Dearest cousins ~ our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. We are deeply saddened. May your beautiful mother's memory be eternal.
I have so many fond memories of Thea Despina...beginning when I was just a little girl. Your Mom's love and affection shined through her eyes and smile...whether she came for a visit at Papou & Yiayia's in SF or we came to visit you all in Grand Terrace. She always welcomed us with open arms! I loved watching her cook and bake paximadia. Whenever I make them (her recipe is my the favorite) it takes me back to Grand Terrace, the aroma of baking and sitting with her enjoying paximadia over a cup of coffee. :-)
We all have such great memories of driving into town and seeing the Bluffs, being greeted with big hugs and kisses and heading to your welcoming home for lots of conversation, delicious meals and night swimming over looking the beautiful city lights! We will miss her dearly and always have a special place in our hearts for the joy she brought us and everyone who was lucky enough to know her.
May she rest in peace with our beloved Theo where there's no more pain or suffering. Keeping you all in our prayers...
All our love ~ Anne, Dave, Alexandra & Ariana
