Ugis “Nik” Subins, age 82 of grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. Nik was preceded in death by his parents, Nikolajs & Margrita (Leitis) Subins; and grandparents, Roberts & Erna Leitis. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosalie; cousins, Andy & Inara Timmermanis; and many relatives in Latvia. Nik was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving with the 25th Infantry at the Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He was active in the Latvian theatre group and the Latvian Lutheran Church. Visitation will take place from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the funeral home. Rev. Aija Graham officiating. Memorial Contributions can be directed to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Volunteer Office: 3000 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
Ugis “Nik” Subins
05/10/1939
09/11/2021

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Rosie: We were so saddened to hear this shocking news. Our hearts go out to you at this time of great grief. We will always remember Nik with great fondness.
Rosie: We we’re so saddened to hear this shocking news. Our hearts go out to you at this time of great grief. We will always remember Nik with great fondness.
Rosie: Valda and I were sad to learn about the passing of Ugis from Andy and Inara. We always enjoyed the times we met Ugis and you when you would visit up at the cottage. Our thoughts are with you.