Gunars Neimanis

father, grandfather and husband, passed away quietly at his residence

on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Gunars was born November 23,1927 in

Riga, Latvia to his parents Arnolds and Elza Neimanis. At the age of

17 he lost his right leg in a wartime injury and in 1948, he emigrated

to the United States with his parents and sister Izolda. In 1963 he

married his wife Elizabeth Hernandez and raised two children, Arnold

and Ingrid. For over 30 years he worked as a machinist at General

Grinding in The Bronx. Despite his disability, Gunars was an avid

golfer who especially loved playing the Black Course at Bethpage. He

also competed in various tournaments conducted by the National Amputee

Golf Association, often winning awards and trophies for his

achievements. In 2013 he was predeceased by his wife of 50 years,

Elizabeth Neimanis.

In light of his hardships, he always showed great strength to not only

persevere, but to make his life a good one and to enrich the lives of

his family and friends. The most profound aspect of his life was his

strong and loving character. Gunars was kind and gentle, yet firm when

he needed to be. He was a wonderful provider, always supportive and

encouraging, and a role model to his children and grandson. He was

physically and mentally tough with a heart of gold.

Gunars is survived by his son Arnold Neimanis of Manhasset, NY, his

daughter Ingrid Neimanis-McNamara and his grandson, Blake Michael

Gunars McNamara of Woodside, NY.