Aina B. Talbergs

Valdi, Mara, Liga and families , with deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother. May the many wonderful and loving memories of your Mom bring you peace at this time of your sorrow and through the days ahead. She definitely will be remembered as someone who gave with her whole heart and soul to every task she pursued. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

There isn't a thought about Vets Mommie (as Aaron says) that doesn't bring a smile to my face that fills my heart with love and admiration. I remember just watching her as she watched everyone around her at the lake - she was always busy - the wheels were always turning. She would watch with her loving eyes as so many of us were welcomed into her home there. We've grown older, your kids have grown - grandkids have come along and we all are richer for experiencing her life. Thank you - you...

I've known Aina since some of my first memories as a child. I didn't know her real name until I was in my early 30's. Growing up I always called her "Vets Mommie" and didn't realize that it was Veces Mami until Kris corrected me in my late 20's. I still probably have it wrong; my ignorance is boundless. At a young age she told me about her escape from Latvia during the communist invasion after WWII, so I guess that is always why she was and will always be "Vets Mommie" to me. She was a...

I was introduced to Aina about fifty years ago by her son Valdis. Valdis and I became best friends in High School. He introduced me to his mom one of the first times he took me home. She looked me up one side and down the other, shook her head, shrugged her shoulders, and then with a twinkle in her eye said something in Latvian to Valdis. He responded in Latvian, a conversation ensued, and then they both laughed. Not having a clue, I just stood there smiling. Later Valdis confided that...

Sorry for your loss.