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MARY STATHAKIS GINAKES
Born: May 19, 1931
Date of Passing: Jan 10, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY STATHAKIS GINAKES
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mary Stathakis Ginakes on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 92.
Mary is survived by her loving sister Catherine Stathakis and her many nieces, nephews and countless friends in Canada and United States. Mary was predeceased by her husband Demos A. Ginakes, and parents, Sam and Matina Stathakis.
Born May 19, 1931 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and raised in Kingston Luzerne, Pennsylvania Mary attended College and continued onto New York after graduation to pursue her love of the Arts. Mary worked for New York in America Magazine and was then hired by Mr. Ault to work at the Lee Ault & Company, a gallery on Madison Avenue.
Mary met and married Demos A. Ginakes in 1976 and moved to Winnipeg to begin a new chapter of her life pursuing her love of the arts and fashion.
Mary worked for Thomas Gallery, Holt Renfrew – Jaeger and Maude Chapman where she made many lifelong friends. Mary was fondly referred to as “Miss New York” and known for her love of fashion and shopping, her exquisite taste in clothing and being impeccably dressed at all times. Her vibrant laugh and inquisitive nature was loved by everyone she met. Mary was proud of her Greek heritage and faith, love of dance and being American. Mary enjoyed her annual trips with her family to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and was passionate about her trips to Marco Island, Fl. with her beloved husband Demos.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2255 Grant Avenue.
Interment will be held in Fargo, North Dakota, May 2024
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made “In memory of Mary S. Ginakes” to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. 2255 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2024, Jan 20, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Mary was a special person who I met at Holt Renfrew. She was a good friend to me and I am sorry to hear of her passing. - Posted by: Heather Cameron Scott (Friend) on: Feb 25, 2024
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I met Mary when we worked at Holt Renfrew together. Mary was always kind and professional, treating everyone with respect. Following our time at Holt Renfrew, whenever I would meet Mary, she would have time for conversation and it was like no time had passed at all. I will always remember her fondly. - Posted by: Ryan Scott (friend/former co-worker) on: Jan 28, 2024
