EAST ALEUTIAN ISLANDS BOROUGH & West Aleutian Islands Census Area

CEMETERIES

ATKA - ST. NICHOLAS CEMETERY

DIRKS, Moses Birth: Mar. 6, 1926 Death: May 28, 1928 Atka, Alaska Moses DIRKS (1926-1928) was the second son of William Henry [LAZAREFF] DIRKS Sr. (1882-1966) and his second wife Polaga Stephenova "Polly" MESNIKOFF (b. 1906 Atka). DIRKS, Polly Birth: Jun. 2, 1927 Atka, Alaska Death: Feb. 27, 1928 Atka, Alaska Polly DIRKS (1927-1928) was the infant daughter of William Henry [LAZAREFF] DIRKS Sr. (1882-1966) & his second wife Polaga Stephenova "Polly" MESNIKOFF (b. 1906 Atka).

ATTU - HOLTZ BAY CEMETERY

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ATTU - LITTLE FALLS CEMETERY

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COLD BAY - TROUT CREEK CEMETERY

BROWN, Glenn Allen Birth: Jul. 17, 1963, Cold Bay, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, USA Death: Jul. 17, 1963, Cold Bay, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, USA A baby or infant by the name of Brown was buried by the Russian grave marker above Trout Creek around 1962. The cross was white, made of wood. It has likely long since deteriorated. I will try to find out more information. I believe the infant was buried roughly south east of the Russian grave marker. In May 2010 I returned to the Trout Creek Grave Site at Cold Bay, Alaska. I was surprised to find parts of the cross still on the tundra. The upper and vertical pieces of the white cross were separated and on the ground, but both pieces were still present. In addition, the writing was still visible on the cross with a name (Glen Allen Brown) still readable as was a date (7/17/1963). It is unknown if this was the birth date, the death date, or both dates being the same date (in other words, that the infant died at birth). My dad, Bob Livingston, recalled that the infant was the child of a fishing family from False Pass. Courtesy of Michael Livingston LIVINGSTON, Anna Belle (Donaldson) Birth: Dec. 12, 1929, Alaska, USA Death: Aug. 31, 1981 Anna was born in Ellamar, Alaska, the daughter of Carl and Ann. Anna was raised in Prince William Sound and met her husband Robert Lee Livingston in Cordova where she worked as a nurse's assistant. Anna raised three children and worked in Cold Bay as the United States Post Master. She lobbied for the building of an emergency medical clinic in Cold Bay. After her death in 1981, the clinic was named the "Anna Livingston Memorial Clinic". Anna was born Annabelle E. Donaldson in the tiny Alaska town of Ellamar in Prince William Sound, and lived in Tatitlek and Cordova. Her mother was Ann Marie Levshakoff who married young, raised five good kids in Prince William Sound. Ann was an Aleut daughter, Aleut wife, Aleut mother. When Ann raised her children in Alaska in the 1920s and 1930s, there was a lot of racism against Alaska Native people. Some of the popular literature and novels from that era are seething with belittling hatred against Alaska Natives, akin to racism expressed against other minorities. Ann took action that she viewed necessary for social and economic survival of her children, encouraging them to distance themselves from Alaska Native customs looked down upon by Whites such as the baidarka, the wooden frame sea kayak with its strong-smelling sea lion hides. Ann's children did not always comply with her wishes. One day her daughter Anna needed to cross a body of water (a stream or lake). When Anna walked into her home, Ann immediately recognized the strong smell of the baidarka skins. To discourage Anna from such transgressions, she physically punished her daughter (Qayaqs and Canoes, 2000, Alaska Native Heritage Center). Ann took these actions for the long term well being of her children and grandchildren. When Ann and Carl got married, the marriage certificate from the Territory of Alaska collected information about the ethnicity and skin color complexion of the bride and groom; their complexion was recorded as "dark." Her father was Carroll Carl Donaldsonl who was a fisherman. Carl was injured as a child, dislocating his leg while swinging on a swing. Because he could not get proper medical care, his femur was not properly set. This physical disability challenged Carl throughout his life. For example, he wanted to serve his country during the War and tried to enlist, but was prevented due to his leg injury. But Carl did not let his leg injury slow him down. He worked hard throughout his life and maintained a positive outlook on life. Carl borrowed money from the local fish cannery to purchase a fishing boat which he named "The Hustler", a name which encompassed his hard working outlook on life. Carl diligently went out into the Pacific Ocean to fish, in search of food for his family, regardless of the weather, regardless of the risks. While pursing one of Alaska's deadliest catches, the large Alaska halibut, Carl died tragically on the deck of the F/V Hustler in Prince William Sound. Carl's passing profoundly affected Anna, and she vowed to do what she could to make working conditions for Alaska fisherman safer. Please see www.annalivingstonmemorial.com for more information. Courtesy of Michael Livingston VERENICH, Xenia P. (Vanner) Born unknown year. Died unknown year. Buried above the Livingston Homestead beyond Trout Creek northeast of the town of Cold Bay. Writing on the gravestone is in Russian (Cyrillic) and may say "Xenia P. Verenich Age 45 From Husband and Children" (translated by Robert Lee Livingston on August 5, 2010) who says that she was known in King Cove by the name of "Vanner" and might be from False Pass and might have passed away in Cold Bay. Grave marker was in Cold Bay from at least the 1960s, likely long before, and has weathered well in the climate, still clearly readable in 2010. Courtesy of Michael Livingston

NIKOLSKI

KRUKOFF, Zachorey N. Birth: Sep. 19, 1878 Unalaska, Alaska Death: Mar. 6, 1947 Nikolski, Alaska SOVOROFF, Sergie Birth: Sep. 17, 1901 Nikolski, Alaska, USA Death: Sep. 27, 1989 Nikolski, Alaska Sergie Sovoroff was born September 17, 1901 on Umnak Island in the Aleut village of Nikolski. Sergie became a famous iqya-x (model sea kayak) builder. Many museums in Alaska proudly display Sergie's three-hatch model sea kayaks. Sergie traveled around Alaska, teaching model baidarka classes. In the 21st century, Sergie's work continues to inspire other Aleuts to learn about their ancient culture. Sergie passed away on September 27, 1989. He is buried in the cemetery in Nikolski, next to his wife Agnes Sovoroff. Courtesy of Michael Livingston

SAINT GEORGE ISLAND

KRUKOFF, Martin Zahar Birth: Apr. 27, 1923, Nikolski, Alaska, USA Death: Feb. 26, 1990 Anchorage, Alaska, USA LESTENKOF, Alvin Birth: Jan. 3, 1934 Death: Nov. 15, 1991 Anchorage Daily News November 17, 1991 Retired heavy-equipment mechanic Alvin Lestenkof, 57, died Nov. 15 at Alaska Native Medical Center. A visitation was held at Witzleben Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Bragaw Chapel. A funeral was held at St. George Russian Orthodox Church in St. George with Father Michael Lestenkof and Father Seraphin Rohlman officiating. Burial was at the St. George Island Cemetery. Mr. Lestenkof was born at St. George Island Jan. 3, 1934. He began working for the federal government at the age of 11. He married Nina Merculief Nov. 26, 1953. Mr. Lestenkof was a member of the Aleut Regional Corp. and Tanaq Corp. at St. George Island. He had been with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Marine Fisheries Association until retiring in 1983. He enjoyed watching sports on television, reading, playing pool, the piano and the guitar. According to his family, he was very talented when it came to fixing things around the house and that was a task he enjoyed. He was also a loving husband and father. Mr. Lestenkof is survived by his wife, Nina; his mother Agatha Merculief; his sons, Dimitri and Constantine; all of St. George; his daughters, Anna Jensen and Agatha Rutka, both of Anchorage, and Sharon Kashevarof of St. George; his brothers, Demetri of Anchorage, Leva Oustigoff of Webster, Wis., Victor Merculief of St. Paul, Bert Merculief and Alvin Merculief, both of St. George, and Agafangel Merculief of Dillingham; his sisters, Susie Merculief and Martina Brooks, both of Anchorage, and Sandra Neiderhoffer of Denver; and 14 grandchildren. LESTENKOFF, Innokenty "Chip" Birth: May 28, 1974 Death: Jul. 19, 1992 Anchorage Daily News July 21, 1992 Innokenty 'Chip' Lestenkof III, 18, died July 19 in Anchorage. A service was held at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, downtown. The Rev. Archpriest E. Nicholas Molodyko-Harris of St. Innocent Orthodox Church officiated. Burial was in the St. George Island cemetery. Chip was born May 28, 1974, in Boulder, Colo., and raised on St. George Island. He moved to Anchorage in 1987 and graduated from West High School in 1991. In 1985, Chip received an award from the St. George Elementary|Junior High School for a computer project. He enjoyed music and playing guitar, and was a member of an Anchorage band. He was a member of the St. George Russian Orthodox Church, and had served as an altar boy. His family made this statement: "He was well loved and will be missed by many." Chip is survived by his father, Innokenty Jr. of Anchorage; his mother, Carol Randall of St. George; his brothers, Todd and Carl, both of Anchorage; and his paternal grandmother, Elekonida of Anchorage. PHILEMONOF, Ilarion Birth: Oct. 19, 1932 Saint George, Alaska Death: Sep. 1, 1998 Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage Daily News September 4, 1998 Anchorage resident Ilarion Philemonof Sr., 65, died Sept. 1, 1998, at Alaska Native Medical Center. Local services were held Sept. 3 at Evergreen Memorial Chapel. Additional services were in St. George. Mr. Philemonof was born Oct. 19, 1932, on St. George Island. He served in the U.S. Army, and was honorably discharged after two years of service. He had worked for the federal government from the age of 16 until his retirement in 1979. Mr. Philemonof moved to Anchorage five years ago from St. George. According to his family, ''He was always a friendly person. Someone who made you laugh. He was a special person to us all. He will be in our hearts and memories forever.'' Mr. Philemonof is survived by his daughters, Georgia of St. George, Janell of Akutan and Shirley of Titusville, Fla.; sons, Andrew Sr., John and Larry Jr., all of St. George; grandchildren, Steven, Allison, Randy, Andrew Jr. and Elaine of St. George, Amanda and Shawn of Akutan, Rhonda and Sara of Titusville, Derick and Chariss of St. George and Cameron Leigh of Soldotna. Arrangements were by Evergreen Memorial Chapel.

SAINT PAUL ISLAND CEMETERY

HAPOFF, Vera Lillian Birth: unknown Death: Jun. 6, 1999, Alaska Unsolved homicide victim. Vera Hapoff, 25 - found drowned in the Ship Creek (Anchorage) fish ladder June 6, 1999. MERCULIEF, Alexay J. "Adax" Birth: Aug. 4, 1924 Saint George, Alaska Death: Jun. 17, 2008 Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage Daily News June 19, 2008 Lifelong Alaskan Alexay "Adax" Merculief Sr., 83, died peacefully of natural causes June 17, 2008, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. A visitation was held at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St. A funeral was at the Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church on St. Paul Island. Alexay "Adax" (pronounced Athaa) was born Aug. 4, 1924, on St. George Island to John and Sarah (Lekanof) Merculief. He served three years in the U.S. Army and had worked in many capacities throughout his life on both St. George and St. Paul. While interned to Funter Bay during World War II during the evacuation of the Pribilof Islands, he worked as a cook in Juneau. Alexay and Mary Lou Prokopiof married March 4, 1951, and together raised nine children. He and his family moved to St. Paul in 1966. Alexay and a friend were presented with the Valor Award in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 1965, for rescuing a schoolteacher and a doctor from the bottom of a cliff in St. George. Most will remember him working in the butcher shop in St. Paul for many years. He has also worked as a sealer/blubberer, police officer, store clerk, fueler and power plant operator. He semi-retired from the federal government in 1966 and worked various jobs until he fully retired in 1983. Alexay was a devoted Russian Orthodox Christian and loved to fish, hunt and play volleyball in his early years. He loved music and played many instruments. He enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with his family. "His children and grandchildren were the sparkle in his eye," his family recalled. "Alexay spent the last few years battling numerous health issues, but through it all, we never heard him complain or express any negativity. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a smile or song for all who knew him. Alexay was loved dearly by his family and was a hero for the strength and endurance he demonstrated throughout his life. He will be greatly missed." Alexay is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou Merculief of St. Paul; daughter, Janet Bourdukofsky of Anchorage; son, Jacob Merculief of St. Paul; daughter, Serafima Lestenkof of St. Paul; daughter, Joann Salenski of Sitka; son and daughter-in-law, Alexay Jr. and Katherine Merculief of Whittier; daughter, Patricia Merculief-Booth of Anchorage; son and his significant other, Laurence "Ron" Merculief and Caroline Nuglene of Anchorage; son, Michael Chercasen of St. George; sister, Nina Lestenkof of St. George; 21 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Stefan Merculief; brothers, Esiah, John and Nikander; and sisters, Lubova, Fervonia and Mauza Williams, Anna Mallette, Mariamna Krukoff and Mary Jane Merculief. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com MERCULIEF, Terenty J. Birth: Apr. 1, 1926 Saint George, Alaska Death: Jan. 18, 2000 Saint George, Alaska Anchorage Daily News January 29, 2000 Lifelong Alaskan Terenty J. Merculief, 73, died of natural causes Jan. 18, 2000, at the medical clinic on St. George Island. Born April 1, 1926, on St. George Island, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 16. He served in the Territorial Guard from 1942 until 1947. He was employed by the National Marine Fisheries Service, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for 42 years before retiring. Mr. Merculief was a dedicated member of the Russian Orthodox Church on St. George Island. He was honored with the Bishop's Award for his service to the church. He also served as a starosta (lay leader), and kept the church clean and beautifully decorated. Mr. Terenty is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Lillian and Ernest Demoski of Eagle River, Ruby and Warren Mitvitnikoff of Valdez, Lida Merculief, and Luanne and Phil Tuttle, all of Anchorage, and Lorene Bristol of St. George Island; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Piama Merculief of St. Paul Island, Terenty Merculief of Sitka, Alexis and Gladys Merculief of St. Paul Island; 37 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Merculief, on Aug. 3, 1997; and his son, Theodosy Merculief in November 1977. SHANE, Walter Edward Birth: Jul. 28, 1961 St. George Island, Alaska Death: Aug. 3, 2010 Anchorage Alaska Anchorage resident Walter Edward Shane, 49, died Aug. 3, 2010, at the Alaska Native Medical Center, surrounded by his wife of 27 years, daughter and son-in-law, siblings and extended family members. A lifelong Alaskan, Mr. Shane was born July 28, 1961, on St. George Island to William and Martha Shane and raised on St. Paul Island. A funeral and burial will take place today on St. Paul Island at the Saint Peter and Paul Church, officiated by the Rev. Maxim Isaac. Mr. Shane was one of the first Village Public Safety Officers to graduate in the 1980s and later was trained to become a police officer. He was also a board member of the Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association. His family said, "Walter was a very committed, faithful individual to the Russian Orthodox Church and maintained extremely strong family values." He is survived by his wife, Julie Shane; daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Vladimer Krukoff of Anchorage; brothers, Benjamin Shane of St. Paul, John Shane of Anchorage, William Shane Jr. of Anchorage, Nikander Shane of Adak, Frank Shane of St. Paul, David Shane of Anchorage and Mike Shane of Kenai; sisters, Mable Kochutin of Wasilla, Diane Krukoff of Adak, Anna Lestenkof of St. Paul and Dorothy Andrews of New York; and many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Mr. Shane was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Shane; and sisters Sarafima Shane, Katherine Dunton and Erena Haynes. Published in adn.com from August 6 to August 7, 2010

UNALASKA - DUTCH HARBOR

ACKELSON, Beverly Jeanne Birth: May 14, 1933 Unalaska, Alaska Death: May 14, 1933 Unalaska, Alaska Infant daughter of Homer Elton ACKELSON (1907-1979) & his wife Lola Elizabeth KEYS (1908-1998). ANDERSEN, Andrew Birth: Jan. 24, 1874 Death: Dec. 31, 1934 His black marble tablestone is inscribed: ANDREW ANDERSEN JAN. 24, 1824 DEC. 31, 1934 ANDRA, EIda Andrae Birth: unknown Death: Dec. 19, 1920, Unalaska, Alaska The wooden graver marker is hand-carved with the following: Ida. Andrae. Died Dec. 19, 1920. Age. 14. CHOATE, Rufus Edward Birth: Aug. 12, 1912, Ancho, Lincoln County NM Death: May 16, 1966 Unalaska, Alaska The son of Edward Rufus CHOATE (~1876-??) & his wife Blanche MYLER (~1883-??), Rufus Edward CHOATE (1912-1966), his wife Alice R. KELSEY (1916-1992) and three children cattle ranched the Unalaska Valley CHRISTIANSEN, Carl Jarnes Birth: 1877, Norway Death: 1903, USA This hand-carved, wooden monument has broken off so the last line is partially lost: CARL JARNES CHRISTIANSEN NORWAY BORN 1877 DIED O[missing] [missing]903 CRAIG, Lance Carter Birth: Jun. 12, 1948 Death: Jan. 2, 1967 Unalaska, Alaska Lance Carter CRAIG (1948-1967), son of Ba'h'ai missionaries Frank Gordon CRAIG (n.d.) & his wife Ruth A. ABBOTT (n.d.), was fatally shot near his home in Captain's Bay. DENNEHY, Hugh Birth: unknown, Ireland Death: Mar., 1925 Chernofski, Alaska Ranch manager, stockman, and sheep raiser, Hugh DENNEHY (~1888-1925) succumbed to the elements after becoming lost in the fog near Chernofski Sheep Ranch on Unalaska Island. His dog lead rescuers to his body which was taken to Unalaska for burial. Read the Valdez Miner 03-21-1925:2 for more details. DEVOLL, Capt. David F. Born in Dartmouth, MA, USA April 29, 1847? Died at sea April 13, 1903 DUSKIN, Austinia Birth: Oct. 18, 1895 Death: Jun. 16, 1909 Her hand-carved, wooden monument reads: AUSTINIA DUSKIN BORN OCT. 18, 1895 DIED JUNE 16, 1909 EDGETT, Captain William H. 1848 - 1898(or 1893?) Montauk Lodge No. 286 .. Brooklyn N..... Mason Symbol FOX, Gardner Birth: Aug. 17, 1889 Death: Apr. 6, 1941 Unalaska, Alaska Rest in Peace Buried in the Russian Cemetery, Unalaska, Alaska, Courtesy of Michael Livingston FULKS, Carrie Eugenia (HEWITZ) Birth: Jul. 21, 1905 Death: Apr. 22, 1938 Unalaska, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, USA Wife of navy radio operator Paul FULKS (b. ~1904 in Mississippi), Carrie Eugenia (HEWITZ) FULKS (1905-1938) was the mother of daughters Teeda and Mary Ann. GI?LING, James Read [Girling or Ginling] of ??sior Suffolk England who died on the 23rd of Oct. 1899 on the voyage home from Nome City [Alaska]. Cannot read the rest GROMOFFV, Rev. Ishmael Birth: June 30 Death: 1924 - June 6, 1993 GUITARD, Lynn M. Birth: Dec. 29, 1936 Death: Dec., 1976, Unalaska, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, USA His gray-pink marble headstone reads: BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER LYNN GUITARD 1936 - 1976 HALL, Edwin E. Birth: 1873, Winthrop, MA Death: 1899 Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, USA Edwin E. Hall of Winthrop, Mass 1873 ~ 1899 HANSEN, Andrew Birth: Jul. 19, 1903 Death: Aug. 29, 1908 The following is hand-carved on a wooden cross: ANDREW HANSEN BORN JULY 19, 1903 DIED AUG 28, 1908 HANSEN,Seraphim Birth: Jul., 1897, Unalaska, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, USA Death: Mar. 18, 1903 Orphan child of Creole of Iliuliuk George Petrov HANSON (1874-1902) and his wife Maria Ivanevna SCHEPETIN (1879-1901), an Aleut of Iliuliuk. The hand-carved, wooden marker is inscribed: SERAPHIM HANSEN AGE 5 YRS DIED MAR 18, 1903 JOHANSON, Axel E. Birth: 1867, Sweden Death: Sep. 24, 1906 In Memory of Axel E. Johanson Coxswain U.S.R.N. Bear Born in Sweden 1876 Died at Unalaska Sept. 24, 1906 (I think this is accurate; difficult to read.) KASHEVAROF, Flora Louise Birth: Sep. 26, 1908 Burlington, VT Death: Mar. 11, 1914 Unalaska, Alaska Eldest child of Peter Petrovich KASHEVAROF (1885-1919) and his wife Elizabeth Caroline "Eliza" GOULD (1889-1986). Her father who died in the Spanish Flu Epidemic is buried near by. Her white marble stone reads: Flora L. Kashevarof Born 1908 - Died 1914 In after times we'll remember KASHEVAROF, Peter Petrovich Birth: Jul. 7, 1885, Belkofski Alaska Death: Jun. 2, 1919 Unalaska, Alaska The son of V. Rev. Peter Petrov KASHEVAROF (1857-1930) & his wife Anna Tikhonova IVANOV (1865-1920), Peter Petrovich KASHEVAROFF (1885-1919) married Elizabeth Caroline "Eliza" GOULD (1889-1986), daughter of sea otter hunter and gold miner Robert Ronald GOULD Sr. (1854-1898) and his second wife Irene Isaakova "Nellie" HUBLEY (1870-1922). His gray marble stone reads: In memory of President of Elliluk Club PETER KASHEVAROF Born July 7, 1885 Died June 2, 1919 at Unalaska, Alaska KRUKOFF, Mariamna "Maryann" Birth: Mar. 2, 1932 Death: Mar. 3, 1992 Anchorage Daily News March 13, 1992 Unalaska resident and homemaker Mariamna "Maryann" Krukoff, 60, died March 3 in Unalaska. A funeral and burial were held March 6 at the Russian Orthodox Church in Unalaska with Protodeacon Pletnikoff officiating. Mrs. Krukoff was born March 2, 1932, at St. George Island. She moved to Unalaska in 1958. She was a survivor of the World War II Internment in 1942 and was relocated to Funter Bay during the war. According to her family, she was a world famous Russian fried bread maker. She enjoyed baking and cooking for her family and others, taking care of those who needed help, and was friendly toward everyone. Mrs. Krukoff is survived by her husband, Sergie of Unalaska; her brother, Alexay Merculief of St. Paul; her sisters, Mary Jane Merculief and Nina Lestenkoff, of St. George, and Mauza Williams and Anna Millette, of Seattle; her daughters; Sarah Merculief of St. George, Brenda Tellman, Janice, Martha and Marilyn, all of Unalaska; her sons, Joseph Melovidov of Maine, Chris Melovidov of St. Paul, George, Isiah, Robert and Vladimer Krukoff, all of Unalaska; and 11 grandchildren. LaVIGNE, Mary (PROKOPIUFF) Birth: Apr. 14, 1875 Death: Jun. 3, 1919, Unalaska, Alaska Renowned basket maker Mary (PROKOPIUFF) LaVIGNE (1875-1919) was born in Attu and died of the Spanish Flu while a weaving teacher at the Jesse Lee Home in Unalaska. Her husband Louis LaVIGNE (b. Jun 1864 in Michigan) had come to Alaska in search of gold and ended up a fox farmer and barber. LINDAUER, Jacqueline Shelly Birth: 24 November 1932 Death: Apr. 13, 1992, Anchorage, AK Anchorage Daily News April 14, 1992 Publisher Jacqueline Lindauer died April 13 at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 54. A service was held at First Presbyterian Church, 616 W. 10th Ave., with Father Nicholas Harris of St. Innocence Cathedral officiating. Mrs. Lindauer was editor and publisher of the Aleutian Eagle and the Alaska Commercial Fisherman. With her husband, John, she co-founded a number of weekly newspapers in Alaska, including the Barrow Sun, the Valdez Pioneer, Bristol Bay News, Borough Post, Bethel Village Voice and the East Aleutians Advocate. Before arriving in Alaska in 1976, Mrs. Lindauer was a high school teacher and college professor in California where she wrote several books about business communications. While her husband was chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage, she was credited with helping add scores of lower division and graduate courses, and helped develop a number of student activities including the Great Alaska (basketball) Shootout. She selected the "Seawolves" name and logo. After leaving the university in 1978, she became special assistant to the general manager of the Alaska Railroad. She started Alaska Railroad Week to commemorate the founding of the railroad. She later joined her husband in managing the Alaska Radio Network, which included stations in Valdez, Kenai, Cordova, Seward and Anchorage. She was primarily associated with the Anchorage station, where she said she lost whatever innocence she had left after the university, and where she had an all-woman board of directors notorious among its members for its meetings, said a family member. Mrs. Lindauer was a past president of the Anchorage Arts Council, a longtime member of the Anchorage Museum Association and executive director of Common Sense for Alaska. She spent years in what became a successful fight to win reparations for Aleuts displaced during World War II. Because of her efforts, the Russian Orthodox archbishop wrote a public letter a few years ago identifying her as "one of God's chosen few." Owner/editor of the "Aleutian Eagle," Jackie was supportive of historical, social, and culture projects in the Aleutians. After her death her widow John H. LINDAUER (b. 20 Nov 1937) would remarry and unsuccessfully run for Alaska governor. Her monument reads: Jacqueline Shelly Lindauer 1937 -- 1992 Gracious Lady Wife and Mother Author, Editor and Public Servant Mrs. Lindauer is survived by her husband of 32 years, John; her children, John and Susan; her father, James Shelly of Arizona; her brother, Jim, and sister, Susan; and her cousins by birth and marriage, including Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card and presidential counselor Ron Coughman. At her request, she was buried in the cemetery of the Unalaska Russian Orthodox Church. McBROWN, J. Birth: 1841 Death: 1900 A hand-carved, wooden monument marks this grave. A Masonic emblem is found above this inscription: J. McBROWN 1841 -- 1900 MOLLER, Charles "Carl" Birth: Oct. 24, 1881, Norway Death: Mar. 25, 1953 Unalaska, Alaska AA herring fisher from Fredrickstad, Norway, Charles "Carl" MOLLER (1881-1953) married Alice Xenia DENISOF (1914-1993), an Aleut of Kashega born to John A. DENISOFF (1874-??) & his wife Ekaterina I. BORENIN (1881-1909). MORAN, W. J. Birth: Apr. 16, 1860 br>Death: Aug. 22, 1932 This red granite tablet is engraved: W. J. MORAN APR. 16, 1860 AAUG. 22, 1932 MU [illegible] Birth: unknown Death: Jul. 23, 1898br>A hand-carved wooden plank, roughly carved: T. H. MU(illegible) JJuly 23 1898 NEDERIZOFF, Augusta Birth: unknown br>Death: Mar., 1901 The inscription on this worn, somewhat eroded wooden marker reads: AUGUSTA NEDERIZOFF AGE 10 YRS DIED MMAR [illegible, possibly 7 or 17], 1901 NEFZEROF, Katherine Birth: Dec. 9, 1902 br>Death: unknown This wooden marker is neatly inscribed: KATHERINE NEFZEROF BORN DEC. 9. 1902 DIED [[illegible] 19[illegible] NEFZEROF, Pology Birth: Sep. 2, 1901 br>Death: Mar. 14, 1910 This neatly enscribed wooden marker reads: POLOGY NEFZEROF BORN SEPT 21, 1901 DIED MMAR 14, 1910 NUTBEEM, Albert Birth: unknown, England br>Death: Sep. 17, 1901 Unalaska, Alaska This substantial wooden marker is hand-carved to read: Albert Nutbeem Age 28 yrs. Born in England Died at Unalaska Sept. 17, 1901. Below the surface line the following is painted: BBy Fred Chipitnoi, Painter OLIVER, Fred W. Birth: 1887 Greater London, England br>Death: Jul. 7, 1935 Unalaska , Alaska HHusband of Ethel Gertrude McLAIN (n.d.), Fred W. OLIVER (1887-1935) was born in London, England to Frederick William OLIVER (n.d.) & Jane MILLS (n.d.). At the time of his death he was a quarter master for the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries which later merged with the Bureau of Biological Survey to become the Fish and Wildlife Service. ORCHIDEN, Titiana Birth: Jan., 1892 Morzhovoi, Alaskabr> Death: Jan. 5, 1907 Titiana Orchiden (1892-1907) was the daughter of Ismael A. OCHEREDIN (1862-1900) and his second wife Elisavieta SVININ (1852-??). Her wooden marker was deeply and uniformly carved: TITIANA ORCHIDEN AGE 1_ YRS DIED JJAN. 5, 1907 PETERSON, Nickoli Charles Birth: Oct. 24, 1899 Morzhovoi, Alaskabr>Death: Nov. 3, 1972 Unalaska, Alaska Son of Charles A. PETERSON (1861-<1930) and his wife Martha [KUKANIN] OCHEREDIN (1871-??), Nick was raised at the Unalaska Jesse Lee Home and spent his later years at his cabin in Captain's Bay. His gray granite footstone reads: NICKOLI CHARLES PETERSON 11898 - 1972 REPIN, Logan Pavlovich Birth: Oct. 29, 1870 Unalaska, Alaskabr>Death: Aug. 11, 1920 Logan Pavlovich REPIN (1870-1920), son of Russian Paul Aleksandrov REPIN (1836-1897) & his wife Calista SEREBRENNIKOV (??-~1908) of Unalaska, was survived by his second wife Anastacie L. (EVANOFF) DIAKANOFF (1878-1946) who provided his gravestone: IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND LOGAN P. REPIN OCT 28, 1870 AUG 11, 1920 AA Creole of Unalaska, Logan was for many years the local undertaker. ROBINSON, Lawerence Verne Birth: Jun. 20, 1904 Aspen, Pitkin County CObr>DDeath: Mar. 25, 1987 Unalaska, Alaska SEPOSNIKOV, Vasili Birth: Apr. 24, 1888 Death: Apr. 22, 1902 Vasili SEPOSNEKOF (1888-1902) was the son of Feris SHAPSNIKOFF (1861-1888) & his wife Maria Kirkevna PETUKHOV (1863-1900). His wooden marker is carved to read: VASILI SEPSNEKOV AGE 14 YRS DIED AAPR 28, 1902 SHAPSNIKOFF, Michael L Birth: Mar. 10, 1959 Anchorage, Alaskabr>Death: Apr. 25, 2010 Unalaska, Alaska Michael L. Shapsnikoff, 51, died April 25, 2010, at home in Unalaska. A service was held April 29 at Holy Ascension Orthodox Cathedral in Unalaska and burial was in Dutch Harbor at the family's fish camp. Michael was born March 10, 1959, in Anchorage to Gregory Shapsnikoff Sr. and Marina I. (Galaktionoff) Shapsnikoff. He was raised in Unalaska. Michael was employed with the Ounalashka Corp. He was a shareholder of the Aleut Corp. and the Ounalashka Corp. Michael enjoyed his family and was especially proud to be a grandfather. He was talented with woodworking and the family cherishes the beautiful frames he handcrafted for them. Michael also enjoyed video games, cruising in his truck, basketball and time spent with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Robert Shapsnikoff. Michael is survived by his son, Michael L. Shapsnikoff Jr., of Washington; siblings, Caroline Williams, Gregory Shapsnikoff Jr., Kenneth Shapsnikoff and Shirley Ann Shapsnikoff; nieces and nephews, Jose (Pancho) Lopez Jr. and Victoria (Victor) Davis, Adam Shapsnikoff Sr., Jonathon Gustafson and Ariel Gustafson; great-nieces and -nephews, Jazzmyne and Marina Shapsnikoff, Kiana, Kayla and Max Lopez, and Adam Shapsnikoff Jr., all of Alaska; a granddaughter, Alissia Shapsnikoff of Washington; uncles, Nick Lekanoff and family of Unalaska, and Nick Galaktionoff Sr.; and cousins, Vincent Tutiakoff and family, Burt Lekanoff, Boris Galaktionoff; and many others too numerous to mention. The family would like to thank Aleutian Pribilof Islands Assn. for assistance with travel arrangements. Special thanks to Dimitri and Natalie with APIA. Thank you to Piama Oleyer for coordinating on behalf of the family with APIA; Ounalashka Corp. maintenance department Tim, Burt and Emil Jr. for all the help; and John and AnnaJean Bereskin, Cathy Dirks, Sharon Livingston and Jenny Lekanoff for the personal care given to Michael. Thank you to Vincent Tutiakoff, Andy Jacobson and Mary Turnpaugh. Last, thank you to the community of Unalaska for all the love and support shown to the family through this difficult time. One last thing Michael would want all his friends and especially his family to know is, "Love you more." PPublished in adn.com from May 28 to May 30, 2010 SHEMAKENSKY, Alexandra Birth: Apr. 16, 1899 br> Death: Mar. 14, 1901 Unalaska, Alaska Alexandra SHEMAKENSKY (1899-1901) was the infant daughter of Zakharii SHEMIAKINSKII (1865-??) & his wife Priskilla KRUKOVE (1876-1900), both of Unalaska. Her wooden marker reads: ALEXANDRA SHEMAKENSKY AGE 2 YEARS DIED MMAR 14, 1901 SNIGEROF, Austinia Birth: Jan. 7, 1900 br>Death: Nov. 7, 1905 Austinia SNIGEROF (1900-1905) was the daughter of Isedor F. SNIGAROFF (1857-??) & his wife Zinovia Mitrofaniev SOKOLNIKOF (1863-1900), both of Atka. Her wooden grave marked is neatly hand-carved and reads: AUSTINIA SNIGEROF BORN SEP 21, 1906 DIED NNOV 7, 1905 STORRS, Robert "Bobby" Birth: Jun. 7, 1948 Poughkeepsie, NYbr>Death: Mar. 21, 2005 Unalaska, Alaska CCaptain Bobby Storrs moved to Unalaska around 1978 and was well known fisherman and well liked for his bright smile and warm personality. WARD, Patrick Michael Birth: Nov. 7, 1984 br>Death: Sep. 2, 1989 Patrick Michael WARD (1984-1989) was the son of Alaska Department of Fish & Game employee Mike WARD and his wife Eileen. His bronze marker is inscribed: Patrick Michael Ward BELOVED SON NOV. 7, 1984 SEPT. 2, 1989 WWE MISS YOU WRIGHT, Emily Mae (Dyakanoff) Birth: Jan. 29, 1933 br> Death: Nov. 12, 1996 Anchorage Daily News November 18, 1996 Emily Mae Wright, 63, died Nov. 12, 1996, at her North Pole home of natural causes. There was a service at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 8th and E Street. There was also a visitation one hour prior to the service. Additional services were held in Unalaska with burial in the Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Unalaska. Mrs. Wright was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Unalaska, and grew up in Ikatan. In 1945, she returned to Unalaska; and after marrying, she moved to Texas in 1951. Mrs. Wright was a homemaker, and a member of the Russian Orthodox Church. She was also a member of the Aleut Corporation. She was an avid reader, rock collector, and especially enjoyed her children and grandchildren. Her family said, ''She was a kind and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was interested in tradition crafts, especially cooking native foods.'' MMrs. Wright is survived by her husband, Harvey Wright of Zavalla, Texas; children, Donna Wright Dowdy of Houston, Texas, Beverly Morris of Santa Fe, N.M., Harvey Wright Jr. of North Pole, Terry Van Damme of Rockwood, Penn., Candace Beery of Anchorage, Billy Wright of Colorado City, Texas, Mike Wright of Boswell, Penn.; brothers, Cecil Dyakanoff of Juneau, and Walter Dyakanoff of Unalaska; 15 grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her father, William Dyakanoff and her mother Lucy Berikoff-Dyakanoff; and her brothers, John, Arnold, Michael and Andrew Dyakanoff. Arrangements by Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 8th and E Street. YATCHMENOFF, Nellie Birth: unknownbr>DDeath: unknown YATCHMENOFF, Peter Birth: unknownbr>Death: unknown Grave has a Russian Orthodox Cross

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