Janice Annette Mattingley 83, passed peacefully on May 3rd,2025 at Wellington Hospital in New Zealand. Born in New Plymouth on October 19, 1941 to Irene and Leonard Rackley. Janice grew up with a curiosity for the world that would shape her life.

In her 20’s, she set out from New Zealand to see what lay beyond its shores. That journey eventually led her to Anchorage, Alaska where she settled with her husband Benard Mattingley raised her children, and spent more than four decades surrounded by community and family. Ten years ago , Janice began a new chapter returning to her love of travel. She biked, read voraciously, tackled sudoku puzzles with determination, and treasured every moment spent with those she loved.

Janice will be remembered for her steady kindness, her willingness to help, and the joy she found in connection with family, friends or fellow travelers. She is survived by her children Darren (Sarah Faulkner-Mattingley) of Girdwood, Alaska, and Sharon (Peter) Ranaldi of Anchorage, Alaska: her grandchildren Noelle, Sophia and Jordan Mattingley,and Daniel,Luke, and Adam Comer, Great granddaughter Elise Comer; and her partner and companion in adventure; Brian Goss of Paraparaumu, New Zealand. She also leaves behind two siblings, Sharron Anderson of New Plymouth, New Zealand, and Rolland Rackley of Auckland, New Zealand. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Leonard Rackley and her husband Bernard Mattingley.

Her life was a journey marked by love generosity, and resilience, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A Celebration of life for Janice will be held on what would have been her 84th birthday.

October 19th, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. at O’Malley’s on the Green (3651 O’Malley Road, Anchorage, AK 99507

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