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Mary Helen Paniyak

Mom, Mary Helen Paniyak, Paniyagaq. Born March 21, 1945 in Qissunaq. She used to tell the story of when she was born. She’d say she was born during the flu. The elders told her mom […]

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Ruth Wavichuk Nilsson

Ruth Wavichuk Nilsson, “Qiaviar,” passed on November 19, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Anchorage, Alaska. She was born March 29, 1950 near Kwethluk, Alaska to “Tan’gurraq” Alfred Nicolai and “Qessailnguq” Balassia (Toguyak) Nicolai. Ruth […]

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Mari Auxier

Mari (Beach) Yates Auxier, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 31, 2023 at home. Please join us for a celebration of Mari’s life 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Kenai Performer’s Performing Arts Center […]

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Bob Aloysius

Who is Bob Aloysius? His words could be harsh. His voice loud. Many heard their first swear words from him. Often you’d hear his booming voice, he could weave a creative string of every imaginable […]

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Jimmie L. Sparrow

Jimmie L. Sparrow age 76 of Rockford, IL and formerly of Baraboo, WI and Wisconsin Dells, WI peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 1, 2023 following an extended […]

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Ronald William Whittom

Ronald William Whittom, 80 years old passed away on April 3, 2023 while under Hospice Care at his home in Newport, Washington. Ron spent his childhood in California, Idaho and Texas. He graduated from High […]

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Richard Howard Westdahl

Richard Howard “Angutqaiaq” Westdahl was born October 3rd, 1954 to the late Frank and Fannie Westdahl. He was raised by his late grandparents Willie and Elena Sallison. Richard was married to his lifelong friend, Bessie […]

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Andrew Gusty Sr.

Andrew Gusty Sr. passed away peacefully at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, AK on June 8, 2023. He was 83. Andrew was born September 28, 1939 at the Old Place near Stony River, […]

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Albert U. Atchak

Albert U. Atchak was born on February 22, 1988 at Bethel, Alaska to Stan M. & Betty Atchak. We were excited for his birth to our family and enjoyed every minute of it while he […]

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Tyrrel Walter Aloralrea

Tyrrel Walter Aloralrea was born on May 26, 1980 to Gregory and Bessie Aloralrea at 6:09pm. He was born on Memorial Day and given a layette in honor of Butch Laraux. Tyrrel graduated from Chevak […]

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Anna Lee Guinn

Anna Lee Guinn was born on July 17, 1970 to John Guinn and Margaret “Tootsie” Guinn in Bethel, Alaska. She passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023. Anna graduated from Bethel Regional High School in […]

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Donald Sompy Elliot

Donald “Sompy” Elliott, age 88, passed away in Palmer, Alaska on May 2, 2023. He was born in Florence, Arizona and raised by a single mom in the post-depression era. His fond childhood memories included […]

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Alunaaq Constance George Black

Constance Black, known as Connie, was born to Evon Tsekelaralrea and Clara Tsingarkak and given to their daughter Susie Chanigkak and her husband George Chanigkak on about July 19, 1932. Susie and her sister Julia […]

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Jeffrey Lee Hoffman

Jeffrey Lee Hoffman “Maarraaq” was born on May 22, 1971 to Nastasia Nick and Robert Hoffman. Jeff was born in Bethel and raised in Nunapitchuk with his late maternal grandparents Nick Upay’aq and Elena Nick. […]

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Mike Langlie

The Langlie & Starr Family would like to say Quyana to those who helped out with Mike Langlie’s passing. Quyana to the Lumber Yard Family: Gonders & May Hoffman, Earlene Harding, Charles Herron, Gilbert Alirkar, […]

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Basil Andrew Roczicka

Basil Andrew Roczicka was born August 14, 1980 in Bethel, Alaska. His parents, Gregory and Josephine Roczicka, raised him in Bethel, and taught him hunting, fishing and living the subsistence lifestyle of many Alaskans. Basil […]

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Nina Nanviaq James

Nina passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 20th, 2023 at 1:54 PM. Nina James was born on March 1st, 1934 to the late Ickeley and Irusqanaq Paulina Charles. She then married the […]

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Moses O. Tobeluk

June 12, 1951-January 15, 2023 Moe was born on June 12, 1951 to John Toopetlook Sr. and Helena Azzerella of Nunapitchuk. Moe was survived by his wife Martha of 47 years, together with their children; […]

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Doris W Bonilla

Doris W Bonilla, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday November 29. She was a child of Carlton and Marie Wehunt of Joanna, SC. She is survived by […]

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Jason Lance Knight

Jason Lance Knight, age 35, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home on Pates Hill Rd. He enjoyed hunting and anything outdoors. He will always be missed and loved forever. Jason is survived […]

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Bryan Allen Schwartz

Bryan Allen Schwartz of Springfield, Missouri born to Robert and Ella (Allen) Schwartz, June 19, 1960, in Granite City Illinois passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, in Cordova Alaska, leaving 62 years of memories […]

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Laura A. Kylook

Laura Angela Kylook, 90, of Bethel, peacefully died on July 25, 2022 with her children by her side. She was born on May 17, 1932 at Fish Village, AK to Xavier Afcan and Clara (Phillip) […]

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Jerome Rogauskas

Jerome “Jerry” Rogauskas, born September 22th, 1945 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, August 7th, 2022, in Lincoln City, Oregon. He is proceeded in death by his father, Frank Rogauskas, and his mother, Anna […]

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Billy Norbert Westlock

Billy Norbert Westlock, lovingly named after Aupalria & Aurralria, was born in Bethel on November 20, 1972 to Gordon Sr. and Nora Westlock. He entered Eternal Life on July 4, 2022. Billy was well-known to […]

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Donna J. Chris

Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Donna J. Chris, 79, passed away peacefully July 28, 2022, at her home in Big Lake, Alaska. Donna was born May 19, 1943, in Queens, NY, to Edwin and Helen […]

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James Bruce Mute

In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth, Amen. Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostril the breath of life, and then man […]

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Bea Kristovich

In memory of Bea Kristovich, whose journey on this earth ended June 2, 2022, we would like to share this poem with you. She will forever be in our hearts, and while we miss her […]

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Peter John Ebertz

After a long battle with cancer, Peter John Ebertz joined our Lord in Heaven on May 22nd, 2022, surrounded by loving prayers and hymns from his children, and siblings. Peter (Pete) was born October 26, […]

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Mary Mellick, Beloved Elder

Mary Mellick, aged 90, passed away on October 20, 2021, in Anchorage. Mary was born February 22, 1931, in Nogamut, a now-abandoned settlement on the Holitna River. Raised in Sleetmute, Mary was the eldest of […]

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Laverne Howard Shimanek

Laverne Howard Shimanek, 88, peacefully passed on to His Savior Jesus, on May 11, 2022, at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. His devotion to family and expressive faith in God were the hallmarks […]

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Donald Lee Fancher

Donald Lee Fancher was born in Bethel, Alaska, on January 30, 1955 to Elizabeth Wassilie and Edward Giarraputo. He was later adopted by Maxwell and Gladys Fancher. Don grew up in Bethel, Alaska, and attended […]

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Don Young

From The Family of Congressman Don Young: The Honorable Donald Edwin Young was the fourth Congressman to serve all of Alaska and the 45th Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives. He passed away peacefully […]

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William Hately Sr.

Retired Major William “Bill” Hately Sr., 83, passed away at home amongst family and friends after a long battle with chronic illnesses. He was born April 29, 1938, in Bethel, Alaska to Katherine (nee Thomas) […]

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Harold Edward Garrison Jr. “Pete”

On February 16, 2022, Harold Edward Garrison Jr. “Pete”, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Anchorage, Alaska after a long courageous battle against metastatic colon cancer while surrounded by […]

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Edward B. Rasmuson

Third-generation Alaskan, banker and philanthropist Edward Bernard Rasmuson died on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at his home in Anchorage, Alaska. He succumbed to a particularly vicious brain cancer, following a year of treatment. He was […]

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Captain Steve Hoffman

Captain Steve Hoffmans Last Log Entry Captain Stephan (Steve) Merrill Hoffman passed away on December 20 at the age of 62. He was born in Bethel, Alaska on June 4, 1959. Steve was 6th in […]

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Mary Chikoyak

Mary “Aassten” (Menegak) Chikoyak, 79, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Alaska Native Medical Center. On Friday, December 10, 2021, her funeral service was held at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church […]

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Henry E. Ivanoff

Henry E. Ivanoff passed away in the comforts of his home in Mekoryuk. He was born to Caroline Jones and Mischa Ivanoff at Nash Harbor on Nunivak Island on February 10, 1935. Following the passing […]

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James Angalgaq Nicholai

James Angalgaq Nicholai was born on June 27, 1942, in Nalqigliq near Luumarvik to Qakvaralria Charlie and Culuk’aq Julia Nicholai. He grew up with his brothers Andrew Nicholai Sr., John Nicholai Sr., Peter Nicholai, Henry […]

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Thomas Michael Sharkey

Thomas Michael Sharkey passed away on November 2, 2021. All Souls’ Day, surrounded by his brothers and wife of 31 years, Geraldine Sharkey. Tom was born September 20, 1954 in Oceanside, California to Eugene & […]

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Jean Francis Hull

Anchorage resident Jean Hull, 79, died Oct. 12, 2021, at her home with family and hospice caregivers by her side. Visitation will be held Oct. 27, 2021 at Legacy Funeral Homes at 1707 South Bragaw […]

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Patrick Minock

Patrick Pete Minock, a highly respected Yup’ik artist, passed away peacefully at home, on September 18, 2021. A viewing will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the Legacy funeral home. 1707 Bragaw Street, Anchorage, […]

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Gail Phillips

Today, we celebrate the life of Romana “Gail” Phillips. Gail fought courageously but lost her ultimate re-election to the rigors of cancer on March 25, 2021. She passed peacefully surrounded by family, friends, and messages […]

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Gloria Ann Fitka

Gloria Ann Fitka was born to the late Willie Fitka Sr. and Lorraine Fitka on Sept. 23, 1953 in Mt. Edgecumbe. She was raised in Marshall along with her parents, siblings and the rest of […]

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Jamie Martha Ann Brink

Mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and nice to many, and friend and cousin to all – Jamie Martha Ann Brink, Cangarraq, was born August 11, 1987 to William and Marvella Brink. She was a devoted […]

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Joseph Coolidge Sr.

Mr. Joseph Aurr Coolidge Sr., born to Calvin K. Coolidge and Sophie K. Coolidge (Mezak) on April 22, 1941, in a remote subsistence campsite named Quuyacaur (translated as the narrow part of the river) painted […]

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George B. Nevak

George B. Nevak worked as a maintenance man with B.I.A. and L.K.S.D. for many years in Toksook Bay and retired after 30+ years. Each of his children had fond memories of him that are dear […]

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Michael Wassilie, Sr.

Alaska Native Michael Wassilie, 80, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home in Kenai. Funeral services will be held at St. Agaphia Orthodox Church in Tuntutuliak. Pallbearers will be Michael Wassilie , Jr., […]

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Deborah Lee Townsend

Born in the steel mill town of Weirton, West Virginia, Deborah Lee Sadler was raised by her grandparents Harold and Martha Leuthke. Despite the black soot commonly raining down from the stacks of nearby blast […]

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Jack Lee “Caavialuq” Hopstad

Jack Lee “Caavialuq” Hopstad was born in Platinum, Alaska on August 24, 1951 to Olaf and Mildred Hopstad, and entered into eternal life May 7, 2021. Jack’s parents met in Bethel and married in 1951, […]

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Nate Scott Hoffman

Nate Scott Hoffman the only son born to Carolyn Moses & Eric Hoffman. Gracing his family w/ his presence on April 30, 1984. Nate passed away unexpectedly w/ his family at his side on December […]

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Anthony E. Peterson

Anthony E. Peterson was born in old Andreafsky January 23, 1947 to George Peterson and his Mother Mary Nayamin Peterson. The Lord called him home on December 18, 2020. When his parents died, he went […]

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Martha Clara Chiklak

Martha Clara Chiklak, Yup’ik name “Apuren” but known as Panik, was born to Mary Emmanual and Charlie Peterson on November 12, 1941 at Owl Village. She was raised by Charlie and Lucinda Peterson. Lord called […]

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John Sackett

When John Sackett was just 4 years old, he listened to a man scream in pain for three days before dying. The man needed a catheter. None was available in their remote village, Cutoff, on […]

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Nancy Lee Haney

Nancy Lee Haney passed peacefully with her husband at her side on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Providence Alaska Medical Center, from an inoperable internal hemorrhage. Her Alaska Celebration of Life will take place at […]

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Genevieve Kay Brothers

Genevieve “Beaver” Brothers was born on Thursday, February 17, 1966 in Bethel, Alaska to Ruth and Elias Venes, and was the 8th of 10 daughters. Genevieve was a graduate of Bethel Regional High Scool, class […]

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Fr. Charles Petersen, SJ

Father Charles Jon (Chuck) Peterson, SJ, 82, pastoral minister to Native peoples in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, died December 24, 2020, in San Jose, California, of complications of Covid-19. Fr. Peterson was born November […]

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Charlotte Jascinta Yuulliir Phillip

Charlotte Jascinta Yuulliir Phillip, 85, lovingly known to her younger siblings, cousins, and sibling-in-laws as Al’aq, meaning eldest sister in Yup’ik, lived at Alakanuk, AK and passed away at ANMC hospital, Anchorage, AK on December […]

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Frank “Ungus’aq” Temple

Frank “Ungus’aq” Temple, 75, was born on September 24th, 1945 to Henry and Alma Temple in Napakiak, Alaska and passed away at his home in Bethel, Alaska surrounded by family and loved ones on January […]

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Evelyn Tutu’tuaq Pete Elliott

Evelyn Tutu’tuaq Pete Elliott was born November 6, 1940 to William and Cecilia Pete, in Bethel. A fluent Yup’ik speaker, she attended elementary at Holy Cross Mission, where she helped nuns and priests communicate with […]

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Hallie Odessa Dixon

Alaska’s oldest military veteran and Kenai resident Hallie Odessa (Williams) Dixon, 104, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Kenai. A viewing was held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Jan. […]

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Harry G. Peterson

Harry George Peterson passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020 in Anchorage, Alaska virtually surrounded with family members sharing prayers, music, encouragement and loving words. He was born to Charlie Peterson and Julia Ann Peterson […]

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The Passing of Terrence Cole

by UA Interim President Pat Pitney It is with great sadness that I recognize the passing of one of the university’s own, Professor Emeritus Dr. Terrence Cole who passed away Saturday, Dec. 12. The entire […]

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Bavilla Merritt

Bavilla Merritt of Goodnews Bay passed peacefully in his home on December 6, 2020. He was born on January 23, 1939. Bavilla married Annie Merritt, his girls were Carolyn, Karin and husband Tucker Evans, Sharon, […]

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Reverend Irvin Baxter Jr.

Reverend Irvin Baxter, Jr. died Tuesday after complications from Covid-19. He was 75. Rev. Baxter was a United Pentecostal Church minister, radio and television host, evangelist, author, and biblical scholar who hosted the internationally syndicated […]

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Marie Riley

Marie Riley was the Eldest daughter of Paul and Sophie Guy. She was born on July 25, 1960 and passed away on October 31, 2020. Marie was blessed to live 60 years. Marie had a […]

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David Michael Verlinich, D.D.S., M.S.

David Michael Verlinich, 67, died on September 27, 2020 in Clinton Township, Michigan. A gathering to share stories and memories will be held in Alaska next summer. Dave is survived by his daughters, Emily Jan […]

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Priscilla Rachael Chris

Thank you all for your kindness and for comforting us during the loss of our beloved Priscilla Rachael Chris. She was our daughter, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. We, the family of Priscilla would […]

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George Paul Charles, Kanaqlak

Dr. George Paul Charles – Kanaqlak George Paul Charles was born on at Punugtali Nelson Island, Alaska on 2/13/1941. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on 9/8/2020 in Bethel Alaska. George was born to […]

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Jacob Wise

by Mark Leary “What you wearing Jake from State Farm?” We used to tease Jacob about that T.V. commercial all the time. He’d laugh and say “Uhh… Khakis” I first came to know Jacob as […]

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Karen Haugen

With great sadness and surrounded by family, Karen Haugen, passed away the 19th of August. A visitation was held on Friday, August 28th at 12:00 noon at Janssen’s Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E Street. Following […]

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Theresa Miisaq Chiklak

Theresa Miissaq Chiklak was born in Bethel, AK on February 02, 1978 to Alphonsus and Martha Chiklak Sr. The Lord called her home on April 18, 2020. She grew up and attended school in Mountain […]

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Glenna Dell Green Lefner

Glenna Dell Green Lefner, 85, of Medford Oregon and long-time resident of Bethel, Alaska, passed away on July 12, 2020 at Medford, Oregon. A family memorial service is scheduled for November, 2020. She will be […]

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Gary Allan Knopp

Longtime Alaskan and Kenai resident Mr. Gary Allan Knopp, 63, died on Friday, July 31, 2020, in a tragic plane accident near Soldotna, Alaska. Gary was born on July 14, 1957, in Whitefish, Montana. He […]

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Remembering Mary Jane Fate

Mary Jane Fate was a visionary leader and influential advocate who dedicated her life to creating opportunities for Alaska Native people. Mary Jane’s accomplishments are too numerous to list and include co-founding the Fairbanks Native […]

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Evan Ward Qirnaq Charlie

Evan Ward Qirnaq Charlie, son of Michael and Ida, was born on November 16, 1999 in Bethel, Alaska. Throughout his life he lived in Bethel, Anchorage, and Kongiganak. Evan graduated from high school in May […]

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Antonia “Toni” Daria Evan

Antonia “Toni” was born on January 7, 1985 to Andrew John Evan and Olga Sarah Evan. She resided in Lower Kalskag and Anchorage, Alaska with her sisters Naomi Magdalene Evan, Charissa Paula, and Kimberly Ann. […]