The CIRI Board of Directors
and staff extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
the following shareholders who have passed away:
Wesley Gilbert Anaruk Sr., 68
Wesley Gilbert Anaruk Sr. died Aug. 9, 2004 at the Alaska Native Medical
Center in Anchorage. Mr. Anaruk was born Sept. 11, 1935 in White Mountain,
Alaska. He is survived by his ex-wife, Mary S. Anaruk; daughters, Amanda
J. Anaruk, Beatrice “Alexis” Anaruk; daughter and son-in-law,
Sabrina and Ricky Tocktoo; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Christina
Anaruk; sons, Benjamin Anaruk and Wesley G. Anaruk Jr.; sisters, Viva
Kinegak and Ebba Raos; brother, Samuel Anaruk; ten grandchildren, one
great-granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Juanita D. Belio, 59
Juanita D. Belio died May 22, 2004 at home in Wasilla, Alaska. Ms. Belio
was born July 31, 1944 in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law, Terri and Craig Houston. According to her family, her
fondest memories were of homesteading in Eagle River Valley and she enjoyed
spending time with family and friends.
Joann Boone, 48
Joann Boon died July 11, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, Wash.
Ms. Boone was born June 27, 1956 in Anchorage. She is survived by her
daughter, Kelli Boone; sons, Kyle Boone, Andy Tomlinson and David Tomlinson;
and sisters, Nancy Boren and Gaynell Gauthier.
Joan Elva Corliss, 73
Joan Elva Corliss died June 17, 2001 at home in Anchorage. Ms. Corliss
was born Jan. 29, 1931 in Anchorage. She is survived by her daughter,
Rebecca Lyon; son, Ron Naanes; graddaughter, Sunny Remmy; and brothers,
Gerald Brown and John Brown. According to her family, she was instrumental
in the development of the Alaska Federation of Natives and served as the
first executive secretary and as a board member of their original executive
board. In 1968, she gave testimony during the hearings on Alaska Native
Land Claims on Interior and Insular Affairs made up of several federal
legislators, receiving a standing ovation for the strength and conviction
of her remarks.
Daniel Keith Franken, 35
Daniel Keith Franken died June 2, 2004 at home in Sacramento, Calif. Mr.
Franken was born April 20, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is survived
by his daughter, Kaylee Franken; mother, Barbara Jean Humphrey; father
Robert Anton Franken; and sisters, Nicole Franken, Olivia Franken and
Michelle Walker.
Robert Allen Hoeldt, 50
Robert Allen Hoeldt died Aug. 12, 2004 at his brother’s home in
Anchorage. Mr. Hoeldt was born Oct. 16, 1953 in Anchorage. He is survived
by his daughter, Jessie Hoeldt; sons, Joshua Hoeldt and Justin Hoeldt;
mother, Shirley Hislop; sisters, Rhonda Baysinger, Dawn Sanchez and Michelle
Thies brothers, Lee Hoeldt, Randy Hoeldt, Rodney Hoeldt, Rorey Hoeldt
and Ryan Heoldt; his ex-wife, Debbie Strickland; and his girlfriend, Monica
Brisquetts.
Everett F. Hudson Jr., 61
Everett F. Hudson Jr. died Aug. 16, 2004 at the Alaska Native Medical
Center in Anchorage. Mr. Hudson was born Aug. 14, 1943 in Metlakatla,
Alaska. He is survived by his wife, Judy Hudson; daughters, Kimberly Kinnebrew
and Kandice Meyer; sister Josi Hudson; grandchildren, Braden Kinnebrew,
Cameron Kinnebrew, Kamry Meyer, Kelsey Meyer and Trenton Meyer; and nephew,
Fred Hudson.
Irene Ruth King, 75
Irene Ruth King died June 24, 2004 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage.
Ms. King was born April 30, 1929 in Deering, Alaska. She is survived by
her daughter, Ruth; sons, Gene and Michael; sisters, Ida Curtis and Louse
Moto; bother, Michael Mendenhall; granddaughter, Holly; great-grandchildren,
Marin, Logan and William. Much love and gratitude to Sue Sharp (niece)
and Michael for the care and nurturing given to our mother Irene after
the passing of her beloved Robert.
Nancy Irene Tobar Koschmann, 52
Nancy Irene Tobar Koschmann died July 12, 2004 at the Alaska Native Medical
Center in Anchorage. Ms. Koschmann was born July 15, 1951. She is survived
by her daughter and son-in-law, Sonja and Chris Joseph; grandsons, Cameron,
Cashaun and Christian Joseph; siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
Selma Bergine Morris, 75
Selma Bergine Morris died July 5, 2004 at home in Tacoma, Wash. Ms. Morris
was born May 18, 1929 in Seldovia, Alaska. She is survived by her daughter,
Cheryl B. Knapp; grandchildren, Bradley G. Burgin, Lisa G. Lambert and
Ron M. Lambert; and great-granddaughter, Alisha R. Burgin.
Larry E. Oskolkoff, 63
Larry E. Oskolkoff died Aug. 1, 2004, at the Alaska Native Medical Center
in Anchorage. Mr. Oskolkoff was born May 19, 1941 in Alaska. He is survived
by his son, Larry E. Oskolkoff II; sisters, Judy Belcher, Sharon Culhae,
Linda Henrikson, and Loretta Throop; and brothers Eric Encelewski, Grant
Encelewski, and Richard Greg Encelewski. He was preceded in death by his
father, Larry M. Oskolkoff; and mother, Fedora Encelewski.
Roy Fridiman Ronholdt Jr., 56
Roy Fridiman Ronholdt Jr. died July 27, 2004 at home in Anchorage. Mr.
Ronholdt was born January 13, 1948 in Anchorage. He is survived by his
sister, Roylene Ann (Ronholdt) McElroy; brothers, John Olaf Ronholdt and
Robert Gerard Ronholdt; niece, Angela McElroy; and nephews, Bryan McElroy,
Craig McElroy, Duane McElroy and Michael Otte.
Raymond H. Tremblay, 77
Raymond H. Tremblay died Aug. 23, 2004 at home in Anchorage. Mr. Tremblay
was born Sept. 27, 1926 in Cambridge, Mass. He is survived by his wife,
Elise; daughters, Yvonne Brayko, Suzanne Birdsall, Monique DiVincenzo,
Renee Redman and Michelle Tremblay; and 11 grandchildren.
Andrew Wik, 86
Andrew Wik died Aug. 18, 2004 at home in Anchorage. Mr. Wik was born May
16, 1918 in Kenai, Alaska. Mr. Wik is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter,
Karen Roland; and grandson, Colton Roland. According to his family, his
zest for life was evident in everything he did, both in his career and
care of the family.
Margaret D. Wirz, 78
Margaret D. Wirz died July 26, 2004 at home in Kenai, Alaska. Ms. Wirz
was born in Squaw Harbor, Alaska. She is survived by her daughters, Penny
L. Carty, Charmaine J. Lundy and Annie J. Wirz; and sons, Robert S. Wirz
and Gary E. Wirz.
Condolences:
Martha Anne Biggar
Gretchen Flanigan
Elgene Betty Hansen
Kenneth Gordon Herman
Marina Matthies
Louise Marie Sauer
Rayder Melvin Ursin
