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Obituary

Mary Virginia Roberts (September 18, 1939- November 6, 2024) also known as Ahna (meaning "Grandmother" in Inupiaq which is the Native language of Kotzebue, Alaska), passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. She was born in Nome, Alaska on September 18, 1939, to George Roberts and Virginia Harper Roberts. The youngest of three children, she shared a close bond …

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My mom did not want to have a funeral or a wake. What she really wanted was to people to remember her spirit and her heart. We will honor her through the work that we do and remember her in a small scattering of ashes this summer in Alaska.

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One of my fondest memories of Mary was spending the entire week with her during Christmas time one year. I gained a wea…
One of my fondest memories of Mary was spending the entire week with her during Christmas time one …
One of my fondest memories of Mary was spending the entire week …

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Kotzebue School Board

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What causes did Mary care about most?
Helping others. She was one of the most generous people I know. She did not know a…
Helping others. She was one of the most generous people I know. She did not know a stranger …
Helping others. She was one of the most generous people I know. She did not know a stranger and she often would invit…
What was Mary's favorite color?
Blue- like her eyes
Blue- like her eyes
Blue- like her eyes
What were Mary's favorite vacation spots?
She loved to travel. We had some great vacations to Thailand, Europe, and Australia…
She loved to travel. We had some great vacations to Thailand, Europe, and Australia. She wa…
She loved to travel. We had some great vacations to Thailand, Europe, and Australia. She was always ready for an adv…
What were Mary's favorite performances to watch?
Anything that included her grand daughter Lauren Owens Hallenberg
Anything that included her grand daughter Lauren Owens Hallenberg
Anything that included her grand daughter Lauren Owens Hallenberg

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Born

September 18th, 1939
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Passed away

November 6th, 2024
Santa Clarita, CA

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Somewhere in Alaska this summer

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Mary "Ahna" Roberts