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Andreas Arsoniadis

2026-04-29 Sitting 113 Showing 1–1 of 1

Members discussed the recent passing of Andreas Arsoniadis, a prominent member of British Columbia's Greek community. During the debate, members shared memories and anecdotes about Arsoniadis' life and contributions, rather than focusing on any particular legislative issue or policy matter.

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Taleeb Noormohamed

Liberal

“I want to say kind things about a nice restaurant owner who died.”

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Mr. Speaker, British Columbia and Vancouver's Greek community lost a giant earlier this month with the passing of Andreas Arsoniadis. Those of us who grew up in Vancouver remember Andreas not for his incredible skill with numbers or his entrepreneurial spirit but as the guy who was responsible for feeding us some of the most incredible food: Greek food, pizzas and the most generous portions one could ever imagine. He always greeted us with a big smile and welcomed us into his restaurant like we were coming home. For decade upon decade, he made sure that each and every one of us felt like we belonged when we walked into Andreas Restaurant. He leaves a massive hole in the heart of the Greek community, of which he was a pioneer and a builder, and a massive hole in the hearts of his loved ones, including sisters Marikoula and Parthena; his children, George, Dimitrios and Kaity; his grandchildren, Mati, Anna, Mia, Amalia, Andreas and Adriana; his first great-grandchild; and so many people in our community who celebrated his life in Van Gran's St. George’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral on April 15. We will all miss him dearly. May he rest in peace.

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