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Robert Nick, the quiet force behind Alaska’s remote villages, passed away at 84—laid to rest near Nunapitchuk, the tundra he called home. A visionary leader who co-founded major Native corporations and brought electricity to isolated communities, he turned his family’s store into a vital hub of commerce and connection. Educated at Mt. Edgecumbe, he devoted decades to uplifting health, education, housing, and economic opportunity—all while fiercely protecting Yup’ik traditions. Tireless, humble, and solution-focused, he served on boards for decades, championing housing and education with unwavering dedication. His legacy lives on through his family and the communities he shaped, symbolized by the birth of his great-grandniece, given a Yup’ik name meaning “one who lives on”—a living tribute to his enduring spirit.

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