PETER HOLOBINKO

Wasilla resident Peter Holobinko died at his home Feb. 1, 2004.

No service will be held. His ashes will be scattered over his east trapline at Wein Lake at a later date.

Mr. Holobinko was born May 5, 1927, in Burnside, Penn.

He graduated high school in Robertsdale, Penn.

Mr. Holobinko came to Alaska in 1971.

He was employed by Wasilla Excavating from 1972 to 1986. He worked for Howdie Inc. from 1986 until his retirement in 1999.

Mr. Holobinko enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.

His family wrote, "He was a dedicated husband and father. He took care of us all. He was a doting grandfather to all of his three grandchildren, with a special relationship with his namesake, Peter."

Mr. Holobinko is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eva L. Holobinko; children Yolonda, Andrew, Stephanie and Ladd; grandchildren Peter, Brittney and Anastasia; sisters Helen and Anne; and brothers, Charles Paul, Bill and Don.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Mat-Su, 3051 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654.

Arrangements were made by Valley Funeral Home & Crematory in Wasilla.