Jane Frances Baumer

Apr 16, 1941 -

Aug 27, 2026

Jane Frances Baumer of Eagle River, Alaska, was called to Heaven on Aug. 27, 2026, after battling cancer.

In going home, Jane is survived by Patrick; their children, Jeff (Kelli) Baumer, Pam (Robert) VanDenBerg and Tina (Jeremy) Henry; grandchildren, Michaela Cox, Megan Hennings, Jessica Snell, David VanDenBerg, Jacob Henry and Joshua Henry; as well as seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Patricia Sprain, Ken (Shawn) Sprain and Caroline Sheehan.

She is preceded in death by her son, Timothy, who died shortly after birth; her parents; best friend, Irene Schroeder; and her father and mother-in-law.

If you wish to contribute to a memorial, the family requests memorials made in honor of Jane's life be contributed to Peace Lutheran Church, 11555 Birch Hills Drive, Eagle River, AK 99577.

Services will be at Peace Lutheran on Sept. 19, 2026, at 2 p.m., with burial to follow at a date to be determined, next to her parents at St. John's in Barre Mills.

Desiree Beedle

Sep 8, 1963 -

Aug 22, 2026

Desiree Beedle passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 22, 2026. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh, love for her family, her strong work ethic, her love for little dog Barbie and the many memories she created with family and friends.

Born on Sept. 8, 1963, in Big Spring, Texas, Desiree was the daughter of Edgar Wilson Sipple and Shirley Ann Sipple. With her father in the United States Air Force, the family drove up to Alaska when she was 9 years old. She grew up on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula as the middle child of three, with her older brother, Edgar Jr., and younger sister, Rebecca. Her mother, Shirley, passed away at the young age of 42; Desiree carried that loss with her and missed her mother throughout her life.

Desiree found purpose and satisfaction in her role as an elementary school cafeteria manager. She loved her work and the children she served, approaching each day with high standards, determination and a commitment to excellence. She took pride in doing her job well and in being a dependable presence for the students and staff around her. She would sneak extra food to the kids as often as she could. She loved them so much.

Her family was an important part of her life. Desiree was especially close to her sons, Anthony and Austin, and she encouraged her children in their goals. She was a fierce advocate who made sure they had someone in their corner. She also enjoyed time with family and friends, traveling, sewing, baking with her grandkids and trips to the casino.

After surviving two heart attacks, Desiree gave God credit for extending her life and remained grateful for the additional years she was given. Her laughter, strong spirit and memorable presence will remain with those who knew her.

Desiree is survived by her husband, Evan; children, Andrea, Anthony, Austin, Kenny, Tyson and Logan; 16 grandchildren; brother, Edgar Sipple Jr.; and sister, Rebecca Younce. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Shirley Sipple; and eldest daughter, Aubrey.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Mountain City Church in Anchorage, Alaska. All are welcomed. The family invites those in attendance to honor her with wearing colorful attire. Her favorite color was purple. Desiree will be laid to rest beside her mother at Angelus Memorial Cemetery on Klatt Road in Anchorage.

Brianna Katherine Beswick

Mar 26, 1991 -

Aug 31, 2026

Brianna passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2026, from colon cancer. She lived life to the fullest to the end.

Brianna was born in Chicago, Ill., first child for her parents and first grandchild - and beloved only granddaughter - on her mother's side.

At age 5, the family moved to Bozeman, Mont., which Brianna always considered home. She had an idyllic childhood full of books, exploring the outdoors and fighting with her younger brother. In high school she excelled at Speech and Debate and represented Montana in Nationals in both Lincoln-Douglas and Policy debate.

Brianna graduated Harvard College class of 2013, and Harvard Law School class of 2018. While in law school, she became an active member of the Harvard Mountaineering Club, through which she learned skills enabling her to adventure across the U.S. and abroad, with many lifelong friends made in the process. She particularly enjoyed mountaineering with the HMC in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru in 2017, as well as a solo climbing trip to Yangshuo, China, between law school finals and graduation in 2018.

Brianna first traveled to Alaska in summer 2015 for a law school internship and had no trouble choosing Anchorage as the place to settle post-graduation. She clerked for Chief Judge Marjorie Allard of the Alaska Court of Appeals before exploring her legal career, trying out work first as a divorce attorney at Mendel Colbert & Associates Inc., later family defense counsel at the Alaska Public Defender Agency, animal welfare litigator at Legal Impact for Chickens (LIC) a startup by a fellow law classmate of hers. She finally returned to criminal and family defense as an attorney serving the Bethel region of western Alaska. She poured her heart into her clients in all of her roles and lived her career as an attorney with the goal of helping people understand and have someone beside them while navigating imperfect systems during often the most difficult periods of their lives. Many of her clients shared with her the impact she had on them, for which she is most grateful and honored.

Brianna met her life partner, Nathaniel "Nate" Solnit, when he was looking for ice climbing partners shortly after both moved permanently to Alaska in 2018. They held a wedding on Nov. 11, 2023, in Anchorage, and legally married on June 19, 2025. Throughout the 7 1/2 years the two were able to spend together, they enjoyed backcountry skiing, live music and spending time with their rescue dog, Ollie. Brianna is forever grateful for Nate's unwavering support and love during her illness. Being unable to be with him for longer and be parents together was her largest source of sadness while contemplating death.

Throughout her adult life, Brianna took frequent time off for adventures. Highlights included hiking 1300 miles of the Pacific Crest trail in 2016-17, trail name "Pika"; ski bumming in Bozeman for a winter; and frequent – often spontaneous – international travel, including a solo week in Japan less than a year before her death. After Brianna's "retirement" to disability in fall 2025, she found meaning and purpose in working through her life with various therapy modalities, reading, being active as much as she could be and soaking up her remaining time in Alaska with her chosen community.

She is survived by Nate and Ollie; her parents, Rick and Paula; brother, Spencer (Aurora); niece, Marigold; grandmother, Nancy Cole; and many extended family and friends.

A celebration of life and potluck reception will take place at 3 p.m., on Sept. 19, 2026, in Anchorage, at the Fox Hollow Chalet, 11701 Brayton Drive. A second honoring will take place in Bozeman, on Oct. 10, 2026, at 2 p.m., at the Big Yellow Barn, 9466 Springhill Road.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colontown, colontown.org/in-memoriam-giving/, the cancer community that made all the difference in Brianna's experience of navigating stage IV cancer or to any local theater/music/social services.

"We clump together in our sorrow. In joy we may wander off in our separate directions, but in sorrow we prefer to hold hands." - Ann Patchett

Bob Chaney

Nov 14, 1950 -

Aug 29, 2026

The Alaska Native community lost a warrior this past week.

Bob Chaney, affectionately known as Dr. Bob, passed away peacefully in his home in Washington state on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Chaney, 75 years old, was surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Bob worked with Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, Alaska, and traveled the state to villages on their behalf for more than 25 years, helping Alaska communities deal with and move through trauma and abuse. Chaney identified with the native community as he had Cherokee ancestry and was both a champion and humanitarian for indigenous people.

Bob would say his work with Alaska Native people was his life blood and his family was his heart. He needed both to live a fulfilled life.

Bob faced his death head-on, not fading or hiding from it.

He said: "Embrace the dance with death. There is such beauty in this process."

Claire Mae Falkenhagen

May 12, 1940 -

Jun 16, 2026

We are all saddened to announce our mother Claire Mae Falkenhagen passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 16, 2026, in Vancouver, Wash. Claire resided in Overton, Nev., and spent time with family in Alaska, Arizona and Washington. The family plans to meet in Talkeetna, Alaska, at the farm in summer 2027, and spread her ashes next to her beloved husband Clint. Memorial contributions can be made in Claire's name to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Association or Lung Cancer Foundation of America.

She was born Claire Mae Artz to Clair and Beulah Artz on May 12, 1940, in North Dakota, where she lived and married Clinton Falkenhagen on Dec. 8, 1956. Claire and Clint raised four children and were married almost 50 years until Clint's passing in 2006.

Clint and Claire moved to California after getting married. They returned to Fairview, Mont., eventually relocating to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1969. Claire kept the household going while Clint worked out of town for weeks and months at a time. Later, Claire worked for Sears for several years. She won an agricultural land lottery to purchase and clear several hundred acres in the Talkeetna area. Together they cleared the land by dragging a ship anchor chain attached to two Caterpillar tractors. This came to be known as the farm. After retiring, they spent their time traveling full time in a motor home throughout the West, always returning to spend summers in Alaska and at the farm.

Claire was preceded in death by both parents; and sisters, Marge Post and Gloria Gross. Claire is survived by Radine and Gary Boss from Anchorage; Michelle and Kerry Nading from Vancouver, Wash.; Craig and Diane Falkenhagen from Norfolk, Va.; and Joey and Cynthia Falkenhagen from Vancouver, Wash.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her beloved Pomeranian, Ginger.

Mary Joanne Jacinto Corpus

Oct 1, 1972 -

Aug 25, 2026

Mary Joanne Jacinto Corpus, 53, passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, with loved ones at her side. She was born in Manila, Philippines, on Oct. 1, 1972, to mother Nenita and father Jose Jacinto Sr. She is survived by her husband, Benhur; and daughters, Pauline, Venessa and Jessica. She is also survived by her siblings: Jocelyn, Juvy, Jojo and Nene. She grew up in Manila, attending high school at Manila Central University and college at Centro Escolar University, before making the journey to Alaska in 1991. Joanne's first career was part of LSG SkyChefs, where she worked alongside her mother and met her husband Benhur as well. After life blessed her with Benhur and their daughters, she opened two businesses: Paunessica, a Filipino-Asian grocery store, and then spent the later years in life running an assisted living facility. She spent her free time going on dates with her husband and daughters, traveling abroad with them whenever possible, and playing bingo on the rare empty weekends. She was known as a passionate family woman; she was often singing karaoke at parties, flaunting her specialty dish, leche flan, and being everyone's cheerleader on Facebook. Her absence in family outings leaves a giant hole in our hearts. While they will be happy occasions, we will always take time to remember her warm hugs, boisterous laughs, delicious desserts and her happy spirit. The memories will be bittersweet, but the love she left behind will always stay with us.

Rt. Rev. Bob Jones

Aug 22, 1932 -

Aug 8, 2026

The Rt. Rev. Bobby Gordon Jones, DD, 7th Bishop of Wyoming (Ret.), passed away on Aug. 8, 2026, in Richmond, Va. Bob was born on Aug. 22, 1932, in Paragould, Ark. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he proudly served in an anti-submarine patrol squadron specializing in aviation ordnance. He graduated from Ole Miss and the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest and was ordained a deacon in 1959 and a priest in 1960.

He served at Trinity Cathedral in Little Rock, Ark., as assistant to the Dean, Hospital Chaplain and Youth Advisor. From 1962–1967, he was Priest in Charge of St. George's in the Arctic in Kotzebue, where he built a new vicarage and log church and served congregations in Nome and Noatak. He married Judith Edwards in 1963; their sons Rob and Tim were born in Kotzebue. The Bishop was widowed in 1989.

In 1967, he was asked to start a new congregation in Anchorage and founded St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Anchorage, serving as Vicar and later Rector, while also ministering at the Alaska Native Hospital and congregations in Seward and Palmer. He was known fondly as "Fr. Bob" and was active in Anchorage civic organizations for the next 10 years.

Consecrated on Oct. 31, 1977, Bishop Jones served as the 7th Bishop of Wyoming, often flying his plane to visit 52 widely separated congregations statewide. He served on national church committees and boards supporting children, relief work and international education.

In 1993, he and Mary Page DeBordovave Rollins were married in Moose, Wyo., and combined their families with his two sons and her two daughters. In 1996, he was appointed Dean of St. George's College, Jerusalem. In 2000, he became Assisting Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf; and served as an interim minister in Geneva, Honolulu, and Pensacola. In retirement, he volunteered as a CASA advocate and as a conductor/motorman on the Fort Collins, Colo., historic trolley, and enjoyed painting scenes inspired by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

His philosophy of life and death is summed up in this version of Hunter S. Thompson's words: "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways—Sauvignon Blanc in one hand—chocolate in the other—body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'Woo-Hoo,' what a ride!"

He is survived by his wife, Mary Page; sons, Robert (Christel) and Timothy (Whitney Parnell); stepdaughters, Cyane Tornatzky (Jake) and Elizabeth "Frankie" Rollins; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2026, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, with interment at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26, 2026, at Christ Episcopal Church in Cody, Wyo. Please consider memorial contributions to Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie, Wyo.

Carl Jerome Koeniger

Oct 31, 1944 -

Aug 12, 2026

Carl was born in Boston, Mass., the oldest son of Dr. Peter J. Koeniger andMary L. Koeniger, with brothers Neil R. Koeniger and Stephen A. Koeniger, and sisters Martha J. Koeniger and Teresa A. Koeniger.

In 1950, Dr. Peter Koeniger read an ad for doctors needed in Anchorage, Alaska, that induced he and his wife to move their family. Alaska became the 49th state nine years later.

Carl played little league baseball as a youth. As a grown up, he played softball and on the German Soccer Club Team. He enjoyed Boy Scouts, camping and fishing. He loved playing board games, chess and cribbage.

Carl enjoyed his years in public radio, his accomplishments in the auto sales industry and his final work in advertising sales. Carl was a hard-working man. An intelligent, well-read man, Carl was a living encyclopedia of facts. He delighted in doing the New York crossword puzzle in ballpoint pen. He was happiest in life during the 23 years that he was married to his wife, Clara Meszaros Koeniger, and raised his four stepchildren from 1972 until 1995.

Carl enjoyed spending time with his children, his grandchildren, his family and his friends. He spent his final years living in the Anchorage Pioneers' Home due to medical conditions, and while there enjoyed both the company of his peers and watching sports programs on his television set. Carl was at peace with life and ready to meet his lord God when he drew his last breath.

Carl is survived by brother, Stephen and son; sister-in-law, Stephanie Koeniger and children; stepson, Mickey Meszaros with wife Keri and children; stepson, Bill Meszaros with wife Sharon and children; stepdaughter, Sherrie Brown with husband Greg and children; and stepdaughter, Kristie Hale with husband Jeremy and children.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 800 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.

Gary Wayne Lindquist

May 23, 1940 -

Aug 5, 2026

Gary Wayne Lindquist, age 86, passed away on Aug. 5, 2026 in South Carolina, of natural causes. Gary's adventurous life began on May 23, 1940, in Chanute, Kan., with his parents Fred and Leona Lindquist and brother Billy, Joe who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident at age 15. Gary was a photographer for the army after the Korean War. He had two sons, Tommy and Billy Joe, from his first marriage. He moved to Colorado, where he worked in Leadville placing explosives for a mining company for 10 years. Gary earned his private pilot license and loved to fly and hunt and camp. He moved to Alaska and worked on the pipeline. Later, he worked for the Municipality of Anchorage, where he met and married the love of his life, Lynn. They were married for almost 40 years and lived a happy life together along with her daughter, Heather, whom he adopted. Together they shared wonderful holidays and social gatherings, and their motto was "the more, the merrier!" He and Lynn were always surrounded by friends who constantly visited their homes and were always warmly welcomed and offered food and entertained as royalty.

Gary was a master of fishing and once caught a 65-pound king salmon. During fishing season, Gary took friends and family fishing on the Kenai River, where he knew all the great fishing holes, and helped clean and grill the fresh fish for a real Alaska dining treat. No wonder they had had streams of visitors all day and into the evening! The memories of those days on the river are talked about to this day by those lucky enough to have been included in Gary and Lynn's adventures!

In retirement he enjoyed summers in their cabin on the Kenai River, and winter months in their home in Eagle River. The family made teacup bird feeders for craft shows. Gary became well known for his beautiful diamond willow walking canes depicting whole scenes of Alaska flora and fauna for which he was awarded purple Grand Champion ribbons year after year at the Alaska State Fair.

He loved to paint and do Sudoku and Crypto puzzles. He moved to South Carolina to be near Heather. He was cherished by his daughter and loved by all his many cousins and friends. He is survived by his stepsister, Glenice Savidge; and son, Billy Joe; and daughter, Heather. Gary will be interred at the Ft. Richardson National Cemetery, Alaska, and will rest in peace beside his precious Lynn.

This humble, loving, and multi-talented man's remarkable life will be honored at a celebration of life to be announced at a later date in South Carolina.

Marie Loth Lockett

Jul 18, 1938 -

Aug 17, 2026

Marie Loth Lockett, beloved mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Junction City, Ore., on Aug. 17, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born in Newcastle, Wyo., on July 18, 1938, to Jacob and Thelma Loth. After moving to South Dakota, Marie graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 1956.

After graduation, Marie married Ralph Barnard and began their adventure as they drove to Alaska, homesteading in Kenny Lake on the Copper River. Marie embraced the Alaska life. She filled their cabin with music, laughter and the sound of her singing in the kitchen.

In 1966, Marie and Ralph moved to Anchorage, Alaska, and built their home on O'Malley Road. Although they divorced in 1977, Marie and Ralph remained lifelong friends.

Marie retired from the State of Alaska and in 1979, she married Kent Lockett; together they traveled the country. Marie and Kent returned to Alaska, settling in Funny River. When Kent passed away in 2011, Marie returned to the family home in Oregon.

Becoming a grandmother was one of Marie's greatest joys. She treasured her grandchildren and was lovingly known as "Gigi" to her great-grandchildren.

Marie enjoyed gardening, traveling, staying connected with friends and making quilts to wrap her loved ones in.

Marie is survived by her son, Kevin Barnard (Janet); daughter, Kris Boots (Dan); grandchildren, Tony Adame, Jacob Strouckel, Liz Potter (Kyle), Kate Strouckel (Kevin Best) and Lisa Donnally (Steve); sister, Joann Durbin; and stepchildren, Ross Lockett, David Lockett and Jeanine Lockett-Berry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Lockett; parents, Jacob and Thelma Loth; as well as nephew, Roger Durbin; and stepson, Jon Lockett.

A funeral service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Junction City on Sept. 5, 2026, at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church in Junction City.

Marie leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, service and friendship. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Eva Loken

Nov 29, 1943 -

Aug 16, 2026

Eva Loken, beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2026, at the age of 82. Her life was an extraordinary story and she touched so many lives with her quick wit, generosity and dedication to whatever task she undertook.

Eva was born in Jessheim, Ullensaker, Norway, to Gunvor Norregaard Anker Loken and Torbjorn Loken and grew up with sister Trine Uleberg and brother Finn Loken. Eva attended University of Oslo then worked for two years as a secretary at Aftenposten in Norway. She then embarked on an 11-year career as a flight attendant for Scandinavian Airlines, and during a stopover in Alaska, she met her future husband. Ronald Aksamit and Eva Loken were married in 1975 on Valentine's Day and went on to develop a homestead in Eagle River, Alaska. They remained devoted to each other until Ron's death in 2021. Eva was well-known in her community for her work as a licensed real estate agent, also known as "Eva's Apples." She was active in her community and received many awards including the Mayor's Public Service award, Bear Paw Award, Saint George Award, Realtor of the Year and more. She was dedicated to friends and community and was involved with the Annual Eagle River Cancer Drive, the Southfork Community Council, Board of Realtors and Special Olympics.

Eva is survived by her sister, Trine Uleberg; nephews, Vidar Uleberg and Roar Loken Lunder and their families; and sisters-in-law, Virginia Haddix and Betty Aksamit. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Aksamit; and brother, Finn Loken. A private memorial service is being planned for summer 2027.

Frank Pratt

Sep 21, 1955 -

Aug 27, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Pratt III on Aug. 27, 2026, in Eagle River, Alaska. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Frank was born in Newburyport, Mass., in 1955; he leaves behind a legacy marked by love, service and a great joy of the outdoors.

Frank is survived by his wife, Margery Pratt; daughter, Angelina Benjamin; son, Luke Pratt; and grandson, Ma'a Benjamin, all of Eagle River. He is also survived by his brother, DeWayne Pratt and sister-in-law Julie Pratt in Littleton, Colo., along with their family. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank Jr. and Verna Pratt; and sister, Lynne Frost.

As a child in a military family, Frank moved regularly around the country, including Kalamazoo, Mich.; New Orleans, La.;, and Monterey, Calif., finally settling in Anchorage, Alaska, when he was 12. He was a member of the first graduating class of Service High School, 1973. Frank worked in the Anchorage area in building maintenance and HVAC for 30 years. Summers he was a sport fishing guide out of the Susitna Landing and Talkeetna, Alaska. A diligent volunteer, Frank dedicated many hours of service to the Boy Scouts of America and participated in the large crop weigh-off and berry judging at the Alaska State Fair. Frank lived his life with a deep appreciation for nature. An avid fisherman, hunter and camper, he spent countless hours in the vast wilderness of Alaska. However, his favorite vacation spot was Hawaii, a place he visited frequently and where he and Margery were married in 1993.

We will remember Frank for his humor, kindness, his unwavering strength and his love for his family and community. May he rest in peace and his memory continue to inspire those who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

Please visit Frank's memorial page on Ever Loved, https://everloved.com/life-of/frank-pratt-iii/.

Hayden Scalis

Nov 9, 2000 -

Aug 20, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Hayden Kyle Scalis, age 25, who left this world far too soon and entered the loving arms of our Lord on Aug. 20, 2026.

Hayden was born on Nov. 9, 2000, to Kyle and Lori Scalis. From the moment he was born, we knew there was something very special about him.

Hayden attended South Anchorage High School and Boise State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Hayden was the joy and light of our lives—a beautiful young man whose smile could brighten the darkest day and whose laughter filled every room he entered. From the very beginning, he brought incredible energy, a deep sense of love and kindness, and an unshakable sense of wonder that touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.

He was a devoted son to his mother and father, a loyal companion and a young man who lived with an open heart. Hayden loved adventure and the outdoors. He especially cherished fishing and hunting with his father—fishing on the Kenai River, Prince William Sound and Resurrection Bay; spending time with the boys at moose camp; and hunting ducks and geese on the flats.

He also treasured the time he spent biking and cooking with his mother, traveling the world, laughing with family and friends, and pursuing the many passions that brought him joy. He loved music and found happiness in playing both the saxophone and guitar. He approached life with curiosity, enthusiasm and appreciation for every experience. He simply loved life.

Hayden was a dedicated mechanical engineer at the Army Corps of Engineers and took great pride in his work. He brought intelligence, creativity, skill and dedication to his profession and was proud of the work he accomplished.

All of us who loved Hayden will forever remember his warmth, his humor, his compassion, his curiosity, his enormous smile, his comforting hugs and his quiet strength. His presence made the world brighter, and his memory will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Hayden is survived by his loving parents, Kyle and Lori Scalis; beloved girlfriend, Elsbeth Mezey; and aunts, uncles and many cousins, including Kim and Jan Hole, Julie and Louis Fernandez, Heidi Scalis, Patty and John Hardie, Mike Buns and Deb Matney, Craig and Vangie Goetsch, Kurt and Andrea Goetsch and Connie Stolzfus.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Louise Goetsch, Audrey Rust and Leo Scalis; uncles, Jeff Goetsch, William Scalis, Steven Goetsch, Jim Goetsch and Rick Stolzfus; aunt, Judy Goetsch.

Hayden's life was far too short, but the love he gave and the memories he created will last a lifetime. He will be deeply missed, forever loved and never forgotten.

Funeral services will be held at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 2901 Huffman Road, on Sept. 9, 2026, at 1 p.m., with visitation beginning at 12 p.m. The service will also be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@saintelizabethannsetonparishak/streams. A reception will follow at Fox Hollow Chalet, 11701 Brayton Drive.

Archie Stepp

Aug 26, 2026

Archie Stepp passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2026, surrounded by the friends and family who meant so much to him.

Born in October 1937 in Bernalillo, N.M., Archie arrived in Alaska in August 1958. Alaska became his home, and over the many decades that followed, he built a life here filled with family, friendships, hard work and countless memories. A longtime Spenard resident since 1968, Archie spent much of his working life as a contractor serving the community of Unalaska. Through his many years there, he formed strong connections and made many lifelong friends.

Archie shared 48 years of marriage with Querida Stepp. In his later years, he shared his life and companionship with Cindy Olsen. Above all, family held a special place in Archie's heart. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jimy Evans and Casey Dintzner, as well as his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His daughter, Trina Stepp, preceded him in death.

Archie is also survived by his brother, Larry Stepp. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jacque Sullivan, Sammy Gianini and Tommy Stepp.

Archie will be remembered for his generous and caring nature, his willingness to lend a hand and the way he made people feel welcome. He worked hard, cared deeply for those around him and formed friendships that endured through the years. His life touched many people, and those who had the privilege of knowing him will carry their own memories and stories of Archie with them.

Though he will be greatly missed, Archie leaves behind a legacy in the family he loved, the friendships he made and the many lives he touched during his years in Alaska.

A celebration of Archie's life will be held at 5 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2026, at Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant in Anchorage.