On August 15th, 2014, Petro “Peter” Hambas, age 76, passed away with honor and dignity surrounded by his loved ones and is now within the loving embrace of the Lord Jesus Christ. He will be remembered with fond admiration as a loving gentle soul who was ever faithful to the Lord, Family and Friends. Peter placed high importance on personal relationships, believing love is the greatest gift we can give one another. He will be especially remembered for his smile, wit, charm and impeccable fashion sense. Peter believed life is a celebration and laughter the best medicine. He was quick to smile and thoroughly enjoyed making people laugh. Peter is survived by his siblings Elizabeth Anderson, Demetrios Hambas and Koula Ratliff. He was also Uncle and Great Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Anastasia and Gregory, as well as his brothers-in-law, Lee Anderson, Sr. and Ronnie “Joe” Ratliff. It is without a doubt they will welcome him home into the graces of God with love and opened arms. Visitation will be Friday, August 22, 2014 from 6-8pm with Trisagion at 7pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 23, at 10am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1973 E. Maryland Avenue. Interment will follow at Phoenix Memorial Cemetery.
Zinne Suji
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family at the loss of your loved one. May God almighty father of tender mercies and all comfort continue to comfort you all (2 Corinthians. 1:3, 4). God has promised to completely remove death, tears, mourning, outcry and pain (Revelation 21:4). We all eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of that promise. The Bible also provides assurance of a real hope of reuniting with our dead ones in paradise (John 5:28, 29). I pray that God continues to be with all. To learn further about God’s purposes for humans, please visit http://www.jw.og
Patsy Harris
I didn’t even know his name, but he ALWAYS had a smile and friendly greeting for my husband, George, when he was alive, and for me. I won’t forget him or the example of friendliness he showed to us! May knowing that he is at peace with so many of his close family and his friends, but most of all with his Lord and Savior, give you and yours comfort and strength to say god bye for now. Eternal be Petros’s memory!
Kally Key
On behalf of the Vlahakis and Key families, we send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Petros was truly a kind and gentle man with the biggest heart and sweetest smile. He will truly be missed, may his memory be eternal.