held Friday, November 18, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 696 Glenmore Road, Kelowna, B.C. at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Society, 1233-13351 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, B.C. V6V 2X7.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family c/o www.hansonsfuneral.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to HANSONS' ARBOR WESTWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL in West Kelowna.

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