Chris G. Rallis

Judge Chris Rallis peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on August 12, 2017 in his home surrounded by his adoring family. Born October 31, 1927 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to George and Georgia Rallis, he was one of nine children, and is preceded in death by his beloved parents, his cherished in-law's Elene and Tom Kotsines, his brother's, Nestor and Dean, his sisters Dena, Mary, Rea, Helen and his nephew Chris. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Thalia, his brother Lee Rallis, sister Angie Speliopoulos, brother-in-law Paul (Judith) Kotsines, his children, Ann (Pete) Cyphers, Elaine (Lee) Poulette, Kristine (Amos) Smith, Justin (Michael) Rallis and seven Grandchildren: Brittani (Gorgy) Glidden-Alhasoon, Cade Cyphers, McKenna Cyphers, Mallory Cyphers, Kendall Smith, Sydney Smith and Luke Smith, and his great grandchild: Carmine ""Munchie"" Alhasoon. Chris graduated at the top of his class from the Naval Academy and honorably served his country in the Korean War as a Gunnery Officer. He received his Juris Doctorate (JD) from the University of Denver and faithfully served for 33 years as an Arapahoe County Judge. The great joy of his life were his grandchildren and his great grandson. After retirement, they were his most treasured hobby. Chris will be remembered as the best father to ever walk the earth and a fun, entertaining and wise Papou. He loved his family with all his heart and soul. A good and honest man, a man of honor and integrity; a man truly dedicated to God, fervent in his desire to do God's will. He will forever be known for his kindness, compassion, honesty, his love of practical jokes and his original song-writing capabilities for his grandchildren. May his memory be eternal! A Trisagion will be held at 10:45 am and A Celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 East Alameda, Denver, Colorado 80246 with lunch immediately following. The Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church or Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral.