Memorial services held for singer Giorgos Mazonakis in Sitia

On September 20, 2026, a memorial service was held in the village of Pefkoi, Sitia, to honor the late singer Giorgos Mazonakis, who passed away suddenly at the age of 54. The service took place at the chapel of Saints Constantine and Helen, attended by relatives, friends, and local residents from across Crete who gathered to pay their final respects.

Before the memorial service, a commemorative event was held on the evening of September 19 at the port of Sitia. According to Mayor Giorgos Zervakis, the harbor was crowded with fans who gathered to hear the singer's music, leave messages in a tribute book, and place photos at a central memorial site. The local community expressed deep grief, noting the singer's humble nature and his significant personal bond with the region.

Mazonakis, who considered Sitia his place of origin, had restored an old olive mill in Pefkoi, transforming it into a private retreat where he spent his summers. The Mayor stated that the local society is still struggling to accept the loss of a public figure who left such a lasting mark on the region.