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Ryan Sontag Obituary
He is survived by wife Susan Sontag of 54 years; Sister Jayne Sontag; Children Cheryle Fleming (Doug), Ryan Sontag, Brad Sontag, Melinda Sontag, Ted Sontag (Megan); Grandchildren Michael Fleming, Madison Alexie (Mason), Carlee Fleming, and Owen Allen; and Great-grandchild Andi Alexie. He was preceded in death by his Mother Wanda Sontag and Father Herman Sontag.
His Celebration of Life will be held at the Valdez Civic Center on Saturday, June 28th at 4pm, reception to follow.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bev Hawkinson
June 21, 2025
A wonderfully nice person and a great neighbor in Arizona. We will miss his laugh. Sorry for your loss.
Bev Hawkinson
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Mary-Jane (Schmidt) Olson
May 26, 2025
When Ryan and I were kids in Valdez, we were like brother and sister. I wish we had communicated better.
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