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Category: Obituaries

Obituaries and death notices, some we’ve written and some written by others, to keep you informed about people of the Chilkat Valley who have died.

Posted inObituaries

Degen remembered as an intellectual force, powerful orator, artist

by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News December 18, 2025December 22, 2025

Editor’s note: In the weeks before he died, Andrew Degen outlined the obituary he wanted to see written about himself. His partner of 53 years, Sandra Degen, filled in some of the gaps, but the following largely follows his plan for what he thought people should know about him. Andrew “Drew” Degen was born Dec. […]

Posted inObituaries

Garry Stewart remembered as a dancer, music-lover and firewood connoisseur

by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News December 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Posted inSoutheast News, Obituaries

Pete Carran, longtime Juneau radio journalist and hall of fame broadcaster, dies at 77

Mark Sabbatini - Juneau Independent by Mark Sabbatini - Juneau Independent November 2, 2025November 2, 2025
Posted inObituaries

Olerud left his mark on Haines

Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News by Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News October 30, 2025October 30, 2025
Posted inObituaries

Former Haines resident Laura Ann Ritter dies at 69

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News October 8, 2025October 8, 2025
Posted inObituaries

Versatile former Haines resident dies in Arkansas

Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News September 8, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inObituaries

Justine Ostlund remembered for love of mysteries, cooking and gardening

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News August 20, 2025August 20, 2025
Posted inObituaries

Tom Healy remembered as approachable, open and kind.

Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News by Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Posted inObituaries

June Haas remembered as schoolteacher, adventurer, longtime Haines resident

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inObituaries

Ramona Holmes dies at 82

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

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