Kenneth Eugene Merica

We mournfully announce the passing of Kenneth Eugene Merica (Kenny), 60, of Anchorage, Alaska. Kenny passed away on Jan. 23, 2022, after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Kenny had a witty personality that was very inviting. He could bring a smile to your face without even trying. He was busy with life and always had his family's interest at heart.
Kenny took an early retirement due to cancer in 2012. He devoted most of his time to working on his house, taking drives and pictures. He was very proactive in politics and always had a high concern for his country as he grew up a dependent of the U.S. Air Force and traveled throughout the world as a young person, and he enjoyed his many adventures. He made many acquaintances working on the North Slope, the Denali resort, and throughout Alaska.
Kenny, born to parents Florida E. Merica and the late Clement Eugene Merica, was a big brother to his sisters Sandra Merica-Nazuruk (late-Clarence A. Nazuruk) and Angela Merica-Hundt (Jim Hundt).
While Kenny never married, he fathered his lovely daughter Marie Rose Monexay (37) and sons Michael Hugo (36), Michael Ahkiviana (31) and Kenneth Merica Jr. (18). His daughter Marie blessed Kenny with his beautiful grandchildren, Alexiah, Jordan, Skylar, Phoenix and Dylan.
Kenny lived a full and vibrant life with many friends and family that loved him dearly. Nieces and nephews include Shayne (Miller) & Shannon (Dipple), Stephanie (Hicks), Ashley & Willie (Merica-Nazuruk), Suki (Merica), Scott (Thacker) and Tara (Merica-Hundt); also great nieces and nephews, Michael, Krash, Cj, Mikaela and Trance.
Services will be held at Klatt Legacy Funeral Home on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Cancer Society in Kenny's name.
This following summer, we will honor Kenny with a celebration of life with having his outside burial service at the Klatt Cemetery followed by a potluck with friends and family invited.