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Angeline "Aggeliki" Katsaros, 82, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010. She was born March 25, 1928 in Kalamata, Greece. Angeline immigrated to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1955. On February 16, 1958, she married the love of her life, Michael Lykourgos Katsaros who died in 1989. She leaves four children: Maria Cassimus and her husband Marcus, Gina Katsaros, Lou Katsaros and Donna Padilla, and George Katsaros; She had three beloved grandchildren, Chris Marcus Cassimus, Angela Christina Cassimus, and Michael Constantine Theocharidis. She was the best Yiayia in the entire world. Angeline was preceded in death by her parents, Maria and Constantine Argyres; and her sisters, Stavroula Pappas and Eleni Argyres; and niece, Mary Piches. She leaves behind her brothers, Pete Argyres and his wife, Mary and George Argyres and his wife, Katy; Angeline loved her cousins, Voula Petropoulos and her husband, Stavros of Albuquerque, Dimitri and Evangelitsa Seremetis of Greece; and other cousins, nieces and nephews that she deeply loved; She leaves her beloved dog, JJ, who stood by her through her entire illness. Angeline was the owner of Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Liquor Store. Angeline loved her customers, many becoming close friends. She appeared on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives where she became known for her "Mama's Money Meatballs" and her exceptional abilities as a restraunteur. Angeline was an excellent cook and baker. She was an avid gardener. Her garden was a paradise filled with over one hundred roses, fruit trees, and vegetables. Angeline was a member of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church and was a devout Orthodox Christian. She was a fifty year member of the Philoptochos Society. She loved people and was an "Arhondisa". A Trisagion will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at French - University Chapel, with visitation starting at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at St. George Greek Orthodox Church., 308 High Street S.E. 87102. Following the service, interment will be held at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dino Argyres, Nick Kapnison, Nick Manole, Lefterios Miaris, George Petropoulos, and Jason Pike. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Petropoulos and Kenny Mitchell. Special thanks to family and loyal friends who were steadfast by her side. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: St. George Greek Orthodox Church New Vigil Lamp Fund. Please visit our online guestbook for Angeline at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
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