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LILLIAN CHOLAKIS (PAULOS)
Born: May 21, 1935
Date of Passing: Aug 28, 2010
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLILLIAN CHOLAKIS (nee PAULOS) It is with deepest regret that the family announces the death of our beloved mother, grandmother and sister on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Lillian's passing came with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Chris in 2002. She is survived by her children Drs. Ernest (Anastasia) Cholakis and Anna (Dean) Dovolis; grandchildren, Lillie-Catherine, Christina, Alexia, James, Elizabeth, Christiana and Penelope; brothers James (Maria) Paulos, Dr. Dino (Dejais) Paulos; and sister, Tassia (Jack) Cretekos. Lillian was born on May 21, 1935, in Molaoi, Laconia, Greece. She moved to the US, to attend the University of Arizona in 1956 and while on Christmas holidays the following year she met her beloved husband Chris. They were married in 1958, in Tuscon, Arizona. After relocating to Winnipeg she completed her degree in Education, at the University of Manitoba. She taught at the Convent of the Sacred Heart School. Lillian was a long-standing member of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, and served as the local and national President of the Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society of Canada. She served on the board of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and was President of the Parents Guild at Balmoral Hall School. She will be remembered by her family members as a highly principled and dedicated person who personified elegance. Her love of education and learning continued throughout her life. Lillian enjoyed a very active and affectionate relationship with her seven grandchildren. Their development as contributing members of society and cultural identity was her top priority. Her dedication and love will never be forgotten. His Eminence, the Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios of Canada and Father Theodore Paraskevopoulos, Parish Priest will officiate at the funeral. A service of prayer to celebrate the life of Lillian will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2255 Grant Ave. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2255 Grant Ave. Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. (phone 885-9715) is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2010
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My thoughts and prayers are with Drs. Cholakis, Dr. Paulos, and Mr. Dean Dovolis, Director and Board Member of Gulf & Pacific Equities Corporation. - Posted by: Philip (--) on: Nov 25, 2021
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My Aunt Lillian was loved by everyone! In my younger days she called me tevie! I loved her laugh and all the encouragement she gave me. I was very fortunate to have worked at Broadway Florist Polo Park with her husband, my Uncle Chris for 6 years. Together they helped me achieve my goals in life. I really miss and love them dearly. Aunt Lillian, thank you from the bottom of my heart. The world had lost an amazing woman but the countless memories are in my heart. Stephen Cholakis - Posted by: stephen cholakis (Family) on: Sep 08, 2010
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Lillian Cholakis did indeed epitomize grace and charm however higher learning was her modus operandi. She was my teacher at the Convent for 3 years. Each day I waited for her to walk into our class, filled with the goal of teaching us all the many life skills she herself knew. Lillian made an impact on my life from the moment I met her, and I'll bet she made the same for all the rest of the Convent girls - a lady indeed and an intelligent one, as well. My deepest condolences to all her family. She was magnificent! Suzanne McMurray Vancouver BC - Posted by: suzanne McMurray (Family) on: Aug 31, 2010