It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Katerina Bekakou Kingsbury. She joined our Lord on May 9, 2020. Katerina is survived by her husband of 25 years John Kingsbury, her sister-in-law Sandy Getman, her niece Heidi Eppilito, cousin Stella Balboa, goddaughter Mia Balboa; and her Aunt Koula.
Katerina was a loving and caring young woman who came to America in 1978 and lived with her aunt Koula, who raised Katerina in Greece and welcomed her into her new American home. Koula was like a mother to Katerina and Stella and Mia were always in KaterinaÔs heart.
Katerina was a longtime member of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Santa Barbara.
She met John, and they were married in 1996. They traveled back-and-forth between America and Greece, where she also had many friends and family. Katerina was the kind of friend everyone wants and needs. She would regularly visit and offer help to friends who are unable to leave their homes. Katerina will be greatly missed by all.
Private services will be held at the church on May 19, 2020.
In lieu of flowers donations will be appreciated by Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, in Santa Barbara California.
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Katerina was a great friend to me. We met in the early 80’s at Delco Electronics where we both worked. We would spend our lunch time me teaching her english, and she would read my cards. We had a lot of fun. We took a trip to Catalina Island together and rode all over in a golf cart to see everything. We went to her friends house in Los Angeles and danced and dined all night in the greek restaurant. We had so many adventures, but the best one was when she met John. She was in love with him at first sight, and said someday she was going to marry him. And that dream came true, because she had 25 beautiful years with him. I miss you Katerina, and you will always be in my heart.
May God give Katerina eternal rest. Our deepest condolences.
Katerina was like an aunt to me. I met her in my final year of college in 2010. I wish I could have said good bye to you Thea Ekaterina! Who else will help me find a good man to marry and tell me to cook my pasta in hot water, not cold water! You are forever loved.