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Yanis Karvas Obituary
Yanis loved Yuma and had many friends and associates here.
He's survived by his sisters, Ioanna (Antonio) Kavoulakis, Eftexia Madakakis and Thera Baldounis, his brother Paul Baldounis, his nephew, Ted (Marcella) Kavoulakis, Godson, Brandon Kavoulakis and nieces, Christina (Gil) Collom and Cassandra Kavoulakis.
Cremation took place in Odessa, Texas and Yanis was returned to Yuma where he wishes to remain a part of the community he so truly loved.
He will be missed by many.
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Memories and Condolences
for Yanis Karvas
Frances Wilson
March 25, 2024
Had a blast dancing with you at Bo Jangles. May You and Rick rest in peace.
July 20, 2017
I will miss you brother . It was a blast flying together . You are my buddy for ever . Be back home with ya in 20 30 years. Love ya Scott
April 18, 2017
My dear Friend,YANIS kARVAS I never be forget you,are friendship for the last 24 years,Our last trip to Felicity Ca. January/12/2017 hope one day if I can I will make You last Dream Come true,you was a very nice Uncle to my Childrens Mauricio Orantes,Alonso Estrada Contreras Nestor Contreras,.sorry when you ask me If Alonso was your Son,You Know we Love you with all Our Heart,I am Debasted,today I get home to see you but you are not there no more,thank You for teach me Greek I never be forget all the times we was together,today I only have the last picture and video of You and Me. God bless You... Angelica Contreras Ramirez... (Angeliki) how you call me.
Deena Whitman
April 10, 2017
RIP dear old friend, you are up there with some of the best In sure you will find them and watch over all of us still here
April 9, 2017
RIP
April 8, 2017
Yanis was a great neighbor and friend. Rest in peace.
RICK WILSON
April 6, 2017
To My Pal......GodSpeed Yani and I will think of you every time the Wind blows....as I know your out there! You were the Best Friend anyone could have or want!
Mary Lou Howard
April 6, 2017
Yanis, my dearest friend, I am heartbroken that I didn't see you one last time and I couldn't say goodbye to you. I will always love you and miss you! Thank you for being so good to me.
Rustii
April 5, 2017
I was just wondering how he was doing the other day...haven't seen him in a long time, but he was always nice and so kind...the world just got a little smaller. RIP old friend
Frances Wilson
April 5, 2017
My favorite memory of Yanis is when we would meet each other in the center of the dance floor at Bo Jangles and dance our cares away. It was in the 80's and Bo Jangles was the hottest night club in town with Orange County Circuit live entertainment. As years passed I did not see Yanis until the very end. He would come and visit my husband Rick and I at our home in Yuma or we would see him at Steve's' restaurant; Mi Fajitas or at Foothills Restaurant after Steve passed away. We had the pleasure of his company one last time at Maria's restaurant and Rick and I will miss him terribly. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Mark Shepherd
April 4, 2017
Yani was a great and loyal friend to all who knew him. He was always willing to lend a hand to help others in any way he could. He will be missed by many. May you rest in peace in the loving arms of God. Love you Brother!
April 3, 2017
To My Pal....since 1986....GodSpeed my Friend! You were the BEST FRIEND anyone could ever have or want!
Rick Wilson
April 3, 2017
Yania and I got to be "Best Friends" after the passing of our mutual friend Steve (Mi Fahita Restaurant) as we were together...comforting each other when learning of his passing. He actually drove me to Steve's home....as he thought we would be closer or "somehow" connect with Steve (???) and when we got to his driveway.....THEN he told me Steve was gone!
Since then Yannis visited me oin the hospital several times....always with a wonderful bag of Doughnuts for me! His kindness to me was everlasting....and I salute him as a Man of Integrity and Knowledge of Many Things in Life! May he rest in Peace Eternally.....and when the wind blows here in Yuma....I will lovingly think of him! I knew Yannis since 1986 and when he took ill at the Hospice.....we tried 2 times to visit....but Yannis apparently didnt want me to see his frail condition? Love You Pal......Go Be With God! Amen!
April 2, 2017
Yanni was a great neighbor to me and my children in the 80's. I would see him from time to time thru the years and he never forgot those times...So sad to see this but I know he had a great fun life..
Michael
April 2, 2017
Goodbye My Friend May You Find Peace.
JF
April 2, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ken and Kathi Scott
March 31, 2017
Fly High My Brother, May the wind always be at your back.
You will be missed my Brother.
March 31, 2017
My condolences to the family. May you find happiness and comfort during these very difficult times as you continue to reflect on your cherished memories of your dear loved one. Matthew 5:3
~Grace
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