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Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries can be submitted by community members by emailing info@kucb.org

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    Stepetin Family
    Jacob Martin Stepetin, aged 71, of Akutan, Alaska, passed away Dec. 18, 2023. Jacob was born Nov. 5, 1952, to Mattie and Art Stepetin in Akutan, Alaska. Jacob was an innovative Unangax̂ leader who left a long legacy of progressive change. He inspired everyone who knew him, and he is remembered as a beloved Elder, Unangax̂ leader, and culture keeper of Akutan.
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    Cheryl lived in Unalaska for 12 years with her husband, Gary Gray. During her time here, she enjoyed combing the beaches for shells and other treasures. She was active in our community and grateful for the many friends that she made while living here.
  • Melodie's adventures have taken her as far away as Italy and the Netherlands, but near or far, Melodie always left her indelible mark on every person she encountered. After providing end-of-life care for her Pop, in November 2022 Melodie embarked on her final adventure and moved to Unalaska to be with her beloved daughter. In Unalaska Melodie continued to touch the lives of many in her role at the Department of Public Safety.
  • Campbell Charles McLaughlin was born at home at Springburn in Glasgow, Scotland. He passed away in his sleep at his home in Unalaska, Alaska, USA. Campbell had an unmatched sense of humor and timing, and his stories, songs, and antics will live on in the family history. He passed as he lived, surrounded by love.
  • Former Unalaska public works director Jeff Currier passed away unexpectedly on June 25th in his Anchorage home. The Curriers moved to Unalaska in 1979 and made a home here for nearly a decade. Moving to Unalaska started an adventure that provided incredible opportunities, valued friendships, and a way of life that the Curriers say offered each of them so very much.
  • Former Unalaska resident Alex Arduser passed away while bird hunting near Cordova on April 25, 2023. He was 44 years old and had recently retired from 20 years as an Alaska Wildlife Trooper.
  • Cherished husband and father Jamie Sunderland, of Dewey, Arizona, passed away on Sunday,April 23, 2023. After a long battle with cancer, he passed peacefully with his family by his side.
  • Alan Lee Haskins, 56, of Seward, Alaska, passed away on March 7, 2023, after an ongoing battle with heart failure. The Haskins family lived in Unalaska for 15 years, where he was a beloved coach and teacher.
  • Dixie Lee Engman, a longtime resident of Dutch Harbor, AK, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Libby, Montana. She was 67 years old.
  • Irving Jay Klamke spent time in Unalaska/Dutch Harbor working as a welder and project manager for UniSea, Inc. He passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2022.
  • Mike Barber, long time resident of Unalaska, passed away on Nov. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Washington after a battle with cancer. He's remembered for his generosity and desire to give back to the community.
  • Cameron was born on September 15, 1981 in Anchorage, Alaska and spent his early years in Wasilla. After attending Colony High School in Palmer, Cameron set out for a life of adventure. He joined Blue North Fisheries and spent most of his 20s fishing in the Bering Sea.