Nicholas Mihailidis (Grandson)
Entered
June 26, 2023
from Pickering
My Yiayia was a very beautiful, kind, strong and brave woman. She endured and overcame many difficulties in her life. She was one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. We had a special bond, and she always had my back. She was very protective. And I already miss her dearly.
Lella’s family was her pride and joy. She spread her love through food, cooking a variety of Greek dishes for her family such as pastitsio, soutzoukakia (Greek meatballs), fasolada, dolmades, etc. However, my favourite was when she baked fresh bread, or made pizza with her homemade pizza dough. Also, every Easter she made her famous tsoureki (Easter bread). The house smelled so good.
My Yiayia was also a gifted seamstress. She made custom dresses/outfits for clients, and family. She even made Halloween costumes for both my brother and I. They were such good quality that now our own kids wear them.
My Yiayia was a selfless, generous, loving, and humble woman, she lived her life for her family and her faith.
You were an incredible Wife, Mother, Yiayia, Great Yiayia, and friend.
We love you with all our heart and thank you for all that you have done for us. We promise to keep your traditions going. We will miss you dearly and you will forever be in our hearts. May you rest in God’s eternal light and love, and may your memory be eternal.
I love you Yiayia, and thank you for everything. I am so blessed you got to meet and spend time with my own family. Especially my boys George and Philip. I know you adored them and they loved you back. Say hi to Papou for me.
With Love,
Nicholas
