Obituaries

August 23, 1931- April 25, 2026
Mitzi Shinen was born in Wasco, California and passed peacefully in Beaverton, Oregon just shy of turning 95. After graduating from high school she attended Bible Institute of Los Angeles where she...
January 4, 1958 – July 14, 2026
Clifford Arthur "Doc" Chapin, MD, 68, of Columbia, N.H., died on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, doing what he loved: enjoying the peace and quiet of his tiny house on the farm. Born on Jan. 4, 1958, in New...
October 16, 1952 – April 1, 2026
John Edward Fern passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona where he resided for the past few years. John was born in Nome, Alaska on October 16, 1952, and was welcomed at home by...
March 2, 1949 – April 19, 2026
Brian David Brockmueller, son of David and Eileen, was born in South Dakota on March 2, 1949. He passed away on April 19, 2026. He was raised on Cedar Ridge Farms and worked on the family farm with...
July 12, 1948 – February 5, 2026
Mathias Bernard Pazugan Pederson of Nome and Council passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, surrounded by his family. Following a fall on an...
August 22, 1996 – June 5, 2026
Deon Willie Shaquelle Hunt “Tukaan” was born to Josephine and Joseph Hunt on August 22, 1996 in Nome, Alaska. Deon left his earthly home on June 5, 2026 while living in Anchorage, Alaska. Deon lived...
March 24, 1932 – June 9, 2026
Little Sister Nobu Terasawa was born March 24, 1932 in Honshu, Japan. She was the youngest of six children. Her family was Buddhist, but she went to the kindergarten of Catholic Sisters, where she...
Frederick William Oyoumick, Jr. “Amausaq” was born on March 16, 1984 and entered eternal rest on May 9, 2026 in St. Michael. He was adopted to Frederick Sr. and Rita Oyoumick who loved him immensely...
October 20, 1953 – June 2, 2026
*/ Stephan “Steve” Ignatius Tom “Kussaq” was born to Edward and Minnie Tom on October 20, 1953.  He departed his earthly home on June 2, 2026 in St. Michael, Alaska, where he resided throughout...
November 11, 1947 – May 10, 2026
With deep love and sadness, we share the passing of Matilda Davena, beloved wife, mother, Konka, sister, aunt and friend, whose greatest joy in life was her family and bringing people together. ...

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