Sept. 12, 1962 – May 15, 2015
Aris Damian Somatis, 52, of Sweet Home, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015.
He was born Sept. 12, 1962 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Gritta and Caesar Somatis.
Aris moved to Oregon at the age of 9 and lived most of his life in Sweet Home.
An avid skier of both water and snow, Aris spent most of his time on the mountain or in the water. He enjoyed deep-sea fishing and socializing over a grill or campfire.
As a mechanic, many will remember Aris coming to the rescue at all hours of the night, rain or shine.
He enjoyed helping others with all things mechanical.
Aris was preceded in death by his sister Gritta, or Pippi, as she was called, and his father Caesar.
He is survived by his wife Brenda, son Aris, daughter Pippi, stepchildren Joseph, Tomas and Sarah Rosa, and six grandchildren: Luke, Taylee, Macen, Emma, Ellie and Ezra.
Sweet Home Community Chapel will host a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20.
Immediately following there will be a celebration of life at Sunnyside Park. All are invited to share a meal as well as stories of this wonderful friend, father and companion.