It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jack Tragis, on the winter solstice, Dec. 21st, 2024, right about sunset. After a courageous battle with dementia, he left this world filled with love and compassion as he entered the kingdom of heaven, where we believe our mother, Darlene, waited for him with open arms and endless joy.

Jack's life was nothing short of extraordinary. An Army veteran and medic helicopter pilot in Vietnam, he was a proud Notre Dame graduate, President of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, Catholic Stevens Minister, hunter, work-record halibut holder, and, most importantly, a loving father to me and my brother John, as well as a devoted grandfather.

Jack is survived by his daughter Tammy, son-in-law Al, son John, daughter-in-law Tori and grandsons Ian and Scott.

In Fairbanks, Alaska, a Celebration of Like will be held on Thursday, May 29 from 5:50PM-7:30PM at Pike's Waterfront Hotel. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 31 at noon at Sacred Heart Cathedral.