Obituaries
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Rhona Nelson kept books, operated fabric store
Friends are grieving the sudden death of former fabric store owner and bookkeeper Rhona Nelson, 70. She died of an apparent heart attack at her home...
Vinca Gilman helped launch HARK
Vinca Helen Gilman, a founder of the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel, died Aug. 14 at Bartlett Regional...
Collins taught senior exercise
Shirley Jean Collins, 80, who moved to Haines from California 10 years ago, died at her Senior...
Maxine Brouillette liked pop music, paranormal
Maxine Brouillette, a free spirit who liked sunshine and pop music, died June 18 in Las Vegas, Nev. from complications of a fall. She was 68....
Miller was fisherman, engraver, sheetrock hanger
Longtime resident Malcolm "Jay" Miller, a noted engraver, fisherman and sheetrocker, died July 1 in...
Venables carved niche with history
John H. Venables, who gained statewide attention for his portrayals of famous figures from Alaska...
Fisher's adventure: Bohemian, classicist, society wife
Liz Fisher, an East Coast legal secretary who in midlife adopted a footloose lifestyle and landed...
Matthews known for caring nature
A memorial service will be held Saturday for Marge Matthews, a former town librarian remembered for...
Henderson: Former mayor, author, farmer dies at 95
Bob Henderson, an energetic high school science teacher, farmer and Haines Borough mayor known as...
Dale was tough, tender-hearted
Nellie Dale, a tough but caring bartender and longtime volunteer for the American Legion Auxiliary,...
Hales remembered for generosity
A funeral for longtime Lutak resident George Hales was held Feb. 20 at the Presbyterian Church....
Former millwright, cable manager dies
John Dennis McOmber, a former Haines millwright and cable television manager, died Jan. 12 following an apparent heart attack. He was 71. Son John Dou...
Belaski made friends, home at Lutak
Charles "Chuck" Belaski, an engineer who maintained rocket-tracking radar and stalked salmon in the...
Strong boosted village activities
Klukwan residents said they would remember Fred Strong for his smoked salmon, gentle good humor,...
Budke came to Haines after 8 years at remote station
One of the last things Polly Budke did before dying was give instructions on how to cook a turkey....
McDermaid, 58, worked as a mechanic, tow truck driver
Dave McDermaid, 58, died of cancer Dec. 31 at his downtown apartment. Friends, family, and neighbors...
VanBibber dies at 98
Family members and friends from Haines on Dec. 6 joined a crowd of about 1,000 others in Champagne,...
'Grandpa Chuck' found niche as fix-it man
A memorial service for Charles Wayne "Grandpa Chuck" Davis will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the A...
Irene Ward remembered for style, faith
There will be a celebration of life for longtime resident Irene Ward 1 p.m. Saturday at Haines...
Belle Laing's life of adventure led to Haines
Belle Laing, 87, died of complications from Alzheimer's disease Oct. 21 at an assisted living...
Jones was operator, optimist
Stacie Turner will remember her mother, Rowena Jones, a heavy equipment operator and clerk at the fo...
Lola Knutson remembered as caring, intelligent
Lola Knutson died Oct. 2 in Redmond, Ore. of complications of gall bladder cancer. She was 82....
Hertz was devoted mom, athlete
Georgia "Geoy" Hertz, a 40-year resident remembered as a devoted mother and Catholic Church member,...
Constance Griffith, community volunteer, dies at 90
Former resident Constance Foster Griffith, 90, died from progressive supra-nuclear palsy on Sept. 2...
Mechanic Edwards was buoyant spirit, despite disabilities
Friends and relatives filled the American Legion Hall Wednesday to share stories of George Edwards,...