This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Gregors Kemanis, 55 years old, born on January 6, 1956, and passed away on May 19, 2011. We will remember him forever.
Happy Birthday Daddy! We all miss you dearly and think about you daily. I love you beyond words. I hope your are resting peacefully. Continue to look over us. Muuaaahh
Happy Birthday, Gregor's life here on earth is complicated so having a cold brew is not as easy with old friends. Our son would have enjoyed you anyway, I am sure you are having fun in Heaven with all the beautiful angles and party in heaven is better than here on earth.
Love always your favorite dancer, Sonya
Love always your favorite dancer, Sonya
Happy Belated Fathers Day.
For both ur family here on earth, and ur kid in heaven.
Love is forever!
Sonya
For both ur family here on earth, and ur kid in heaven.
Love is forever!
Sonya
It's your passing anniversary May 19, and the World has changed alot.
Still recalling your memories Spring time ur favorite time of year. I hope ur having fun in Heaven, missing you here on earth.
Sonya
Still recalling your memories Spring time ur favorite time of year. I hope ur having fun in Heaven, missing you here on earth.
Sonya
Happy Birthday Gregor's, missing your beautiful energy here on earth.
It's 2020 life is harder then ever, hope ur having fun in heaven with the Angels.
It's 2020 life is harder then ever, hope ur having fun in heaven with the Angels.
Happy Birthday Daddy! ! Thank you for looking after me and the Family. We miss you daily. I pray you are resting in Peace and I am in no rush, But I very much look forward to you seeing you again. I love you Muuuaaahhhhh <3
Aina K. aka Little Aina
Aina K. aka Little Aina
Happy Fathers Day Daddy! ! You were the first person on my mind when I opened my eyes this morning. I miss you so much! I pray you are resting peacfully and keeping an eye on us. I hope Tenisha and I are making you proud. I Love Yoi! !
Aina K.
Aina K.
Happy New Year 2019- Greggors missing you and Hewy on the planet Earth.
Life here now under Trump not so much fun.
Life here now under Trump not so much fun.
I thought about you all day Yesterday. I pray often that you are resting peacefully and smiling down at us all. . I miss you more and more everyday.
I Love You, Your Daughter,
Aina K.
I Love You, Your Daughter,
Aina K.
To Family, sorry for your lost.
To Greg Kemanis,
We shared great moments, I only have one regreat.
Sonya
To Greg Kemanis,
We shared great moments, I only have one regreat.
Sonya
I went by a resturant named Cafe Joli, in Alameda, CA I thought of you and Stu since that was the name of your former place in Oakland, Ca
I am grateful to Bert for signing this tribute page it's great for family &
Friends who knew you a long time ago.
You are missed on earth, happy I got to see you before u went to heaven.
Love, Sonya
I am grateful to Bert for signing this tribute page it's great for family &
Friends who knew you a long time ago.
You are missed on earth, happy I got to see you before u went to heaven.
Love, Sonya
Daddy :-( It's been 6 years but it still feels like yesterday. I wish I had the words to explain how much I miss you. I don't want you to see my tears, but I talk to you alll the time and I hope you are able to hear my words. A part of me left when I stopped being able to hear your voice, and be in your physical presence, but I work hard to smille daily no matter what type of day I am having. Thank you for everything. You will forever live in Tenisha and I. I pray you are resting peacefully. I love you and I know you know that. Aina K. <3
When I was struggling--both financially and emotionally--you gave me a chance--with a job and a trusted friendship...I will always be grateful
" Thought of you yesterday and every time I see Frazias growing in the spring", I recall those you gave to me. Thank You,
Bebe"
Bebe"
I try Not to be Sad because I truly believe you are in a better place. But the Selfish part of me just wishes you were still here with Us. I miss your stories, and you holding my head or hand as I fall asleep on your shoulder (even when I was "grown"). I Love You Daddy. You will Never fade from my memory <3
" Happy Birthday" Gregor you are still with us all in spirit since spirit never dies.
Happy New Year too, I know your parting in Heaven!
Sonya
Happy New Year too, I know your parting in Heaven!
Sonya
So wish you were here to share this milestone. Happy 60th!
Think of you often with love,
je bruder,
Jason S.
Think of you often with love,
je bruder,
Jason S.
Happy Birthday Daddy! ! I still think about you daily, You are missed. I pray you are above watching over Tenisha, Me and the Boys.. Muuuaaahhhh
I Love you <3
Aina K.
I Love you <3
Aina K.
It's sad your not here on this plain however I believe there are more than one plains so your spirit lives on for us to ponder from time to time, your smile live in all of those you shared your life with forever!
Today is the Anniversary, but I think about you and miss you daily. I love you. I hope you hear me when I speak to you. Rest in Peace. I look forward to seeing you again.
Dear brother i miss you so. How i wish i could talk to you. I wear your memory above my heart. Until we meet again. Love to the family my prayers are with you all.
Its been 4 years and I simply miss you! A girl needs her father no matter what age she is! I'm good and handling business like you'd expect. I think about you more than I let you know. Rest peacefully Daddy I miss and love you!
I've been searching years for you... I wanted to show you the man I've become... to thank you for being my friend and taking the time to bring me into your life with all my dysfunction anger and fear...you let me fail with grace and triumph with laughter... Greg you were very important to me and not a day went by when you were not in my heart and often in my thoughts. I love you so very much and my heart goes out to your loved ones...we will meet again in the sweet by and by until then I'm forever your little bro xoxoxo
Oh my dear brother I've only now came across this sad news of your passing . You were so very instrumental in my life being your little brother was a blessing you loved me when I could not know what the love of man was you believed in me and we shared many good times I love you Gregor's thank you for being such an important part of my life. Always your little brother Andy
I cry thinking how you are no longer with Us. I still think of how you would make alot of us smile and laugh this pluz those funny looks you would give make me smile as I think of you and just wanted to say " the whole world who knew you misses you so much!" Thanks for the Freshias and the wild flowers too.
Happy birthday brother! Your daughters and extended family are beautiful. I just saw the recent photos on this site. Love, Vija
Happy New Year and Happy Birthday. miss you on Earth, however you can play with Our dog Versace who passed on Oct 25, 2014.
Your Kids on earth are lovely and I am happy you did a good job. We all miss you on earth Everyone who ever met you in their life would also miss you too.
Your Kids on earth are lovely and I am happy you did a good job. We all miss you on earth Everyone who ever met you in their life would also miss you too.
x-mass and New year 2015 coming up. I woke up with tears in my eyes today.. Thought of you in my dreams yesterday. I still can not believe you are not here. however, you still are in my heart.
I was on my way to UEWM, in Sunnyvale, CA I looked up and saw someone who resembled you, it was shocking and I realize is could not be you. I miss you too.
Sonya
Sonya
Thoughts of you several times while I studied TCM. I had seen someone who resembled you in Sunnyvale, CA few weeks ago, it took me back in earlier times we had in Berkeley, CA I still recall the last time I saw you in Berkeley it was a chance to see you for the last time. you seemed sad? Miss you on Earth.
Sonya
Sonya
Thoughts of you today after returning to California from the island of Puerto Rico, I recalled how much fun we had taking an air plane ride together, you were a special person in my life and the joy you gave to many with your smile. thanks for being you always, Sonya
Rest peacefully Daddy! I went to Vegas recently and couldn't stop thinking of you! I miss you more and more each day! 3 years gone and it feels like forever!!!
It's been three Years but I still miss you like you left just yesterday.. I love you Daddy. And not a day goes by that you don't cross my mind.. I'll see you soon but in the meantime I'll make u proud down here. :-)
To Tenisha Kemanis on your experience of June 6, 2011 - I am so deeply sorry this must have really hurt you. I am glad you are a stronger person for it. I can only tell you he was a great person and touched many people. I am sorry that he was suffering. I was so shocked to find out it brings tears to my eye cause I found out this year.
Loved our laughs when you would come into Safeway to purchase food for Cafe Joli when I worked there. No one could make me laugh like you !
One time you came in while I was checking groceries and you ran up to me and in a very loud and serious voice said "Excuse me, do you have any more of the Criscos in the large can in the back? I can only find the ones on the shelf with the fried chicken on it, and THOSE make my pies taste funny ! Do you have any in the back with the cherry pie on the label ??? "
Without missing a beat I said " If you wait just a minute I'll have someone go back and see if we have any in the stockroom with the cherry pie on the label ."
You immediately replied again loudly ,
"Oh thank you ! You know, that one with the fried chicken on the label just makes everything taste funny!!"
That's the kind of humor I'll never forget that you always had !
I miss you , dear friend . You had a zest and spontaneous humor that few people have and for that I will never forget you . I am so glad you at least touched my life .
One time you came in while I was checking groceries and you ran up to me and in a very loud and serious voice said "Excuse me, do you have any more of the Criscos in the large can in the back? I can only find the ones on the shelf with the fried chicken on it, and THOSE make my pies taste funny ! Do you have any in the back with the cherry pie on the label ??? "
Without missing a beat I said " If you wait just a minute I'll have someone go back and see if we have any in the stockroom with the cherry pie on the label ."
You immediately replied again loudly ,
"Oh thank you ! You know, that one with the fried chicken on the label just makes everything taste funny!!"
That's the kind of humor I'll never forget that you always had !
I miss you , dear friend . You had a zest and spontaneous humor that few people have and for that I will never forget you . I am so glad you at least touched my life .
♡♥♡Happy Birthday Daddy! ! I pray you are resting in peace, and looking down on Tenisha, and I, and our families. I miss u more then words can explain. You are in my Daily thoughts. I Love You, and I'm still looking forward to the day we are together again. Happy Birthday ♡♥♡ :-D
Happy Birthday to you Gregors Kemanis, 58 today 1-6-2014 same as my dad. miss you rest in peace forever your friend. you are in our hearts forever! yesterday I went to Alameda, Ca and saw a cafe named Cafe Joli, I thought of you and recalled those great breakfast you all useto make it put a smile on my face, miss you.
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Happy Birthday Daddy! We all miss you dearly and think about you daily. I love you beyond words. I hope your are resting peacefully. Continue to look over us. Muuaaahh
Happy Birthday, Gregor's life here on earth is complicated so having a cold brew is not as easy with old friends. Our son would have enjoyed you anyway, I am sure you are having fun in Heaven with all the beautiful angles and party in heaven is better than here on earth.
Love always your favorite dancer, Sonya
Love always your favorite dancer, Sonya
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Daddies Girl (Tenisha)
Vija admires Greg with his baby girls
Greg, Stuart, Aina, Marc
Dinnertime at 3 South Trail
My brother Greg, age 3 or 4
Rafael. Deshawn. Sarai. Aina
Aina. Deshawn. Sarai. Rafael
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In memorium for Greg
First I extend my deepest condolences to his beautiful family; I was saddened by the news of his passing. Greg and I attended Orinda Union School in 1964-65 while in the 5 grade. Looking for friends on Facebook I came upon the news and it hit me like a punch; I wished time hadn't gone by in such a way.++
Youthful Follie
I decided to type in Greg's name today it's 2013, here in Berkeley, CA it's funny how life just slaps you in the face with your past relationships. I recall his smile and the last words I heard come out of his mouth as he passed by... I do not recall the day or time.
We split up due to my emotional upset about Yoshies daughter who had come between us while I was pregnant by Greg. I did not want to have the child alone, I was dancing ballet at the time for a very long time after. Cafe Joli was a very nice place I recall how we had met at Norman's he got soup and salad my favorate, later we would hang out at Sheldon's real nice place.
I was angry once because I got up early and saw Yoshies daughter there at Sheldon's I was pregnant and very emotional about this, after years now I realized our son would have been 35 at his 55 year, wow, how I regret this because I did not want to make his life or mine complicated, it was nice in the end he turned out to be a great father. I had a beautiful girl later on. I always thought of what could have been.
I currently feel sad and sick to find this out in 2013. I wonder why he died so soon? what went wrong?? was he ill? what happened?