Paulos – Dino Sam was taken from us unexpectedly on April 24, 2012, in Victoria, BC. He was born a Spartan December 2, 1945, in Molai, Greece.
Dino immigrated to Canada with his parents at the age of 14 and settled in Winnipeg, where he attended high school and university. Dino received his first degree in biology from the University of Manitoba and subsequently graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in 1974. After practicing in Winnipeg for a short time, he moved to Victoria and established his practice in Sidney in 1977. Dino practiced dentistry in Victoria for the rest of his days, evolving into one of the world’s foremost authorities in the area of biological dentistry. He was very passionate about his work and helped countless people from all over the world restore their health and well-being. Dino did everything in life with extreme enthusiasm and vigor, whether it was cooking in his wood burning oven or scavenging driftwood on a remote beach. Driftwood came to life in his hands and imagination. A hobby that started with a small mirror blossomed into life-sized works of mythological creatures.
Dino was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and friend, and is so loved by so many. Dino walked amongst us. His presence will be missed yet the love and joy he brought will live on forever in us all.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, April 30th at 11:00 am at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Savior, 4648 Elk Lake Drive in Victoria with reception to follow.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
44 Responses
Dearest DeJais,
You have been on my mind. I was searching the internet, to see if I could learn how you are doing when I stumbled across this.
My dear friend, I am so very, very sorry. You waited a lifetime for someone like Dino. I pray you are doing well.
I would love to hear how you are doing now.
My best, with love,
Connie
I just recently moved to NC.
I am so sorry to hear of Dino’s passing. I knew you as your patient and want to thank you Dino for helping me to better health. My condolences to the family. Peace
Dejais and Sam:
I just recently learned of Dino’s passing! I am so sorry for your loss!!
I feel so sad that Dino is no longer on this earth. He was such a gifted man with a big heart…. he had the courage to pursue a better path, different from convention……..a path that helped so many of us when other dentists failed. I always felt so safe with Dino, l trusted him completely. Even painful surgeries were much easier in his wonderful care!!
Dino’s passing is a loss for the world. There are too few men/dentists like him. I am very grateful that I knew him and got to sit in his dentist chair!
Much love to you both,
Barb Kinnie (Calgary)
Dear Dejais,
I just yesterday found out about Dinos passing. I was so surprised… he left a whole year ago. I have been sending you Christmas cards but it appeared you had moved and I didn’t make enough of an effort to try to search where you had moved to. I so valued the reading you did for me and I so enjoyed doing the reading for you. I would be honoured if you want to reconnect. Dino was so special and you… you a very such an angel on this planet.. my heart is so with you…. if ever I can do anything for you… let me know..
hugs and love
georgina