Theodoros Xenophontos was born in Kyperounda, Cyprus in 1936. In 1966, he migrated to Canada for economic reasons, intending to return to Cyprus once his debts were cleared. Later that year, he sent for his wife and children once it became apparent that he would need to stay in Canada long term. In 1968, he became a certified electrician for IBEW Local 353. He would later become an electrical foreman, working on such notable buildings as the SkyDome and SickKids - The Hospital for Sick Children.
[00:00:21] Using FaceTime to connect with family in Cyprus
[00:01:38] One of the first letters he sent from Canada
[00:03:50] The origins of his last name
[00:06:22] Photographic memories of his grandparents
[00:08:54] Family photo in Amiandos, circa World War II era
[00:11:10] Photographic memory of his parents post-war
[00:13:07] His government ID from the EOKA period
[00:15:01] His mother giving birth to him in their field
[00:16:23] His wedding photo & memories of his wife’s family
[00:18:49] Family photos used in a project his grandson did
[00:36:48] Photos from the building of the SkyDome
[00:40:32] Various family photos from the 1980s and 1990s
[00:50:29] Various photos from a 1997 trip to Cyprus
[00:53:57] Various photos from the late 1990s and early 2000s