September 20, 1930 to February 23, 2023

Thomas J. Lekas, 92, peacefully passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 in Vancouver, Wash.

He is survived by his family including his beloved wife, Catherine “Cat Bird;” children, James Lekas (Holly), Janet Chapman (Dave), George Lekas (Jennifer), Leah Kravas (Demetri); grandchildren, Sam and Angela Chapman, Andrew and Lauren, JJ and Rachael, Ryan Chiotti (Erica), Robin Hackett (Matthew), Ragan Hemenway (Blake) and Ellen Grose (Nolan); and great-grandchildren, Riley and Tanner, Audrey, and Lily. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, James and Assimina Lekas; his aunt, Irene Milon; brothers, Ernest and Andrew Lekas; son, John Lekas, and his first wife, Ann Strowger.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2023, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be sent to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital or Camp Agape, Portland.

[Editor: Read about the Lekas Century Home.]