ZARINS, Elmars - Elmars Zarins, a retired carpenter and longtime resident of Brampton Ontario died peacefully on September 24th, 2020 at the age of 90.
Elmars is survived by his sister in law Dzintra Zarins, his niece Julia Mounsteven and husband Russell, daughters Karla and Holly and great nephew Jaxson. Also nephew Peter Oettlin and partner Anita Bitter and cousin Ivan Darzins.
He was predeceased by his parents Otalia and Albert and brother Imants.
Elmars was born in Riga, Latvia on August 4th, 1930 and came to Canada at the end of World War 2. As a young man he joined the Merchant Marines and travelled the world. Returning to Canada, he worked at a lumber camp, Dale Estates before finally settling down in Brampton as a union carpenter. It was then he met his sweetheart of over 40 years Mary Upenieks and had a loving relationship before her passing May 19th, 2020.
Elmars was a man of many interests; fishing, hunting, aviation, birds, stamps, building, and crosswords to name a few. He had many friends over the years with Wilmer Schock being a close friend to the end. He will be fondly remembered by all, sitting at his kitchen table having an IPA and recounting stories and adventures with family and friends.
Arrangements (WITH RESTRICTIONS) are with Ward funeral home, Brampton Chapel.
Memorial Donations can be made to Kings Nursing Home or Ducks Unlimited.
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