Barbara Lee Gialketsis

BARBARA LEE GIALKETSIS, 79, of Las Vegas, Nevada, only daughter of the late William and Virginia Cosulas, passed away locally on Monday, October 16th. Barbara was born in San Gabriel, California in 1938. She and her parents moved to Las Vegas in the late 1940's. Barbara attended Las Vegas High School, where she made many lifelong friendships. Later, she graduated from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in La Canada, California. For much of her adult life, until recently, Barbara worked in the family business, Bonanza Beverage Company. Barbara was a faithful member of St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church from its founding in Las Vegas. Over the decades, she served the Church with dedication across many activities and organizations: Sunday School, Youth Group Advisor, The Panagia Chapter of the Philoptochos Society, The Adult Study Group, Pan-Orthodox Retreats, The Annual Greek Food Festival, Senior Forerunners and much more. She loved the Church and was much loved by her fellow Orthodox Christians. Barbara is survived by sons William Gialketsis and Stephen Gialketsis and daughter Julie Gialketsis, and their families and loved ones; by grandchildren Angela, Michael, Sarah, Reed and George, in addition to two great grandchildren, her brother William Cosulas Jr. and many cousins and their families. She is also survived by former husband, William "Babe" Gialketsis and his stepsons Ron Woodbury and David "Woody" Woodbury and their families and relatives. Final Arrangements are under the care of Palm Mortuary. Services will be held at St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 South El Camino Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Viewing will be Friday, October 27th, 4:00-5:00pm in the Church, immediately followed by the Trisagion (Memorial) Service. The Funeral will be held on Saturday, October 28th, at 10:00am in the Church, immediately followed by the Makaria (Mercy Meal) next door in Panos Community Hall. Reverend Father John Hondros will be the presiding priest for the Services.