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Demetrios Sarellas Obituary
Demetrios Christos Sarellas
72, was a devout faithful Christian and loving father whose selflessness to Christ and the Church was unending.
Demetrios was born on December 27, 1939 in Koroni, Greece to Christos and Aglaia (Kapiniari) Sarellas. Demetrios was a self-employed certified plumber for over 45 years retiring in 2005. Demetrios was an active member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church where he was involved with the Parish Council, Greek Festival Booth Chair, GOYA Youth Advisor and AHEPA. Demetrios was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Anna D. (Apostolakis) and daughter Aglaia Sarellas, sister Alexandra Sarellas Tsapekis, sisters in law Vasiliki Sarellas, Maria Sarellas, brother in law Theodoros Tsapekis, father in law and mother in law The Very Reverend Fr. Harry and Presbytera Aspasia Apostolakis, brothers in law Stanley Sarris, Emanuel Apostoles and John and (Betty) Apostolakis. Calling will be held Friday April 20, 2012 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 3500 West 106th Street Carmel, IN from 3 PM to 8 PM with an AHEPA Service at 7 PM and a Trisagion Service at 7:30 PM. Additional calling will be Saturday April 21, 2012 beginning at 10 AM followed by the funeral liturgy at 11 AM at the church. Demetrios is survived by his children Aspasia and Christos Sarellas, brothers Elias Sarellas, Yiannis (Chrisoula) Sarellas, Anastasios (Elizabeth) Sarellas, Panagiotis (Fotini) Sarellas, Dionisios (Eleni) Sarellas, Nikos (Evangelia) Sarellas, sister in law Irene Sarris, brother in law William (Patricia) Apostolakis, sister in law Stacey Apostoles, aunt Margarita Canellos, cousins Helen Canellos (John) Neinhuis, Stiliani (Theodore) Klikizos, fifteen nephews and ten nieces and numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins and God Children. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church or Ladies Philoptochos Society. Flan ner and Buchanan-Lawrence are handling funeral arrangements. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Online condolences and a video tribute of Demetrios may be shared at
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Nick, Dan & Jennifer Triandopoulos
May 12, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Demetri. Our sincere condolences to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memory be eternal and may God be with you all at this time and always.
john Panos
April 24, 2012
Aspasia and Chris, Sorry to hear about the passing of cousin Demetri. Love, thoughts and prayers to you. May his memeory be eternal.
Despina (Dee) Kapourales
April 23, 2012
Aspasia and Chris, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of our friend and cousin Dimitri. Our love and condolences to you both and to the rest of the family. A good man, father and husband and friend to us all. May his memory be eternal. Love you all.
Kathy Dowell
April 23, 2012
Deepest condolences at the loss of your father.He will be missed by many for his kindness and love of family and friends. May his memory be eternal.
Elizabeth Hauser and Family
April 20, 2012
Love and prayers are with you as you experience this loss. He will always be Theo Jim to my family and me. It was a gift to know him. The love and care he gave to all who knew him will live eternally as we share that same love and care with those we know. In this way he remains everpresent for evermore.
Linda (Kutlu) Neal
April 18, 2012
May your father rest in peace knowing he was a good and faithful servant during his time spent here on earth..praise God that his legacy lives on in the lives he touched.
Raymond Rohana
April 18, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a wonderful man and shall be deeply missed. My love, condolences and prayers to his family.
With deepest sympathy, I will remember your family in prayer during this difficult time. Aspasia, please let me know if you need anything at all.
Tachi Bumbalough
April 18, 2012
Steve & Valerie Bolaris
April 18, 2012
Greatly saddened to hear of the passing of a truly nice guy who raised three children after losing his wife Anna (our first cousin) so many years ago. May his memory be eternal.
Paul, Eleni, Nick, & George Lanzourakis
April 18, 2012
Our deepest condolence on the passing of an amazing man. May his memory be eternal.
Wendy Harris
April 18, 2012
To the Family of Demetrios Sarellas:
You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. brother, grandfather, friend. He is not lost. You know exactly where he is, he is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior!
Love you Aspasia.
Cheryl Venable
April 18, 2012
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Hugs to you.....
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