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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.

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Frank Holmes dies at 89

Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News by Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Longtime Lutak resident and retired educator Frank Holmes, 89, died Oct. 3 in Albany, Oregon of “a convergence of illnesses,” daughter Stephanie Holmes-Farmer said. Holmes was somewhat of a medical miracle, having survived cancer and several heart-stopping events in his lifetime, including one that put him in a medically induced coma. Neighbor and fellow teacher […]

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Frank Berry had a lifelong focus on rural, cross-cultural community needs

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News September 3, 2026September 3, 2026
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Ruth Hamilton Heese dies at 63

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
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The legend of Dick Rice: guide, teacher, firefighter, dead at 74

Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News August 19, 2026August 19, 2026
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Huitger loved life in close-knit Haines

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
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Marjory “June” Miller remembered for keeping family close, staying true to herself

Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News August 6, 2026August 6, 2026
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Marilyn Wilson remembered as “vault of knowledge and history”

Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News by Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News August 6, 2026August 10, 2026
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Memorial service scheduled for longtime resident Ruth Dick

Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News by Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News July 23, 2026July 23, 2026
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Shook remembered as an avid community volunteer with a great sense of humor

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News June 19, 2026June 19, 2026
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Former Haines administrator, artist and musician remembered as an idealist who lived a full life

Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News by Heather Lende - For the Chilkat Valley News June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

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