Thaddeus "Teddy" Raphael Mayac Sr.

Jun 17, 1936 -

Oct 30, 2026

In loving memory of Thaddeus Raphael Mayac Sr.

Born on June 17, 1936, on King Island, Alaska, to Peter and Theresa Mayac, the eldest son of eight children, he was baptized on King Island on June 29, 1936, by father LaFortune, S.J.

Teddy married Agnes on June 30, 1963. Together they had six children: Christina, Matthew (deceased), Annette, Ted Jr., Eloise and Charlene.

As a young child Teddy attended boarding school at Holy Cross then continued his education at Copper Valley School, where he was in the first class to graduate in 1957. He served in the Army Reserves from August 1955 to July 1960, he was then drafted to Germany and discharged on July 31, 1964.

While Teddy and Agnes lived in Nome, Alaska, he traveled to and from Anchorage to attend school, where he trained as an engineer. He was hired by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation in September 1960, and retired in July 1987, as a project manager. During this time he had lived in various parts of Alaska, building roadways and bridges.

For several years Teddy served as a president and board member for King Island Native Corporation. He was a head member of a King Island dance group. He contributed to the creation of The Alaska Heritage Center and various Alaska Native studies.

A renowned ivory carving artist, Teddy loved hunting, fishing, camping and sharing his culture with family.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Agnes Mayac; five children; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rosey, Rita and Lucy. Preceded in death by siblings, George, Mary, Aloysius, Joe and Raymond; and son, Matthew.

Service will be held at 2 p.m., on Nov. 17, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Parish.