Esther Rita Rastopsoff

Esther Rita Rastopsoff

(68) passed from this life to a new Life in Heaven on December 21, 2019 with her husband, Ralph Rastopsoff by her side after losing her battle with cancer. Esther loved Jesus and to spend time in prayer and His Word. Esther was born on March 18, 1951 in Wainwright to Elizabeth and Donny Ahsoak. She grew up in Barrow, Anchorage and finally at the Lazy Mountain Children’s Home in Palmer, AK. Esther will be remembered for her love for berry picking, fishing, and always wanting people to forgive each other.

She is preceded in death by brothers, Franklin Ahsoak, and Conrad Ahsoak and a sister, Kathrine Ahsoak. She is survived by her husband of 40+ years, Ralph Rastopsoff, brother Alec Ahsoak, and sisters, Dorcas Ahsoak and Bernice Thorpe. Also still living, her sister-in law, Nattie Rastopsoff, and niece, Carlie, sister-in-law, Patti and husband, Gary Folger and family, as well as brother in law, Andrew Peterson and wife, Jennie Lee.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Farm Loop Christian Center, 5900 N. Farm Loop Rd, Palmer, AK 99645 at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 25, 2020. There will be a Potlatch following the service.