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Mike M. Stavros

1924 - 2008

BORN

1924

DIED

2008

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Green Hills Mortuary & Memorial Chapel

27501 South Western Avenue

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Mike Stavros Obituary

Born in Kenilworth, UT January 29, 1924, passed away July 24, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Kathryn; and brothers, Tony Stavros & Steve Stavros. Mike is survived by his children, Mike (Rita) Stavros, George (JoAnna) Stavros, Irene (Greg) Jackson and Liz (Rod) Paculba; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brothers, George Stavros and John Lakis; sister, Evelyn Rapoza; sisters-in-law, Helen Stavros, Teri Stavros and Mary Tervo. Mike was a world War II veteran. After working 20 years at Di Carlo Bakery, he purchased and managed with his brother George, the Way Farer Restaurant and Hot N' Tot restaurant in Lomita. He retired in 1987. He was active in the order of Ahepa and the Southern California Cretans Association. A Trisagion will be held 7pm Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Green Hills. Funeral service will be held 10am Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church 722 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 followed by interment in Green Hills Memorial Park (310) 831-0311. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2008.

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Irene Jackson

August 5, 2008

Dad-I will miss you & think of you often like I do with Mom. You are together again. You will live on in my heart forever. Love you-Irene

Nicole Jackson

August 1, 2008

Papou,
We will all miss you very much! I can still remember you biting my toes when I came to visit you! I will never forget Christmas times at the Alma street house. You will never be forgotten. You had a beautiful service. You are now with Yia-ya in a better place. You will always have a special place in my heart. I will never forget you, you are the best Papou ever! I love you!

Cindy Kostich Marquez

July 30, 2008

Mike, George, Irene and Liz,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My brother Steve and sister Karin and I have the best memories of growing up with all you kids on Alma St. Your parents always made us feel very welcome in your home, as crazy as we were with the water balloon fights and ice fights and all the other fun stuff we did. You had a great family and I will never forget the wonderful times we had in the neighborhood.
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you during this very sad time.
Sincerely, Cindy Kostich Marquez

Jerry and Terry Butera

July 29, 2008

To the Stavros Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all the family.

joan mattera

July 29, 2008

Dear Mike and all the Stavros family.So sorry for your loss. your dad was a very special man. May the memories bring you comfort. your friend. joanie

Nena Pappas Pappas

July 29, 2008

Dear Irene and family: Our thoughts are with you from all of us. May God comfort you at this time of your sorrow. Nena Pappas and members of St. George Greek Orthodox Church....

Ronny Hood

July 29, 2008

Thoughts and prayer's with the Stavros Family.

Elaine Hillas

July 28, 2008

Mike, George, Irene and Liz,

I always remember Uncle Mike for his smile, hospitality and his sense of family. I was very saddened to hear of his passing and I will miss him. You are all in my thoughts. May you find comfort in your family and friends who will gather with you to celebrate him and remember him. Love, your cousin Elaine Hillas

The Gonzalez Family

July 28, 2008

May God bless the Stavros family!

Margo Fancher

July 28, 2008

Dear Irene and family,
May his memory be eternal!
With love,
Margo and family

George Dragich

July 28, 2008

To the Stavros family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your father and uncle.

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