Marija “Mary” Emma Arins

Arins, Marija "Mary" Emma ARINS – Marija (Mary) E. Arins, aged 96 of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vilnis. She is survived by her children, Ilze (Alfred) Opas, Ventis (Geri) Arins; grandsons, Christopher Opas, Gregory (Alethea) Opas; six great-grandchildren; and other family members in Latvia and around the world. Memorial Services for Marija will be held on Friday at 2:30 pm at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1:30 pm until the time of the service. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Hospice of Holland or a charity of one’s choice.

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March 26, 2015

We extend our sincere condolences to the entire Arins family for the loss of your dear Marija. When we lose someone dear to us it can be hard to bear. But in this sad time may you find strength from our Heavenly Father's promise that death is an "enemy" that will be "brought to nothing" and we can be reunited with our loved ones,who have fallen asleep in death, by means of a future resurrection.-John 5:28;1Corinthians 15:26 May this precious hope that awaits us and the love and support of family and friends bring you a measure of comfort now and in days to come. Herman Family Herman Family