Age 86, of St. Paul, passed away on August 29, 2017. Arturs was Latvian by birth, but American in spirit. He was proud of his heritage and was active within the local Latvian community. Preceded by parents, Jekabs & Anna; brother, Richard; sister, Lidija; and nephew, Art. Survived by nephew, John (Ann Marie); niece-in-law, Margaret; grandniece & nephews, Luke, Joshua, Kara, Benjamin; and relatives in Latvia. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 6 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 N. Dale Street, St. Paul. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation 9:30 - 10:30 AM Wednesday, 9/6 at the church.