John Emanuel Coutlakis Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Emanuel Coutlakis (Asheville, North Carolina), who passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Emanuel Coutlakis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Emanuel James Coutlakis; his brother James Emanuel Coutlakis (Gina); and his mother Joyce Ann Russell Coutlakis. He is survived by: his sister Angeline Dora Coutlakis Fulmer of Littleton, Colorado; his brother-in-law Michael Fulmer; his nephew Brandon Coutlakis (Michael Cardiness) of Denver; his aunt Paula Russell of Rutledge, TN; his nephews, Manny, Harrison and Kostas Coutlakis of Richmond; his cousins, Michael Russell, Leah of Asheville, Peggy, Mayne Mihacsi of Portland, OR, Mark Russell of Portland, OR, Debi Craven of Portland, OR and Link Russell of Rutledge, TN; and his close friends, Sam and Darlena Moore of Wilmington, N. C..
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Coutlakis Residence (174 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801).
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of John's generous spirit, please offer help to someone in need—just as he always did.
