With her family by her side, Afrodite “Effie” Paikos passed away peacefully on October 21, 2019 at the age of 84 years.
Born in Kastri, Greece on June 14, 1935, Effie was the youngest of nine siblings and the last surviving. She bravely immigrated to Canada at the young age of 16 arriving in Saskatoon and eventually settling in Calgary where she worked as a hairdresser while she attended classes to learn English. After meeting Tom in Saskatoon at a Greek Convention in the spring of 1958, they were married in Calgary in December 1959. She tirelessly supported Tom working in the restaurants, raising their two children, and became an integral part of the Greek community in Calgary.
She had a loving compassionate heart and was involved with many charitable organizations. Effie served as president of the Daughters of Penelope, was an active member of the Philoptohos Society, and volunteered for decades driving and delivering food for Meals on Wheels. She was a marvelous cook who and was known for amazing meals including her comforting avgolemono and mouth-watering baklava.
Effie was also known for her quick wit and dry sense of humor which guaranteed that those around her always had a smile on their face. Effie was faithfully committed to her Church and sincerely cared for people in need and spent countless hours visiting the sick offering support and consoling love. Our Afrodite was truly a Goddess of beauty and love.
Effie is survived by Tom, her husband of 59 years; their children, Youla, and John (Ursula); and her grandchildren, Maria, Athan, Tasia and Christos.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Afrodite Effie Paikos June 14 1935 October 21 2019 (age 84)..
Décès pour la Ville: Calgary, Province: Alberta