Katina Chrysostomou, who was born in Rizokarpaso, Cyprus on April 29, 1926, turned 100 on Wednesday, celebrating the milestone at a garden party at her Finchley care home with family and many of her friends, Parikiaki reported.
Katina got to the UK in 1947 and taught herself English by listening to the radio and reading posters and signs in the street. She married and had two daughters — Anna, now 70, and Eleana, who passed away in 2005. She has four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Always a joyful, caring and active person, she has been a longstanding member of her wider community and of the Association of Rizokarpaso.
She currently lives in her Finchley care home, where she is known for bringing laughter and joy to those around her.
At her birthday celebration, she was delighted to see everyone, enjoyed the buffet, was pleased with her special birthday cake and took great pride in receiving a birthday card from the King.
