Dimitrios Jim Giannoulis

I wanted to acknowledge what a wonderful person and coworker Dimitris was. He had a great responsibility, but was incredibly kind hearted and always full of smiles and laughter. An excellent physician and a joy to share my work days with. Always and forever Dimitris miss you

Eine mazi mas... fotizi tis omorfes anamnisis mas me to zesto, gliko xamogelo toy. Kindness and giving are our Jimmy... still. Thinking of you today and always. I'm sure from up there you are still caring for your loved ones. Forgiving and giving. We miss you cuz. Na zite me xamogela kai xares giati etsi sas xerete to pedi sas... etsi sas theli. Love you all, Fay

I have lost a friend and a person to which I could relate. We were on the same team. I will miss your smile and your unrelenting enthusiasm with a touch of humour and optimism. Thanks for being a small, but important/significant acquaintance. Thanks for being true and you...always Mark.....

I don't remember the specifics of many of the days of my residency training - they all blurred together. But I will always remember my day with Dr. Giannoulis. I was an R1 at RCH and he was doing a locum there. He was so fun to be with. He made me laugh all day long. He was extremely friendly to everyone - an awesome guy.

Dimitri mas... kalo sou taksidi!
He will be with us always, when we smile, when we laugh, when we meet with caring, generous, loving and sincere people... we will remember him... and smile even more... a smile as large as our Dimitris.
We will love him always as he loved us truly...
Be strong dear Theo, Thea, Connie and Maria (and families), he is and will forever be with you, looking after you from above with his everlasting smile.
His joy is our joy… let us not make him weep.

We were introduced to Dimitrios seven years ago by his very close friend Tara. Even though our paths crossed infrequently, Dimitrios had a way of letting us know that he valued our friendship. We will truly miss his genuine warmth and wonderful sense of humour.

Had worked with Dimitri since he started at VGH. Excellent person to work with. Great loss to humanity

To the Giannoulis Family,

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Dimitri was a lovely human being, always smiling, genuine and welcoming. His passing is felt across the country.

sincerely,

I am so sorry to hear this news. I still cannot believe it. Dimitri was a wonderful friend. Always upbeat and fun, and we had a lot of fun together. When we were in Edmonton at U of A, and during his first few years in Vancouver, we were inseparable! He was generous with everything, especially if he had baked it or cooked it (and then you had better eat two more cookies and have some more Greek coffee and take a few cookies home with you -- he was stubborn that way!) I'm sure everyone will agree he was the world's best host, with a real talent for making his friends feel welcome in his home. He was always ready to listen, or to share a funny story (or some salacious secret!) He was also, of course, incredibly intelligent and along with that came his sharp wit. No one could top Dimitri's jokes and word play.

Dimitri was a very warm and loving friend and will always have a special place in my heart.

My deepest condolences to his parents and his sisters, whom he loved so, so much.

Giannoulis Family,

We are sorry to hear of your great loss. Our hearts and our prayers are with you.

Mike and Maria PAPPAS and Family

Dimitrios was an important contributor to the Undergrad Medical Programme, UBC through the Year 3 Committee. We very much appreciated his work and will miss him.

Dimitri was a wonderful colleague who joined us in Toronto several years ago from Vancouver for an all too short attachment in regional anesthesia. I was sitting the anesthesia fellowship exams at the time and he gave his time without hesitation to help me with that difficult process.
He is very fondly remembered at Toronto Western Hospital because of his kind and fun loving nature and I am very sad to hear of his passing.

I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Although I haven't seen Jim since I left STS after his Grade 11 year, I will always remember him as a fun, outgoing and helpful person. It makes perfect sense to me that he went into the helping professions for that is how I saw him. My sympathies to all as he will certainly be missed by those close to him.

To the Giannoulis family,

Please accept my utmost heartfelt sincere condolences for the loss of your son. I have very fond memories from our days at Strathcona together. He was a kind, gentle and gracious person.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Working in the Operating Room at U.B.C. Hospital with Dimitri was always a pleasure. He was entertaining with the stories of his travel and adventures of designing an apartment. He was also considerate, professional, and a joy to work with, he will be missed by the nurses at U.B.C.

GIANNOULIS FAMILY
Our deepest contolences May God give you all strength during this time

Andy Karelis and Family

George, Maria, Nonda, Kosta and Luca, We have just heard about the loss of Dimitrios. We are all beyond words at this time however we want to express our deepest sympathy to all of your families. Dwayne, Kathy, Giselle, and Genevieve Tiede

I fondly remember Dimitri for his genuinely child-like sense of fun, his delicious Chambord martinis and our fun and lively debates about politics and progress.

I was a resident who worked with Dr Giannoulis. All of us remember how full of life Dr Giannoulis was. Dr Giannoulis was a great teacher, a friend to everyone and he will be greatly missed. He was always smiling, always happy, something uncommon in our stressful workplace. My deepest regrets to your family.

GIANNOULIS FAMILY Our deepest Contolences. May God give you all strength during this time ANDY KARELIS FAMILY

Dear Gus and family,

Please accept our deepest condolences on Dimitris passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Giannoulis Family,
We send you our deepest sympathy and pray for your family during this very difficult time.

Dear Mando, Kosta, Connie, and Maria;
I have always treasured the kindness of you and your family and share your deep sorrow. Dimitri always greeted me with a generous smile whenever I ran into him in the hospitals in Vancouver. May his sweet soul rest in peace. Margaret Seppelt (Kolias)

To the entire Giannoulis family:

Dimitri has been in my prayers since I heard about his illness. Mr and Mrs Giannoulis there's no words to express my sympathy to you. I feel your pain and I pray that our Good Lord Jesus will give you all the strength and Peace to go through this sorrow. May God comfort you and cover you with Love.
May He keep you under the shadow of His wings and strengthen you every day.
You are ALL in my prayers .
With great respect and love

Dear Costa and Mando Giannouli,
Our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. There are no words to describe the pain of the loss of a child. May God give you strength and courage at this time.
Below is a poem that a friend shared with me at the time of my little brother's passing six years ago. I can only hope that it may bring you some form of comfort, as it has to my parents (Vassilios and Stavroula Vettas) and me ever since.


God's Lent Child

"I'll lend you for a little while a child of mine," God said,
"For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years or forty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of Him for me?"

"He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,
You'll have all you memories as a solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn."

"I've looked this whole world over in my search for teachers true,
and from the things that crowd life's lane, I have chosen YOU.
Now will you give him all your love nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take this lent child back again?"

"I fancied that I heard I heard them say," 'Dear God - Thy will be done.
For all the joys Thy child will bring the risk of grief we'll run.
We will shelter him with tenderness, we'll love while we may,
And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay.
But should Thy Angels call for him much sooner than we'd planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.'"

To the Giannoulis family, we send sincere sympathy. May you find strength in your faith and the love and caring of your many friends through this most difficult time.

The Giannoulis family
Our deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your beloved Dimitri. As parents we can't imagine the sorrow of losing a child.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Sincerely
George & Joanne Haleschuk

Our family sends our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With our deepest sympathy, our family sends our thoughts and preyers to yours. Jim will be in our thoughts and memories forever.

Connie

I am very sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Natalie

Our deepest condolences on Dimitris passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Entire Giannoulis family,

Please accept our utmost heartfelt sincere condolences for the loss of your son, brother and uncle. A very gentle, loving and gracious man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Farewell to a great friend and companion.
Rest in peace my friend

Oh, how we laughed! Dimitrios could make a very stressful day so much brighter. I loved to hear about his trips, his new apartment, his family and his adventures. When I saw him across the unit where I worked I just knew that it was going to be a better day. He was always very approachable and so kind to the patients.

We will forever miss our dear friend. Dimitri brought such joy into the lives of all who knew him. He was so proud of his Greek heritage and his family and always spoke fondly his parents, his sisters and their families. Our thoughts are with you all at this profoundly sad time.

I am deeply saddened to have heard of Dimitri's passing. I offer my condolences to his family and all that were close to him. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Our deepest condolences to the Giannoulis family. May God give you all strength during this time and may your son be graced into His arms.

Dimitri was a smile I could always count on; he lived his life with passion and joy and I will fondly remember him.

Dimitri: You were a wonderful man and a great colleague. I will miss you. Keep smiling.

We are deeply saddened to hear of Dimitri's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Giannoulis Family.

Dear Giannoulis families
Although I did not know Dimitrios well, I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times when I worked with Gerry. It was beautiful to see the closeness, love and respect the family had for each other. I know Dimitrios will be missed and that the world was a better place with him.
My condolences to all the family.

Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Dimitri was a delightful young man. Dorothy and I were truly amazed at his enviable demeanour, his sense of humour and his sincere love of life and family. Heart felt condolences to Kosta and Mando, to our beloved daughter-in-law Connie, to Maria and her family and the entire Giannoulis family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jack and Dorothy Stuart

Dear Connie,
Please know my thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. I hope you find some comfort in knowing your brother is in a better place and that your loving memories of him will be with you forever.
Sincerely,
Pat

Dear Gus, Mando, Connie and Maria
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Jim. Although we have not seen Jim for a long time we have fond memories of being neighbors in Pumphill. Jim was always so friendly and we especially remember his bright eyes and smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength to endure this difficult time.
Geri, Rick and Darren Rempel

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Dimitri. My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends.

To the Giannoulis family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Dimitrios always had a smile to share. A smile that would lite up any place he was. I am sure he is doing that now as he looks down on all of us with great memories of a short yet wonderful life.

Dimitri was a kind and generous person. From the moment I was introduced to him, I knew that he would be a good friend,

My thoughts are with the family at this time of great loss.

My sincere condolences to all of the family and loved ones in this profound time of sorrow. Dimitri was the truest of friends in every sense of the word. He loved life and passionately sought all of the wonderful things it had to offer. Dimitri's happiness, generosity, compassion, his talents in the kitchen, those wonderful Christmas parties, that over-the-top apartment... there are so many great memories to cherish.
Dimitri's family meant the world to him; his friends in Vancouver came a close second. What a privilege it was to be one of those friends.

Connie

Deepest condolences to you, Gerry and family. It's not easy to know what to say at a time like this but I wanted you to know that Peggy and I have been thinking about you. All our best and we hope that you find strength in family and friends right now.

Connie,
I was so very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Susan Green

I had the priviledge and honour of working with Dmitiri at the Surgical Daycare Centre at VGH. He offered such dignified, respectful and outstanding care to his patients, I was always proud to be a member of his team, but it was his sparkling eyes, broad smile and sense of humour that made me want to work with him. He had such a love and passion for his family that earned him the nickname "Uncle Mimi" and I always looked forward to hearing his humourous annecdotes of his trips home to see his growing nephews. He will be sorely missed, and my condolences to a family that will surely miss him achingly.
Fond Regards,
Jocelyn McCord RN
Operating Room Nurse

Dimitri, the world is an emptier place without you. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to my sister, Tara. And I thank you for all the smiles and kindness and humour that you extended to me over the years. And how kind you always were to my daughter, Natasha (even the time that she didn't want you to put her down and she even threw up on you but you bore it all with grace)

God bless you.

Dr. Giannoulis is a great man. Those who knew him and worked with him will certainly attest to this. I am only one of the many many people that are deeply saddened by his passing. My condolences to the family.

My prayers and deepest sympathy to your family. May the love of family and friends strengthen you at this time of sorrow.

Connie, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love, Pat

Gus and Family

My condolences on the passing of your son .My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this sorrowful time.Words cannot soothe the stressful months you have endured and the void you will feel for a long time.

I have not been in contact with Jim since High School, but he was an inspiration to all of us then.
My condolences go out to his family for this great tragedy.

We are deeply saddened by your loss. Although, we have not seen Dimitris for many years, we have very fond memories of his childhood in Calgary. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's angels surround you and bring you comfort in this most difficult time.

My deepest sympathy. I will always remember Jim from our High School days. He always had a warm smile, and a great sense of humour. He will be missed by many. God bless.

Dimitri it was a pleasure to see your smiling face when you came in to the lounge.You will be missed.Our deepest sympathies to all the family members.

I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Although I haven't seen Jim since high school, I will always remember him as a kind, sincere and thoughtful man. He will certainly be missed.

The entire Vlahos family in Calgary is with you Kosta and Mando, and your family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.
May the Lord give you courage and hold our beloved Jim on His hands.
ETERNAL BE HIS MEMORY

Dmitri holds a very special place in my heart and memories. As one of my 5 fellow Residents in Anesthesia at VGH, we spent many hours together in the last year of our Residency in 2000. We all loved being with Dmitri. He had a special sense of humour that was infectious and got us all through some of the tough times. Dmitri loved to share stories and I treasure the memories of his shining eyes and quick wit relating an experience which enriched my day. Dmitri added colour, interest, & wonder to my days as a Resident - which I felt again immediately when I last spoke to him about 10 months ago. Dmitri, I shall miss those times together, but know you are sharing them with some other lucky souls! I've never met your family, but I can see that they know how lucky they were to have you! xox my friend.

Dear Constantinos and Adamantia Giannoulis and family of Dimitrios, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please accept our deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family through this most difficult time.
My memories of Jim when we were young was that of a true gentlemen.
Yolanda (Vlahos)

Our deepest sympathies to all the family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Dimitri I had the pleasure of working with you at both UBC and RCH. You were an absolute bright light who will always be remembered in this way.
Thank you for being you xo.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

"ETERNAL BE HIS MEMORY"

I had not spoken with Dimitri for many years, yet I consider it a privilege and gift to have known the brightness, warmth and grace that he carried with him. May the Peace of Christ be with all who love him and mourn his passing from this life.

I remember Jim and his incredible family often visiting our office. His manners, kindness and personna showed the stance of a true gentleman; someone you'd never forget. And I never will. Yet knowing how painful this is for you, he's now embraced in God's loving arms.

I am so sorry for your loss- Jim was a lovely person and I remember him fondly from our years at school together and our daily bus rides (and debates!). He will be missed.

"an absolute credit to his profession, a wonderful kind and gentle person, a blessing to his family and friends. Dimitri loved his family and Dimitri was loved by his family. Our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers are with Dimitri's family at this time."

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences for the loss of your son.

"ETERNAL BE HIS MEMORY"

Dear Giannoulis family, I read with a sad heart of Jim's passing today. I attended elementary school at Nellie McClung with Jim some 30 years ago. He would give me a ride home on his bike eventhough I lived only 4 or 5 houses from school. Looking back now I remember him as an easy going, friendly, kindhearted boy. But I am sure as a girl of 8, I more than likely liked him because he was simply "nice". I think of him whenever we dine at Caesars, I tell my husband that I once knew the son of the owner (whether or not my memory is correct, that is how I remember your family, the owners of Caesars)

I hope you can find some comfort in knowing Jim is warmly remembered by those whose lives he has crossed, even those from 30 years ago.

Sincerely, Michelle Roworth (Huse)

I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a caring and compassionate young man. Although I did not know Dimitri well, in my encounters with him he was always friendly, kind and courteous. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.

Huge loss for humanity.

Dimitri had a way to make you feel welcome and at ease. With his sense of humour, it was no wonder that people gravitated towards him. He took care of people: his family, friends and patients. I won't try to describe the loss because it is simply too hard.