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Turnbull was a world traveler, green thumb, died at 88
Former resident Marcia Turnbull, 81, died April 26 at her home in Mesa, Arizona of heart and kidney...
Leak remembered for humility, intelligence
There will be a celebration of electrician Marvin Leak's life at 2 p.m. on June 27 at New Hope...
Stevens: life-long caregiver, loyal friend
Friends and family in Klukwan are mourning the loss of Anna Stevens, 45. She died May 12 at the Alas...
McNamara, NBA star and coach, leaves legacy
Local coach, filmmaker, and former NBA player Mark McNamara, 60, died of heart failure on April 27...
Maust inspired with faith, food and fun
There will be a celebration of Bernadette Maust's life Saturday March 14, at 1 p.m. at the Assembly...
Schmitz was a loving mother and kind, despite difficulties
Mother and waitress Robyn Schmitz, 56, died Dec. 22 at the Kamalani Assisted Living Home in...
Green was good-natured athlete, singer, reliable friend
At Matthew Green's memorial service Monday night in a packed Presbyterian church, youth group...
Durr was inclusive leader who brought people together
Ask anyone what they will remember most about Zane Durr and the reply is the same: his smile, his...
Andriesen: part-time resident, full-time supporter
A rosary was held Friday, Nov. 29, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Sailor, nurse, judge lived full life
John Hutchins Retired Haines magistrate John Hutchins, 73, died suddenly Oct. 17 of apparent heart...
Philanthropist and adventurer Lucy Harrell leaves lasting legacy
Lucy Harrell died peacefully at Haines Assisted Living Saturday evening Sept. 7 following a brief...
Weedman lived adventurous, full life
There will be a private family celebration of the life of former resident Jeanetta Rae Carder...
Spirited 'Boston Dave' made Haines, mountains his home
Friends of snowboarder David Alan Dzenawagis, known locally as "Boston Dave," gathered to celebrate...
Cobb was a veteran, athlete and eligible bachelor
Former resident Dale Cobb, 83, died Dec. 2 at his home in Sun City, Arizona of heart failure, reports his wife Maureen. The Cobbs retired to Haines in...
Kammerer ticked Alaska living off his bucket list
David Kammerer died Feb. 12 of an apparent heart attack while watching TV with Beth French...
Weir was decorated Vietnam War vet
Longtime Chilkat Lake resident Bill Weir died Nov. 15 at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka of smoking and heart-related issues. He was 70. “First an...
Budke was active community member
Bob Budke was a "wonderful guy," Jerry Blood said. The friends spent time together fishing,...
Jones brought British charm to Haines
Maisie Jones, 95, died peacefully at Haines Assisted Living early Sunday morning. The English born W...
Hoag was lifelong educator with interest in history and travel
Retired teacher Kate Saunders said her mother, Eleanor Mathilda Hoag, 95, died Sunday, Sept. 30,...
Proud vet was voice of the valley
There will be a memorial service for James "Jimbo" Stevens, Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Klukwan...
Kindness and generosity defined Hales
Long time resident Edna Hales, 88, died peacefully at her daughter Rebecca Heaton's home on Oct. 2...
King, 'old fashioned Alaskan,' dies at 102
Hartley King spent 10 years in Haines from 1972 to 1982. Throughout his long life, they remained...
Hotch was elder and culture bearer
Evelyn Hotch, 83, known as Kaaxkwei in Lingit, died at her Klukwan home on Sep. 10, after being bed...
King left his mark through carving
Joseph Luke King Jr., 59, known as "Uncle Joe" in Klukwan where he lived, didn't begin carving in...
Sweet loved softball, family and native lifestyle
Life-long Klukwan resident Christine Sweet, 61, Choosèe, an eagle of the Thunderbird house, was...
