Funeral Homes in Soldotna, AK

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Emily Johnson (choreographer and dancer).

Soldotna is a city in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the U.S. State of Alaska. At the 2010 census the population was 4,163. It is the seat of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.Soldotna is located in the Southcentral portion of Alaska on the central-western portion of the Kenai Peninsula. The city limits span 7 square miles along the Kenai River, which empties into the Cook Inlet in the nearby city of Kenai. The Kenai River was selected by CNN Travel as one of the "World's 15 Best Rivers for Travelers," due to its fishing and hunting opportunities. Soldotna is located on the western edge of the vast Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area spanning nearly 2 million acres and home to bears, moose, caribou, sheep, and many fish and bird species.The city is located at the junction of the Sterling Highway and the Kenai Spur Highway, which has enabled Soldotna to develop as a service and retail hub for the Central Peninsula as well as for travelers between Anchorage and Homer. The Central Peninsula Hospital serves the medical needs of the region's residents and tourists. The Kenai Peninsula College, a branch of the University of Alaska Anchorage, operates the Kenai River Campus in Soldotna. Additionally, the headquarters of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District are located in the city.

Soldotna Obituaries

It was revealed by Register Guard on July 28th, 2019 that Jackie Si "Jack" Saari perished in Springfield, Oregon.  Saari was 51 years old and was born in Soldotna, AK.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jackie Si "Jack"'s life.

It was reported on May 27th, 2018 that John K Perkovich passed away in Soldotna, Alaska.  Perkovich was 63 years old and was born in Eau Claire, WI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John K's life.

It was disclosed by Daily World on February 4th, 2017 that Curtis Wayne Creamer died in Montesano, Washington.  Creamer was 32 years old and was born in Soldotna, AK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Curtis Wayne's life.

It was written on November 15th, 2015 that Maureen Bridge died in Soldotna, Alaska.  Bridge was 90 years old and was born in Aarhus D, .  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Maureen's life.

It was written on May 5th, 2015 that William J Frederick perished in Soldotna, Alaska.  Frederick was 62 years old and was born in Hamilton, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William J's life.

It was written by Centralia Sentinel on April 30th, 2015 that Brandon Paul Poracky passed on in Mt Vernon, Illinois.  Poracky was 31 years old and was born in Soldotna, AK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Brandon Paul's life.

It was written on March 11th, 2015 that John V Hopley passed on in Soldotna, Alaska.  Hopley was 84 years old and was born in Samish Island, WA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John V's life.

It was written on December 17th, 2014 that Richard Rohr passed away in Soldotna, Alaska.  Rohr was 64 years old and was born in Fresno, CA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Richard's life.

It was written on August 15th, 2014 that Jean Agnes Hall (Banks) perished in Soldotna, Alaska.  Ms. Hall was 73 years old and was born in Marlborough, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jean Agnes's life.

It was written on August 8th, 2014 that Mary M Lewis (Green) perished in Soldotna, Alaska.  Ms. Lewis was 84 years old and was born in Monte Vista, CO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary M's life.

History

Soldotna is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. Also in that year, the Sterling Highway right-of-way was cleared of trees from Cooper Landing, Alaska Landing to Kenai, Alaska The location of present-day Soldotna was selected as the site for the highway's bridge crossing the Kenai River. The Soldotna post office opened in 1949 and other businesses opened in the next few years. Veterans of the United States armed services were given a 90-day preference over non-veterans in selecting land and filing for property. The construction of the Sterling Highway provided a link from the Soldotna area to the outside world.

The official website for the city of Soldotna is http://www.soldotna.org/.