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LISE KIRIKLAKIS Obituary
Lise E. Kiriklakis, age 67, of Chicago, IL, born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Lise defeated gallbladder cancer eleven years ago, but passed on May 8, 2011 after a courageous eleven-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Rachel Scott; and is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Nick Kiriklakis; her two children, John (Angela) and Kathy (Scott) Kiriklakis-Cervone; and her first grandchild, Nicholas. Lise also leaves behind two sisters, Therese and Monique; and sister-in-law of Evdokia, Georgia, Ermione, Maria and the late George; and many other relatives and friends. Lise was a strong yet kind, thoughtful and loving woman, who will be missed by many. Her appreciation for life will live on in those who have known and loved her. Visitation Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago. Family and friends are requested to meet Thursday morning for Visitation at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 6041 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service, 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at www.Cholangiocarcinoma.org appreciated. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements by NICHOLAS M. PISHOS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, LTD. Info 773-745-1333 
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Kathy Kiriklakis
May 5, 2021
Ten years mom. Where did it go? I think of you every day. I wish you could see our house and yard. I think you would have liked it here...
May 8, 2018
Memory Eternal
Kathy
August 6, 2015
Happy belated birthday mom. I miss you always..
May 8, 2015
4 years later and the memories are still strong. We miss you now and always - even the new one who never met you.
Your growing and loving family.
Kathy K.
July 30, 2014
Dear mom. You just missed another birthday. I cannot believe three years have passed since you left us. I miss you and think of you all the time. So much left unsaid. So much we never got to do together. I wish we had more time. I see that now. With love, Your daughter, Kathy...
Lisa .....just having fun
Tina and Joe Long
May 30, 2011
Lisa , your smiling face fills our hearts with joy!! we love you and you will be forever missed!!!!!
Photo is Lisa just having a little fun!!!!
Dawn Malinowski
May 18, 2011
Dear Lisa,
How can we start this? What words can comfort a broken heart? Knowing that your suffering is done and you’re free of pain is what brings us some relief. Even thou it’s selfish we didn’t want you to leave, especially when you have been a part of all our lives for so long. It’s painful to think we won’t hear your voice, feel your touch, or look upon your smiling face with gratitude and admiration. What you have left us with, is, a life time of memories that can not be interfered with, as they will forever be etched in our hearts and in our souls and in your minds, God has given us that precious gift.
You have been a wonderful friend to my Mom and visa a versa, you’ve laughed and cried at so many of life’s lessons, you sat for hours talking about one thing or a million things. You could always pick up where you guys left off even if a few days or weeks had gone by, you were connected and you both had a real appreciation for each other.
The phone calls will be missed by both of us!
We spent so many Holidays, Birthdays, BBQ’s and just what ever day’s together that it’s hard to comprehend that you won’t be here Lisa, but your spirit will always be with us.
To a truly loving, giving and honorable person may you Rest in Pease Lisa,
You will be forever missed!
God Bless you Nick, John, Angela, Kathy, Scott and Nicholas and all family members, may God grant you peace and know that he is a prayer away to help your hurting hearts.
With Much Love on Behalf of my Mom Marlene, Dawn myself and the rest of our family; we will always be here for whatever you need.
Claude Taillefer
May 11, 2011
Dear John, Kathy, Nick, relatives and friends.
I am truly saddened by your loss, which is also my loss. It is indeed with deep sorrow that I have learned the passing of aunt Lise. I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to all family members and friends. May you find some comfort in knowing that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Claude Taillefer
May 11, 2011
Dear John and Family,
Penny and I are so sorry for the loss of your precious Mother. God blessed her with your wonderful extended Family. I know how justifiably proud she was of you and your sister and what a wonderful wife and Mother she was to you all. May God rest her soul and may her memory be eternal.
Peter & Penny Karahalios
Kathy Dorgan
May 11, 2011
John and the Kiriklakis Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Her memories will live on in all of you.
Our deepest sympathies,
Kathy
Thérèse & Claude Scott-Taillefer
May 11, 2011
Dear John, Kathy, Nick, relatives and friends.
Thérèse and I are truly saddened by your loss which is also our loss. It is indeed with deep sorrow that we learned the passing of Lise. We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all family members and friends. May you find some comfort in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thérèse & Claude Scott-Taillefer
“Little soul, gentle and drifting, guest and companion of my body, now you will dwell below in pallid places, stark and bare; there you will abandon your play of yore. But one moment still, let us gaze together on these familiar shores, on these objects which doubtless we shall not see again. ... Let us try, if we can, to enter into death with open eyes. ...”
Alex & Maria Michalakos
May 11, 2011
She will have treasures in paradise. May her memory be eternal.
Thérèse Scott
May 11, 2011
Chère Lise,
Combien de tantes, nièces, neveux, cousines, cousins et ami(e)s de Montréal auraient aimer pouvoir te rendre un dernier hommage. Lise, toi qui a tout quitté pour aller refaire ta vie dans un autre pays. Malgré la distance, malgré les années les gens se souviennent encore de toi… Tu auras laissé ta marque dans nos coeurs. Chère petite sœur, cette fois tu as entrepris l’ultime voyage, un voyage sans retour et ton absence se fait déjà cruellement sentir. En outre, nos longues conversations téléphoniques me manqueront. Tu es maintenant avec maman et papa et tous nos ancêtres. Veille sur nous tous du haut du ciel. Nous t’aimons tous.
Ta grande sœur Thérèse.
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