03/08/2026
Vale Peter (Panicos) Mina
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Panicos Mina – a founding member of the Cyprus Community Northern Suburbs Melbourne, our long-serving former President, Life Member and Honorary President, former President of the Federation of Cyprus Communities of Australia & New Zealand, and a man whose life was defined by service, humility and an unwavering love for his Community.
From the very beginning of our Community in 1991, Panico dedicated himself wholeheartedly to building something far greater than an organisation. He helped build a home for generations of Cypriot Australians, a place where our culture, language, traditions and values could flourish long into the future.
For more than three decades, he committed his all without ever asking for recognition. He led with quiet strength, integrity and compassion, always putting the Community before himself. He understood that true leadership is not measured by titles or applause, but by the lives you touch and the legacy you leave behind.
Panico was one of those rare people whose influence can be seen all around us. His vision, determination and countless hours of volunteer service helped shape institutions that continue to enrich the lives of so many families today. The Mill Park Soccer Club, Panhellenic College, the Grace of Mary and St Andrew’s Cypriot Aged Care Facilities, together with our Ladies Auxiliary and Senior Citizens Group, all stand as lasting reminders of a man who believed that a strong Community should care for its people at every stage of life, and a testament to Paniko’s unwavering belief in giving back.
His service extended well beyond our own Community. As President of the Federation of Cyprus Communities of Australia and New Zealand, Panico was a passionate advocate for justice for Cyprus and a tireless supporter of the wider Cypriot diaspora. He championed unity, worked to preserve our identity, and believed deeply in empowering younger generations to continue carrying our culture forward.
Those of us who had the privilege of knowing Panico will remember not only what he achieved, but the way he achieved it. With humility, dignity and genuine kindness. He never sought the spotlight. His reward was seeing our Community grow stronger, knowing that future generations would benefit from the foundations he helped lay.
His passing leaves an enormous void, but his legacy will continue to inspire us. Every family who has benefited from our Community, every child who has played at Mill Park Soccer Club, every student who has walked through the doors of Panhellenic College, and every elder who has received care with dignity carries forward a small part of his life’s work.
On behalf of the Cyprus Community Northern Suburbs Melbourne, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife Androulla, children Maria, Paul and Dino, grandchildren, extended family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing Panico.
Thank you, Panico, for your lifetime of service, your friendship, your leadership and your unwavering commitment to our Community. Your legacy will continue to inspire us for generations to come, and your contribution will never be forgotten.
Αιωνία σου η μνήμη. May your memory be eternal. 🕊️
