
The Language of Us
Doris Falidis-Nickolas’ poetry beautifully captures love, loss, and remembrance, offering comfort to those navigating grief.
POUNENDIS. Theofanis Born in Paradisi Corinth, Greece on January 22 1926 Passed away peacefully in Adelaide SA on June 16 2019 Aged 93 years Dearly beloved husband of Maria Much loved father and father-in-law of Louis and Demi Sophia (dec) John and Voula Dimitrios and Anthea Cherished and devoted pappou of Maree and Adam Theo and Jade Apostoli, Theofanis Andreas, Christo, Sophia, Mihali and Victoria Adored Pro-Pappou of Ivie and Ava Loved brother of Con (dec), Chrisoula, Vaso and Taki Lovingly remembered by all his relatives and friends in Australia and Greece To my darling husband and best friend, my love for you will follow you to Heaven and I will greatly miss your smile and love. But I will see you in our children and grandchildren. Loving memories forever your wife Maria. To our beloved Dad words cannot explain how we feel at this sad time. Thank you for all your years of knowledge along with your beautiful words of wisdom which has made us the people we are today. To our dear Pappou we will always remember you being a funny and caring person along with all your beautiful stories. Gone but not forgotten. Love always from your children Louis and Demi, your grandchildren Maree and Adam, Theo and Jade and your great-granddaughters Ivie and Ava. Rest in Peace. To our beloved Dad - the most humble person we know. Even though the people who know us know that there are not enough words to express our love and the respect we have for you, we promise to follow through with your wishes. Your ever enduring persistence, resilience and dedication to your family and life that is ingrained in us, we are the next link in carrying your dreams and aspirations that you wish for us to achieve for ourselves. As I held your hand at your final breath - we say goodbye until we meet again, but in our hearts you will remain forever. As your grandchildren describe you - A Pappou of stories, poems, knowledge and philosophy (and garlic). Rest in Peace Dad love you more than you ll ever know. Love always, from your Children John and Voula, and grandchildren Theofanis, Christo and Mihali. To my dearest Dad whom I cherish so, the time has come for you to depart this world. I am immensely saddened but I have the fondest memories to hold on to. You taught me life skills, a strong work ethic, humility and selflessness. Your contagious manner of patience and kindness all qualities I aspire to. Yours was a life full of pride, joy and happiness. Your humble beginnings allowed you to always treasure the thing that mattered most, the love of your family. Love you Dad. Love you yesterday, today and all the tomorrows. In our hearts eternally, your beloved son Dimitrios, Anthea and grandchildren Apostoli, Andreas, Sophia and Victoria.
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