lonia was the oldest of my mother's brothers, one of three uncles that reside in cyprus.
he has been a hard worker all his life, one of his biggest passions being painting. he could really capture the magic of cypriot architecture, the warmth of its woodlands and the mystery of its coastlines.
i feel for his wife, hara, who cared for him selflessly to the end. thank you hara, for your commitment and kindness. lonia passed surrounded by true love.
lonia had strong opinions and a great sense of humor. he liked to converse with a stiff drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other. he was generous with his artwork, passing on many pieces to family members. he will live on in these paintings. when i think of lonia i see him giving a knowing nod, his piercing eyes alight with life, a slow thoughtful smile creeping across his face.
yassou lonia, may you meet peace in the great beyond.
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May Lonia rest in peace and at least now he is no longer suffering. It was so nice that Zoe had been able to visit Lonia earlier this year with her mother Tania and to take some lovely photos for those of us who are abroad. As Zoe writes, the family wishes condolances to Hara who had looked after him so selflessly, and I was glad on speaking to his sons Michael and Stephen to hear that Lonia's brothers Alex and my father Dimas had been frequent visitors with them both in the final days. Condolances of course to Zoe's mother Tania and the younger sister of the family Tina, who had also been able to visit with Lonia this last year.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Zoe. I'm glad you and Tashi were able to visit him before he passed.
He was a magical being, Zoe.
What a sweet soul...
I'll think of him today and send my respects for a life well lived surrounded by a landscape he loved.
He won't stop having that creative energy flowing I am sure of it :)
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