Avgoustis “Gus” Tiniakos was born in the small mountain village of Kohilou on the island of Andros, Greece. Gus was the youngest and last surviving of nine children born to Demetrios and Maria Tiniakos. Gus served in the Greek navy before immigrating to the United States in 1956 following the footsteps of his older brother John who was living in Portland. Gus was a small business and property owner in Portland. Gus was dedicated to his family in Portland and Greece. He loved his roots in Andros and cared deeply for his family home and village. Gus was a volunteer in the Oregon National Guard where he received recognition for his many years of service with a commendation letter from President George W Bush. Gus forged many lifelong friends through his membership in the Portland Lions Club as well as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral where he volunteered for many years at the Greek Festival. Gus is survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Contributions in memory of Gus can be directed to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.