All Obituaries

Gary Schoening August 1, 1947- January 15, 2020 Gary Eugene Schoening was born August 1, 1947 in Limon, Colorado to Robert “Bobcat” Schoening & Lena Irene Schoening. He died with family near on January 15, 2020 at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Gary was the eldest of 4 Schoening boys, big brother to John, Kenneth “Kenny”, and Keith “Pistol”. As a teen, the family moved from Colorado to Alaska by way of Wyoming, arriving in Seward in 1963 eventually...

"Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of the Lord." On January 2, 2020 Darlene Marie (Gabrielson) Thompson finally heard those words that she had longed to hear. Born on December 2, 1941 in The Dalles, Oregon to Marie and Robert Gabrielson.  She lived in Oregon most of her life until her sons moved her to Alaska, in order to be closer to her.   She was a car hop at A&W which led to a lifelong love of root beer floats. She also...

On December 15th, 2019 Richard Fraley of Gakona, AK passed away surrounded by his loved ones, Mo, Caleb, Adam and his loving wife by his side. Richard was born on January 12th, 1958 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Doris Paup and Floyd Fraley. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Army serving his country for several years. Just over 30 years ago Richard made his way to Alaska living in Anchorage, Copper Valley, Valdez, and Gakona. In 2008 Richard and Linda were married for the second time after a...

Diana Jean (Keigher) Selfe was born November 8, 1948 in Kankakee, Illinois. She passed through Heaven’s pearly gates into the arms of Jesus and her husband Steve Selfe on January 4, 2020 in Delta Junction, Alaska at the age of 71 years old.  Diana’s life was full of adventure however she hated her picture being taken and would scowl for cameras.  As a small child she stood up against the bullies, most who were twice her size. Starting young, Diana always protected her...

Patricia Ilene Myers passed from this earth on December 23, 2019 after living an amazing and full life.  Born on March 24, 1942 in Hoven, South Dakota, she grew up on a farm.  After high school she yearned to see the world and joined the Woman’s Army Corps, and eventually ended up working as a neuropsychiatric aid in many places around the country. Pat finished her term of duty as a Viet Nam Era Veteran in Okinawa serving in a psychiatric unit for the soldiers who fought in...

On January 6th, 2020, Virginia Oyen, age 82, of Fairbanks passed away at the hospital with her family at her side. She was well loved and will be dearly missed. A service will be held for her at Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall located at 122 1st Avenue in downtown Fairbanks on Sunday January 12th, at 2 pm with a pot luck following immediately after. The family welcomes everyone to feel free to bring a covered dish to share as well as your favorite stories and memories of Virginia. 

On December 27th, 2019, Lawrence “Mike” Doppler, age 80, of Fairbanks passed away. He was well loved and will be dearly missed. On Thursday, January 2nd there will be a viewing at 2 pm followed by a service at 3 pm being held at Blanchard Family Funeral Home located at 611 Noble St in Downtown Fairbanks.  There will be a full obituary to follow at a later date. 

On December 21st, 2019, Robert Thomas, age 65, of Fairbanks, AK passed away. He will be missed by all those that knew him. There will be services at David Salmon Tribal Hall at 122 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK on December 31st at 3 pm with a reception to follow. There will be an obituary to follow at a later date. 

On December 24th, 2019, William Blizzard Sr, age 72, of Two Rivers passed away in Fairbanks with his family at his side. He will be missed by all those that knew him. There will be an obituary and service information to follow at a later date. 

On December 23rd, 2019, Chang Hyun, age 81, of Fairbanks, AK passed away surrounded by her family. She will be missed by all those that knew her. Her family will be having services for her in California. There will be an obituary to follow at a later date.