Peninsula Memorial Chapel

Peninsula Memorial Chapel We are a locally family owned Funeral Home offering everything from burial and cremation services to headstones and advanced arrangements.

Harry was born in Long Beach, California, in 1946. In high school he surfed every chance he got and lettered in track at...
04/28/2026

Harry was born in Long Beach, California, in 1946. In high school he surfed every chance he got and lettered in track at Laguna Beach High School before enlisting in the Army. From 1969 to 1975, he served with distinction, earning a Purple Heart. He flew Cobras and UH-1 (Huey) in Vietnam and liked t...

Ricky (Rick) Allen Rector, age 68, of Ninilchik, AK, passed away at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, AK, on April...
04/23/2026

Ricky (Rick) Allen Rector, age 68, of Ninilchik, AK, passed away at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, AK, on April 13, 2026, after a brief illness.

Rick was born January 13, 1958, in Sioux City, IA. He attended school in the area, graduating from South Sioux City, NE high school in 197...

Christine “Masak” Lesley Cooper, 51, of Nikiski, Alaska, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the home of a family member.A...
04/22/2026

Christine “Masak” Lesley Cooper, 51, of Nikiski, Alaska, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the home of a family member.

A viewing will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., followed by a service from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Peninsula Memorial Chapel, 5839 Kenai Spur Highway...

Carolyn Louise Schaefer, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after a long battle with cancer at Central Peninsula H...
04/20/2026

Carolyn Louise Schaefer, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after a long battle with cancer at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska.

She was born in 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from Anoka (Minnesota) High School, she set out on an adventure that would sha...

Elizabeth “Betsy” Arbelovsky passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Heritage Place in Soldotna, Alaska, after a long and...
04/16/2026

Elizabeth “Betsy” Arbelovsky passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Heritage Place in Soldotna, Alaska, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She lived a full and generous life, defined by close relationships, a deep sense of purpose, and a commitment to making her community b...

Peter Ian Anderson, Jr., age 24, of Soldotna, Alaska, passed away on March 30, 2026, at his home.Peter was born on Octob...
04/11/2026

Peter Ian Anderson, Jr., age 24, of Soldotna, Alaska, passed away on March 30, 2026, at his home.
Peter was born on October 18, 2001, in Omaha, Nebraska, and began traveling almost immediately—taking his first plane ride at just two weeks old and his first visit to Alaska before he turned one. As ...

Gary Floyd Richards, 75, of Kenai, AK, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Kenai, AK.Gary was born on June 4, 1950, in Che...
04/11/2026

Gary Floyd Richards, 75, of Kenai, AK, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Kenai, AK.

Gary was born on June 4, 1950, in Cheyenne, WY. He earned an associate degree in Radiology and went on to live a life defined by simplicity, strength, and authenticity.

Gary proudly served his country...

Gary J. Turner passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at his home in Soldotna, Alaska. He was born May 11, 1955 in Phoenix...
04/10/2026

Gary J. Turner passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at his home in Soldotna, Alaska. He was born May 11, 1955 in Phoenixville, PA. His parents Jack S. Turner and Floris M. Turner predeceased him. Gary had a strong work ethic, mowing grass for others when he was eight and working in a general store w...

Longtime Alaskan and Sterling resident, Mr. Luis Ramon Corona, 65, passed away on April 2, 2026, at his home in Sterling...
04/09/2026

Longtime Alaskan and Sterling resident, Mr. Luis Ramon Corona, 65, passed away on April 2, 2026, at his home in Sterling, AK.

A service and potluck will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, April 17, at the Sterling Community Center in Sterling, AK. Officiating the service will be Frank Alioto. Att...

Everett David Strong fell asleep in Christ at his home in Soldotna, Alaska, on April 4, 2026. Everett was born, June 9, ...
04/08/2026

Everett David Strong fell asleep in Christ at his home in Soldotna, Alaska, on April 4, 2026. Everett was born, June 9, 2003, in Landstuhl, Germany while his father was stationed there serving in the Army.
He was baptized into Christ in 2012, at Manhattan First Assembly of God in Manhattan, Kansas...

Longtime Alaskan and Sterling resident Richard J. Freese, 79, passed away Friday, Apr. 3, 2026, at Central Peninsula Hos...
04/07/2026

Longtime Alaskan and Sterling resident Richard J. Freese, 79, passed away Friday, Apr. 3, 2026, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.

At his request, no services are planned.

Richard was born Aug. 16, 1946, in Storm Lake, Iowa to Leslie T. “Leb” and Lora (Ritter) Freese. He attended S...

Address

5839 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK
99611

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19072833333

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