Obituaries in Homer, AK

Vanita P Thurmond, 87, passed away at her apartment in Homer, Alaska with family by her side. She was born in Rexburg, Idaho and moved to Alaska in 1950 at the age of 12 with her parents, Frank and Wanda Loosli and siblings Diamond and John. They settled in Anchor Point, homesteading off the Old Ste...

Shirley Joann (Swafford) Cummings, 87, passed away, Nov. 15, 2025, from Alzheimer’s at Heritage Place in Soldotna.Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at Newlife Church in Kasilof.Shirley was born Jan. 19, 1938 in Orange, Calif. and grew up swimming and playing at the beach in Ne...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Faata Stott, formerly known as Faata O’Brien, who left us on November 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, Faata was devoted to her family and her community.J...

Philip “Pip” Gosford Martin passed away at home on January 5, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska at the age of 95. Born in Vancouver, B.C., Canada on January 28, 1930 to his Christian parents, Gosford Heaslip Martin and Marjory Gowan Peck, a teacher, he grew up active and inquisitive. He attended Vancouver’s...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved sister Cindy Johnston-Stonecypher. She passed away on September 11th, 2025, after a short difficult struggle with cancer. Born on January 9th, 1962, Cindy was not only a wonderful sister, but best friend to so many. She was the life o...

Lance Elliot Wilshusen, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska, just shy of his 70th birthday, after a long battle with cancer. Lance found great comfort in the Bibles promise of a resurrection found at John 5:28, 29. Knowing that there will come a time...

Trina Mae Alexander was taken home to the lord on January 2nd, 2026, at Providence Medical Center from an infection to the heart resulting in heart failure. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.Trina was born January 4th, 1986, in Anchorage Alaska to Harry Alexander and Linda Eskil...

Galen Wayne Gordon, 90, lifetime resident of Homer, Alaska, passed into glory January 3, 2026, at Providence Alaska Medical Center.Galen was born to Harris and Thelma (Pratt) Gordon on February 25th, 1935, in Playa Del Ray, California. He joined twin sisters, Joan and Joyce. The following year when ...

John Patrick Supple, 86, passed aways Jan. 13, 2026, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.A Celebration of Life will be held this summer.He was born on Jan. 4, 1940, in Boston, Mass. to Andrew and Winifred Supple.John lived a full and adventurous life. He left home at 14 years old on his motorc...

Kenai resident Trina Doyle, 77, passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by family. She was born on August 6, 1948 in Snoqualmie, Washington.Trina first came to Alaska in 1973, and despite the cold winter drive up the Alcan it was love at first sight. She fell deeply in l...

Carolynn June Smith, 78, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. Born on December 24, 1946, in Kingman, Arizona, Carolynn was the beloved daughter of John and Irene Palmer, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother Steven Palmer, her son...

Ruthann Schoenleben passed away on December 25, 2025 at the age of 73, surrounded by her family in her home after a battle with cancer. Ruthann was born on November 20, 1952 inFaribault, Minnesota. She married Marlan Schoenleben on April 3, 1971. She received a bachelor's degree in ministerial ...