diff --git a/gramps/cli/user.py b/gramps/cli/user.py
index 0997f717c..a1b8bac6a 100644
--- a/gramps/cli/user.py
+++ b/gramps/cli/user.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The User class provides basic interaction with the user.
 # Python Modules
 #
 #------------------------------------------------------------------------
-from __future__ import print_function
+from __future__ import print_function, unicode_literals
 import sys
 
 #------------------------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/gramps/gen/utils/alive.py b/gramps/gen/utils/alive.py
index eaa732405..b1ff99f14 100644
--- a/gramps/gen/utils/alive.py
+++ b/gramps/gen/utils/alive.py
@@ -22,6 +22,8 @@
 
 # $Id$
 
+from __future__ import unicode_literals
+
 """
 A utility to make a best guess if a person is alive.  This is used to provide
 privacy in reports and exports.