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- Hristina Marinova
Hristina Angelova Marinova
3 May 1948 – 1 November 2026
For almost forty years the pharmacist in the Chayka neighbourhood of Varna. Patient with every question, she knew everyone by name and always kept a sweet for the children.
Live stream of the service
Please do not share this link publicly. If someone in the family cannot get in, contact Elena (daughter) or us.
Start time around the world
The service begins at 11:00 Bulgarian time. Family and friends are watching from:
- Varna, Bulgaria11:00
- London, UK09:00
- Munich, Germany10:00
- Valencia, Spain10:00
- Dubai, UAE13:00
- Toronto, Canada04:00
- Chicago, USA03:00
- Sydney, Australia20:00
Order of service
The stream begins
Quiet music and a view of the hall as people arrive.
Welcome
Opening words from the celebrant.
A letter from her son Martin
Sent from Toronto and read by her granddaughter Iva.
Music
Her favourite melody, played on the cello.
Memories from colleagues and neighbours
A few words from the people she worked with at the pharmacy.
Final farewell
The stream ends at this point.
Burial
For close family only and not streamed, at the family’s request.
Photos
Chosen by the family. The slideshow also plays in the hall before the service.
In this demo the photos are replaced by colour panels.
Condolence book
Messages appear here once the family has approved them.
“Mum, we will be watching from London with the children. Thank you for everything you gave us.”
“Auntie Hristina gave me my first summer job. She taught me to treat every customer like a neighbour.”
“Thirty years on the same street. We will miss her good morning every day.”
“Grandma, I will keep writing to you in Bulgarian, like I promised. We love you.”