Emotional Farewell to Alexandra Nikolaidou at Cholargos

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1. αποβιώνω
   πεθαίνω, παύω να ζω ↩︎
2. συγγενής  (m.)
   άτομα που ανήκουν στην ίδια οικογένεια ή έχουν κοινή καταγωγή ↩︎
3. κοιμητήριο  (n.)
   χώρος όπου θάβονται οι νεκροί ↩︎
4. κηδεία  (f.)
   τελετή για την ταφή ενός νεκρού ↩︎
5. τιμώ
   εκφράζω σεβασμό ή εκτίμηση ↩︎
6. μνήμη  (f.)
   ικανότητα του ανθρώπου να αποθηκεύει και να ανακαλεί πληροφορίες ↩︎

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Text comprehension

Question 1: How did many friends and relatives honor Alexandra Nikolaidou’s memory at her funeral?

Question 2: What did Alexandra Nikolaidou’s sister ask people to do instead of bringing flowers?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
αποβιώνω	die
συγγενής  (m.)	relatives
κοιμητήριο  (n.)	cemetery
κηδεία  (f.)	funeral
τιμώ	honour
μνήμη  (f.)	memory

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On Tuesday, significant numbers gathered at the Cholargos Cemetery to bid a final farewell to Alexandra Nikolaidou, who passed away at the age of 41 following a determined battle with cancer. The sombre ceremony was marked by the presence of her close family, friends, and many admirers from across the nation.

Alexandra’s bereaved mother attended the funeral, visibly supported by her daughters and grandson, illustrating the profound impact of her loss, exacerbated by the death of her husband just five months earlier. Her mother was heavily reliant on family support as she struggled with the heart-wrenching task of bidding farewell to her daughter.

Among the mourners was Demi Nikolaidis, Alexandra’s partner, accompanied by his daughter Melina, both showing heavy hearts at the loss. Melina, in particular, expressed her sorrow through a poignant social media post, where she described Alexandra as her “angel,” reflecting the deep bond they shared.

Katerina Kainourgiou, a close friend, arrived with a white rose, symbolizing the respect and affection that many felt for Alexandra. Her recent heartfelt online posts had expressed the immense void Alexandra’s departure had created in the lives of those who knew her.

Alexandra’s sister, in a moving tribute, described her as a warrior who faced life’s challenges with unwavering positivity. She urged mourners to honour Alexandra by donating to “Flame,” an organization supporting children with cancer, instead of traditional floral tributes.

Alexandra’s legacy is that of resilience and warmth, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of her family and friends, demonstrated by the outpouring of love and support present at her funeral as they celebrate a life lived with courage and joy.

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