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Joe Ludvick Obituary
A service will be at 3 p.m. today at Sand Point Baptist Chapel. Steve Hakala will officiate.
Friends and family will celebrate his life with a potluck after the service at the QTT Community Building.
Joe was born April 27, 1973, in Anchorage.
He loved commercial fishing and his family most of all.
Joe most recently operated the family commercial fishing vessel Melanie Joann, on which he had grown up fishing with his family. He worked very hard fishing and enjoyed life to the fullest. He learned to scuba dive when he was young and was called on many times to help fishermen with lines or web stuck in their wheel. He had a gentle and kind heart, always had a smile for you and is loved by everyone.
Family was very important to Joe and he was a very good husband, father, son, brother and friend. Some of Joe's favorite things to do were hunting and fourwheeling with his son and friends.
Joe is survived by his wife, Kelly; his daughter, Alyssa; and his son, Joe; his father and mother, Joe and Janet Ludvick; his brother, Paul Ludvick; sister, Melanie Rotter and brother-in-law, John Rotter; his sister, Joanna Ludvick-McCallum; his sister, Tina Anderson and brother-in-law, Raymond Nutt; his aunt and uncle, Barbara and Frank Melseth; his aunt and uncle, Judy and Tim Phipps; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Patty Holmberg; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Chris and Lucinda Holmberg; his niece, Ava Holmberg; his nephews, Dylan Gundersen, Jolan Rotter, Jonathan Rotter, Duston Ludvick and Christian Anderson-Nutt; and many cousins and friends who love and miss him very much.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lila and Art Skarsvog and Paul and Rose Ludvick; his aunts, Marina Carlson, Margaret Olinger, Angie Miller, Irene Puckett and Alice Strickland; and his uncles, Peter and Sonny Ludvick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kelly Ludvick and Family, P.O. Box 421, Sand Point, AK 99661.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joe Ludvick
olga norris
November 22, 2010
I did not know this boy but i feel like I did. his dad is my cousin I was born in sand point and my heart has always been there. i live in Wrangell, ak. now. I keep thinking i will return and visit someday.Mom loved sand point.
i have always wished I knew more about my aleut culture. something is missing from my life.I am so sorry he had to leave us on earth so soon in life.Oglend Norris
Lucinda Holmberg
September 5, 2010
Ode to a brother
A smile upon your face, always
Welcoming everyone, incessantly
Optimism and a upbeat axiom, consistently
Forever in our thoughts and memories, eternally
A great father, friend, and husband, everlastingly
God acknowledged this, he has accomplished his share of good deeds, thus
It was time, July 28, 2010, for him to graduate to look over us
We must celebrate our memories and our time with you,
God Speed, is not a soliloquy it is our truth we speak of you,
Joe Dean Ludvick
~Lucinda Mae Holmberg (McGlashan)
Lydia (Lekanoff) Gordon
August 25, 2010
Joe,
The guy with the amazing smile. You will be greatly missed.
August 24, 2010
Kelly I am so sorry let me know it there is any thing I can do. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cherie Creek
Chris & Lucinda Holmberg
August 18, 2010
We vow to be with Kelly & the kids, to do whatever needs to be done. We miss you so much Joe! You are indeed a brother to all that knew you! Ava was just getting to know you and love you each and every morning that you two spent together! I wish I could've been at your services, but I know you will check in on us from time to time! Miss and love you so much Joe!
Leslie Cottrell
August 14, 2010
Wow...Joe Dean...I will forever love you and your family! You were always there whenever I needed a good buddy!! Always smiling and always willing to do anything, anytime!! You will never be forgotten...prayers to you and the kids Kelly- Joe loved you guys SO MUCH!!
Larae Gundersen
August 14, 2010
My heart goes out to the Ludvick family. When I think back to remember Joe All I see is a friendly & happy person. Kelly, you & your family are in my prayers. God Bless you all
Melissa Madrid
August 13, 2010
There are so many memories I have of all of us growing up in Sand Point. We had a lot of fun and you always made people smile no matter what! You'll be missed and remembered dearly! Love you Joe Dean!
michelle g
August 13, 2010
Joe darnit darnit you were one of a kind there brother. You and Kelly looked after me for those years of my turmiol. You two had this knowing about how to take care of people. lord knows I needed it!!!! I will miss seeing you hanging over the stern of your boat doing you know what!!!!!!!!!! I love you man
Kari Luke
August 10, 2010
To the Ludvick Family; Although we have already signed your guest book we also wanted to let you know that we wanted to sponsor more time for your guest book to be online. I know from experience how much this guest book means to someone in grief. I can't tell you how many time I went back to re-read all the entries after my mom passed away. It made me as well as my father feel so much better to see all the love and support from everyone. Hugs to your beautiful family. You have the best of the angels watching over you now.
Kari Luke
August 10, 2010
To the Ludvick family...
What a tragedy this is for you and your family. I feel so bad about all the pain each of you are going through. Words can not describe your loss. I have so many fond memories of Joe growing up in Sand Point as well as here in WA. He will be greatly missed. What a terrible loss the entire community up there in Sand Point. Our hearts go out to you.
Daniel, Kari, Kimberly and Matthew
Aunty Barbara Melseth
August 9, 2010
I had not seem Joe yet this summer when out of the blue he made time and gave me a call. I can't say how much that touched me, even more so when he pasted a few days later.
cozy
August 6, 2010
Joe I haven't seen or talked to you in a long time but you were like a big brother with a big heart and a helping hand to anyone who needed it. You have given the shirt off your back plenty of times. Will never forget the times you have helped my family/friends and myself. Will always remember your great laugh and your big smile! Love, thoughts and prayers to Kelly, Alyssa, Lil Joe, your parents, brothers and sisters and all of your friends and family who will miss you everyday. Watch over us and keep smiling. The world won't be the same with out you. RIP Joe Dean.
August 5, 2010
Joe was a great guy and a great friend. he was always there with open arms and helped with anything and everything. two weeks before he passed away he helped me with several things-I will never forget him for his kind heart!! You will be missed dearly! RIP
August 5, 2010
Joe was a wonderful person who always went out of his way to help those who needed it. He was always smiling and making people laugh. He will be missed dearly and will always still put smiles on everyones faces when they think of him. Love and Miss you Joe D. ~Sha
August 5, 2010
man this guy was great. i really respected him and he was always a fun guy to talk to... ill miss him and i will always remember your smile and laugh... love and miss you!!
Leslie & Lex Crist
August 4, 2010
Joe was such a great man to have aroun always happy and smiling and always willing to help anyone out so full of energy he's gonna be greatly missed by everyone. My prayers go out to Kelly and the kids and the rest of the ludvick family.
Alice & AJ Kalmakoff
August 4, 2010
Joe Dean always lended a helping hand. His smile and humor will be missed, he was a great guy. May you rest in peace Joe.
Cat Bullington
August 4, 2010
I only knew Joe as a boy and not the fine man he grew to be. He was a kind and gentle little guy, that is what I always remember of him. Peace to his family.. stay strong.
Cat Bullington and family
Marilyn Larsen
August 3, 2010
Joe Dean has always held a special place in our hearts. He will be dearly missed by all, but will forever live in the hearts of family and friends. Soar with angels Joe!
Melvin and Marilyn
Donna Walker
August 3, 2010
We are going to miss you my friend.Our sincere condolences to Joe's family and friends.
Beverly Gundersen
August 3, 2010
Love and prayers to the family.
Debra Mack and Scott Jacobsen
August 3, 2010
You were always my lil brother. Our most sincerest condolences to Joe's family and friends.
August 3, 2010
July 2010 loaded
August 3, 2010
Great Hunter
August 3, 2010
Cherilyn Lundgren
August 3, 2010
You were my little brother and I know you new that. We love & miss you. Kelly you know Taylor & I will always be here to help you & the kids. Our hearts are broken. Love forever.
Love,
Taylor, Cherilyn, Tim & Paige.
Clarissa Devine
August 2, 2010
He was a great guy and full of life at what ever came his way. Prayers for your family Kelly.
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