Arijs Evalds "Art" Krievins
1926 - 2021
Arijs "Art" Krievins, 94,
passed away peacefully at his son's residence in Newton, Kansas, on
February 1, 2021. Arijs "Art" was born on April 1, 1926 in
Riga, Latvia, to Fricis and Emilija (Vaidmanis) Krievins.
Art married Anta Margarita Aumalis in
Wichita, Kansas, on October 10, 1953. They moved to Newton in 1960
where they raised their four children. Art received his bachelor and
master's degrees in education through Wichita State University and
was a math teacher for USD 373 at the middle school level for 26
years. Art and Anta were married for 63 years, enjoying family
gatherings, traveling the world, and polka dancing during their
retirement years. Art was also known as an enthusiastic gardener.
Art was preceded in death by his
parents, his wife Anta, his sister, Aina Martin, and a daughter, Dace
Hamilton. He is survived by son Janis "John" and
daughter-in-law Janet Krievins of Olathe; Juris "George"
and daughter-in-law Mona Krievins of Newton; daughter Rita and
son-in-law Randy Sharpe of Lawrence.
Art is also survived by five
grandchildren and their spouses, along with nine greatgrandchildren.
The family is grateful to Art's many caregivers at Newton
Presbyterian Manor and through Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.
There will be no services at this time
as a private family gathering will be held in the summer.
Condolences may be shared at
www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be given to Harry Hynes
Memorial Hospice at www.hynesmemorial.org/donate or delivered to the
funeral home 215 North Main in Newton.
