“Dean Lee Kourafas, June 16, 1956 – May 3, 2018. After an inspiringly courageous struggle with leukemia, Dean passed at Stanford University Hospital on May 3 surrounded by his family. Dean was many things. He was the son of James and Patricia Kourafas. He was the father, best friend, and life coach of his four sons, Joseph, James, John, and Jacob. He was the loving long-time partner of Elissa Altamirano. He was the beloved younger brother of Tom, Michael, and Rick Kourafas. He was the exemplary uncle of seven. He was a great-uncle to seven. He was the champion of everyone who ever knew him. He lived to love, and was loved in return.
-Trisagion Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. - May 11, 2018, Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home.
-Funeral Service, 10:00 a.m. - May 12, 2018, Whitehurst Funeral Home, Chapel, 1525 East Saginaw Way, Fresno, California 93704
Donations in memory of Dean Kourafas can be made to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Fresno or to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.”
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