On Monday April 20, 2020 Constantinos (Gus) Loubardeas at the age of 85 passed away peacefully. The world has lost a kind and generous man, known for his warm smile. Gus was born in the town of Paralio Astros, Greece to his parents Helen and Peter Loubardeas. Surviving sisters Theodoti (Manoli) Orfanos, Panayota Georgiou, Alexandra Mavitzis, and brother Stavros Loubardias (Janice Sulik).
He came to Canada in 1959 by boat with nothing more than a small suitcase and a Grade one education. In his early years he worked in a variety of small businesses including Mr. Softie Ice Cream Truck, A & W and Well’s Painting. He was the founder of Venice Pizza & Spaghetti House, which grew to 24 restaurants at its peak and was spread across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Gus always loved the restaurant business with his final venture being the Beacon Drive In (Ice Cream Shop) in Victoria. Gus was the definition of a successful entrepreneur. Gus’s generosity meant that he helped many others become entrepreneurs.
He is survived by: his first wife Jean Loubardeas their son Peter (Barbara) Loubardeas and their children Michael (Kendra), Christopher and Stephanie; Daughter Helen (Tony) Turay and their children Maria (Ashton) Phillips, Katie; Great grandchildren Maxwell and Arthur. His second wife Helen Buckley-Loubardeas and their daughter Deanne Loubardeas (Nicole Little). He will also be greatly missed by his special dog Mimi.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Dimitris (infant) and Haralambos; sister Triantafillia; sister in law Eleni Loubardeas; brother in laws Nick Theodorou & Chris Georgiou.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to all the staff at the Amica Douglas House for their kind support during his stay. A special thank you to Rev. Father George Tolias & nurse Suman.
His friends and family will truly miss his positive loving support.
Ο θεός να σε ανάπαυση Rest in peace
Due to COVID-19, there will be a private family Greek Orthodox service in Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice in Gus’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to McCall Gardens 250-385-4465
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
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Lisa Kolstad, I am known as esthie my birthname .We remember all the good times we had and are so sorry that Gus has passed away.We just now found out. We have searched for you a long time but was not to be. Sending you all our love Lisa- Esthie.
Please could you convey my condolences to Helen Buckley-Loubardeas on the death of her husband, Constantinos (Gus) Loubardeas , on Monday, April 20, 2020 ? We were colleagues in Luanshya in c. 1974.
To Peter and his family
Peter from the softball fans in the fair city of Saskatoon, we express our condolences on the loss of your father.
Take Care
To Helen, Tony and Family. My sincere sympathy to each one, in the loss of your father, Helen. It’s clear he was appreciated by many. Wonderful that you all had visited with him so recently.
Lois/Luigi at #123
Gus you always had a smile for me even though I was A challenge for you guys at times. We will always remember our wedding reception at Jezebels that you and Helen held for myself and Rhonda. I wish we had stayed in touch, you will always be with me in my heart. My warmest condolences to Helen, Deanne and Steve, R.I.P. Gus, Peace and Love ❤️
Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to your family, you guys were and still are always so.kind and loving towards me. I am so grateful I had the oppritunity to know gus and was equally as welcomed by him as the day mom took me in( joanne) thanks for my first job and the beacon to our dinners we had and our many laughs and smiles all my love and strength in your devastating times. Ash