Janice Annette Mattingley

Oct 19, 1941 -

May 2, 2025

Janice Annette Mattingley, 83, passed peacefully on May 2, 2025, at Wellington Hospital in New Zealand. Born in New Plymouth, New Zealand, on Oct. 19, 1941, to Irene and Leonard Rackley. Janice grew up with a curiosity for the world that would shape her life.

In her 20s, she set out from New Zealand to see what lay beyond its shores. That journey eventually led her to Anchorage, Alaska, where she settled with her husband Bernard Mattingley, raised her children and spent more than four decades surrounded by community and family. Ten years ago, Janice began a new chapter returning to her love of travel. She biked, read voraciously, tackled sudoku puzzles with determination and treasured every moment spent with those she loved.

Janice will be remembered for her steady kindness, her willingness to help and the joy she found in connection with family, friends or fellow travelers. She is survived by her children, Darren (Sarah Faulkner-Mattngley) of Girdwood, Alaska, and Sharon (Peter) Ranaldi of Anchorage; grandchildren, Noelle, Sophia and Jordan Mattingley, and Daniel, Luke and Adam Comer; great-granddaughter, Elise Comer; and her partner and companion in adventure, Brian Goss of Paraparaumu, New Zealand. She also leaves behind two siblings, Sharron Anderson of New Plymouth, and Rolland Rackley of Auckland, New Zealand. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Leonard Rackley; and husband, Bernard Mattingley.

Her life was a journey marked by love, generosity and resilience, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A Celebration of life for Janice will be held on what would of been her 84th birthday, Oct. 19, 2025, at 4 p.m., at O'Malley's on the Green, 3651 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK 99507.