Birth date: Sep 13, 1935 Death date: Dec 1, 2024
Maria Sofianou Lakis, 89, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on December 1st, 2024. Born to Vangelis Sofianou and Georgia Sofianou (Kotsonis) on September 13th, 1935. A child refugee during the Second World War, she completed nursing s Read Obituary
I will never forget how YiaYia taught me how to make the perfect brussel sprouts. It was Thanksgiving not too long ago, and she always brought some home made dishes to the gathering. Those brussel sprouts were some of if not the best ones I’ve ever had. The secret she said is boiling for one minute, no more no less, before baking them. I’ve made brussel sprouts a few times since then with her recipe, but nothing has ever come close. You lit up every room you were in, YiaYia, and we miss you dearly.
She was the sweetest person… She loved her kids and grandkids tremendously. In the short time I knew her I loved her like my own from the first day. My son kash and I will never forget the love she had for us.
GUS LAKIS lit a candle in memory of Maria Lakis
I have some many memories from my aunt Mary. I spent 3 months with her and the family when I was 14years old. This trip was one the milestones in my life. My aunt taught me a lot of things. She taught about appreciating the fine things in life. The summer I was there I remember her preparing well balanced meals, making sure the house was perfect before my uncle would get home. She loved my uncle so much. She had that container too, that looked like a big corn with the chocolate chips in it. Oh my! I would have to examine the backside of each cookie before deciding which cookie had the most chocolate chips. Although, she did t want me to have more than one collie, she never interfered with the selection process. I took the recipe with me when I went back to Greece that fall. It was a huge success. The last couple of years, we spoke on the phone from time to time. As always caring, she would advise me. We would chat, gossip, laugh, lament the loss of my mom that we were missing so much. In a way talking on the phone with each other we were making up for that loss. It was a special time. It was “our time”. I will always remember my aunt Mary fondly. she was a genuine, caring, down to earth lady. She was lovely!I think she was ready to go. Wherever she is, I hope she having coffee over the phone with my mom, like she always did.
We miss you soooo much YiaYia.
“She was an extraordinary woman and undoubtedly one of the most generous and kind people we have ever met. When we moved to the States a few years ago, she helped us immensely. The way she cared for us felt almost like having a second mother.” We will always carry in our hearts the wonderful memories of Maria Lakis—a gentle soul with a beautiful smile and a woman completely devoted to her family.”
