Dena George Peponis Karbo-Mourgos

May 13, 1930 - July 29, 2021

Dena George Peponis Karbo-Mourgos, died peacefully last week, surrounded by her family. She was the loving daughter of George Vasilios and Fotini of Levidi Arcadia, Greece. Devoted sister of the late Joan (Lloyd), and brother Basil (Anna Marie). Loving mother of cherished children Julie Anne (the late Dean), Felicia (Ivelin), and Mark (Elizabeth). Treasured beyond words and into infinity by her grandchildren Anjelica, Emma, Stephanie, David and Stefan. Dedicated wife of over 20 years to George.

Throughout her life Dena epitomized kindness and selflessness. Born into the close-knit Greek family and community in the Mission and SoMa districts of San Francisco, she was raised to believe that family always came first. Dena earned her bachelor’s degree and teaching credential, all while raising three young children alone and working full-time. She made a career change to real estate where her combination of hard work, talent, integrity, and charisma helped her thrive.

Success to Dena was defined by her love for her family, and the commitment to raising her children with unconditional love, respect, and the desire to do what is right.

In addition to her family, Dena’s passions were her love of God and church, her pride in her Greek heritage, gardening, traveling around the world, spending time with George on cruises and watching westerns, and cooking phenomenal Greek food. Dena was also a fascinating storyteller, imparting moral lessons and history through her tales. She was a dear and loyal friend to many, always making those in her life feel special.

A Trisagion Service will be held at 8pm on Thursday, August 5th at the Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Funeral services and a Makaria will be held at 11am on Friday, August 6th also at Church of the Holy Cross. Burial will be held at 2:30pm at the Greek Orthodox Memorial Park in Colma. Visit ssofunerals.com to view Dena’s tribute page.