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10/07/2025

Supporting veterans and their families is an important part of our mission. We provide compassionate care and guidance at every step of the funeral planning process. Visit our website for more information: https://www.legacyalaska.com/services/honoring-veterans

10/03/2025

Choosing a meaningful location to scatter your loved one’s cremated remains is a deeply personal decision. We’re here to help you select the perfect spot that reflects your loved one’s life and wishes. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.legacyalaska.com/services/service-options

10/02/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the power of compassion and community. We honor the courage shown by so many and keep their stories close in our hearts.

10/01/2025

Leonard Lloyd Menka (Koyukon Athabascan), 81, passed away on September 9, 2025, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, AK. He was the son of Rita Josephine Monroe (Village of Koyukuk), the nephew of Ralph Perdue, and grandson of Matilda Kriska (Village of Koyukuk) and Francis Monroe (Nenana Native Village). Leonard spent some of his early years at Holy Cross Mission and in various foster homes before returning to Fairbanks and Chistochina to be with his mother and stepfather, John Monaghan. He graduated from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, AK in 1961, from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT in 1971, and from the American Indian Law Center’s Pre-Law Summer Institute in 1972.

Leonard was an artist, firefighter, Alaska Native activist, and homesteader. His artistic abilities, silversmithing, intellectual curiosity, storytelling prowess, and dedication to Alaska Native ways of life have had lasting impact on his children. As a young activist, he worked for the Alaska Federation of Natives and spent time with the American Indian Movement in South Dakota. His art, often marked with “Lion Hearted Lake” or “LHL”, included jewelry, sculpture, and masks, some of which can be found at the Anchorage Museum and the National Museum of American Indian in Washington D.C. His proudest artistic accomplishments include making a silver, gold, and diamond belt buckle which he gifted to 1979 Iditarod winner, Rick Swenson, and a 250-pound Alabaster sculpture, titled Red Eternity, which will be on display at Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, AK. Leonard valued living off the land, spending the last 40+ years living full-time on his Alaska Native allotment in Chistochina, AK.

Leonard is loved and remembered by his children Susan Hugha Beth Menka, Rita Eyona Menka, & Nazune Meega Menka, James Anthony Menka & Julia Ann Menka along with many grandchildren, cousins, and extended family including John Monaghan’s family in Aotearoa Christina & Whatarangi Murphy-Peehi. Upon his passing, he joins his son, Doyon Len Menka, and his life partner Maria A. Peacock. Leonard was given a traditional burial by his family and friends and is now resting at FNA’s Birch Hill Cemetery near his mother and other family members in Fairbanks, AK.

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09/30/2025

Remembering Michael.

09/30/2025

Stanley Thomas Fischer, passed away September 20, 2025 at the age of 82 from dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Jeanne, his wife and soulmate, was by his side. Son of Irene and Harold Fischer in a family of seven, Stan was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was a paperboy at age seven and went to school in a one-room schoolhouse. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps for three years. His mentors there encouraged him to pursue higher education. He became the valedictorian of Wright City College, and earned his B.A. from the University of Illinois — the first in his family to graduate from college. Meeting in college, Stan married Jeanne in 1969.

He went on to graduate from the University of Chicago law school. He began his professional career as a “Nader’s Raider,” consumer protection advocate and with legal aid, always remembering those who were struggling and less fortunate. Seeking adventure and the promise of the “Last Frontier,” Stan and Jeanne moved to Juneau, Alaska, where he joined the state Attorney General’s office and helped establish the Consumer Protection Section. In 1978 he opened a private law practice in Kodiak. After taking a year off to travel the world, they moved to Anchorage where Stan became the chief of the Anchorage Attorney General’s office.

He enjoyed fond memories with the community of lawyers there especially during the Alaska boom years. After the first retirement in 1998, Stan earned a Master of Arts in Teaching. He taught English to ESL and high school students in Anchorage and also spent a summer teaching English in China. Always active, he enjoyed a lifetime inspired by nature and travel. He loved camping, fishing, hiking, and biking. He and Jeanne hiked in England, the Grand Canyon, Pacific Crest, Brooks Range and Chilkoot trails. He ran marathons through the California redwoods and in Australia.

He relished lively discussions and laughter with friends at Friday coffee men’s group, book club, lecture series, free-thinkers, and the Unitarian forum. Stan was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings, William, Ronald, Gregory and Jane. Stan is survived by Jeanne, his wife of 56 years, sisters-in-laws, Linda and Rita, nephews, Keith, James and Peter, and nieces, Dawn and Doreen. The family wishes to thank the staff at Baxter Senior Living and Ancora Home Health and Hospice for their respectful and gentle care. They brought laughter and comfort to him in his final days. Stan was a humanist whose adventurous spirit, intellect, and dedication to community enriched those who knew him. He took the road less traveled, making all the difference in his and others’ lives. The community is welcome to share donations with their favorite charity in honor of Stan.

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09/29/2025

It's one of the most common questions we hear—and an important one. Preplanning your funeral gives you control over your wishes, eases the emotional and financial burden on your family, and brings lasting peace of mind.
Download our free Preplanning Guide today and start the conversation that matters most: https://www.legacyalaska.com/advanced-planning/free-preplanning-guide

09/26/2025

Remembering Alfred Gordon

09/26/2025

09/26/2025

Every life is unique, and a service should reflect that. From special music to personal tributes, our guide helps families explore unique ways to honor loved ones. View our service options guide here: https://www1.legacyalaska.com/unique-funeral-options

09/25/2025

Funerals today can be as unique as the lives they celebrate. Whether you imagine something traditional or something completely different, our guide can help you explore the possibilities. View our Unique Funerals Guide here: https://www1.legacyalaska.com/unique-funeral-options

09/24/2025

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