Mark Bly

Mar 7, 1964 -

Mar 31, 2026

Captain Bly, aka "The Flying Chef," earned his wings this year. Mark Joseph Bly was born on March 7, 1964, in Anchorage, Alaska, three weeks before the great Alaska earthquake, to Ruth Anne and David Arthur Bly, and passed away suddenly, but peacefully, from a chronic illness on March 31, 2026, in his hometown the night before Artemis II launched to the Moon.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, David Bly and Ruth and Mike Carson.

He is survived by his wife, Erika (Morgan) Bly; sisters, Ann (John) Ringstad, Cathy Graham, Beth (Clifford) Mathison and Miriam Reichner; brother, Paul Bly; 12 nieces and nephews; as well as 12 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mark's celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. on April 14, 2026, at the Alaska Aviation Museum, 4721 Aviation Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502. Bring a favorite dish to share.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Mark's memory be given to: UAA Aviation Scholarship Endowment (#80744) or the UAA Culinary Arts Scholarship (#20762) - Contact the UA Foundation, 907-786-1111 or give.alaska.edu/UA.

A longer obituary can be found at https://www.legacyalaska.com/obituaries/Mark-Joseph-Bly?obId=48052467 Bly).