Condolences to her family, friends, and FJ friends.  She will be missed.

I so enjoyed her posts.  Her Christmas recipe ideas were so unique, I was in awe over her Christmas dinner, such talent.  

My deepest sympathy to all FJ'ers that had the honor of knowing Arete.  Her family and friends are in my thoughts, I'm so very sorry.

Such sad news  my sincere condolences to her family and friends

May you rest in peace Arete(Jo). Sending condolences to her loved ones. 

Rest in peace, Arête. You will be missed. 

I am so deeply grieved right now. Arete, you were one of my favorite FJ posters. In agreement or disagreement you always showed a high sense of integrity, you were a no-bullshit person and I loved reading your well-thought-out posts. You will be greatly missed. I don't know who you were IRL, but I will never forget you. My thoughts, my prayers, my good wishes are with your family and all those who are mourning for you. 

Rest in Peace. 

I don't know a thing about her, but reading all of this, of how she clearly touched so many, and so deeply... I have become indirectly moved myself by her obvious influence.

May the memory of her be eternal.

Really sad news. Condolences to her family, friends, and FJ friends.

What shocking, sad news and such a terrible loss. Wishing peace and healing to her family and friends.

Peace & love to her friends and family.

Oh, man. I'm sorry to hear this. I always loved her posts. FJ won't be the same without her.

RIP @Arete

sending my condolences to her friends and family. 

I am so very sorry to hear this.  I always enjoyed Arete's posts, she was one of my favorite posters here on FJ.  She came across as a smart, thoughtful and truly good person.  I will miss her.  My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Rest in peace Arete. Although I didn't know her I always enjoyed reading what she had to say, such an intelligent, thoughtful and wonderfully beautiful person she showed herself to be here through her years here on FJ. Condolences to her family and all here who were lucky to call her friend.

Such a joy to work with, and so many laughs shared with her. She will be much missed. Sincere condolences to her family...may they know that she was much loved here on FJ. 

Every time I go to my fridge, I think of her. She was invaluable in giving me shopping, cooking, and food tips during a hungry time in my life- my wife and I were spending most of our income on rent and chose to keep our pets, leaving very little money for our food.

Sometimes, there still wasn't enough, but thanks to her wisdom, I rarely went hungry.

I'm sad to hear this. She was a truly good person, and so young. My condolences to her family, friends, and fellow helpmeets.

I am still having a hard time getting my head around this. She is already much missed.

19 minutes ago, nelliebelle1197 said:

I am still having a hard time getting my head around this. 

Me too. I'm still in shock, tbh.

9 minutes ago, nausicaa said:

Me too. I'm still in shock, tbh.

So say we all.

Such a tragic loss! I always enjoyed her posts and especially learning about Greek Orthodox tradition.May her memory be eternal. She was an invaluable member of this community and will be very missed.

I'm sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed. Words feel so inadequate at times like these.

May her memory be eternal.

Farewell Arete.  If there is an afterlife,  may you be at peace and feeling nothing but love and happiness.   My sincere condolences to her family.

Often it seems that Many of the human race lack true beauty, love and knowledge, it's so sad when the world loses someone so full of those wonderful qualities.                          

Love and hugs to all who knew, worked with and loved her.