28/07/2026
It is with great sadness we hear of the passing of Anastasia Hatzoglou.
Below is a message from the Hatzoglou family.
Celebrating the Life of Anastasia (Anna or Tasia) Hatzoglou | 1938 – 2026
Mum passed away on Sunday evening, 26 July 2026, after a courageous battle with a condition that gradually took away her ability to speak, eat and drink. Throughout her final days, she showed incredible strength and dignity.
On behalf of our family, we extend our sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at Sunshine Hospital for the compassion, care and respect they showed Mum and our family during her final journey. While today is filled with sadness, it is also a day of gratitude. We were blessed to have Mum in our lives for 88 remarkable years - a life defined by courage, sacrifice, love and an unwavering devotion to her family.
Mum was born in 1938 in the village of Vathillakos, Kozani, Greece, to Christos and Sofia Konstantinidis. She was the third of four children, growing up with Evanthea, Kostas and Vasili. Life in rural Greece was not easy, but it shaped the values that guided her entire life - faith, humility, resilience, respect and the importance of family.
In 1962, Mum made the brave decision to migrate to Australia to join her brother and sister. She arrived with a wooden chest full of her belongings, hope in her heart and a determination to build a better future. Australia became her home, but Greece always remained a part of her.
In 1964, she married Panagiotis Hatzoglou, and together they shared 55 years of marriage built on love, trust, sacrifice and commitment. They raised three children - Nick, Mary and Chris - and dedicated their lives to creating opportunities for their family.
Mum and Dad worked tirelessly. Dad was a tailor and Mum worked alongside him, often working long hours and multiple jobs to build a secure home for their children. Their homes in West Sunshine became places filled with family, hard work, laughter and love.
Mum was a woman of incredible work ethic. She worked at Smorgans Canned Fruit and Conner Shea Farm Machinery, forming lifelong friendships along the way. Later, she joined her brother Kostas and sister-in-law Argiro in running a milk bar, where she became a familiar and loved face in the community.
Her greatest joy came from her family. She warmly welcomed Tony, Suzan and Irene, and later embraced her nine grandchildren - Louis, Oliver, Mia, Peter, Max, Leo, Alexander, Anastasia and Peter. They were the centre of her world. She cooked for them, hugged them, celebrated them and made each one feel uniquely loved.
Beyond her family, Mum was loved by many through the church, the Greek Senior Citizens Club and the local community. She was quick-witted and strong-minded, loved a good debate and was never afraid to stand her ground.
But above all, Mum loved. She loved deeply, generously and unconditionally.
Her legacy is not measured by what she owned, but by what she gave - her strength, her kindness, her example and, most importantly, her love for family.
Mum, thank you for every sacrifice, every meal, every hug and every memory.
We will miss your cooking, your laughter, your hugs and gathering around your table.
Although our hearts are broken, they are also full - full of memories, gratitude and love.
Rest peacefully now, Mum, reunited with Dad.
Your love lives on through all of us, and your memory will remain in our hearts forever.
Αιωνία η μνήμη σου.
May your memory be eternal.
Funeral Service:
Friday, 31 July 2026, commencing 10:30 am, at:
Saint Anthony’s Church
66 Armstrong Street
Sunshine West VIC 3020
Australia
Burial:
Following the funeral service, the burial will take place at:
Keilor Cemetery
Corner of Cemetery Road and Ely Court
Keilor East VIC 3033
Australia
Section C
Wake: Family and friends are warmly invited to join us for refreshments following the burial at:
Cyproit Church Hall
10 St Andrew Street
Sunshine West VIC 3020
(Located across the road from Saint Anthony’s Church.)
Everyone is welcome.
