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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... Full story
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... Full story
Kammerer ticked Alaska living off his bucket list
David Kammerer died Feb. 12 of an apparent heart attack while watching TV with Beth French... Full story
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... Full story
Budke was active community member
Bob Budke was a "wonderful guy," Jerry Blood said. The friends spent time together fishing,... Full story
Jones brought British charm to Haines
Maisie Jones, 95, died peacefully at Haines Assisted Living early Sunday morning. The English born W... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
Kindness and generosity defined Hales
Long time resident Edna Hales, 88, died peacefully at her daughter Rebecca Heaton's home on Oct. 2... Full story
King, 'old fashioned Alaskan,' dies at 102
Hartley King spent 10 years in Haines from 1972 to 1982. Throughout his long life, they remained... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
Sweet loved softball, family and native lifestyle
Life-long Klukwan resident Christine Sweet, 61, Choosèe, an eagle of the Thunderbird house, was... Full story
Celebration of life to be held for Allen
There will be a local celebration of life for former resident Geraldine Ann Albecker Allen, known as “Gal Gal,” on Sept. 1. Terri Remeto said her... Full story
Lifelong music lover taught in Haines
Former music teacher Woody Bausch died Aug. 8 at home in Lewiston, Idaho after four years of cancer... Full story
Ward had a 'strong independent streak'
Longtime resident Marge Ward, 95, died July 26 in the Juneau Pioneer Home where she'd been since... Full story
Marion Long dies at 85
Marion E. Long, 85, died June 11 in Anchorage of organ failure. He had moved there for kidney... Full story
Andriesen: effective businesswoman, volunteer
Former gallery owner and summer resident Clare Andriesen, 84, died peacefully on May 8 at her home i... Full story
Morgan valued humor, Tlingit identity
A memorial service for Albert Morgan (Kichgaaw E'esh, Killerwhale Fin House Klukwan) will be held... Full story
Vogel was accomplished seamstress, homemaker
There will be a funeral for longtime resident Lola Vogel at the Haines Presbyterian Church... Full story
Willard known for her kindness, grace and style
A memorial service is set for 3 p.m. Saturday at the Haines Presbyterian Church for Dorothy... Full story
A plea for kindness among Martin's last wishes
At Rick Martin's memorial service Saturday at the Port Chilkoot Dock, his wife Rene told his life... Full story
