All Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” Ann Silverton, age 76, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Caring Bridges Assisted Living in Fairbanks, Alaska. Pat was born on March 25th, 1944 in Huntington, West Virginia to William Ira and Doris Haws. She grew up in Huntington and attended Ceredo-Kenova High School where she participated in many activities. She was the president of the Y-Teens, secretary of the Science Club, vice president of the Thespians, president of the Future Nurses of America,...

Alan Craig Svoboda, father, papa, brother, uncle, cousin, cherished friend, accomplished traveler, ladies man, and follower of Christ went to be with the Lord Friday, February 14, 2021 surrounded with love and family. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska on September 21, 1955 Alan had a passion for hunting, playing various sports, and dancing. As a child he always had a smile and enjoyed dogsledding and working with his dad in their family’s shop. Alan graduated from Lathrop High School in 1973...

John L. Bringhurst passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. A viewing will be held this Sunday, March 7th from 2:00 to 6:00PM at Blanchard Family Funeral Home, 611 Noble Street. A full obituary will follow at a later date.

Rhonda Kay Pass, age 55 of Fairbanks, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home due to natural causes. Rhonda was born in Fort Hood, Texas on August 8, 1965. In the 42 years she has lived in Alaska she has lived in Soldotna, Anchorage and Fairbanks. Her family said, “In life, we loved you dearly; in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.” Rhonda is Survived by her mother Patricia Collins Mordino of Fairbanks, daughter...

Kaye Irene Rue, age 74 of Fairbanks and Ambler, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. A full obituary and services will be announced at a later date.

James Cleveland Dunlap, age 79 of Fairbanks, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. A full obituary will be announced at a later date.

Alvin Ira Powell June 12, 1942 - February 18, 2021 Alvin was born the third son of Roy Winford Powell and Helen Gertrude Shadrick Powell  in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  He was 78 years old.  He grew up in the small town of Keno, Oregon, where he attended elementary school. He graduated from Henley High School in 1960.  He enjoyed the freedom of growing up in a small town and had many adventures with his brothers, cousins and close friends.   Alvin worked with his...

Rose Louise Cope, of Two Rivers, Alaska, passed away on February 15, 2021 at the age of 103. Rose was born in Dayton, Ohio to Louis Golb and Mary Triplat Golb on September 28, 1917. Two years later her only sibling, Francis Joseph, was born. Among her favorite childhood memories were her intense love for reading and spending countless hours at the library searching for books. She also loved to tell the story of how her grandmother made the family wear strings of garlic cloves around their...

Dale Michael Austermuhl, age 54 of Fairbanks, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. A full obituary with service information will be announced at a later date. 

Roy Jake Tansy was born in Valdez Creek (C’ilaan Na’ - “abundant game creek”) in a tent March 16, 1934.  He was the 2nd born child of Jake and Lily Tansy after his sister Jane.  Roy was blessed to have 4 younger siblings, Alfred, Louise, Helga and Ruby.  Roy talked about the fact that they helped their dad build the house in Cantwell (Yedatene Na –“River behind the mountain”).  He said he was 8 years old the first time he...