"Beautiful Yiayia mou, I love you and miss you so much. I think about you each and every day. You were the most special, kind, generous, funny, and beautiful person. Your heart was made of pure gold. I love thinking about all of our special memories together and I love to share these stories with others. I am so excited for the day that I'll be able to hug you again. ?? ??...??????? ??? ???. ?? ?'????? ??? ?????. Love, Xristinaki sou "
In loving memory of
Mary Manitaras
April 12, 1923 - November 30, 2017
The heart and soul of our family, Mary Manitaras, 94, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Mary was born on April 12, 1923 in Southampton, NY to Demetri and Panagiota Pappas. She returned to her homeland, Greece, in early childhood and in 1944, she married her long-time love, Theodore Manitaras. Soon after WWII, she returned to New York, determined to give her family a better life with endless opportunities. Mary and Theodore raised four daughters in New York and Colorado, and she worked tirelessly to provide for her family. Upon her retirement, she moved to Portland, Oregon. Mary had a love of learning, cooking traditional Greek cuisine, traveling, and spending quality time with her loved ones. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Demetri and Panagiota; her brother, George; her sisters, Katina and Ellie; and her husband, Theodore. Mary is survived by her daughters: Helen and husband Ben, Peggy and husband John, Nicky, and Carol; her grandchildren: Nina and husband Joe, Nicolas and wife Brianna, Michael, Marianne, Courteney and husband George, and Christina; and her great grandchildren: Alexander, Lucia, Zoe, and Benjamin. Funeral services will be privately held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the International Orthodox Christian Charities (https://www.iocc.org/); Doctors Without Borders (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/); DonorsChoose (DonorsChoose.org); or a charity dear to your heart.
Tributes
"My heart was happy when I reunited with Mother Mary at George and Courteney's wedding. I felt truly blessed. Brian Meehan"
"We grieve the passing of mom, Know our hearts & love are with each one of you, as you transition in the new journey w/o her physical presence. We hold fond endearing memories of a mom who was committed to her family and most sacrificial. She leaves her legacy in each one of you/us and our lives are enriched by the edilible mark she has Mark & blessing she was & will continue to be on & to us. We celebrate her life & rejoice in the time on earth we had with her. Always & forever Pennington's/Melonakis"