Androniki Pappas 1920-2008

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PRICE- Our loving mother, yia yia, sister, aunt, and friend to all, Androniki Pappas, age 88 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 6, 2008.
She was born May 17, 1920 in Aroni Crete, Greece to John and Anna Katsoulakis Makridakis.
Married Louis Pappas on December 2, 1956 in Salt Lake City. Together they had two wonderful sons Tony and Johnny. After her husband passed away April 12, 1974, she raised her two sons and supported them in their baseball and education endeavors. She was very proud of her sons and her very special grandson Louis Nicholas.
Our family was truly blessed with the gift of Androniki. She always had a smile on her face and in her heart and loved by all whose life she touched. You could always count on the best coffee and Greek cookies in town on her front porch. Her great example, passion for life, and family traditions are legacies that will always be treasured. She was an active member of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church and loved her church dearly.
Survived by her son, Johnny (Jill) Pappas, Wellington; grandson, Louis Nicholas (Lisa) Pappas, Athens, GA; sister, Demetra Thimakis, West Jordan; step daughters, Helen Segura, Price, Melo Pazell, Midvale; stepson, George Pappas, Price; and many loving grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Preceded in death by her husband; son, Tony; stepson, Ferron Pappas; parents; and brothers and sisters in Greece.
Funeral Service, Thursday, December 11, 2008, 11:00 a.m. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
Trisagion Service, Wednesday evening 7:00 p.m. Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell’s Wednesday and Thursday one hour prior to service. Committal, Price City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers family suggest contributions to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 688, Price, Utah 84501.