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Polexene Halkias Obituary
Polexene P. "Yia-Yia" Halkias, age 80, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2006, at Aultman Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Greece, she was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. Preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Toula Papavasiliou. Survived by her husband of 49 years, Alexander J. Halkias. They were married at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Also survived by three children, John (Amy) Halkias of North Canton, Manuel Halkias of Canton, Patty Halkias of Virginia; stepdaughter, Maria (Louis) Calandros of Massillon; five grandchildren, Alex, Sophia, Grace, George and Michael; brother, Demitri Papavasiliou of Greece. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Rev. Fr. Daniel Rogich will officiate. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Wednesday morning at the church from 9-10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church or McKinley High School Speech and Debate Team. May her memory be eternal.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sheila Humphrey
December 6, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Turick
December 5, 2006
Alex Sr, Amy and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Remember- Love lives on forever, it will never fade away, for in our hearts our loved one, is with us everyday.
Missy McCarthy
December 5, 2006
John, Amy, Alex & Sophia,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know this will be a hard time for all of you but remember you have lots of friends to help you through it. Your mom/grandmother seems like she was a wonderful person. You are all in my family's prayers.
Missy, John, Christa & Michael McCarthy
Thinking of you, Brandon Dunivant and family
December 5, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Dianne & Sabrina Biery
December 5, 2006
Our hearts go out to the Halkias family during this difficult time. Mrs. Halkias' love will live on through her husband and children. We feel a part of this family's life through Manuel, our teacher, our friend and our leader in Speech/Debate. God Bless You All.
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