Life Legacy
Place of Birth: Tatitlek, AK
Birth Date: January 28, 1938
Date of Passing: July 1, 2010
Miranda (Alutiiq) passed away peacefully at her home in Anchorage, Alaska, with her partner, George Toshavik (Inupiaq) by her side.
Miranda was proud of her heritage. She grew up in the village of Tatitlek, in the Prince William Sound, and had strong cultural ties to her home. Miranda had many heartfelt stories to tell about her life there.
Miranda is survived by:
• her significant other, George Toshavik,
• cousin, Teddy Cloudman (Cordova, Ak);
• sons, Michael Totemoff and Edward Barnes;
• daughter, Trudi Komakhuk;
• son-in-law, Roy Komakhuk;
• daughter-in-laws, Angie Barnes, Eleanore Totemoff, Edna Totemoff (Hooper Bay, Ak); and family friend, Betty Susook;
• brother, Jim Clarke (Washington);
• and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews;
• along with countless other family members and friends who were blessed to know her.
She is preceded in death by:
• her parents George S. Vlasoff and Nellie Tedishoff;
• husband, Alex Barnes;
• aunt, Ann Hodnett;
• son, Alby Totemoff;
• daughters, Joanne Lord and Karen Fillingham;
• and great-granddaughters, Riley Kennet-Fillingham and Nadia Love Komakhuk.
First and foremost, Miranda was a devoted Christian woman. She had complete faith in and loved her Lord, Jesus Christ. Miranda and George were members of the Samoan Assembly of God, Ministry Without Walls church and enjoyed attending every Sunday. She enjoyed going to the Native Musicale and listening to Christian music. She loved going to bingo and the Fiddle Dances with George, travelling, and going on car rides sightseeing. She was known for her high morals and always exercised humility in her life. Cooking was one of her many specialties, especially cooking and sharing her traditional Native foods. Miranda loved spending time with and caring for her family and friends, she touched many lives with her beautiful smile, generosity, and kind spirit. While Miranda may no longer be with us, she left a long lasting imprint on those around her. Her love will not be forgotten. She was an excellent model for her grandchildren to follow and a prime example of who to strive to become.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at the Cremation Society of Alaska, 7216 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, Alaska, with a viewing from 9:am – 10:am and a service from 10:00am – 11:30 a.m. Pastor Ben Fue, of the Samoan Assembly of God, Ministry Without Walls Church, will be officiating. There will be a potlatch following the Service at the Lidia Selkregg Chalet (Russian Jack Park, Debarr and Boniface). Pallbearers are: George Toshavik, Teddy Cloudman, Michael Totemoff, Edward Barnes, Roy Komakhuk, and Eddie Toshavik.
The family requests all donations be sent to the wonderful people at Providence Hospice, 3435 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. It was because of the Providence Hospice care that George was able to provide such comforting care for Miranda. Her wishes would have been to give back to the people who helped her.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Cremation Society of Alaska.
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Born: January 28, 1938
Place of Birth: Tatitlek, AK
Death: July 1, 2010
Place of Death: Anchorage, AK
Occupation: Administative Asst at ANMC
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This memorial provided by:
Cremation Society of Alaska
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