Carol Jean Aceveda Memorial Fund
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Carol Jean Aceveda, 72, of Juneau, Alaska passed away on April 25, 2015 surrounded by family at the ANMC. She was the daughter of Roy and Gladys Aceveda, and was born in Kake, Alaska on August 29, 1942. Her Tlingit name was Gúnnuk and she was of the Eagle moiety, Dakl´awedí, Yaa Ayaanasnak Kéet Hit (Killerwhale Chasing a Seal House).
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Billy and Fanny Friday, father Roy Aceveda, brothers David, Manuel, Kenny, Billy and sister Della. She is survived by her mother, Gladys, husband, John Forchemer, brothers Roy (Dinah), Paul (Marcia) & Leon (Rhonda), sisters Deena, Macaria and Bonita (Darren) and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She loved her eight children: Jim Duncan Jr., Desiree, Michelle (Mark), Derek (Tamiko), Jon (Claudine), Marc, Caron, and John Forchemer Jr. She cherished her 13 grandchildren: Hunter, Chelsey Jean, Colton, Chad, Stephan, Ashley, Aaliyah, Kaylah, Riley, Hazel, Madeline, Audrey, Jon Baird Jr. and one great grand-daughter, Adilynn.
Carol attended Sheldon Jackson College in Sitka and graduated from the University of Alaska Southeast with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She was an entrepreneur and the owner of small businesses including the ANAC Cache, an Alaska Native arts gift shop on Franklin Street, and two restaurants, “Duncan’s”, downtown and in the valley. She was an accomplished grant writer, business consultant, past chairwoman of the Democratic party in Juneau, and proud of her involvement with native organizations including Tlingit & Haida and Goldbelt, Inc.
When Carol was growing up, she was known for her athletic ability and it was not uncommon for her to swim between the islands in Kake. She was a cheerleader, track star and beautiful artist who loved painting with watercolors. She was trained to cook by her father Roy, a chef at the Baranof Hotel for 17 years, and enjoyed making Filipino food and baking breads, cakes, and cookies. She was a devout Christian, had a lovely smile, infectious laugh, and a penchant for shoes and boots from ShoeFly.
A vigil will be held on Friday, May 1st at 5:30 pm at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary located at 416 Fifth Street. On Saturday, May 2nd, a Mass of Resurrection will be held at the Cathedral at 10 am which will be followed by a reception at the Filipino Community Hall. Burial will be in Kake on Sunday, May 3rd.
Flowers can be sent directly to the Cathedral, and/or donations can be made in-person at the services, reception or via the Carol Aceveda Memorial Fund on GoFundMe.com.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Billy and Fanny Friday, father Roy Aceveda, brothers David, Manuel, Kenny, Billy and sister Della. She is survived by her mother, Gladys, husband, John Forchemer, brothers Roy (Dinah), Paul (Marcia) & Leon (Rhonda), sisters Deena, Macaria and Bonita (Darren) and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She loved her eight children: Jim Duncan Jr., Desiree, Michelle (Mark), Derek (Tamiko), Jon (Claudine), Marc, Caron, and John Forchemer Jr. She cherished her 13 grandchildren: Hunter, Chelsey Jean, Colton, Chad, Stephan, Ashley, Aaliyah, Kaylah, Riley, Hazel, Madeline, Audrey, Jon Baird Jr. and one great grand-daughter, Adilynn.
Carol attended Sheldon Jackson College in Sitka and graduated from the University of Alaska Southeast with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She was an entrepreneur and the owner of small businesses including the ANAC Cache, an Alaska Native arts gift shop on Franklin Street, and two restaurants, “Duncan’s”, downtown and in the valley. She was an accomplished grant writer, business consultant, past chairwoman of the Democratic party in Juneau, and proud of her involvement with native organizations including Tlingit & Haida and Goldbelt, Inc.
When Carol was growing up, she was known for her athletic ability and it was not uncommon for her to swim between the islands in Kake. She was a cheerleader, track star and beautiful artist who loved painting with watercolors. She was trained to cook by her father Roy, a chef at the Baranof Hotel for 17 years, and enjoyed making Filipino food and baking breads, cakes, and cookies. She was a devout Christian, had a lovely smile, infectious laugh, and a penchant for shoes and boots from ShoeFly.
A vigil will be held on Friday, May 1st at 5:30 pm at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary located at 416 Fifth Street. On Saturday, May 2nd, a Mass of Resurrection will be held at the Cathedral at 10 am which will be followed by a reception at the Filipino Community Hall. Burial will be in Kake on Sunday, May 3rd.
Flowers can be sent directly to the Cathedral, and/or donations can be made in-person at the services, reception or via the Carol Aceveda Memorial Fund on GoFundMe.com.
Organizer
Jon Duncan
Organizer
Juneau, AK
