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1940
DIED
2017
Lillian Hanaka Obituary
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017, at the First Covenant Church, 1145 C Street in Anchorage. Funeral service will begin with visitation at 11 a.m., and service at 12 p.m. The Potluck will begin after the service. Please bring a dish to share and fellowship with us as we reminisce about our Mom's life. Burial service will be at Fort Richardson, Alaska, on June 5, 2017. Information will be sent out regarding the time and directions on how to attend the burial.
Our mother taught her children about the Lord. She made sure they were in Sunday school and church on Sundays and Wednesday nights as they grew. It was instilled in her children how good the Lord was to her, the purpose of praising the lord and that we can call on the Lord at any time.
She is survived by her living children and their spouses, Rita (Aaron) Dotomain, Judith Hinkle, Leila (Dan) Smith, Eric Tetpon III and Jason Tetpon; grandchildren, Evangelyn Dotomain, Faye Kata, Melissa Langley-Jones (Scott), Lauren Smith, Stephen Dotomain, Danny Smith, Brett Smith and Joey Smith; and great-grandchildren, Isaac and Ivan Langley-Jones. She is survived also by her living sisters: Lucille Whisenant, Florence Pennington and Irene Mosquito. She is also survived by nieces and nephews from Alaska to Washington state.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Mosquito (Hanaka); father, Joseph Hanaka; and stepfather, Fred Mosquito; son, Warren Tetpon; Eric Tetpon Jr.; Agnes McCurdy; Gretchen Flannigan; Rosemary Hunter; Anne Baldwin; Jacob Hanaka; and Howard Mosquito.
We thank our Mom for teaching us about Jesus! You taught us to trust in him, believe in him and have faith in him by example. Thank you Lord, for giving us, a Mom that was, more precious than rubies!
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Sponsored by Melissa and Scott Langley-Jones.
May 11, 2020
To my mother, you will always live in my heart. I will see in heaven. Till we meet again. Love you mom
Judith Hinkle
September 12, 2017
I'm missing u mom. Always in my heart.
barbara stevens
May 18, 2017
to wonderful person condolence the hanaka tribe I love you
Melissa and Scott Langley-Jones
May 18, 2017
My husband Scott Langley-Jones and I will miss our grandmother greatly. Our children Isaac and Ivan will miss spending time with their great grandmother. She was the example to our family of hard work and determination. She loved all fiercely and was a patient and kind teacher. We will always think of her. Love you gramma!!
Lucy Oquilluk
May 18, 2017
Condolences from the Oquilluk relatives in Teller. Love you all.
Karen Sonray
May 17, 2017
George and I have very fond memories of Lillian. She loved visiting with people and had a rich treasure of stories and history. We will miss her smile and beautiful personality. Thanks be to God for His gift of our Lord --- she is in His loving care for eternity.
Geri Gillespie
May 17, 2017
Lillian was a good friend and excellent doll maker that I did business with for many years and will miss her very much. She sold her dolls to Alaska Fur Exchange for over 30 years. What a treasure she was and will be missed.
Jessica Cox
May 17, 2017
Jessica Cox
May 17, 2017
I love you grandma Lillian.
May 17, 2017
Sending love and hugs to family.
May 17, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
Gerri Scruggs
May 17, 2017
Bless and Prayers for Lillian's family.
Gerri Scruggs
May 17, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Lillian's passing. I had the pleasure of serving as a SPC committee member for CIRI in the early 2000's with Lillian. I also have some of her beautiful dolls and have many memories of speaking with her at the native craft shows. Bless and prayers for all her family.
Minnie & Bob Reska
May 17, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to the family; she will definitely be missed by all! Love you all!
Sarah Dotomain-Vaughn
May 16, 2017
Bob n I extend our condolences to all children of Lillian! She was a very pleasant, friendly, lovely lady, she will surely be missed! Loved her laughter! To the children she left behind, always remember what she taught you, memories are like medicine to our souls! Love you all, Sarah Dotomain-Vaughn n Bob
Annette Piscoya
May 16, 2017
I loved seeing Lillian, she alway had a smile on her face and gave me a hug. Prayers for the family to a great lady.
Gail Schubert
May 16, 2017
Your mom/grandma was always smiling and so sweet. We were blessed to have her visit our office to sell her beautiful dolls. Our condolences to Lillian's family. Aarigah Mahtnaguu. We will meet again on that beautiful shore.
Wanda Dale
May 16, 2017
May God bless you and your family in the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
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