Louis Karakash died on August 20, 2025, from brain cancer.
He maintained being constantly busy to the end and stayed cooking, mostly for the dog, as long as he could. Louie had a variety of jobs and hobbies over his lifetime, but his last years his favorite hobby was playing ball with his dog, Bouncy; followed closely by gardening and planting his trees.
Louis was preceded in death by his wife, Mary.
He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Karakash; his dog, Bouncy (now living with Katherine); and his grand-dog, Tiny.