Heather Gianakakis (née Doman)

Heather Gianakakis (née Doman), beloved wife of Costa Gianakakis of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 55.

Heather was born in London, ON, on June 24, 1970, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a part of the class of 1988 at Medway High School. She then went on to graduate from the University of Waterloo with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies in Urban Planning with honours, Class of 1993. Heather married Costa in 1994.

Her greatest pride was being a devoted partner to her husband and a mother to her two children. She loved spending time vacationing in Muskoka, Florida, and Hawaii throughout the years. One of her favourite pastimes was playing cards and board games with her family and friends. She retired to Calgary in October 2022 with her beloved husband, Costa. She enjoyed visiting the mountains and taking her dog Kali for walks in the neighbourhood. She will be most remembered for her fun-loving spirit and kindness to all; she was always known as “Heart of Gold Heather”.

Besides her loving husband, Costa “Gus”, Heather is survived by her daughter, Julia, of Calgary, AB, her son, Alex, of Hamilton, ON, and her beloved dog, Kali.

She is also survived by her mother, Sharon Doman (née Robb), and father, William Blair Doman, both residing in London, ON; older sister, Carole Olkowski (née Doman) and her brother-in-law, Mark Olkowski, both residing in Camlachie, ON; younger sister, Lori Norwood (née Doman) and her brother-in-law, Graham Norwood, both residing in Port Carling, ON; sister-in-law, Angela Sutton (née Gianakakis) and her brother-in-law, Rob Sutton, both residing in London, ON; brother-in-law, Andry Gianakakis and her sister-in-law, Joanna Gianakakis, both of Boise, ID; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Diamantis Gianakakis, mother-in-law, Maria Gianakakis, and nephew, Jaxen Norwood.

A Celebration of Heather’s Life will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., at Westview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, ON.

In living memory of Heather Gianakakis, a tree has been planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes in Calgary, AB. Additional memorial trees will be planted through Canadian conservation and reforestation initiatives. To honor Heather by planting trees in the London, Ontario area donations can be made to Reforest London.