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Obituary: John Edward Katasse
On April 25, 2026, John Edward Katasse — Tléináx — passed away peacefully in his sleep, with his wife and dogs at his side, in his favorite chair at his home in Douglas, Alaska.
May 294 min read


Obituary: Kean Dixon Nuttall
Kean Dixon Nuttall was born Aug. 8, 1978, and left us on May 18, 2026.
May 291 min read


Obituary: Caroline Ann McAlister Gullufsen (Dec. 7, 1919 – Dec. 1, 2025)
Caroline Ann (McAlister) Gullufsen passed away in Menifee, California, on Dec. 1, 2025, six days before her 106th birthday.
May 294 min read


Obituary: Daniel James Hopson
Daniel James Hopson died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 80.
May 273 min read


Obituary: Jane Nelson MacKinnon
Surrounded by her family, Jane Nelson MacKinnon, age 102 years, died in Juneau on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Juneau Pioneers Home where she had resided for eight years. Jane continued a legacy of longevity established with her mother and her grandmother who both lived to be over 100 years of age.
May 223 min read


Obituary: John A. Walsh (Feb. 24, 1967 – Feb. 22, 2026)
John A. Walsh, a longtime Juneau resident, died Feb. 22, 2026.
May 181 min read


Obituary: Ryan Patrick Ward
With deep love, we remember Ryan, a devoted father, son, brother, and friend. Ryan’s path had its challenges, but his heart was unfailingly kind.
May 81 min read


Obituary: Joan Franceska Wahto
Joan Franceska Wahto entered this world breech first — her twin arriving just moments before her, an entrance that foretold the extraordinary strength and vibrant spirit she would share with everyone around her.
May 43 min read


Obituary: John Kibbons (July 4, 1942 – April 24, 2026)
John Kibbons, 83, of Juneau and Lemesurier Island, Alaska, took his last breath on April 24, 2026. He left this world peacefully, with good friends at his side.
Apr 292 min read


Death Notice: Jirdes Winther Baxter
A Celebration of Life honoring Jirdes Winther Baxter, who passed away on Jan. 5, 2026, at the age of 101, will be held on May 9 at 2 p.m. at Chapel by the Lake.
Apr 201 min read


Obituary: Wells Weston Paul
Wells Weston Paul was born May 6, 2025, and unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on Sept. 26, 2025.
Apr 164 min read


Obituary: Bea Rounsley
Bea Rounsley, a longtime Juneau resident, died Dec. 29, 2025. Bea Rounsley Bea was born in Tacoma on Dec. 9, 1924, to Alfred and Hertha (Metke) Perry. The family lost their home during the Great Depression and moved to Gig Harbor, living in a tent as they built their new home over time. At Gig Harbor High School, Bea played saxophone in the band. After graduation, she worked at the Bremerton Navy Yard during World War II. She met her future husband Wally when they were both
Apr 112 min read
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