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It is with a heavy heart that the Family of Herbie Nayokpuk would like to let you know that Herbert passed away Saturday afternoon December 2nd, at 2:35 pm surrounded by family at the Alaska Native Medical Center.

A Memorial Service is planned to be held in Anchorage, the start of the Iditarod trail,  Wednesday, December 6th, at the Anchorage Baptist Temple at 1 pm and Thursday evening, December 7th, in Nome, at the end of the Iditarod, as Herbie completes his final race down the trail, with the funeral service to held in Shishmaref, Friday, December 8th (weather permitting). 

Elizabeth and the family thanks everyone for the outpouring of support you have given to us by email and phone calls.  And to all who have donated to the Herbert Nayokpuk Donation Account at Wells Fargo. A special thank you to NANA, BSNC, and Joan and Corey Hjalseth and family,  Asta Keller and Cindy Allred. 

Cards can be sent to:
Elizabeth Nayokpuk and family
PO Box 30
Shishmaref, AK 99772

Thank you for your prayers and support from the Family of Herbert Nayokpuk.

Chuck and Shirley Newberg