Judson Roy Thomas passed into heaven in Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center in, Sitka, Alaska, on May 4, 2026, following a long battle of illness. Judson, Daak-kwill-Saak, Kaagwaantan Tlingit from the Royal Box House Kook Hit, was born January 8, 1941....

Norma Jean Perkins, 71, left us on November 24, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. Norma lived a full life of Faith, Family and a professional career in health care. Norma Jean was the first child of Raymond and Rosalie Perkins, born on Alaska Day,...

Shirley Nadine Littlefield, a lifelong Sitkan, passed away at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center on April 16, 2026, with her family by her side. Shirley was born March 11, 1961, in Sitka to Katherine Mary Lott Hope and Fred Howard Hope.  A Raven,...

Robert Busey, of Anchorage, died May 2 in the arms of his wife, Jessica Cherry, and his sister-in-law, Rachel Yung. The former Sitka resident was 49. Besides Jessie and Rachel, Bob is survived by his beloved dog Jack; his parents, Dave and Jane...

Karen A. Buchholz, 82, of Pullman, Washington, passed away April 13, 2026, at Pullman Regional Hospital. Karen was born February 16, 1944, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Marvin and Helen (Strand) Ingman.  She grew up in western North Dakota...

Katie Miyasato, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin and friend to many throughout Alaska, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, in Sitka, surrounded by family. Katie was born in Kwigillingok (Kuigilnguq) on October...

Daniel Robert Evans, a photographer, adventurer and good friend to many, passed away April 16 in Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. He was 64. A celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Harrigan Centennial...

Roberta (Robbie) Louise Modrell passed away April 11, 2026 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. Her son Josh was by her side. She was 77. She was born May 18, 1948 in Seattle to Robert and Donna Ruth Modrell. While she was an infant the...

The following information was submitted to the obituary form on the website: sitka-sitka-sentinel.creativecircleforms.com deceased name: Gerald Everett Blood obituary: JERRY’S OBITUARY Gerald “Jerry” Everett Blood, beloved husband of Barbara...

Former Sitka resident Richard Sigmund passed away on Sunday, April 5, in Phoenix Arizona. He was 67. He was born May 16, 1958, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, to Richard H. and Catherine Sigmund. He graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1976 and...

Nancy G. Davis, a beloved mother, trailblazer, and longtime Sitka resident, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, in the early hours of March 13, 2026. She was 79. Born October 8, 1946, in West Seattle, Nancy’s early years were...

Fishing gear has been stowed. Mark Alan Bergey, 62, peacefully passed away on March 3 , 2026, in Wenatchee, Washington. Born on November 13, 1963, to Elizabeth and Francis (Frank) Bergey in Ketchikan, he lived throughout Southeast Alaska,...

Dzeitgé Wilma Elaine Bacon passed on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Sitka Pioneers Home. She was 83.  Wilma was born April 23, 1942, in Sitka, the youngest child born to Kaal.átk’ Charlie and Aanyaanáx Tláa  Annie...

Randolph “Randy” Castillo passed away on December 10, 2025, in his home in Sitka at the age of 67. Randy was born July 3, 1958, to Felix Alfiler Castillo and Juliana Alejon Castillo in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was welcomed by his two sisters, Connie...

Dora Schaefer, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Port Angeles, Washington, on Saturday, March 21. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Gary, and a daughter, Sheri, under the...

Vickie Slade, 75, of Sitka and Ketchikan, passed away on October 19, 2025, in Ketchikan, leaving behind a legacy of fierce love, laughter, and unwavering loyalty, and an irreplaceable space in the hearts of those who loved her. Born in Sitka in...

Alan Slade, 76, of Seattle, Sitka, and Ketchikan, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of steady devotion, craftsmanship, and quiet strength. Born in Seattle, Washington, in 1949 to Frances and Clifford Slade,...

Robert Edward Geiger Jr., a longtime Sitkan, passed away peacefully in Anchorage on Dec. 22, 2025, and went home to our Lord. He was age 70. Robert was born on Sept. 20, 1955, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and a deep love of the...

David R. Knapp was born in Evelyth, Minnesota, on June 15, 1929, and died in Bellingham, Washington, February 8, 2026, at the age of 96. He was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, and attended university there. In 1957, David moved to Alaska to take a...

Jerry W. Hall died unexpectedly on January 4, 2026 at his home.  He was buried Friday January 16, 2026 at the National cemetary.  Private services were held. Jerry and his twin brother Gerry were born September 21,1948 in Sitka, Alaska...