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Ted Cain Obituary
A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Alaska Cremation Center, 3804 Spenard Road. Ted's father, James Hughey, will officiate.
Ted was born Nov. 13, 1961, in Fairbanks. He graduated from Barrow High School in 1980.
He worked for ASRC Energy Services.
He enjoyed fishing and golf.
His family wrote, "Ted loved his family - and especially loved spending time with 'his girls'!"
He is survived by his parents, Betty and Jim Hughey; grandparents, Bruce and Jennie Nokapigak; wife, Hildie Cain; daughters, Sydney, Kristina and Gabbie Cain; sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Erik Johnson, Cora Mae and Maasak Leavitt, Deb and Will Stout, and Marie and Tom Ireland; mother-in-law, Lorraine Hartwig; sisters-in-law and spouses, Heidi Hartwig, Karen and Scott Womack, Joann and Steve Salkowicz, and Cathy and Fred Hartwig; aunt, Jane Brower; uncle, Kenneth Toovak Sr.; and many neices and nephews.
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LaVerne Aiken
March 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes to Ted's family his wife and kids, parents Jim and Betty and sisters my good friend Cora, also Donna, Debbie and Marie, fun times we had playing games out in the cold winter days and bible school study in the mornings, he'll be missed, my thoughts and prayers to all.
Patty Jackson
March 19, 2007
I was extremely shocked and sorry to hear of Ted's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all and any extended family during this tough time.
Dora Marie Brower Arey
March 17, 2007
Prayer, Father God, i lift up Teds family to you in the name of Jesus, Send your comforter in their home today. Father god release your unconditional love and embrace them all as we lift them up to you in prayer.
My condolences to Teds wife and his daughters, Auntie Betty and Jim, sisters Donna, Coramae, Debbie and Marie. My heart aches but i also have a smile. Classmates have a great bonding and a great many memories that just put a smile back on each face. When i think of teddy i see his eyes and his eyebrow up he always had a way of correcting me quitely. I see Jeffrey Leavitt Moosie Igtanloc Eric Danner David Lewis Pena Williamina Solomon James Ahmaogak Jerry Kaleak Jeff Maupin Margaret Kaleak Frederika Leavitt Edwin Bodfish Vera Brower-wms Dora Brower-Arey Steve Oomittuk Jimmy Ivanoff Dwain Hopson Sandra Teerik-Hopson Mattie Panik-Ahmaogak Bobbi Voss-Quintavell Marvaland Ekolook Ethel Patkotak-Simmonds Ora Leavitt-Elavgak Ellen Sakeagak-Setoyant Laurie Dirkson Ricky Rodriquez Worl Sarah Elavgak-Skin Donna Ahkivgak-Carr Lucy Brower-Richards Devin Kirsnak Virginia Okpeaha-Aveoganna and so many more friends! not mentioned. I also see momma Kay Palmer-Bettis our homeroom teacher. Ted touched many of us in his own special way. We'll miss him dearly. Lord help us to be more like our frind Ted he always had a positive attitude and never took sides except for once to Steve Oomittuk. With a big smile we love you TEDDY.
Melinda Huff
March 16, 2007
Hildie, I just heard from Barb Turner about Ted. I am shocked and so sad. Ted made work so much fun, he was kind and gentle, and had a good ear. My thoughts are with you and your children.
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Marilyn Fischer-Pico
March 16, 2007
Ted's family, Parents, Brothers & Sisters,
Sending my deepest Sympathy. May the Lord give you Peace & Comfort during your loss.
Remembering Ted & the rest of you growing up in Barrow.
God Bless,
Heather Freese
March 16, 2007
To the family of Ted Cain.
We new Ted through the Moose Lodge. He was well liked here and was always pleasant to be around. We could all tell the love he had for his girls.
He will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gail Wong
March 15, 2007
Dearest Hildie, Sydney, Kristina, Gabbie Sue, Aunt B, Uncle Jim, Donna, Cora, Deb & Marie & their families we send our deepest sympathies & love & prayers during this great loss. Well continue to keep you all in our prayers
with lots of love always
Mel, Gail, Christopher & Stephanie
Joy Blumell
March 15, 2007
Hilde,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. I will never forget how kind you and Ted were to us when we first moved here. We just heard of Ted's passing and memories of shared times at Ed's and Shiltec come flooding back. I remember so distinctly how proud Ted was of you and his little girls. Both Lee and I extend our sympathy to you.
Agnes Kasak
March 15, 2007
To My Auntie Betty and Uncle Jim and Family, Im sorry for your loss may our god give you strength each day.
Love you all
Tuvialuk, Kisik and Boys
Edward Shilllington
March 15, 2007
Dear Hilde and girls:
Janet and I just found out about Ted from Jeff Baker and we extend out deepest sympathies. I enjoyed the time Ted worked for Shiltec and especially the ball games that he organized. He was a fun person to be around and always kept us in the loop with the real Alaskans.
We are saddened by your loss and trust that the girls will be strong in the months to come.
Our prayers are with you.
Ed and Janet Shillington
Jeri Deming
March 15, 2007
Dear Hilde and girls,
We were so sorry to hear about Ted. Even though we're far away, we have thought of you and the fun times we've had often. Our hearts go out to you. Steve especially had such a soft spot for Ted, they had so much fun working and playing together. We will always remember your family with great fondness and friendship. Jeri, Steve and Chelsea Deming
James Ivanoff Sr
March 14, 2007
Our deepest Sympathy to Teds family and Aunt B and Jim and family Thinking of you all
From Nayuk and Family(Class of 80)
Doe-doe Edwardsen
March 14, 2007
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:4
Our prayers with the whole family, especially my friend Don and sisters. Words cannot describe how I feel but I can only search the Word of God. We will continue to keep you all in prayer.
Darrell Brower
March 14, 2007
The news of Ted's death is a real shock. We were great friends when we were in high school and afterwards. We had not been in touch in years as we all went our seperate ways but I am sure we all have fond memories of Ted. My deepest sympathies to Teds family. He was a great friend and I know he was a great father.
Shelly McCormick
March 14, 2007
Hilde and girls, I know you don't know me, however, I met Ted at the Moose a couple of years ago. I would like you to know, even though he didn't know me well, he was always such a nice person to talk to. I didn't see him much, but when I did, he always talked about "his girls". Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. Shelly McCormick
Bruce Beck
March 14, 2007
Ted will be missed by all. I enjoyed working with him during his tenure at the NSB in support of the water/sewer projects. He always had a good joke and Elvis songs/impersonations to keep the day upbeat. It was an honor to know him. My sincere condolences to his family.
Sean Robbins
March 14, 2007
We've lost a wonderful friend with Ted's unexpected passing. He's probably the only person who could pull off wearing open-toed sandals and Hawaiian shirts in the middle of the Alaskan winter.
Vera Brower-Williams
March 14, 2007
Ted Cain, What can I say, he was sometimes shy, but always active; I remember when our class would go to Will Roger and Wiley Post Mounment by snowmachines. I remember when all the class mate made a human pyramid. We had alot of time on our hands grewing up... I was just trying to remember if he was there when they played football between the houses - during dead of winter. It was the fun time and we didn't care about the cold, it was just time being together as friends. Snowball fights, the most fun was Snow-baths.. man we'd run like crazy, too. Those were our fun times-remembering back to our dear friend and classmate: Ted Cain
Steve Schudel
March 14, 2007
Dear Hilde and girls... I am so sorry to hear about Ted. He was a great friend, even though we haven't seen much of each other lately. God be with you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. Steve and Karen Schudel
Debra Call
March 14, 2007
Ted, a wonderful friend and a great co-worker, while I worked at Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and UIC. He always had a smile and a hello to share. My sincere condolences to family and friends...
Karen Hopson-Russell
March 14, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Ted's parents Jim & Betty, wife and kids, and to his sisters, Donna, Cora, Debbie & Marie. God Bless you all.
Ora Leavitt Elavgak
March 14, 2007
Deepest sympathy goes to the whole family! May our Lord Jesus Christ carry you all through your time of grief!
Nora Jane Burns
March 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Shults
March 14, 2007
I remember Ted as an energetic and enthusiastic young man in Barrow High School. I'm very sorry he's gone.
Dave Roby
March 14, 2007
Ted loved life more than anyone I have ever known. His warmth and humor were infectious and it was impossible not to have a good time when he was around. I will truly miss him.
Charles Balog
March 14, 2007
I am fortunate that I could call Ted my friend. Working with him was a pleasure, and I will miss him. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jeffery Leavitt
March 14, 2007
Sorry for your loss to Jim, Betty, Don, Cora Mae, Deb and Marie, especially his wife and children and the whole family. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Michael D Stotts
March 14, 2007
He was my Friend.
I will miss him.
Roberta Leavitt
March 14, 2007
My Prayers are with all of you during this time.... May the Good Lord replace the void with his Holy Spirit... also strengthen you all Even though his physical body will not be with us anymore his spirit will always be in your hearts talking and telling you the things he used to say...
Unity in prayer... Praying for all of you
Nora Jane Adams
March 14, 2007
My heart felt sympathy goes out to his wife and children, and most of all his mother, and his sisters.
Ted was a good friend during our high school years here in Barrow.
May God Bless the Cain family.
Corinne McDonnell
March 14, 2007
so sorry Deb, I am also going to miss Ted....God be with you tell we meet......
Sarah Skin
March 14, 2007
My deepest sympathy to his Mother & family. I went to school with Ted, and he was always the kindest person in class. I will dearly miss Ted, as he was very close & dear to all his classmates in Barrow.
Claudia Mongoyak
March 14, 2007
Ted was a very good friend to many of us in high school. He was always easy going, liked to listen, liked to help out and especially make us laugh when we were down. I am especially grateful to this day that he was the one that 1st taught me how to drive in ANC after I graduated in high school in 1981. He will be greatly missed, however, our fond memories of him will live within us forever. Claudia Monogyak and friends.
Frank Petty
March 14, 2007
In coming to Alaska, we have gained a friend in Ted "Bhudda" Cain (as we called him). Our hearts go out to all of the family, we will always remember the stories which he tried to teach us of the native ways.
We will truly miss him,
Frank Petty, Judy Clark, and Richard Haviland
Terry Slaughter
March 14, 2007
Though half way around the World, I miss Ted so much already... and reach out to all his family and friends... as together we've lost such a dear and special part of our lives. We'll never lose our memories however, of his smile and and laughter...and dare I say those beautiful eyes. What a great friend he was. Thanks so much Ted.
-Goom
Drew Langtry
March 14, 2007
My thoughts for your great loss are with Hildie, Sydney, Kristina and Gabbie, remember Ted for what he was, a great husband and father, and true friend to all he knew.
Richard & Matha Anderson (Elisa's grandparents)
March 14, 2007
Thinking of you all. So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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