May God bless you and your...
HE GAVE TO MANY OTHERS LIKE ME WHAT HE GAVE TO THE WORLD - KINDNESS, WARMTH AND CREATIVITY. THANK YOU, ATIS.
david kirkpatrick
November 21, 2025 | Friend


El Cerrito, California
1938 - 2022
Atis FolkmanisOctober 29, 1938 - September 19, 2022Atis Folkmanis, 83, passed away on Monday September 19, 2022, at his home in Berkeley. Atis Folkmanis was born on Oct. 29, 1938, in the Latvian capital city of Riga. He is the son of Konstantins and Margrieta Folkmanis. As a teen-ager, Atis's...
Read MoreHE GAVE TO MANY OTHERS LIKE ME WHAT HE GAVE TO THE WORLD - KINDNESS, WARMTH AND CREATIVITY. THANK YOU, ATIS.
david kirkpatrick
November 21, 2025 | Friend
On behalf of the Malaya V Peace Corps group of which Atis and Judy were members, I offer our condolences to the family. They were highly regarded members of the group. Through the years, we have proudly given Folkmanis puppets to our children. The English sheepdog that Judy gave me is a treasured keepsake. Atis and Judy will remain an inspiration. Joanne Strop Malaya V
Joanne Strop
December 10, 2022
I have always loved the Folkmanis puppets and have gifted several to children. I did not realize what a contribution he made to the Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra as well of which he (and I) have been members for many years. He lived a full and rich life with his wife and family. I hope the Folkmanis company continues to give the world wonderful unique animal puppets.
Rita Dichtel
November 01, 2022 | Other