James Bavelas

James Spero Bavelas 1924-2011

Centerville -Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, age 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Born July 5, 1924 in Centerville, UT, the son of Speros D. Bavelas and Magdelene Mastorakos Bavelas. Married Helen Parras. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. James will always be remembered for his generosity, kindness, and his positive outlook on life. He has been an example to us all. He was a rancher and farmer with his brother, Gus, on their farm called Rosedale Livestock Farms in Centerville, Utah and an employee of Syro Steel for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen Bavelas, sister, Barbara Kontgas, Price UT, sons, Spero J. Bavelas, Centerville, Andrew Bavelas, Centerville, George Miller, Daughter, Dalene Bavelas, Centerville, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and 27 neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Speros D. Bavelas and Magdelene Mastorakos Bavelas, brothers, Gus Bavelas, Peter Bavelas, Pete Bavelas, Paul Bavelas, and sister, Silvia Bavelas. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 7, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 279 S. 300 W., Salt Lake City. Friends may call Sunday evening at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main, from 6-8 pm with Trisagion at 8:00 pm. Interment Centerville City Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com.