Obituary of Alexander Dramalis

Alexander (Alex) Dramalis passed away peacefully at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at the age of 88 years with his family at his side. Alex is survived by his daughter Marina (George) and their children Dimitri and Cristina all of Athens, Greece and his son George (Sharon) and their children Daniel (Mary) and Greg (Brandy) of Calgary. He welcomed his first great grandchild, Nicolas, into his life six weeks ago. Alex was predeceased by his parents, George and Marika, and his sister Xeni, all of Athens, Greece who were well known in the acting community. He was also predeceased by his loving wife Mary in 2001 in Vancouver and his beloved grandson Ryan in 1996. Alex and Mary were married in Athens in 1942 and immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in 1948 where they raised their family. They lived a happy life amongst their many good friends and close family giving the gift of their constant love and devotion to their children and grandchildren. For this we are forever greatful. In 2006 Alex moved to Calgary to be close to his family. Everywhere Alex went he shared his cheerful spirit and humour and we know that his wonderful friends at Lake Bonavista Village will miss him. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (1 Tamarac Crescent S.W.) on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow in the “Garden of Christus” at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email debbis@cancer.ab.ca. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Unit 56 at Rockyview General Hospital for their care and support during these last months. In living memory of Alex Dramalis, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.