Sonia Yialiades

RANDOLPH CENTER – Sonia Cordero Yialiades, 84, of South Randolph Road passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Jack Byrne Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

Born December 29, 1935 in New York, New York, she was the daughter of Raymond and Concepcion (Velez) Cordero.

Sonia attended local elementary schools and graduated from High School in Bronx, NY. After high school, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for steam ship and steel companies in New York City.

On March 8, 1963 she married Ernest Yialiades, Sr., in Manhattan, NY. Following their marriage, they made their home in Long Island, NY, where they started their family. Through their years together they also lived in Sefner, FL; Hinsdale, NH; Shallotte, NC; and Barre,VT.

Sonia was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church and her heart was devoted to being a follower of Jesus Christ her whole life. She enjoyed studying the Bible, gardening and art. As an artist she worked primarily with oils on canvas. In her later years, her days were filled with hours of play time with her granddaughter, Kate.

Survivors include her sons Ernest Yialiades, Jr., of Spofford, NH and Stephen Yialiades and his wife, Heidi of Randolph Center, VT; six grandchildren Nicholas Yialiades, Alexandra Yialiades, and Juliana Yialiades all of Hinsdale, NH; and Peter Yialiades, Elise Yialiades, and Kathryn Yialiades all of Randolph Center, VT.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Yialiades, Sr., and her brother Samuel Cordero.

The graveside service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at the convenience of her family.