George William Asimos
OBITUARY
George William Asimos, aged 91, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 24, 1933, in San Francisco, CA, to William and Arete Asimos, he was a devoted husband to the late Gloria Mountanos Asimos for 60 years and a cherished brother to Chrisula Asimos. George was the beloved father of five daughters: Denise Yeilding, Lorraine (Christopher) Hilty, Sandra Asimos, Barbara Asimos, and Michelle (Carlos) Deleon; and a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren: Katherine and Kevin Yeilding, Andrew Hilty, Marc Calderon, & Arianna, Alex, Anna, & Alyssa Deleon.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University in 1956, George served as a U.S. Navy officer, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. In 1964, he and Gloria settled in Saratoga, California, where they raised their family. George had a distinguished career at Lockheed Martin where he designed satellites and the thermal protection tiles for the space shuttle, retiring after over 30 years of service. In the 1970s, alongside his wife, he established a tax preparation business and later became an Enrolled Agent.
An active member of the Greek Orthodox community, George was involved with the Annunciation Cathedral in San Francisco and later with St. Nicholas Church in San Jose, CA. He enjoyed golfing with the Retirees Invitational Golf Group, sports, gardening, and medical research. He had a remarkable talent for making genuine connections, leaving everyone he met feeling valued and appreciated.
A Trisagion service (Viewing) will be held on April 3rd at 7 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service on April 4th at 11 a.m., both at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 245 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA, 94103. Interment will follow at the Greek Orthodox Memorial Park in Colma. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose in George’s memory.
