Alex N. Markakis

Alex N.Markakis  PRICE - Alex N. Markakis, age 72, passed away at his home, while surrounded by his family after an extended illness.He was born March 3, 1930, in Heiner, UT to Nick and Irene Anton-akis Markakis. Married Deloris Edmondson, Sept 17, 1966, at St. John's Greek Or-thodox Church in Las Vegas, NV. Member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Graduate of Carbon High School Class of 1948 and later attended Carbon College. Served in the U.S. Air Force for four years while station-ed in California and the Philippine Islands. Alex started working at a young age developing a life long work ethic. His hard work led him to establish Al's Shoe Shine Shop, Price Taxi and Candy Store, Al's Malt Shoppe, Price Vending Co., and Markakis Rentals. He never met a stranger and was known as "Big Al, Everybody's Pal." May his memory be eternal. He is survived by his wife, Deloris Markakis, Price; two daughters, Me-lissa (Casey) Hammack, Amy (Doug) Olson, both of Price; son, Matthew (Amy) Markakis, Fruita, CO; sister-in-law, Karla Edmondson, Price; mother and father-in-law, Henry (Wilma) Ed-mondson, Helper; two sisters and two brothers, Mary Piantes, Mike Mar-kakis, both of Las Vegas, NV, Jay Markakis, Salt Lake City, Catherine (Karl) Haaser, Ogden; sister-in-law, Karyl Markakis, Las Vegas, NV; granddaughter, Madison Long; several nieces, nephews; and a community of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; brother, Mitch Markakis; and brother-in-law, Gust Piantes. Services, Wed. Oct 2, 2002, 2 p.m. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Trisagion service, Tues. 7 p.m. Mitchell Funeral Home. Friends are welcome at Mitchell's daily. Interment, Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Rocky Mountain Hospice, 60 E. 100 N, Price, UT 84501.