PEITCHINIS, Stephen Gabriel 1925 – 2004

Steve, despite several weeks in hospital, did not survive a massive stroke and died September 22, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn, and his brother Daniel and his wife Froska and their two sons and two daughters, Christopher, Gregory, Freda and Angela and their six grandchildren. Steve will be missed by his brother-in-law Bob Elliot of Sault Ste. Marie, and his family. Steve was born in Macedonia, Greece on October 12, 1925. He attended elementary school in Greece, secondary school in Bulgaria and studied at the University of Sofia, Bulgaria from 1945 to 1949. He came to Canada in 1950 to join his family. He received a B.A. in 1954 and an M.A. in 1955 from the University of Western Ontario and a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics in 1960. He became a Canadian citizen and taught economics at Western Ontario until he moved to The University of Calgary as Professor of Economics in 1968. From 1973 to 1976, he was Dean and Professor in the School of Business. He returned to the economics department where he later became the head. Retiring in 1992, he did specific projects for The University of Calgary as Professor Emeritus. Steve was a prolific scholar and wrote many articles and books on economics during his career. His curriculum vitae is listed in Canadian Who’s Who 2000. Just before his illness, he had finished another book on the U.S. Economy 1960 – 2000. Steve was an ardent golfer and played his last 18 holes the day before the stroke. The family appreciated the excellent care that he received by the nursing staff and doctors at the Victoria General Hospital. At his request, he was cremated and there was no memorial service. If desired, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.