On October 26, 2020, Eleni passed peacefully in Surrey, British Columbia, after courageously facing a lengthy and debilitating illness. She leaves behind her loving husband George, daughter Georgia, sons Ted (Rosa) and Leo (Nina), and adoring grandchildren Alexander, Evan and Alyssa.
Eleni arrived in Montreal during the early sixties, where she worked briefly as an au pair, before deciding to join extended family in Winnipeg. There she met George and were married. Soon they started their very own “village”m welcoming a rambunctious daughter, quickly followed by a pair of identical twin boys. Having lost her father as a toddler, Eleni put family above all other things, and soon after the children arrived, her mother joined the family and helped raise the children. She was a devoted mother who cared deeply for her children. Having faced hardship as a child and young woman, Eleni ensured that her children received a quality education, and did her best to enrich their lives with many memorable activities, as well as French, Greek, and music lessons. She continued this tradition by enriching the lives of her grandchildren with new experiences and by taking them to attractions in and around Winnipeg and Vancouver. Eleni was courageous, passionate, strong, hard-working, and generous to a fault. She is remembered fondly as “Heavy Duty Helen” by her children. She valued the Greek community, Greek traditions and her Greek Orthodox faith. She could not tolerate idleness, and immersed herself in the community by teaching the Greek language, being involved in Greek youth organizations and by volunteering at the church and at functions like Winnipeg’s famous “Folklorama” festival. She also hosted a Greek community television show for a brief time. Eleni loved taking care of her family and her home, had a fondness for antique furniture, and cooking. She spoiled her family and friends with dinners fit for royalty; her culinary skills were legendary. Her funeral will be held at Sts. Constatine and Helen Greek Orthodox church, 13181 96 Ave, Surrey, on Thursday October 29, 2020 at 10:00am with Fr. Kostadinos Kaltsidis officiating. Burial to follow at Heritage Gardens Cemetery, 19082 16 Ave, Surrey, BC. May her memory be eternal. A livestream of the funeral can be viewed by visiting http://facebook.com/ancientburials
Cindy Crockett
10/28/2020 12:25:26 pm
Such a wonderful woman. George, Georgia, Ted & Leo So sorry for you loss.
Cheryl
10/28/2020 01:17:35 pm
My lovely, talented kind beautiful friend I am going to miss you so very much.
Costas and Colleen
10/28/2020 03:52:35 pm
Dear Precious Beautiful Helen 10/28/2020 04:23:49 pm
Beautiful inside and out. Very helpful to people.
John & Sarina Iliopoulos
10/28/2020 04:57:21 pm
Our deepest condolences to the entire Spyracopoulos family. Auntie Helen will always be remembered for being the strong, loving and sincere person she was to me while growing up at the farm during summer holidays. We will miss you and will be strong for Uncle George, cousins Georgia, Ted & Leo and family's.
fotini (tina) katsikeros-fulcher
10/29/2020 08:41:45 am
To our dearest Thea Eleni, your memory is eternal in all our hearts. Your strength as woman, mother, and family will always be cherished. Your kindness, generosity and selfless moments of caring will be recalled with joy. Our condolences Theo, Georgia, Leo(Nina) & family, Ted (Rosa) and family we our sending you all our love and prayers. May God support you through these difficult moments, Panayiota, Wes, Tina, Nathan & Arianna
Debbie Cossever
10/29/2020 09:48:15 am
Georgia,
Kimberly and Gary Adams
10/29/2020 10:38:43 am
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing! Thinking of you George, my garden buddy, your children, Georgia, Ted and Leo and of course all your family and friends. Big hugs!
Katerina Koutroubis
10/29/2020 10:48:47 am
RIP Koumbara.
Christos and Aggeliki and family Theos Vasilis and Thea Giannoula Papanikolas Greece
10/29/2020 01:34:00 pm
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THEO ,GEORGIA ,TED AND LEO AND THEIR FAMILY.THEA ELENI WAS AND FOR EVER WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS THOUGHTS . WE WILL NEVER FORGET HER SMILE AND KIND WORDS HER HOSPITALITY AND LOVE FOR ALL HER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS ΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΡΑΔΕΙΣΟ
Linda Sontag Ashwell
10/30/2020 08:06:14 am
Sending my deepest condolences to all of you. Much love to George, Georgia, Ted and Leo. Praying that you will always feel her with you. ❤️
Dimitrios kyriakopoulos
10/31/2020 06:32:08 pm
May her memory be eternal
Michael and Maria Mercury
11/9/2020 12:36:36 pm
Dearest George,Georgia,Ted and Leo. We are mourning with you on your loss. What a great wife and Mom. Eleni was our very great friend and we were shocked to hear of her passing.We have happy memories of her and all of you and all the good times we spent together over the years. We will greatly miss her,God bless her kind and loving soul. Much love to you all, Michael and Maria. Comments are closed.
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