Elaine Panousis

San Pedro native Elaine Panousis passed away peacefully following a brief illness on December 10, 2012 surrounded
by her loved ones. Born on February 23, 1942, Elaine was the youngest of three daughters born to James C. and Alexandra Panousis. Elaine graduated from San Pedro High School where she made lifelong friends and where, among other activities, she served as President of Caterettes. With her keen eye for detail and her exceptional organizational skills, Elaine enjoyed a successful career as an executive secretary at TRW, retiring after 38 years of service. While at TRW she honed her bridge game and continued her delight in the game until her recent illness.
Elaine was an accomplished gourmet cook mastering many Greek classics much to the delight of friends and family. She had a special connection with the very young and the very old, as well as with our 4-footed friends. She loved traveling to Greece and was especially enchanted by the island of Patmos.
Elaine was predeceased by her parents and her sister Kula Panousis Dearmin. She is survived by her sister Christine Haidos (Alek), nephew Peter Haidos, nieces Alexia Haidos and Diana Dearmin (Paul Fogarty), cherished friend Chris Keller and cousins Helen Berdanis (John) and Elefteria Boliaritis (Theodore) and their families.
Trisagion service will take place Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 PM at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes.
Funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 AM at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill Avenue, Redondo Beach. Interment will take place at Inglewood Park Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Katherine Building Fund at the above address.


Funeral Home:
Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel
27501 S.Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
US 90275