Juliana Farley

May 8, 1942 -

Oct 21, 2023

Juliana Mary "Emuguak" Farley, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2023, at the age of 81 in Anchorage, Alaska following a short battle with colon cancer. She was born on May 8, 1942, in Ukivok, Ugiuvak (King) Island, Alaska to her late parents Agnes and Leo Kunnuk, Sr.

Julie was a beloved wife to Howard and a devoted mother to her children, Beth, Kenny (Lisa), Jeff, Linda (Brian), Tina, Jessie (Michael), Mimi, Chugie (Jessica), Melissa, and her mama's boy, Harvey. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kyle, Paulette (Russell), Melanie (Cody), Christopher, Bubba, Jaxon, Axle, Lani, Jeff Jr. (Sarah), Julian, Samantha, Olivia, Kadi (Billy), Michael, Audrey (Charlie), Lily, Calvin, Chucky, Marie (Luciano), Sapphire, Calista, Gideon, Amy, Nicole, James, Shaune, Lorraine (Gray), Auki, Ari, Kevin, Benjamin, Kallie (Tomas), Mary Lou, Elizabeth, Katie (Jesse), Penelope, and Toby, with two more on the way. Julie's surviving siblings are Joe (Mary), Babe (Ralph), Theresa, and Willy (Karen).

Julie is preceded in death by her parents, Leo Sr. and Agnes; her siblings, Leo Jr., Vince, Marie, Peter, Paul, Tim, Dominic, and Charlie; and her treasured grandchildren, Michael Jr., Jessica, and Tim.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, a cause close to Julie's heart. Julie will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts. The Farley family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Alaska Native Medical Center who took incredible care of Julie during her final days.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, followed by a gathering at Old Saint Joseph's Church in Nome.

Here's to another good day.