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Niles Cesar Obituary
Born May 29, 1941 at St. Ann's Hospital in Juneau to Santiago and Mary Cesar, he attended St Ann's parochial school and Juneau Douglas High School. Niles graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Tidewater Community College. He received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from George Washington University.
Niles enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was commissioned as an officer, including active duty on the USS Midway. Following twenty years of service, Niles returned to Juneau and continued to devote his skills to achieving the provision of first-rate healthcare services to Southeast Alaska Natives, working with SEARHC.
Niles went on to become the Regional Director for Alaska with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Throughout twenty years in the position, Niles worked to maximize the services and benefits provided to Alaska Natives, including establishing the BIA Providers Conference. Niles was particularly proud of his many years of advocacy as a member of the Federal Subsistence Board in Alaska.
Niles was a Tribal member of Tlingit and Haida, a shareholder and previous board member of Sealaska and Goldbelt Inc. Known by his Tlingit name, Sxayadheich, he was a member of the Lukaax Adi Sockeye Raven (Yeil Hit) House of Haines. Niles was also a proud member of the Filipino community.
Niles was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Mary, sisters Amelia and Marilyn, brother Michael and grand-nephew D.J.
Niles is survived by his loving wife, Florence Carroll; daughters Jennifer Cesar (Padraig) and Amelia Kendrick (Ben); stepchildren Carrie McMillan (Paul), Kyle McMillan, Jennifer Waters (Tom); brothers Kermit (Andrea), Del (Marlene) and Kenneth (Jackie); brother-in-laws Ted Wieting and Ray McClure; grandsons Joshua Thorene and Benjamin Niles Kendrick; grand-daughter Madison Kendrick; great grand-daughter Jamie Thorene. He will be missed tremendously by the many he touched, and would want us to keep "Living the dream".
A memorial service will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish (2901 Huffman Road) 1 pm Saturday March 24, 2012. A reception will follow at O'Malley's on the Green (3651 O'Malley Road). A second memorial will be held in Juneau at a later date.
Full obituary and online guestbook can be at www.alaskacremation.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Niles Cesar
Shelly Locks
March 18, 2025
Thinking of Niles today, and sending love!
With love,
Shelly Locks (Mother of Ian McClure)
Shelly Locks McClure
March 17, 2024
With love always, Shelly Locks McClure
Tom Lindsay
March 13, 2021
I worked with him at SEARHC and am greatly saddened to read of his passing. He was filled without exuberance and enthusiasm. This is so sad but he is back home now.
Tom Lindsay
Rick White
April 25, 2012
Niles will always be my close friend, My cusin, The memories he left instilled in us when we were around him only proves that he wished us all laughter,happiness and success. He was a great man that accomplished great things. I loved him and will miss him.
Margaret Nelson
April 9, 2012
Our sincere condolences to Niles' family on your loss. May you remember only the good times. Margaret Nelson & Brad Campbell
Vickie Harman
March 29, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I will always remember his soft spokeness, stories, jokes and kindness.
Roberta Johnson
March 28, 2012
I worked under Niles when he was the Director of Searhc, back in the early 80's, (Community Health Aide)was a priveledge to work under his leadership, my deepest condolences to his family, he will be remembered for his efforts and dedication in what he believed. Roberta Johnson, (Angoon)
March 28, 2012
Be seeing you soon old friend, Semper Fi
W&D Wiley
March 27, 2012
Niles was a major contributor to the improvement of health care throughout Alaska. He was a tireless worker who truly cared about his responsibilities and about people. He was a good Alaskan and an important part of the Juneau community.
March 27, 2012
I first met Niles in the fall of 1954 when we both entered JDHS as freshmen. For the years I lived in Juneau we were very good friends. We got together a few times over the next 10 years then lost contact. I am very happy to see that Niles lived a successful and productive life. Our high school teachers did not hold out much hope for either of us. My son was named after Niles. My condolences to his family.
Carl Browning
Frank J. Hughes Jr.
March 27, 2012
He will be missed. condolences to the family. The Hughes
March 27, 2012
“Please accept our deepest sympathies.” From the Wallace Family
March 27, 2012
Niles will be greatly missed, he was our Leader when he started our first "Provider's Conference". So many of us loved him as a friend and a leader, My sincere condolences to the Family.
Wilson & Adeline Big Shield
March 27, 2012
My sincere condolences to your entire family. Niles was truly a great leader and will be missed by so many, very much. God love and bless you all; you are in my prayers. - Gloria T. Mora, BIA, Washington, D.C.
Jim & Mary Erickson
March 26, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the family. We never personally knew Niles but were very aware of his life accomplishments. What a guy. Hugs to all.
Jim and Mary Erickson
Tina Cloyd
March 26, 2012
My deepest condolences for the family. Niles was a great leader and I had the honor of working with him at the Bureau of Indian Affairs and shared laughter, joy and even went through some troubled waters. He was always a strong support and leader.
Desiree Duncan
March 25, 2012
May he rest in peace. I am privileged to be his friend. My condolences to his family.
Desiree Duncan
Eleanor Dailey
March 25, 2012
My condolences to the Cesar family. God bless you.
March 24, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss Nancy Lance David & Ashley
Patrick Lott
March 24, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
gerry carrillo sr.
March 23, 2012
with our deepest sympathy and prayer to the family.
georgianna lincoln
March 23, 2012
Dearest Florence and family;
My prayers are with you and all of Niles family as you go through these difficult days with your tremendous loss. Niles was such a gentle person, always ready to help others, whether he knew them or not. The many days of laughter and great memories you had with Niles shall get you through the
difficult ones. All Alaska stands beside you in your mourning.
Much love, georg
H. James Brafford
March 23, 2012
Florence and Family:
Sometimes GOD calms the storm...sometimes GOD lets the storm rage and calms HIS Child.....Niles was pleasant in all seasons and a great man to know and learn from. He made me want to be a better person. Our family prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Janice Jackson
March 23, 2012
My prayers are for Niles and his family ...I am very sorry for your loss. Your loss is our loss too since my family has been friends with the Cesars for many years in Juneau.
I just learned that Niles started the BIA Providers Conference that my coworkers and I attend each year. It is a wonderful conference where we meet to get updates on the programs we offer to our tribal citizens, and it's when we encourage each other in the work we do.
What a visionary man Niles was! I truly appreciate his work and the many contributions he made to our Native community.
May God bless you and keep you.
Vic Scarano
March 23, 2012
I am very sorry to hear about Niles passing. God Bless his family and friends giving them strength through this difficult time.
March 22, 2012
I didn't know Niles personally but when I worked at the BIA he would stop and greet me. He was a kind person with a good heart, and know he will be missed by many.
Fred Fulgencio
March 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayer are with my cousin Niles and his family
Annie Huntington-Kriska
March 22, 2012
I am so sorry, Florence to hear of Niles' passing. I pray that blessings of good memories rain down on your days to come. love you
Ingrid Knox
March 21, 2012
Niles will be truly missed. I went to school with his brother Mike and worked with Niles when SEARHC was a tiny office in the valley over 20yrs ago. When I think of Niles I think of him encouraging me, telling me jokes and how his smile lit up his face. May the Lord bless his family and give them peace & strength in this time of sadness.
ray dennis jr
March 21, 2012
my heartfelt condolences to his wife and children. i shall miss seeing niles on trips in the airports. our clan morns his passing. he leaves a large void and we lift you all up in our prayers.
ray dennis jr
haines ak
Sam Mazon
March 21, 2012
Yes, you will be missed by many. RIP my friend...
Christopher LaBelle
March 21, 2012
Dear Florence and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You.
Eleanor (Kristin Keits mom) Batchelder
March 21, 2012
To Nikes Cesars family my sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one Niles. God bless you all at this time of sorrow.
March 21, 2012
To the Wife and families of Niles Cesar -----
Please accept my condolences of your loss of Niles. I only met him once when I was employed as a Financial Analyst with the BIA in Juneau (1977-1987). I found Nels to be a likeable and easy person to talk with. Sincerely,
Lincoln Gayton, Calais, ME.
Roy, Patty & Jessica Isturis
March 21, 2012
Florence & family, Jennifer, Amelica & family and The Cesar family.
Gold Bless you all during this time of sorrow. We didn't want him to leave us this early but, he is at a place with no pain. Again, God Bless you all and he will help you through all this.
Roy, Patty & Jessica Isturis
March 21, 2012
Florence & family, Jennifer, Amelia & family and The Cesar family.
God Bless All of you during this time of Sorrow. We didn"t want him to leave us this early but, he is in a place with no pain now. Again, God Bless you all and he will help you through this.
Randy Johnson
March 21, 2012
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we have heard of the passing of Niles Cesar.
We wish to give our condolences to the family of Niles Cesar. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
From the Johnson Family
William (Bill) & Ramona (Mona) Johnson
Sons Kevin & David
Son Randy & family, Wife Rhea, children Cory, Leana, Cyle & Cameron
Shelly Locks
March 21, 2012
Dear Florence and Family,
So sorry to hear of Nile's passing. I'm thinking of you all and sending love.
Shelly Locks
(Scott McClure's Ex-Wife)
J Curtiss
March 21, 2012
I'll always cherish all the AFN's we were able to be together, we had such a fun times throughout the years. Thank you Niles for all the laughter, you will never be forgotten, and Florence just for being so beautiful. We love you God bless you during this time.
Donna Carroll
March 21, 2012
God Bless you Florence and your family in this time of sorrow. He is in good hands with the Lord.
Liz Smith
March 21, 2012
So sorry to hear of Niles passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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