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Aina Brikmanis Obituary

Aina G. Brikmanis Okemos Born September 22, 1929 the daughter of Zelma and John Balodis, Aina Gunta Brikmanis died September 3, 2009 at the age of 79. She was interested in the Fine Arts and music. She loved to travel and always wanted to visit the local museums. She had an eye for fashion and was an avid tennis fan. Aina was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 56 special years, Alexander Brikmanis. She is also survived by her sons, John A. (Carol) Brikmanis and Charles K. (Debbie) Brikmanis; 3 grandchildren, Kristin Brikmanis, Alexander Brikmanis, and Grace Brikmanis; and one sister, Ausma (Ernest) Heniss. A funeral service will be held for Aina on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. Contributions may be made to Occupation Museum, 1 Latviesu strelnieku laukums, Riga, 1050, Latvia in memory of Aina. Condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 5, 2009.

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September 6, 2009

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I am so sorry for your loss. A 56 year marriage is indeed something very special. She must have been a fine and wonderful woman.
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