Maple Grove, Minnesota - Alkis Michaelides, 69, passed away 10/23/2025 at home surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with a brain tumor. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 43 years, Denise; children Andrew (Alexandra) & Alexi; grandchildren Rio & Louka; sister Nedie; nieces and nephews Melina, Alexandros, Angie, Jake & Josh. Alkis was born 1/18/1956 in Nicosia, Cyprus, the son of Androulla Petevi and Andreas Michaelides. He graduated from the English School where he was the leader of the Orchestra and a Track and Field star. He served in the Cyprus military before coming to Minnesota to study architecture at the U of M. Alkis became a US citizen on 7/1/1992. Alkis was a financial advisor for 40 years. He served on the Board of Directors of Children's Home Society & Family Services from 1998-2009. He was also a member of the Rotary Club. Alkis was an accomplished violinist - he played at many weddings of friends and family. Alkis loved taking canoe trips with his friends in the Boundary Waters. He also loved spending time at the cabin in Hackensack, MN hunting in the north woods with his beloved dog, Asti. He loved to show up at neighbors cabins unannounced (he would call it trespassing) with Jade Miller on the 4-wheeler. Alkis lived loud and proud and his larger than life presence will be missed. A celebration of Alkis' life will be held on 1/18/2026 at 7080 Carey Lane, Maple Grove at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served.