Lamia Bouziane

Anchorage resident, Lamia Marie Bouziane, 38, died unexpectedly, Friday, December 2, 2011 accidentally at Campbell Creek in Anchorage.



A celebration of Lamia's life will be held 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the SGI Buddhist Association Meeting Hall, 2702 Gambell St. #203 in Anchorage. Lamia's ashes will be with family in Colorado.



Lamia was born October 30, 1973 to Abdeslam and Maria Bouziane in Tucson, AZ. Lamia had moved to Juneau, Alaska in 1993 where obtained her BA degree from University of Alaska, Juneau. She furthered her education receiving a Masters Degree of Sustainable Environmental Development at the School for International Training in Vermont in 2008. Over the years, Lamia travelled extensively and spent time abroad. She studied in England, taught school children in France, explored and worked in India and Bangladesh, but always returned to Alaska, where she considered home. Since her last return to Anchorage she had worked at the ARC of Anchorage and was a Buddhist attending the Soka Gakkai International in Anchorage. Lamia loved the outdoors, travel, learning and spending time with family and friends.



"Lamia was a beloved daughter, sister and friend. She had a truly graceful spirit and a very gentle nature. She lived her life with great purpose and courage and was an inspiration to all who knew her well. Lamia will forever live in our hearts," wrote the family.



Lamia is survived by her parents, Abdeslam and Maria Bouziane of Denver, CO; brothers, Tariq and Khalil Bouziane of Denver, CO; sisters, Loubna Bouziane and Neijla Hebert both of Denver, CO.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lamia's memory to the ARC of Anchorage, 2211 Arca Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 or to the Soka Gakkai International Association.



Arrangements were cared for by the Anchorage Funeral Home & Crematory.