Jason Tetpon

Oct 24, 1968 -

Jul 14, 2025

Jason Lee Tetpon was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on Oct. 24, 1968, to Eric Tetpon Jr. and Lillian Tetpon (Hanaka) as the youngest of six children. Jason was well known for his love and dedication to family as a son, a brother and an uncle. In all three of these roles, he was a beloved caretaker who always kept his family's needs at heart. Being in the presence of friends and family was a great joy to Jason, and he likewise brought joy to everyone who knew him.

Jason followed in his father's footsteps as a skilled carver, sharing the gifts of his native heritage across Alaska, and even internationally in Russia, representing the Alaska Art Alliance, to win a carving competition in 2020. In his profession, he not only created Native art, he encouraged and supported other artists in their work.

On July 14, 2025, Jason passed away peacefully in the presence of family. He is preceded in death by his father, Eric; mother, Lillian; and brother, Warren. He is survived by his three sisters, Rita Dotomain, Judith Hinkle and Leila Smith; brother, Eric Tetpon III; and nieces and nephews, Evangeline, Steve, Faye, Jessica, Melissa, Danny, Brett, Lauren and Joey.

The memorial service will be held on July 28, 2025, at 1 p.m., in Anchorage Central Lutheran Church. Burial following at Angelus Memorial, Last Supper Garden. Potluck following Burial at Central Lutheran Church.