George Tcharos

George Tcharos, 87, of Cathedral City, California passed away on March 11, 2017 in Cathedral City. He was born on April 17, 1929, to Nikolaos Tsororos and Aristea Loumakis in Quebec City, Canada. He married Emily Pappas on April 17, 1966 in Quebec City. He was a restaurateur and sales representative in the wholesale foods business (Center Meat Company) for over 45 years. He was Provincial Scout Commissioner and Troop Master in Canada, a Master Mason-Scottish Rite 33rd degree, founder and community organizer for both the Greek Orthodox Church communities of the Annunciation in Quebec City, Canada & St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Palm Desert, CA. He served in the Royal 57th Battery from 1944-1948 as a Reservist. He is survived by spouse, Emily Tcharos of Cathedral City; daughter, Stefanie Tcharos (Matthew) Kourakis; son; Nicolas (Ariadne Sarros) Tcharos; grandchildren, Jacob Kourakis, Anisia Kourakis, Theoharis Tcharos, and Alexander Tcharos; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and loving friends. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2017 following a Trisagion Service at 7:00 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 74109 Larrea Street Palm Desert, CA 92260. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church with interment to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Palm Springs Desert Memorial Park with Makaria-Mercy Meal immediately following at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Cathedral City. The family suggests that donations be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Palm Desert or the Salvation Army - 30400 Landau Blvd, Cathedral City, CA 92234.