Obituary of Eva Karakatsanis

Eva Karakatsanis1926-2019It is with great sorrow that we share the loss of Eva Karakatsanis in her 94th year. She passed away surrounded by family late in the evening on Friday December 20, 2019. Adored by her late husband Paul of over 59 years, Eva is survived by her children and grandchildren. Loved by her children George (Valerie Browne), Stephen (Theresa Sherwood), and Helen (Mike Soehner) and proud Yiayia of Alexander, Andrew (Hilary Casey), Ariana, Adam, Nicholas, Leo and Paul.The daughter of Stephen and Helen Maginas, Eva came to Canada from Athens Greece in 1955. She was betrothed to Paul Karakatsanis before he immigrated in 1954, and they married here in Canada. Eva built a life centred around her husband, children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader and became proficient in the English language by reading the newspaper every day. Eva and Paul assimilated into the Canadian culture, had numerous multi-cultural friends, were proud Canadians while preserving their Greek heritage, and enjoyed debating current affairs and world politics. Eva helped her husband’s business as a bookkeeper and was a member of the Daughters of Penelope for over 30 years. This woman's organization promotes Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family & Individual Excellence. Eva will be missed by the friends she made through the Daughters, who to this day kept in touch, and the many friends she and her husband made over the years. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday December 27th at Highland Funeral Home & Cremation Centre at 3280 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto from 10:00am-12:30pm. Funeral service will be held at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church at 222 Burbank Drive, North York at 1:00pm followed by the Interment at York Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your charity of choice in Eva's memory.