Peter George Bezbes

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather(papou). Dad passed away on March 27, 2012. He is survived by Anna, his loving wife of 49 years; their three children Maria (Larry) Kowalchuk, Margareta (Markos) Baikas, Georgia (Bruce) Boechler and seven grandchildren, Alexander, Arianna, Adam, Anna, Nikolas, Gregory and Michael. Also surviving are his sister Tresso (Henry) Karahalios, brother Spiro Bezbes, numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Dad was born in Kastri, Greece and immigrated to Canada in 1951. With hard work and perseverance, he owned and operated several successful restaurants – The Barry Hotel Restaurant, The Suburban Restaurant and Bezbes Family Restaurant in Saskatoon. Peter gave back to his community with his involvement in service clubs such as The Order of AHEPA and The Kiwanis Club. After his retirement in 1993, dad enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, keeping up with world events, and tending to his garden, especially his apple trees. His home was always a welcome place to those who knew him and he will be missed by his extended family and many friends.

The prayer service will be held at Acadia McKague’s Funeral Centre on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Koimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1020 Dufferin Ave., Saskatoon, with Reverend Father Michael Michael officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery will follow the Funeral Service.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at RUH, MD Ambulance and Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services as well as Father Michael who helped us with his spiritual guidance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be emailed to the family at www.acadiamckaguesfuneralcentre.com. Arrangements entrusted to Acadia McKague’s Funeral Centre, 915 Acadia Dr., Saskatoon, Sk. 955-1600