She was born June 25, 1949, in Kranidi, Greece, the daughter of the late Dimitri and Katina (Palivou) Sofikitis. She came to the United States as a youngster, settling in Detroit, Michigan. She has been a resident of Stuart for many years.
Ioanna was a loving wife of 51 years to John Laskaris, raised four great kids and proud grandmother to five. She had an infectious smile and always put others first. She prided herself on taking care of her family and her many contributions to the church. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband of 51years, John Laskaris; children, Chris Laskaris, Spiro Laskaris, Julia Laskaris, James Laskaris, Amy Laskaris and Eva Laskaris; grandchildren, Johnny Laskaris, Anna Laskaris, Maki Laskaris, Tyler Laskaris and Ava Laskaris;siblings, Dina Nicholaou, Argi Lialios, Dimitria Lialios, Zacharias Sofikitis and Angelo Sofikitis. She was predeceased by her sister, Koula Lialios.
Friends are invited to a visitation at St. John Chrysostom Church, 10605 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 11am to 12pm. A Liturgy will be following at 12pm in the church. Burial will follow in Fernhill Memorial Gardens, Stuart.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations in Ioanna's memory sent to St. John Chrysostom Church, 10605 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 or visit the church at www.saintjohn.fl.goarch.org.
