All Obituaries

Pooniah "Zara" Singh was born in Guyana October 12, 1939, to Ellen Pollydore. She loved to travel. Her favorite places were England, Grand Cayman, Barbados and Florida.  Zara came to Alaska in 1997 and became a United States citizen in 2006. She spent most of her time quietly taking care of herself and her apartment at Golden Towers. Her fierce independence helped her stay living in her own apartment until almost her 83rd birthday. Her apartment was simple, but...

The family of Melvin W. Harvey sadly announces the death of its loved one on January 22, 2023 in Fairbanks, Alaska at the age of 79 following an almost two-year battle with cancer.  Mel was born at the family farm near Monticello, Utah to Louise and Julius Harvey on July 11, 1943. Mel grew up on the family farm and graduated from Monticello High School in 1961. He graduated from a two- year program in electronics at Central Utah Vocational School in Provo, Utah, served in the U.S....

Susan Lynn Brown, age 70 of North Pole, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. A full obituary will be announced at a later date.

Walter Thomas Smith, age 81 of Fairbanks, died unexpectedly at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital on January 8, 2023. He was the son of Thomas Q. Smith and Sophia O. Gardsy. Walt attended Germantown Academy in Philadelphia, PA and graduated in 1959. He continued his education at Cornell University and Temple University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1965. Further studies at the University of Oregon earned him a Masters of Arts Degree in 1969. Because of his interest in Alaska, he...

  Daniel Victor Konicki passed away, his Wife and Son by his side, at the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Saturday January 14, 2023.   He was preceded in death by his Father, Adolph (Al) Frank Konicki, Stepfather Albro Gregory, and sister Katherine Konicki Snyder.   Dan is survived by his Mother Jane Standiford Gregory, Wife Rhonda Young Konicki, Son Russell Tod Konicki, Sister Jennifer Mary Konicki, brother-in-law Tod Snyder and his three children: Sarah, Adam, and...

James Llewellyn Murphy passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 11, 2023, at the age of 94.   Jim was born in Meridian, Idaho, and grew up near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, before returning to Meridian to graduate high school.  He went to college at Idaho State University, and graduated from the pharmacy school in 1951.  His first job as a pharmacist was in Oregon, but looking for adventure, it took Jim 12 days to drive the primitive Alaska Highway to...

Mollie Jean Jensen left this world on December 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She faded peacefully at home, with her children holding her hands, the smell of Christmas baking in the air and the sounds of a baby playing in the next room. Mollie is preceded in death by the love of her life, Oswald Jensen, as well as her parents William and Mae Rice, and her brother Bill Rice. She is survived by her sister Deb McCandless (Stacey Callahan) and she leaves a legacy of fourteen...

Mark Edward Johns, age 53 of Fairbanks, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Mark was born on February 5, 1969 in North Miami Beach, FL. He grew up in New Castle, PA and after graduation, Mark served his County Honorably in the the Air Force eventually serving at Eielson Air Force Base. Once he was finished with his service, Mark decided to stay in Alaska. He worked for K-Supply, Ferguson plumbing and Lawson Products. He went back to work for K-Supply for the past 20 years as the...

Raeanne Lee Caress, age 69 of Cantwell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Raeanne was very much loved by her family and friends.

James Virgil Barrows, age 65 of Fairbanks, passed away on January 3, 2023.