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Ekaterina (Kathy) Tanglis (née Dimitropoulos) 

March 4, 2025

Passed away peacefully with her husband and sons by her side on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at University Hospital, London, in her 87th year of life.

Kathy was born in Athens, Greece, on March 15, 1938. In 1963, Kathy immigrated to Canada, where she met and married the love of her life, George Tanglis in 1965. She was blessed with two sons, Gus and Chris and daughters-in-law, Krista and Doris. Her pride and joy were her two grandchildren, Kosta and Zoe, whom she continuously reminded “S’agapo poli poli”.

She was the eldest of five children and is survived by her siblings Stavroula (George) Giannarapis, Panagiotis (Tasia) Dimitropoulos, Eleftheria (Sotiris) Melidis, and Theodora (Panagiotis) Kostopoulos. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and god-children.

A true fashionista, her impeccable sense of style led her to a successful career as a master wedding dress designer and seamstress. However, her true passion was in the kitchen, where she found joy cooking delicious meals from scratch for family and friends.

Kathy lived her life with unwavering strength and courage, always inspiring those around her to do the same.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. A funeral service will be conducted at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 131 Southdale Road West, London, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Woodland Cemetery, London.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Kathy to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, London.

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Rest in peace, Kathy. Our sincere condolences to the whole family!

~ Martina & Rainer with Lorenz and Josefa

Our sincere condolences to the entire Tanglis family. We will keep her in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.

~ Emma and Jeremy Levasseur

Services for Ekaterina (Kathy) Tanglis (née Dimitropoulos) 

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

March 18, 2025 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held at:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
131 Southdale Road West,
London, Ontario

March 19, 2025 11:00 am

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Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery

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