All Obituaries

On November 7, 2020, at the age of 31, Chase Rixie found his final path, with angels escorting him to the gates of heaven, finding peace and tranquility.  Chase was born at Hahn Air Base, Germany to Howard & Dorothy (Dodie) Rixie. For Chase there was only one option – be the best! He was a genius and was formidable in so many passions, an engineer, teacher, athlete, but more importantly a husband, son, brother, uncle and friend to many.  Living most of his youth in...

Scott (Skip) Steven Davison, 41, passed away on November 15, 2020, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage of long-term illness. Scott was born in Montana.  The family plans private services at a later date.  Blanchard Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the family arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, Condolences may be made Online at www.Blanchardfamilyfuneralhome.com

Peggy Louise Leroux passed away on November 14, 2020 in Fairbanks, Alaska at the age of 76. There was a private Mass held on Monday, November 23rd at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Tom Kuffel. Peggy was born on October 25, 1944 in Irvington, New Jersey to William H. Cover Jr. and Alice M. Cover (Weir). She married Ronald D. Leroux on February 4, 1967 in Templeton, Massachusetts. In 1969 she and Ron drove across country and up the Alcan Highway to Fairbanks, Alaska...

Jessie Douglas Qualinaq, age 59, of Ambler, AK passed away October 27, 2020 peacefully in her home with her family by her side in Fairbanks. Jessie was born to the late Charlie K Douglas and Bessie O Gray on January 18, 1961, in Ambler, AK. She graduated from Mt. Edgecumbe High Boarding School on May 17, 1980. Jessie moved to Fairbanks, AK in 1981 where she attended UAF and met her lifelong partner, Lester Blackburn. Jessie and Lester decided to reside in Fairbanks and start a family....

Robert Lee Boles Sr. born June 11th 1966 in Danville, IN passed away November 8th 2020. Robert had been an Alaska resident since 2000, choosing to make Fairbanks his home after retiring from the U.S. Army. He was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans and the VFW. He enjoyed participating in local Alaska Native Festivals and Veteran programs. Robert is survived by his father Walter Sr, his brother Walter “Butch” Jr, three children Robert Jr, Robin and Samuel and three...

Robert Lee Boles Sr. born June 11th 1966 in Danville, IN passed away November 8th 2020. Robert had been an Alaska resident since 2000, choosing to make Fairbanks his home after retiring from the U.S. Army. He was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans and the VFW. He enjoyed participating in local Alaska Native Festivals and Veteran programs. Robert is survived by his father Walter Sr, his brother Walter “Butch” Jr, three children Robert Jr, Robin and Samuel and three...

Leon E. LaSalle, age 78 of North Pole, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held in 2021.

James E. Smith, age 87 of Fairbanks, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 4-6PM at Blanchard Family Funeral Home, 611 Noble.  A full obituary will be announced at a later date.

Victor Charles Humphrey, age 64 of Fairbanks, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home. A full obituary will be announced at a later date. 

Bernice D. Boykin, also known as "Bunnie" to her church friends, and Ms. B to others, was born Oct. 16, 1931, to Mansfield J. Boykin Sr. and Lena Bernice Boykin in Hampton, Virginia, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Oct. 15, 2020. Bernice graduated from Howard University and the University of Michigan. Her education and training prepared her for many years of work in public health. She proudly served in the United States Air Force in the early 1960s and served...