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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
by Ned Rozell “On winter mornings, just as the sun’s uncertain light slopes across the Tanana Flats, ravens fly over my log cabin on their daily commute to town. Perhaps, like me, they would prefer […]
Alaska has lost one of her great leaders. State Senator Jalmar M. “Jay” Kerttula died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Juneau, a man whose dedication to Alaskans and the land has been unwavering. Sen. Kerttula […]
by Ned Rozell Will Harrison, who knew the world’s bumpy plains of ice as well as his old neighborhood in Saint John, New Brunswick, has died. He was 84. From his arrival at the Geophysical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you talk to any of her eight surviving children, their spouses, twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-four greats, all the nieces, nephews, and cousins, they will tell you this small woman Maria Moses known as Cup’aq welcomed […]
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 […]
Qimagag’er was a loved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, mother, grandmother, a great grandmother, a partner, and a friend. She passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side. Qimaga’er was born to Walter & Nona […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On August 7, 2020, Martina Rose Ayaprun Rapoza went to be with our Lord. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family after battling cancer. Martina was born on July 19, 1966, to […]
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 […]
Winonna Gay Petro-Stroupe passed away peacefully at her home in Wasilla, AK on April 26, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Guy and Gertrude Peoples. Gay was […]
First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native nonprofit focused on advancing Alaska Natives for the next 10,000 years, Board of Trustees and Staff are shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely passing of our […]
Nils Sara was born in Bethel, Alaska, on Nov. 19, 1947, to Martha and Clement N. Sara. He graduated from Bethel High School in 1966. He joined the Navy and served in Vietnam, patrolling the […]
“The Bering Sea Elders Group is very saddened to learn about the passing of David Bill, Sr. late last week. David was from Toksook Bay and was one of BSEG’s founders, our first Chairman, as […]
Christopher D. Meier, a loving husband, devoted father and son, passed away peacefully at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Tampa General Hospital on March 23, 2020. He spent his last night in hospice with his […]
Elias Venes was born in Akiak, Alaska on April 22, 1928 to Joseph and Annie (Wassillie) Venes. He married Ruth Lindstrom on May 20, 1949(?). Together they had 10 daughters and three sons. After Ruth’s […]
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 […]
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. […]
Long time bush pilot, Joseph “Joe” Jefferson Vanderpool died Friday, August 23rd, 2019 peacefully, with his family by his side. He was born September 17th, 1928 to William and Sophie Vanderpool at the Vanderpool homestead […]
Gabriel Peter Guest was born in Bethel, Alaska on April 9th, 1943 to Archpriest Zachary and Matuska Sophia Guest. This was a much simpler time before we had snow machines, outboard motors, cellphones, running water, […]
Mrs. Sandra Jean Jennings Mironov, age 62, of Franklin, GA passed away August 13, 2019. A celebration of her life was held Saturday August 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Centralhatchee Parkway Baptist Church. Mrs. […]
Anchorage Senator Chris Birch passed away on Wednesday. He was 68 years old. Birch’s proud family history in Alaska began in 1944 when his father, Frank, was stationed in Adak while serving in the US […]
The family of Charlie & Zena Kilangak Sr. of Emmonak, would like to announce the memory of Charlie Kilangak Jr. whose 4 years will be August 5, 2019. Thinking of and missing him also please […]
Wassillie George Assiss’aq “Beep” Keene was born on June 19, 1997 to Victor and Lena Keene in Bethel, Alaska. He grew up with is 2 brothers Jackie and Joseph and his one and only Al’a […]
After a four hour flight from McGrath to Fairbanks, AK in the middle of winter, Robert Lewis Sand was born on January 10, 1945. He was only 5 lbs. 5 oz. and grew up to […]
by Peter Elachik The important part of Living Life is the family Structure. A good, strong Mom and Dad are the most important part of the family Structure. This and Love are needed in Living […]
Sophie was born in Chaneliak to the late Jacob and Agnes Kameroff. Her siblings were: Big Unga Frank – D, Auntie Cecelia – D, Uncle Paul – D, Auntie Bernie – D, Uncle Edmond – […]
Statement from Sen. Coghill on Passing of his Father, Jack Coghill, Alaska Statesman John Bruce “Jack” Coghill passed away this morning (February 13, 2019) at the age of 93 of natural causes. “Dad was a […]
Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Moses “Slo-Mo” Samuelson left us sadly, on January 2, 2019. He passed away at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital at the amazing age of 94. He passed […]
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, resided in Bethel, Alaska. “His soul was like a star and dwelt apart…” Wordsworth Although not written about Tim Oosterman, these words of old describe him well. Tim was his own […]
Darlene “Goosh-Goosh” Margaret Cole, born August 12, 1964 in Bethel, Alaska passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 16, 2018. Darlene was the oldest of four daughters born to Alex and Maybelle […]
Lucy Smith Kiunya was born January 16, 1935 to James and Amelia Smith in Cecing. She was united in marriage to Paul Kiunya Sr. in August 1953 in Bethel, AK. She was blessed with 9 […]
Jerry was born on Feb. 5th, 1944, in Ada, Oklahoma. He was the son of Olen and Aline Brigham. He grew up in Madill and graduated from high school in 1962. After attending the University […]
Dennis Billy Westlock was born on December 29, 1994 to Martha and the late Patrick Kelly Sr. in Bethel, Alaska. He became the baby boy of John Sr. and Annie Westlock. He made both sides […]
Jewell Gross Brenneman, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018 in Bridgewater, Virginia. She was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on February 9, 1935 to James E. Gross and Elizabeth L. Histand Gross. She […]
Debra Karen Ovitt (Dub), age 63, passed away at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Throughout her life, she worked at various jobs, but her passion was […]
Jonathan Carl Kruger Sr. born to Stephen and Signe Kruger on June 4th, 1959 in Natick, Massachusetts, left us on July 9th, 2018. Some men measure themselves by how much money they make, physical assets, […]
Gladys Francis Moore-Redfox rose with the sun on October 15, 1974. She was the third daughter out of eight children born to Robert & Nancy Moore. She was called home during Holy Week on, April […]
Michael Joseph Prince, first son of Frederick and Pauline Prince, (both deceased), passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure on April 8, 2018, at his home in Kotlik, Alaska. His wife, Theresa, was beside him. […]
Timothy John Carter (Callerkuaq) was born to Peter and Martha (Nicholai) Carter on May 6, 1961 in Eek, Alaska. He has two brothers and six sisters. His siblings are Lou, Nick, Joe, Emma, Annie, Sally, […]
Gustan Lawrence Green-Smith Jr., “Ackaq”was born on April 2, 2018 at 12:14pm at the Providence Hospital to parents Loretta Smith and Gustan Green. When we first found out about the pregnancy we tried to feed […]
Norman Nick Small was born to Louis and Ina Small April 9, 1969. Norman went to elementary school in Twin Hills and high school at Manokotak. He graduated from Manokotak and after school he moved […]
Kevin Gosselin, 59 from Bethel, AK/Joliet, MT went to be with his Lord Jesus March 19th after a very brief illness. Kevin was born Feb 16 1959 in Rapid City, SD to Charles and Loretta […]
Peter was born April 11, 1949 in North Bend, Oregon to the late Mary Ann (Wilkens) and Alvin Cecil Athanas, and passed Friday, March 16, 2018 in Lufkin after battling liver cancer for the last […]
Rachel Emma Unruh, 52, passed away on February 23, 2018 at Seattle Swedish Hospital. Rachel was born in Bethel, Alaska on May 19, 1965. She graduated from Kotlik Regional High in 1984 as Valedictorian with […]
Lela Diane (Demientieff) Foss was born to Augusta (Samuelson) Demientieff and Gerald Ivan Demientieff Sr. She is survived by her husband Leonard Foss Sr., children Darrell, Leonard Jr. and Janelle, grandchildren – Isaac and Luxie; […]
Herbert “Raymond” Wassilie (“Old Man”) was born in Bethel, Alaska, on February 7, 1965, to the late Evan Wassilie of Akiak and the late Marie Wassilie of Kwigillingok. He graduated from BRHS High School in […]
Moses Cingarkaq Mark was born on March 6, 1934 in Bethel Alaska to John and Louisa Mark. Moses was called home on December 29, 2017. Cingarkaq had 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Brothers Christopher Mark […]
Marie Christine Chase, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on 12/28/2017 at home in Portland, OR. She was a former resident of Mekoryuk and Bethel. Marie was born in West Allis, WI, in 1923. […]
William Christian Samuelson, well known to everyone as Gubby, began his journey on this earth on October 17, 1957 to the late Connie and Billy Samuelson in Bethel, Alaska. He passed away on November 17, […]
Vincent Roland Moses, 55, was born on November 13, 1961 to the late Joseph Moses Sr. of Mekoryuk and Sophie Moses of Akiachak at the Bethel Hospital. He was also known as Blookshe. On August […]
James Albert Luke Sr. went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones in Anchorage, AK. James was born on July 9, 1940 to Thomas and Elsie Luke in […]
Rose Ann (Nuyiralria) Kanrilak was born to Cecelia and Albert Atchak on July 9, 1952 at Paimute. She was the 3rd of 10 brothers and sisters. Rose married Alexie Kanrilak on Nov. 28, 1975. They […]
On behalf of Moses and Winnie Julius’ family, I would like to say quyana to all the people that were there for our family during the time of their (our) loss of a loved one. […]
by Greg Lincoln She has her momma’s beauty, her compassion for animals, her native arts and craftiness, her math and cooking skills, and her ability to sleep long and deep. From me she has the […]
Stuart Okitkun, “Allmaruaq,” was born May 30, 1983, in Anchorage. He is survived by his parents Robert and Cecilia Okitkun; partner Crystal Nanuk and their daughter, Shavonne Nanuk; siblings Rita Asgeirsson, Rosella (and Aaron) Hem, […]
Kyle Tengem Wassillie was born on March 1, 1991 to Eliza Bessie Wassillie and Boris Epchook in Nunapitchuk. Kyle was raised in Nunapitchuk by his Mom, Aunts Martha Wassillie and Sophie Wade, and his uncles […]
Pauline Jean Moses (Samuel) passed away peacefully at a friend’s home in Anchorage on July 08, 2017, at the age of 58. Pauline is survived by her husband, Paul; her children Clayton, Paul, Jesse, Roy […]
Kobe Jason “Lugiiq” Paul was born to Byron and Leona on March 18, 2000 in Bethel, AK. Kobe has 2 older brothers, Christian and Brandon, a younger brother Colton, and a younger sister Naidene. When […]
John Gary Amik was born to the late Chief Luke Amik Sr. and Bonnie K. Amik on April 21, 1961. He had four brothers and five sisters. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving […]
You make known to me the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy; At your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11) Tenille Elane Ausdahl, 27, of Upper Kalskag, Alaska, went home […]
Paul Beans was born September 15, 1944. He entered into eternal life May 24, 2017. Paul is a grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, brother, friend and dad. Though he was becoming older, his mind and his stamina […]
Alberta Maggie Steve, Cinn’aaq, was the youngest of ten children born to the late John and Mary Cheemuk. She was born in Kotzebue, AK on September 18, 1969. Saint Michael remained her home for the […]
Mary Martina (Andrews) Cheemuk “Kingaq” was born March 30, 1934 in St. Michael to biological parents Harry Johnson and Alexandra Tom, and adoptive parents Anthony and Zita Andrews. Mary was an only child to Alexandra […]
On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Stanley Gardner passed away peacefully in Tucson, AZ, after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was surrounded and comforted in his final days by family. He was welcomed into […]
Constance (Connie) Sautebin, 96, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, March 15th, in the Bethany Retirement Living Memory Care Unit, with loving family by her side. Constance “Connie” Marie Sautebin was born to John […]
Helen Parker Garlick Castle, died on 3 April 2017 at her home in Orofino ID. Born in 1928 and raised on a small farm in Galesville WI with her 3 brothers and sister, Helen started […]
Elsie Christine Isaac “Chris-ayagaq” was born on November 30, 1953 to Sophie (Mute) Jack and Eddie Jack. She enjoyed cutting fish at fishcamp with her family in her early years, crocheting, sewing, subsistence gathering, playing […]
David was born on July 4, 1933, in Anuuraaq, which is about 3 miles southwest of Kwigillingok, and was adopted as a newborn to Uyuruciaq and Cikigaq David. He passed away peacefully at Alaska Native […]
Nick Allirkar Keene was born to George Nayir Jacob and his wife Sophie ‘Aqum’aq’ Bavilla on October 22, 1944 at Cuukvagtuliq and was raised in Nunapicuaq. Nick along with his sister Natalia were adopted by […]
Justin Peterson was born on February 28, 1984 in Mountain Village Clinic to Charlie and Darlene Peterson. He was welcomed by his oldest sister Denise. In the following years to come Justin and Denise became […]
Jan. 24, 1922 – Oct. 25, 2016 Bob Hoover, called the greatest stick and rudder pilot of all time by Gen. Jimmy Doolitte, died Oct. 25 at his home in Southern California. He was 94. […]
June 23, 1960 – Oct. 10, 2016 Pamela Joan Notti, age 56, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on Oct. 10, 2016. Born June 23, 1960, in Anchorage, she was the daughter of Joan Notti and […]
by Joanne Kameroff When I was 12 years old I remember the day my grandfather died, it was the evening of Slaviq. I remember being late going to the airport, and we were speeding. As […]
Marilyn Jean Laraux truly enjoyed this time of year as we celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ our Savior’s birth. Her strong faith in the Lord was reflected in her kindness, generosity, prayers and caring for […]
Jody Sleppy, 53, of Bethel, AK, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2016, with his family by his side, in Anchorage, AK. Jody Greg Sleppy was born on August 12, 1963, in Denver Colorado to […]
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