JOHN MICHAEL DAFNIS

Condolences & Memories (38 entries)

• I knew john in high school he was a wonderful person who loved his family, friends and life. When I found out he passed I knew I had to say something about this wonderful person, he was a very passionate kind soul who always knew how to make a person laugh but could could listen without prejudice. My condolences to Johns wife and family please know you are on my thoughts and that I had the privilege of knowing this great person. - Posted by: Rachael Surujlall Sugden (High school friend ) on: Jan 02, 2015

• The AHEPA Family expresses sadness and heartfelt condolences to the family of John Dafnis on his recent passing. John first joined AHEPA’s youth group and later served our chapter with dedication and kindness. As our former youth adviser, he inspired many young individuals. His many talents (including music) contributed to the betterment of our community at large. Eonia Eimnemi (May his memory be eternal). - Posted by: William Constan - Secretary, Order of AHEPA (friend) on: Dec 14, 2014

• Natalina, we are shocked to hear this tragic news, and are truly saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Dino and Iolanda Busceti (family friends) on: Dec 11, 2014

• Natalina, I am at a loss for words. Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your soul mate. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Louise and Marty Kos - Posted by: Louise and Martin Kos (Co worker) on: Dec 11, 2014

• My condolences to the family and I am sorry Natalina and I didn't know he passed away, I was shocked. From Roberta - Posted by: Roberta Sage (friend) on: Dec 07, 2014

• I have known John from our days at Stanley Knowles School and the last time I had seen of him was twenty-four years ago. I have never even thought about him for many years after that because his name somehow slipped my mind until I had heard about his death recently. I went to his funeral on Thursday. I wish to express to John's family, especially to his wife, my condolences for their loss. - Posted by: Kenneth Davis (Friend (high school)) on: Dec 06, 2014

• My deepest condolences to the Dafnis family.May you rest in peace. I just found out on December 5th of his passing and was shocked....he was a great guy , always happy and friendly to all.... - Posted by: zdravko (friend) on: Dec 06, 2014

• Natalina; our deepest sympathies for your loss. We wish you and your family lots of strength and love in this difficult time. - Posted by: Sal & Mara Pellettieri (friends) on: Dec 05, 2014

• Haven't seen you in years old friend, but when we would meet up, like old times, we laughed, shared stories and laughed some more. Heartfelt sympathies the family you leave behind... You will be missed by many. - Posted by: Brett Birch (Elementary/High School Friends) on: Dec 05, 2014

• Natalina and family...my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. God bless! - Posted by: Maria Cianflone (Friend) on: Dec 04, 2014

• Natalina we are so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. May the wonderful memories of him and his strength give you the courage you need during the difficult days ..our deepest condolences to you and your families...our prayers and thoughts are with you..big hugs xo - Posted by: Sina, David, Kristina Bessason & Rosa Vita and Family (Friends) on: Dec 04, 2014

• Natalina - I just heard this evening of John's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. I would have been at the service for you if I had known. Please treasure the beautiful days you had together and know he is resting in peace. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Kim Warburton, CurlManitoba, Winnipeg Free Press - Posted by: Kim Warburton (friend of Natalina) on: Dec 04, 2014

• Natalie Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy for your loss. In this difficult time, may you and your family gain some inspiration and strength from the following quote: "What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller - Always Olaf and Gail - Posted by: Olaf Koester and Gail Wiggins (Friend) on: Dec 04, 2014

• Our deepest sympathies to Natalina & all of John's family. John will be greatly missed by all. His departure has saddened us so much we can't even express into words. - Posted by: George & Athena Alevizos (Friends) on: Dec 04, 2014

• Μετά λύπης το πληροφορήθηκα...Καλή ανάπαυση να έχει η ψυχή του και εκ Θεού παρηγορία οι συγγενείς του. Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Καλώ ταξίδι ....rest in peace John.. - Posted by: George Aggelopoulos (Greek community ) on: Dec 04, 2014

• Natalina and family....Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. We will always remember John's zest for life and passion! God bless. Carmela and Tony Cianflone - Posted by: Carmela & Tony Cianflone (Friends) on: Dec 04, 2014

• My sincere condolences to Natalina & the entire family. May you find comfort knowing John is in the loving arms of the Lord. Hugs, Stella Cianflone - Posted by: Stella Cianflone (Family friend) on: Dec 03, 2014

• our deepest condolences to the Dafnis family, at this very sorrowful time, may he rest in peace, - Posted by: Demetrios Holunga (family freind) () on: Dec 03, 2014

• Natalina please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Maria Cotroneo and family. - Posted by: Toni Marks (Friend of the family) on: Dec 03, 2014

• Natalina and family, so very sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you in this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Elaine Scammell () on: Dec 03, 2014

• Our condolences to you Natalina at this very difficult time. Special thoughts are sent your way from the Shrine Circus Committee. Elfrieda McLean Circus Administration - Posted by: Elfrieda McLean (Work acquaintance) on: Dec 03, 2014

• John was a sweetheart and a beautiful spirit...I send my love to his family & friends during this difficult time. - Posted by: Nikki W (High School Friend) on: Dec 03, 2014

• Natalina, I am so sorry to hear about John's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Ida Sacco (Friend) on: Dec 02, 2014

• I didn't see John daily, but when I did, he always put a smile on my face. He always helped my family when they needed his expertise. Being involved at Folklorama, or security, to even being an altar boy, was how I'll remember him. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Stavros Ioannou (friend) on: Dec 02, 2014

• Natalina Words can never express how deeply saddened we all are in hearing of John's passing. John was a beautiful you man whom when ever we saw him he always had a smile on his face/ He was such a pleasant young man who I guess God had a reason and called him home. Natalina I know John will always be guiding you and watching over you just as he did on earth. Rest in peace John. Natalina may God watch over you and give you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers with you all. - Posted by: Rosa & Rosario Ferlaino (Friends) on: Dec 02, 2014

• Rest in peace Yiani, We will always remember your sweet smile and beautiful blue eyes. We send our deepest condolences to Sofia, Eleni, Jim, wife Natalina, and the rest of the relatives and friends. - Posted by: Stelios & Eva Stylianou () on: Dec 02, 2014

• My dear even I'm so far away, I am close to you in this moment! I'm that we all lost John! I had chance to see him only one time and I well remember Always how nice he was. The only thing that can help you in this moment is that God want John rite biside him. So, my dear every time you will fell sad, remember that! He will be always rite biside you! All my love! Angela - Posted by: Aunt Angela () on: Dec 02, 2014

• Our condolences to Natalina Sofia Helen and Jim and family, We have known John as a little boy.being koumbara`s. Its too bad he had to go so soon, God be with the families. REST IN PEACE JOHN. - Posted by: Manoli and Sara Terezakis (Koumbara ) on: Dec 02, 2014

• John was a good person. He was always protective of those close to him and would shelter the ones he loved. He will be missed, but also remembered. Nelson - Posted by: Nelson Torres (Highschool friend) on: Dec 02, 2014

• To John, I will never forget the first time I met you and Natalina here at CCMB...I still remember walking into the room to give you your new appts and we all just started talking and we spent a good 20 or so minutes together and after that we developed a good relatiohship for that I have treasured. Your smile and personality said it all to me, and getting to know you and seeing that you are a great Man and seeing the devotation you had for your love Natalina was so appreciated by me. Though I haven't seen you much lately I am however grateful the last time I did see you before you saw Dr. Wong that day...you got mad at me and told me to start eating because I was too skinny...HaHa!! Natalina, John loved you so much and his eyes said it all! His love was strong for you. John will always be by your side and he will make sure you are well taken care of the way he would of taken care of you. I am so sorry for the lost of John to all that have known him and it's a true lost for the ones that never had a chance to get to know him. I will treasure all the moments that I got to spend with John here at CCMB. Take Care...Fly and spread your wings John as you are now free from the pain...With lots of love Katy.... Natalina I am here for you...love you lots! - Posted by: Katy Steeves (Friend) on: Dec 02, 2014

• We are so very deeply saddened by your profound loss, Natalina. John will live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved him, and he will always be a part of your soul. John was well loved and respected, and touched many lives. Our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you, your family, and all of John's family. We wish you all the peace and comfort John would have wished for you, and his family. May the Lord guide you and oomfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Raphaela and Gerald Lecomte (Friends) on: Dec 02, 2014

• Sending Deepest Condolences Natalina,you are in our prayers and thoughts. Susan & Rick Gill ( Christmas Cheer Board ) - Posted by: Susan Gill () on: Dec 02, 2014

• As a member of the Gree community and friend of the family, I saw Yianni, during his young years,taking part in different activities, celebrations, dances and cultural events. I always appreciated his kindness, his sense of humor, his smile and specially his good manners. I had the chance to know him better and love him more when he particepated on my play O koumbaros apo tin Ameriki. He was young, hansome, irrestible, we had fun together, during the repetitions and the 3 presentations we gave at the Greek community. I wish I could take some of the pain his mother Sofia or his wif Natalina have right now loosing such a darling son and a caring husband. . We all loved him and appreciated him and his loss is just unbearable. Sofia s'agapo poli Lefco Doche - Posted by: Lefco Doche (One of the many thias John had in the Greek community) on: Dec 02, 2014

• On behalf of the Greek Community of Winnipeg I would like to extend our sincere condulences to the Dafnis family and to his extended family and friends. John Dafnis was the finest example of a member of the Greek community of Winnipeg. It is with great sadness that we have lost such a great friend. I personally always looked up to Yianno as a role model during our youth in the Greek community. John's humour and stoic leadership during our younger years at Camp Vasilika, serving as Altar boys, and later performing as a team in the Greek Pavilion of Folklorama is the the very best example of good times, good friends and good memories. John will always be remebered by all in our Greek community, and the many friends he has here. He will be missed by all who knew him. Demos Louizos - St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church & Hellenic Greek Community of Winnipeg President - Posted by: Demos Louizos - St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Community President (Greek Community Member and childhood friend) on: Dec 02, 2014

• I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of John. I have wonderful memories of him and the great times spent with friends with whom me and my sister knew in the Greek community. His vibrant spirit will be missed. Furthermore, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Natalina and family, with whom I have also had the pleasure of knowing through the community. Sincerely, Elena. - Posted by: Elena Lucidi Caligiuri (Friend ) on: Dec 02, 2014

• Simple words can never express how deeply saddened we are at the passing of John. Sending our most heartfelt condolences to the Dafnis and Porpiglia families. - Posted by: Rose and Domenico Fiorillo (friends) on: Dec 02, 2014

• Although it had never been my privilege to meet John, I know he must have been special to have been such an important part of the Porpiglia family. I have been thinking of you all since I heard of your loss. A special prayer for you, Natalina, in your time of pain. - Posted by: Shirley Manson (friend of the family) on: Dec 02, 2014

• Natalina, so very sorry for your loss. It isn't fair that someone should be taken away so young. Remember God only takes the best, and John truly was. Rest in peace John and continue to watch over your loved ones. - Posted by: Richetta & Frank Ferlaino (Friends) on: Dec 02, 2014