Zaharou Babarakos

Zaharou (Lula) Babarakos passed away peacefully at her home in Seattle, WA surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 27, 1927, to Konstantino and Katerina in a small village on the island of Evia, Greece.

She is survived by her 4 children, Despina (& Lakis) Pavlidis, Nina (& Vasilis) Varlamos,

Eleni (& John) Christofilis & Demetre Babarakos, 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Lula’s family was her pride and joy.

Lula was a remarkable wife, mother & yiayia who, at the age of 97, left us after a long and fulfilling life. She was a cherished matriarch, married to her husband John Babarakos for an incredible 70 years. In 1973, Lula and John moved to the United States where she worked at Avtech Corporation for 18 years.

Lula’s kindness and warmth touched everyone she met, and her community holds her in high regard for her generous and loving spirit. She was not only a wonderful mother and yiayia but also an amazing cook whose recipes brought comfort and joy to all the family gatherings. Her caring nature and faithful heart were the foundations upon which her family grew and flourished.

As we bid farewell, we take solace in the countless memories and the legacy of love she leaves behind. Her life was a testament to the beauty of family, the joy of giving, and the strength of a kind and generous heart. She will be dearly missed, and her spirit will continue to guide and inspire us all.

May we find comfort in knowing that her journey was full, her life well-lived, and her impact immeasurable. May her loving memory be eternal.

A Trisagion will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm Evergreen Washelli Chapel.

The Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at 11:30am at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112. In lieu of flowers, she would love any memorial gifts to be given to Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.