Elaine M. Giles July 29, 1922-Jan. 16, 2010
Longtime Seldovia resident Elaine Giles, 87, peacefully passed away in her sleep Jan. 16, 2010, in Puyallup, Wash., where she had lived the last year of her life.
Avis Jill Gregory Bryant
Dec. 27, 1954-Dec. 15, 2009
Homer resident Mrs. Avis Jill Gregory Bryant, 54, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at her home in Homer with her husband by her side after a battle with breast cancer.
Gerald M. Miller
Oct. 14, 1949-Jan. 12, 2010
Anchor Point resident Mr. Gerald Marvin Miller, 60, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at South Peninsula with his family by his side.
Josephine Alice Parkinson
June 6, 1946 Ð Jan. 31, 2010
Longtime Anchor Point resident Josephine Parkinson, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. A celebration of life is at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at the Anchor Point Senior Center. All are welcome to attend.
Avis Jill Gregory BryantDec. 27m 1954-Dec. 15, 2009
Homer resident, Mrs. Avis Jill Gregory Bryant, 54, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at her home in Homer with her husband by her side after a battle with breast cancer.
Marsha Hopkins March 6, 1949-Jan. 8, 2010
Marsha (Million) Hopkins, 60, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at The Ark of Homer after battling frontotemporal dementia and breast cancer.
Marsha's ashes will be spread on the waters of Kachemak Bay, where she made her living. A gathering of friends and family will be at 3 p.m., Feb. 6, 2010, at Land's End Resort.
Gerald M. Miller
Oct. 14, 1949-Jan. 12, 2010
Anchor Point resident Mr. Gerald Marvin Miller, 60, died Tuesday, Jan, 12, 2010, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer with his family by his side.
Per his request there will be no formal services held. His cremated remains will be scattered in the Westport Harbor in Washington at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
Josiah James 'Joey' Tholberg
March 7, 1980-Jan. 21, 2010
Homer resident Mr. Josiah James Tholberg, 29, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 21, 2010, after a tragic accident at the job he loved.
A visitation is 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Peninsula Memorial Chapel, 5839 Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the Carol Bock Hall in the Ninilchik Fair Grounds in Ninilchik. Graveside services will follow the funeral services at the Ninichik Cemetery. A gathering will follow at the Inlet View Bar in Ninilchik.
Joyce Laylee Parker June 19, 1955-Dec. 8, 2009
Joyce Laylee Parker, 54, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. A family memorial service was held in Seattle on Dec. 27, 2009. In Homer a gathering and bonfire to remember Joyce is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Bishop's Beach.
Brigitte S. McBride
July 14, 1921-Jan. 13, 2010
Former Kasitsna Bay resident Brigitte S. McBride, 88, died Jan. 13, 2010, in Anchorage.
Carolyn Roy Turkington March 14, 1926-Jan. 2, 2010
Longtime Homer resident Mrs. Carolyn Roy Turkington, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Friendship Terrace Assisted Living in Homer with her family by her side.
Sherry Joan Hoffner
June 20, 1966-Jan. 8, 2010
Homer resident Ms. Sherry Joan Hoffner, 43, died Friday, Jan. 8, 20010, at Providence Alaska Medical Center after a long battle with cancer in Anchorage with her family by her side.
July 26, 1969-Dec. 20, 2009
Marian Leman May 4, 1919-Jan. 2, 2010
Longtime Alaska and Ninilchik resident Marian Leman, 90, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Heritage Place in Soldotna.
Viewing is 12-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Carol Bock Hall at the Fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at the hall. Pastor James Leman and Rev. Kit Pherson will officiate at the services.
William D. 'Bill' Rowe Oct. 8, 1944-Dec. 24, 2009
Longtime Alaska and Fritz Creek resident William D. "Bill" Rowe, 65, died at his home in Fritz Creek, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, following a lengthy illness. A celebration of his life will be held this spring.
Vasilis "Babe" Lavrakas July 1917-Dec. 19, 2009
Longtime Little Tutka Bay summer resident Vasilis "Babe" Lavrakas, 92, died on Dec. 19, 2009, in Kerrville, Texas, of heart failure. Born in July 1917 to Greek immigrants Fotini and Apostolou Lavrakas in Watertown, Mass., the exact day of his birth is clouded by the Greek Orthodox Church's use of the Julian calendar
Arva Barton Carroll
Oct. 6, 1921-Dec. 20, 2009
Arva Barton Carroll, 88, died Dec. 20, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital. Services are at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 2009, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2821 East End Road. Graveside services follow at Hickerson Memorial Cemetery
Lucille Ann Padgett Stovel May 7, 1918-Dec. 8, 2009
Lucille Ann Stovel, 91, died Dec. 8, 2009, with her children Luana and Jim holding her hands and her daughter Kathleen by her side in spirit.
Tatiana Ivanovna Fefelov Martushev Jan. 25, 1951-Nov. 29, 2009
Tatiana Martushev, 58, died Nov. 29, 2009, in her home in Nikolaevsk.
Velton Winn Cason
Nov. 24, 1920-Nov. 30, 2009
Former Homer resident Velton Winn Cason, 89, died Nov. 30, 2009, in Ashley County, Ark. A funeral service was held Dec. 8, 2009, at First Baptist Church of Fountain Hill, Ark.
Keith E. Seville April 14, 1951- Nov. 5, 2009
Longtime Seldovia resident, Mr. Keith Edward Seville Jr., 58, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at his home in Seldovia.
Robert 'Bob' Garlock
Aug. 14, 1955- Nov. 23, 2009
Kasilof resident, Robert "Bob" Garlock, 54, died peacefully at home Nov. 23, 2009. after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer and complications.
Velma "Vel" Gilliam May 5, 1937- Nov. 17, 2009
Longtime Homer resident Vel Gilliam (nee Velma Stalker), 72, of Lowman, Idaho, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Meridian, Idaho. Services will be held in Boise, Idaho, at a later date.
Philip Arnold Pfenninger
Sept. 18, 1921-Nov. 16, 2009
Homer resident, Philip Arnold Pfenninger, 88, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Friendship Terrace Assisted Living in Homer.
Longtime Seldovia resident, Mr. Keith Edward Seville, Jr., died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at his home in Seldovia.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in Nanwalek. Keith was interred at the Orthodox Cemetery in Nanwalek. Father Sergie Active officiated. Pallbearers included Kevin Seville, Keith Seville, III, John Seville, Toby Seville, Johnny Moonin, Sarjus Moonin, Seraphim Ukatish, Jr, and Nick Tanape, Jr.
Harold A. BillupsHarold A. Billups (aka HB), a long-time resident of Homer, died peacefully at his home on November 14, 2009. He was 89 1/2 years old.
Christine Marie 'Chris' Hausotter April 15, 1945 - Nov. 9, 2009
Homer resident Ms. Christine Marie "Chris" Hausotter, 64, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, from complications due to a protracted illness at the South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
A celebration of Christine's life will be held at a later date. For further information contact David Allen at (541) 292-6495.
MistyAnn Valerie Brown
Dec. 10, 1979-Nov. 7, 2009
MistyAnn Valerie Brown, 29, died Nov. 7, 2009. She was born Dec. 10, 1979, at South Peninsula Hospital to Rita and Warren Brown.
Amy Thompson July 13, 1916-Oct. 14, 2009
Longtime Homer resident, Mrs. Amy Thompson, 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at the Friendship Terrace in Homer.
Everett Dean 'Deano' Wagy
Nov. 12, 1970-Oct. 16, 2009
Longtime Homer resident, Mr. Everett Dean "Deano" Wagy, 38, died suddenly Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
Eugene Merle Wagy
Feb. 17, 1946-Oct. 19, 2009
Longtime Homer resident Eugene Merle Wagy, 63, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital from a heart attack with his family by his side.
Noella Gloria Harford Dec. 25, 1937-Sept. 8, 2009
Anchor Point resident Noella Gloria Harford, 71, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital.
Lois Ann Bettini
July 29, 1961-Sept. 7, 2009
Lois Ann Bettini, 48, was born on July 29, 1961. She died in Homer on Sept. 7, 2009. A memorial service was held at her Diamond Ridge home on Sept. 20, 2009.
Bernice Robinson Feb. 21, 1929-July 30, 2009
Longtime Homer resident Bernice Robinson, 80, died July 30, 2009, in Salem, Ore., of congestive heart failure.
Lois A. Bettini
July 29, 1961, Sept. 7, 2009
Longtime Homer resident, Lois Ann Bettini, 48, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at her home in Homer.
Feb. 3, 1930, Aug. 23, 2009
Alma Maxine (Burke) Haga died peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on Aug. 23, 2009. A memorial was held at 6 p.m. Sept. 4, 2009, at the Anchor Point Virl Haga VFW Post 10221.
Ken-E Oswalt Feb. 11, 1950-July 1, 2009
Capt. Ken-E Oswalt, 59, died July 1, 2009, in Homer.
He was born in El Centro, Calif. on Feb. 11, 1950. He will be remembered forever by his family: brothers Roger and Randy, sister Kristy, and his loving parents Gene and Vera Oswalt. He is survived by two daughters Kena and Regina, and son Jeffrey Oswalt.
Larry S. Rutherford
May 30, 1948-Aug. 22, 2009
Longtime Homer resident Larry Steven Rutherford, 61, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, after a long illness at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
Private services were held.
John Grantier
July 20, 1927-Aug.24, 2009
John Jay Grantier, 82, died Aug. 24, 2009, at Alaska Regional Hospital with his wife and children by his side. He had been in failing health with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Hannah Rene Frye
April 5, 1991-Aug. 21, 2009
Hannah Rene Frye, 18, died Aug. 21, 2009. Her memorial is at 2 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre, with a reception following from 3-6 p.m. in the gym.
Oscar Revon "Roy" Foust
July 20, 1927-Aug. 24, 2009
Homer resident Mr. Oscar Revon "Roy" Foust, 86, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at The Ark of Homer in Homer. Per Roy's request, there will be no services held. His ashes will be scattered in Kachemak Bay at a later date.
Linda Beth DeForest May 22, 1961-July 17, 2009
Linda Beth DeForest passed away on July 17, 2009, while living in Austin, Texas. Linda Beth was born May 22, 1961, in Kansas City, Mo. Although she battled a long illness, she enjoyed living in the Midwest, on the West Coast and in Alaska, where she enjoyed the exciting life of commercial salmon and halibut fishing.
John Winston Osenga, Sr.
Feb. 18, 1926-July 18, 2009.
Longtime Alaska and Seward resident, Mr. John Winston Osenga, Sr., 83, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Providence Extended Care in Anchorage, from injuries sustained from a fall. A celebration of John's life and memorial barbeque is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at the First Lake Picnic Area behind the AVTEC building in Seward.
June 6, 1943-Feb. 20, 2009
Lourie Mildred 'Jill' Greer June 14, 1924-Aug. 4, 2009
Longtime Homer resident Lourie Mildred "Jill" Greer, 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital.
Gloria M. Lord
Jan. 21, 1922-Aug. 7, 2009
Longtime Alaska resident Gloria M. Lord, 87, died peacefully on Aug. 7, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care in Homer after a lengthy illness. A memorial mass is at 1 p.m. Oct. 2, 2009, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Homer.
Edna Anderson June 25, 1923-July 20, 2009
Longtime Homer and Anchor Point resident, Edna Anderson, 86, died Monday, July 20, 2009, with her family by her side at Friendship Terrace in Homer. Funeral services were held Friday, July 24, 2009, at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Homer. Graveside services followed at the Hickerson Memorial Cemetery.
Linda Christine Boggs
April 22, 1942-July 22, 2009
Linda Christine Boggs died July 22, 2009. She was born Linda Christine Korn on April 22, 1942, in Chicago. She married Jeff S. Boggs (Anderson) in 1979 and moved to Alaska in 1983. She worked as a bartender from Ninilchik to Homer and had worked at Safeway in Homer. She moved to Maricopa, Ariz., in 2001, and worked for Safeway there until her death.
Obituaries Rose Katherine 'Kay" Kogele Feb. 10, 1930-March 24, 2009
Jorge DelBosque June 21, 1965-July 21, 2009 Jorge DelBosque, 45, of Homer met his heavenly reward on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in Homer.
Rose Katherine (Kay) KogeleFeb. 10, 1930-March 24, 2009
Longtime Alaska resident and snowbird Rose Katherine (Kay) Kogele, 79, passed away March 24, 2009, in Payson, Ariz.
Pat 'Patsy' Hartley March 12, 1946-July 19, 2009
Our beloved Patsy passed away peacefully July l9, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was 63 years old.
Edna Anderson
Longtime Homer and Anchor Point resident, Edna Anderson, 86, died Monday, July 20, 2009, with her family by her side at Friendship Terrace in Homer.
Mason Dale Abbott Sept. 15, 1944-June 26, 2009
Mason Dale Abbott, 64, passed away on June 26, 2009, in Kenai. most knew him as Dale, but he was known to his family as "Pops." He was born in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 15, 1944. Dale was the son of Dudley "Jack" Abbott and Mildred "Lou" Abbott. Dale came to Alaska with his family in 1955.
Donna K. Gill
Nov. 30, 1923-June 26, 2009
Sharon Kay Beebe Oct. 28, 1957-June 16, 2009
Kenai resident Sharon Kay Beebe, 51. died June 16, 2009, at her home in Kenai.
Laura Hendricks
Nov. 24, 1919-June 24, 2009
Longtime Homer resident Laura Ann Hendricks, 89, died on June 24, 2009. She was with her loving family when she died. A graveside memorial was held July 1, 2009, at Hickerson Memorial Cemetery, where she was buried beside her husband, Reginald Thurn Hendricks.
April 7, 1933-June 22, 2009
Former Alaska resident Duane Gilbert Alexander, 76, of Custer, Wash., passed away Monday, June 22, 2009. He was born April 7, 1933, in Fort Collins, Colo.
Custer John Bolton
July 15, 1927-May 17, 2009
Michael Q. Sheppard Oct. 19, 1945-June 10, 2009
Surrounded by family, Homer resident Michael Q. Sheppard, 63, died on June 10, 2009, of Agent Orange induced mantle cell lymphoma at the Veteran's Hospice unit in Vancouver, Wash.
John Anthony Damitz
May 27, 1938-June 2, 2009
Nikiski resident, Mr. John Anthony Damitz, 71, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna with his wife by his side. Memorial services are at 4 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2009, at The Driftwood Inn, 138 W. Bunnell Ave., in Homer.
Esther Lee Hopkins
Dec. 7, 1946-June 7, 2009
Kenai resident, Ms. Esther Lee Hopkins, 62, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.
July 16, 1918 - Aug. 7, 2008
A gathering in honor and remembrance of Thelma Murto is at 2 p.m. June 13, 2009, at the Anchor Point Senior Center. A full obituary was published in the Aug. 14, 2008, Homer News.
James Allen 'Jim' Clarquist
Dec. 13, 1956 - May 31, 2009
Anchor Point resident, Mr. James Allen "Jim" Clarquist, 52, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
George A. Navarre
Aug. 27, 1923 - June 4, 2009
Longtime Alaskan and Kenai resident George A. Navarre, 85, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at home in Kenai.
Oct. 25, 1921 - May 31, 2009
Constance "Connie" Marie Benston, 87, died at her residence at Friendship Terrace in Homer May 31, 2009, surrounded by family. A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Friendship Terrace. As she requested, her ashes will be scattered across Kachemak Bay.
Bert Elmore
Feb. 14, 19471-June 1, 2009
DeVon Dee Huffnagle May 17, 1927-May 16, 2009
Homer resident DeVon Dee Huffnagle, 81, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at her home in Homer.
Kevin M. Towsley
March 7, 1970-May 14, 2009
Kevin Michael Towsley, 39, died May 14, 2009, at Seward Providence Medical Center after a valiant five-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Scott Ray Nicholson Aug. 6, 1951-April 8, 2009
Homer and former Big Lake resident Scott Ray Nicholson, 57, died April 8, 2009, in Eaton, Colo.,
John Konaruk Pannick
March 24, 1945-May 20, 2009
Custer John Bolton
July 15, 1927-May 17, 2009
Long-time Homer resident Custer John Bolton, 81, died peacefully at South Peninsula Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2009.
Willis Kahn; Edna Kahn
Willis Kahn Sept. 19, 1922-Aug. 3, 2008 Edna Kahn Jan. 4, 1925-Oct. 18, 2008
Phyllis Marie Hoffman Homer resident, Ms. Phyllis Marie Hoffman, 93, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Friendship Terrace Assisted Living, where she had lived the past five years.
Joyce L. Moe Aug. 6, 1931-April 25, 2009
Longtime Alaskan and Homer resident Joyce Lorraine Moe, 77, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Main Street Assisted Living in Homer. A celebration of her life will be held early this summer.
Norman Jean Gibson
Feb. 14, 1969-May 9, 2009
Sterling resident Norma Jean "Tootie" Gibson, 40, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, from cancer at the Heritage Place in Soldotna.
May 3, 1914-Nov. 9, 2008
A memorial service for Alfred T. Clayton Sr. is at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Homer United Methodist Church. Al was born May 3, 1914, and died Nov. 9, 2008. Please join Al's family for food and fellowship after the service.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Berry Fritz
Sept. 13, 1913-April 15, 2009
Pioneering Alaska Nurse Elizabeth "Betsy" Berry Fritz, 95, died in her sleep, Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at her home in Anchor Point.
Corneal Mae "Shirlee" Manson
Dec. 16, 1920-April 22, 2009
Homer resident Corneal Mae "Shirlee" Manson, 88, died at 7:50 a.m. April 22, 2009, at Maria's Majestic View Assisted Living Home in Homer, with a caregiver holding her hand, telling her "It's OK to leave now." She slipped away very peacefully, her family said.
July 2, 1961-April 7, 2009
Bryan Farrow, 47, died snow machining near Caribou Lake. A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Salvation Army Church.
George LeRoy Morey Jan. 2, 1938-March 26, 2009
Former Homer resident George Leroy Morey, 77, died peacefully in his sleep at the home of his daughter in Clarksville, Tenn., on March 30, 2009, after a long battle with cancer.
Longtime Anchor Point resident, Mr. Ronald Eugene Stafford, 72, died March 26, 2009, from cancer at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
Verda McAlmond
Longtime Ninilchik resident Verda McAlmond, 89, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care in Homer. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Terry Arthur Klingel
Longtime Alaska resident, Mr. Terry Arthur Klingel, 83, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Long Term Care, South Peninsula Hospital in Homer where he had been a resident for 32 months.
Vanchai Mongkol-Ua-Aree
Former Homer resident Vanchai Mongkol-Ua-Aree, 60, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.
Longtime Anchor Point resident, Mr. Ronald Eugene Stafford, 72, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, from cancer at the South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
Ralph J. Wolf
June 26, 1932-March 25, 2009
Richard A. Rutan March 24, 1946-March 29, 2009
Dorothy C. Moonin March 21, 1936-March 10, 2009
Lifelong Port Graham resident Dorothy "Lady" Claudia Moonin, 72, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at her home in Port Graham. Funeral services were held March 12, 2009, at St. Herman Russian Orthodox Church in Port Graham. Viewing was held at the church. Father Sergie Active officiated. Pallbearers were Reuben, Kyle, Kristan, Andrew and Nikolai Norman. She was laid to rest at the Port Graham Cemetery.
Margaret Olsen "Peggy" Tener Feb. 26, 1944-March 3, 2009
Longtime Homer resident, Mrs. Margaret Olsen "Peggy" (Lund) Tener, 65, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at her home in Homer.
Arthur "Art" S. Tlucka
Aug. 5, 1947-Feb. 26, 2009
Longtime Homer resident, Mr. Arthur "Art" S. Tlucka, 61, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. of natural causes at his home in Homer.
Dannie W. Garroutte March 9, 1925-Feb. 27, 2009
Gene 'Whitey' Wadsworth April 9, 1915-Feb. 27, 2009
Former Alaska homesteader and fisherman Gene "Whitey" Wadsworth, 93, died Feb. 27, 2009, in Oakley, Idaho. Services were held March 3, 2009, in Oakley, Idaho.
