Frieda Regas

Frieda G. Regas, “Yiayia, ” passed away February 13, 2013, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late George and Alexandra (Tsoupata) Demmas, both of Greece.

Frieda was a beloved matriarch of the Demmas family and her church community, St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church. She loved to be at the center of activity of both, as well as in the bleachers for every sporting event of her grandchildren. Her abiding pleasures were her home and her photographs---and she wanted to see everyone in both! Frieda was renowned for her couture sewing ability, and for her love of sharing her potted plants with friends. She was a longstanding part of the Jacksonville Women’s Golf Association, and received a 40-year pin for her years volunteering at The TPC.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lloyd.

Surviving to carry on her legacy of love and zest for life are her three children, Stephanie (Peter) McEvoy, Karen Regas, Chris (Wendy) Regas; sister in law, Helen Demmas, two brothers, Con (Mary) Demmas, Art (Nancy) Demmas; five grandchildren, Anastasia (Cliff), Meredith (Steve), Lloyd, Allison (Tyler) and Zoe; a great grandson, Walter; goddaughter Stacey Gianopoulos, godson George Demmas; as well as cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family wishes to thank her dedicated caregivers, Phyllis, Lydia and Belinda, Frieda’s “angels”.

The funeral service will be Monday, February 18 at 10:00 am at St. John the Divine, 3850 Atlantic Blvd. in Jacksonville. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to St. John the Divine for the capital campaign.

Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com.