It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Nicholas Kolas of Rochester, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 87, on April 15, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Aristos Kolokythas and Antonia Kolokythas (Douklias); his former life partner Deanna Kolas; and his siblings, Angela, Kalliroy, Vasso, Alexandra, Theoni, Anastasio, George, Soterious and Christos.

He is survived by : his wife Ann Kolas; his children, Ari Kolas (Penny) of Rochester, MN, Peter Kolas of Rochester, MN, Sam Kolas (Gina) of Rochester, MN, Philip Kolas of Minneapolis, MN, Antonia Yenser (Nick) of Mankato, MN and Dawn Saks (Al) of White Bear Lake, MN; and his grandchildren, Dylan Saks, Emma Saks, Deanna Kolas, Theoni Kolas, Alexandra Kolas, Nicholas Kolas, Ashton Yenser, Oliver Yenser, Giovanni Velez and Marianna Velez. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church (703 W Center St, Rochester, MN 55902). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Oakwood Cemetery (1800 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912).

Memorials are preferred to the Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church (https://www.rochesterorthodoxchurch.org). Memorials will go towards the Antonia Kolokythas Scholarship fund in honor of his mother and the traveling pantry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary