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John Gkiokas Obituary

The world bids farewell to John Gkiokas of Smithville, Ontario, departing on November 22, 2024. John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Yiorgos, Panagiota, Constantinos and Eleni. He is survived by: his wife Magdalini Gkiokas; his children, Rose, Sam Vergiris, Tony and Rozalia Gkiokas; his grandsons, Alex and John Peter; and his sister Anastasia.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Merritt Funeral Home (287 Station St, Smithville, ON L0R2A0). A prayer will be held on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A procession will be held on Thursday, November 28th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 28th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church (585 Niagara St, St. Catharines, ON L2M3P6).

If desired, memorial donations to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home (905) 957-7031 (tel: (905)%20957-7031) or merritt-fh.com.



Wed

Nov 27

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Merritt Funeral Home
287 Station St, Smithville, ON L0R2A0

Wed

Nov 27

Prayer

7:00 PM

Merritt Funeral Home
287 Station St, Smithville, ON L0R2A0

Thu

Nov 28

Procession

10:00 AM

Merritt Funeral Home
287 Station St, Smithville, ON L0R2A0

Thu

Nov 28

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
585 Niagara St, St. Catharines, ON L2M3P6

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