Alaska School Yearbooks by County
Henry David 'Hank' McCullough
Former Juneau resident Henry David "Hank" McCullough died on June 12, 2008, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. He was 77.
He was born Aug. 21, 1930, in Wrangell, to the late John and Bessie McCullough. He attended school in Wrangell and spent most of his adult life as a commercial fisherman.
Although handicapped with only one hand, he could outwork most fishermen, his family said. His knowledge of fishing, seamanship and cutting and mending nets was outstanding, they said. He also taught his skills to many other fishermen.
He had a quick wit, excellent sense of humor and a ready smile. He retired from fishing and moved to Juneau in the 1990s.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two older brothers, Dan and Sidney McCullough, Sr.
He is survived by his younger sister, Gloria Middleton, of Juneau; and nieces and nephews, Julie Nielsen and Debbie Marshal, of Juneau, Cindy and Sidney McCullough Jr., of Anchorage, and Denise and Nathan McCullough, of Ketchikan.
His remains were cremated. A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Lucky Lady.
Linda Kay Manns
Following a long battle with cancer, Linda Kay Manns died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. She was 43.
Manns was a pioneer's daughter, raised at Crevice Creek Ranch, the family's homestead in the heart of the Brooks Range.
She was a very accomplished woman who was as much at home in the Alaska outdoors as she was living the "city life," her family said. According to them, Manns could shoot, hunt, fish, and ride a horse or snowmachine with the best of them.
As a businesswoman and hostess, she had few equals, and toward the end of her life one of her great pleasures was opening her bed and breakfast, her family said.
Manns' greatest pride was reserved for her family, especially her two boys. According to her family, she embraced being a wife and mother, providing a warm, hospitable home for her family and friends. She also loved to cook and entertain, and providing wonderful meals was her specialty.
Before her medical retirement, Manns served in the Fairbanks Governor's Office for Gov. Sarah Palin. She also was deputy director of Boards & Commissions for Gov. Frank Murkowski, as well as a special assistant.
She also managed the University of Alaska Southeast bookstore in Juneau for many years. She was a Rotarian and served as member and president of various Republican women's' groups. Her family said Manns also took great delight in "opening" her oncologist's eyes to the possibility that conservative politics have merit.
She also was the first ever Miss Alaska Teen USA in 1983.
From the moment she first opened her eyes, her family says she charmed everyone she met. She enjoyed a legion of friends from all walks of life who remain loyal and loving, they said.
She was preceded in death by her father, William "Bill" Fickus.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Manns; her two sons, Blake and Garret; her stepsons, Dustin, Jordan and Dakota; her mother, Lillian Fickus; her sister, Deborah Fickus Luper; her two brothers, Matt and Timothy Fickus, and their children, Michael Luper; Denali and Matthew Fickus; and Kylie, Aana and Dawson Fickus. She also is survived by a half-sister, Sandy Thomas, and a half-brother, Bill Oley, who live in Pennsylvania.
Services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road in Fairbanks. Her husband and family ask that donations be made to local breast cancer groups in lieu of flowers.
Ester Echivarre
Juneau resident Ester Echivarre died peacefully on Sept. 2, 2008, at Wildflower Court. She was 71.
Born May 22, 1937, in Tacloban City, Philippines, she lived in Carigara, Leyte, until she moved to Juneau in 1994. In the past years, she has lived in San Diego, Las Vegas, Anchorage and back to Juneau.
She worked in health care with the young and elderly. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, reading, knitting and watching the Filipino Channel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Rosa Echivarre; brother, Florendo Echivarre; and sisters, Laura Echivarre and Rebecca Pintang.
She is survived by her sister, Rose Parena and husband, Domy, brother, Edgar Echivarre, niece, Grace Parena, and nephews, Danny, Glenn and Elmer Parena, all of Carigara, Leyte; nieces, Charito Reid and husband, Nolan, and Angelita Rivera and husband, Carlos, nephew, Fernando Pintang and wife, Lorna, and cousins, Delilah Librando, the Doris Librando family and Jufer and Ching Librando family, all of Juneau; and cousins, the Cecilia and Nick Librando family, of Anchorage.
She was cremated. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Northern Light United Church. A gathering of friends and family will follow the service.
Thomas R. Cantine
Former Juneau resident Thomas Robinson Cantine died Sept. 6, 2008, in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. He was 100.
Born Sept. 22, 1907, in East Orange, N.J., he moved at the age of 3 with his parents to Portland, Ore., where he spent his youth and early adult life. It was here that he met his wife, Sigrid Riddell, who was his greatest love and light of his life for 71 years.
He graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in civil engineering, and he was an accomplished long distance runner, lettering at OSU in track in the 1-mile run, where he also competed in the Olympic Trials. Family members said he was a natural athlete, skilled in tennis, golf and canoeing, and he held a strong love of the outdoors where he taught all his boys the lifelong love of fly-fishing.
His successful career in civil engineering pursuits spanned more than 40 years with the Oregon State Highway Department, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Alaska Power Administration. His career took the family to Sumter and Charleston, S.C., Macon and Savannah, Ga., Denver, Colo., and Amarillo, Texas. His final 10 years, from 1952 to 1972, were in Juneau.
Throughout his career, he exerted influence on events far beyond the specific title of his position. The capstone of his career came in June 1973 when he was awarded the U.S. Department of Interior Distinguished Service Award.
He was an active member of the Episcopal Church throughout most of his life, serving on vestries, serving as lay reader, teaching Sunday School and helping with youth programs.
Upon retirement in 1975, he and Sigrid moved to Morro Bay, Calif., where he designed and built their home overlooking the bay and Pacific Ocean. He most recently resided at The Canterbury retirement home in Rancho Palos Verdes.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Scott, Bob and Dick Cantine; grandchildren, Todd, Holly, Erin, Molly and Tom; and his nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Los Osos Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Camp Sweeney, Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, P.O. Box 918, Gainesville, TX 76241.
Marge Garrison
Juneau resident Marge Garrison died Sept. 11, 2008, at her home in Juneau. She was 70.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Garrison; children, John, Albert, Kennedy, Danielle and Lina Garrison; sisters, Lillian Austin, Anita Lafferty and Leona Williams; and brother, Ben Bailey.
A memorial viewing will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Alaskan Memorial Park and Mortuary. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Northern Light United Church. And a memorial will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall.
