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This section was intended to keep a history or record of wrecked vehicles lost. Unfortunately, as the AKMC endured over the years we would also lose AKMC members not due to Miata accidents. This section will include AKMC members who are resting in peace. All members will be remembered in a moment of silence in an event during the Memorial Day Weekend as it is also the birthday of the AKMC. Some members were also veterans and is a proper time to remember all members lost but not forgotten at one time.
Cynder Gray
RIP Cynder.
David Rein
Jan 3, 1954 - Apr 16, 2024
David Lewis Rein passed away at his home on April 16, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska. Born on Jan. 3, 1954, to Maryan and Frederick Rein in Bangkok, Thailand, Dave chose to spend the last half of his life in Anchorage, the city he had grown to love.
David graduated high school at Dwight Englewood School in New Jersey, and was a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy earning an engineering degree in 1977.
During his military career, he proudly served our nation completing U.S. tours at Sacramento, Calif.; Tacoma, Wash.; Dayton, Ohio; Warner Robins, Ga.; Fairbanks, Alaska; and overseas at Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Retiring at the rank of Major, David moved from Fairbanks to Anchorage in 1993, where he worked at several engineering firms and then for the Anchorage School District. Dave was the ASD project manager for the construction of the South Anchorage High School, an accomplishment for which he and his family are proud.
David had a passion for music and movies. He was an active member of the Alaska Miata Club. He enjoyed creating elaborate meals and loved hosting friends and family to weekend and holiday dinners.
David is preceded in death by his parents; and granddaughter, Lauren Rein. He is survived by his sister, Sari Bukowski of Tappan, N.J.; brother, Owen Rein of Mountainview, Ark.; sister, Laura Booth of Fayetteville, N.C.; son, Mark Rein of Williamsburg, Ky.; daughter, Virginia Rein of Wasilla, Alaska; and Catherine Southard of Moses Lake, Wash.; and many grandchildren, nieces and extended family who love him.
Friends wishing to donate in David Rein's honor are asked to do so with Anchorage Animal Care and Control, where he volunteered many hours.
Toshihiko Hirai
April 11, 2023
Toshiko Hirai
Chadwick Barnes
Oct 22, 1981 - Jul 12, 2022
Dr. Chadwick E. Barnes, 40, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Columbus and Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on July 12, 2022. He was born on Oct. 22, 1981, in Livingston, N.J., to Gregory William and Deirdre Lynn (Aljian) Barnes.
He graduated from Fredericktown High School in Fredericktown in 2000, where he was co-valedictorian of his class, played clarinet in the marching band and participated in cross-country and ski club. Following high school, he attended Kent State University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science degree in integrated life sciences. He found a lot of joy as a student driving the campus bus at Kent State University before studying medicine at Northeast Ohio College of Medicine, where he graduated in 2006. He went on to complete an internal medicine residency in 2009, and nephrology fellowship in 2011, at The Ohio State University in Columbus. He was dual board certified in internal medicine and nephrology.
He was introduced to his wife, Shannon Hilton, by his sister Whitney in 2002. In August 2011, Chad, Shannon, Whitney and their little brown dog Chubby completed a cross-country drive in a Nissan Maxima to relocate to Anchorage, where Chad and Shannon currently reside. Chad began his career as a physician in Anchorage with the Kidney Hypertension Clinic of Alaska.
On June 18, 2016, Chad married Shannon, and they soon welcomed two sons. Graham Edward was born on March 27, 2019, and Nolan Jackson on June 15, 2022. Also left to cherish his memory are his parents; sister, Whitney Barnes (Kim Klesse); as well as many relatives and friends near and far. Preceded in death are his grandparents, Edward and Florence Aljian and Frances and Lucille Barnes.
Chad was a dedicated family man. He loved being a husband and a father. He was also very close with his parents, sister, grandparents and extended family.
Chad lived a short, but full life. He went by many names including Doctor, Chaddie, Papa and Hubs during his time. He loved to watch sports, particularly Ohio State football and any car races. Chad enjoyed weekly soccer games, hiking, running, skiing, camping with his family and traveling. He had a standing annual date at the Indy 500 with many friends. He was very curious and enjoyed the satisfaction of working with his hands, a trait he was teaching his sons. One of Chad's biggest loves in life was cars, a proud member of the Arctic Alaska Region of the Sports Car Club of America, where he was currently serving as the Regional Executive. He was a calm but fierce autocross competitor in his Miata named "Stormy." He also enjoyed participating in rally cross as well as racing his rusty Subaru on Big Lake in the winter. He spent many hours in his garage tinkering with his sons or teaching them how to properly wash a car. Most often he could be found under the hood of a car. Chad was always willing to offer advice, guidance and get his hands dirty for someone in need.
Chad's life passion was in medicine, specifically nephrology. He enjoyed problem solving and helping Alaskans lead healthier lives. He loved the unique environment of practicing in Alaska and traveling to different clinics throughout the state. Chad and Shannon spent their honeymoon in Guatemala on a medical mission trip through Refuge International, where they went on to serve on many more trips together. He believed that when you have a gift you have a responsibility to be generous with that gift. He enjoyed mentoring in medicine and car racing. He had an unmatched ambition and curiosity. Chad was silly, meticulous, steadfast, patient, kind, compassionate, calm and generous with his time and love. He loved life and filled every minute of life with meaning. He will be tremendously missed by those who knew him and we will hold him in our hearts forever.
Chad was able to fulfill his final wish of being an organ donor, to continue to help others live on.
Go Bucks!
Christy Shilling-Stotler
Christina Lynn Shilling, 45, passed away at Matsu Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska on May 1, 2022. Christina was born in Anchorage on September 10, 1976, to Daniel and Andrea (Weddle) Shilling. Full obituary to follow.
Eric Hansen
Jan 15, 1991 - Aug 3, 2021
Eric was adventurous, funny, reliable, intelligent, hardworking, charismatic and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone.
Eric had a passion and talent for working on and customizing computers, cars and motorcycles - both his own, and those of this friends and family, and expected nothing in return. He lived his life the way he wanted to, always. Eric was a vibrant caring soul who will be terribly missed by so many people. We forever love and will miss you. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.
Eric is survived by his wife, Kylara; mother, Vicki; sister, Kristin; and brother, Robert.
Go forth young man, enjoy your ride with Justin and the saints!
Chris Kalilikane
Christopher Miguel Cordell Kalilikane was born June 28, 1994 in Anchorage, Alaska to Bernard and Erika Kalilikane. He was middle brother Keoni, Dominic, Joshua, and Brandon Kalilikane. Chris left us unexpectedly on April 9, 2020.
Christopher attended Save High School in Anchorage, AK. He loved racing and working on cars. His goal was to open his own business as an automotive mechanic.
He was creative and very artistic, an avid hiker who loved to dance and attend rave events, passionate with Japanese music and Japanese anime movies, hanging out with friends, family and playing his games. Reading Norse Mythology (Valkyries). Most of all, he loved reading his bible and was very spiritual in his love for the Lord.
He worked a variety of jobs which included, construction, security, and in 2012, joined the Alaska Army National Guard as an infantry scout. He served in various positions with 1st Battalion 297th Infantry Regiment to include Scout Driver, Grenadier, Automatic Rifleman and Fire Team Leader. He deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian.
His military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M device, NATO medal ad Air Assault Badge.
Christopher is preceded in death by grandparents Elmer and Shirley Manook, many Aunts and Uncles and his pet dog Samson Kalilikane.
Christopher is survived by his loving family, his parents Bernard and Erika Kalilikane, siblings Keoni, Dominic, Joshua and Brandon Kalilikane, and his niece Zoe, Grandparents Walter and Jo-Ann Kalilikane, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends and his best friend pet dog Rocco Tucker Kalilikane.
Christopher was laid to rest on April 21, 2020 at Fort Richardson National Cemetery.
Allen Shaw
Allen Lee Shaw, 61, of North Pole, passed away at his home on the evening of Aug. 5 surrounded by his loving family.
Allen was born July 30, 1955, to the late Francis and Doris Shaw, of Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. He was just a kid in Anchorage at the time of the big Alaska earthquake of 1964. His father, being U.S. Air Force, moved the family across the country and Allen eventually found himself in Satellite Beach, Florida, where he graduated from high school in 1973. As a teenager, he could see the ocean from certain classrooms, and on more than one occasion, found the pull of surfing too strong for his and his friends' abilities to finish the school day.
Allen joined the U.S Army in 1974, intending to become a public affairs specialist covering the Vietnam War. He requested to be stationed "somewhere in the Pacific," so the Army sent him to Fort Wainwright. While there, he fulfilled his duties writing articles for the post newspaper, the Yukon Sentinel. After three years as an enlisted soldier, he decided to leave the Army in 1977, settling in Fairbanks and taking a job with the Fairbanks North Star Borough, where he worked for the next 32 years.
In 1995, Allen met and began his long love affair with Marijane, whom he married on Dec. 12, 2005. Together, they lived in the Fairbanks area, raising their family and becoming part of the community they loved.
Allen enjoyed being around people and bringing them together. He participated in numerous local organizations, among them the Alaska BBQ Association, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, Golden Days Planning Committee, Arctic Winter Games Planning Committee. Known as "Big Al" among his friends, he was a fitness nut and self-proclaimed gym rat, and after becoming a certified personal trainer, provided many Fairbanksans with hours of fitness expertise, as well as amateur psychotherapy. But he also savored good Scotch and good cigars and was a wonderful person to share a "wee dram" with. Big Al loved his bright yellow Mazda Miata; hearing the sweet sound of it in your driveway meant that it was summer in Alaska. He enjoyed life and was quick to laugh and glad to bring a smile to your face. Allen's love of family, community and country made him a cherished husband, father and friend to many.
Allen Lee Shaw is survived by his wife, Marijane Shaw; his daughter, Jessica Snedden; his son, Kolman Shaw; stepson, Ryan Sparks, and his wife, Crystal Aken; stepson, Justin Sparks and his fiancee, Amanda Henry; grandchildren Jamie, James and Emily Sparks and Rebecca Griffin; his brother, Jeff Shaw; niece Amber Wofford; and mother-in-law, Ellen Wofford. All are currently living here in Fairbanks.
From Marijane Shaw: Our service for friends and family will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21st at the Center For Performing Arts (civic center) at Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks. We thank you all so much for your prayers, good thoughts, and support.
Pete Trivette
Juneau resident Peter Jonathan Trivette died June 28, 2007, in Juneau. He was
22.
He was born and raised in Juneau and attended Capital Elementary School,
Harborview Elementary School and Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School. He graduated
from Juneau-Douglas High School in 2004.
He was a student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and attended the
University of Alaska Southeast, majoring in criminal justice. He worked as a
community service officer at UAF during the past school year. His summer jobs
included work at Princess Tours, DIPAC, Wings of Alaska, Choate Law Firm and the
U.S. Forest Service.
He is survived by his parents, Sam and Gayle Trivette, of Juneau; brother,
Marcus Trivette, of Fairbanks; grandmother, Colleen Nicholson, of Petersburg;
aunts and uncles, Sue Trivette, of Anchorage, Jim and Phyllis Trivette, of
Juneau, Natalie Nicholson, of Redmond, Wash., and Kim and Clint Jacobs of
Culbertson, Mont.; cousins, Gary, Jeanette, Jamie, James Trivette, Paul and Dan
Jacobs; girlfriend, Molly Kline and her family, of Fairbanks; and many extended
family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at St. Paul's
Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Drive. A memorial fund in the name of Peter Trivette
will be established at Wells Fargo Bank. Donations will be used to help young
people struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts.
 
Truck 2, Miata 0
Name: Rosie
Owner:
Kazue
Make:
Mazda
Model: 91 base
Year: 1991-2015
Color: White
Mileage: 163,000+
Mods: Stock
BBS 14"
Inspiration: ROSIE was owned by Kazue, our Japanese interpreter known for hosting our Kanazawa guests in 2006. She drove ROSIE all year round for many years but finally got into an accident with a parked Ford F250. Kazue had a hard time of letting ROSIE go but it wasn't going to be an easy fix. Mike Anders used the engine and transmission to make PENLOP a stick. Justin got the signed trunk and parted out to members so ROSIE will live on forever.
Crank Wobble 1, Miata 0
Name: Kero
Owner:
AKMC
Make:
Mazda
Model: 92 Automatic
Year: 2014-2014
Color: Neon Green
Mileage: 100,000+
Mods: Glass soft top
Eagle Wheels
Inspiration: KERO is the sound a frog makes in Japanese. Future mods were to remove the headlight actuators and permanently leave them up or to get the front kit with permanent headlights up. KERO fell to the dreaded crank wobble, which led to installing a seized motor, which led to AKMC parts car. KERO lives on in several members Miatas.
Member Falls Asleep
Name:
Vader
Owner:
Speedy (Derek)
Model: RX-7 Second Gen (FC)
Year: 1986-2006
Color: Blue
Mileage: 100,000 Miles ?
Mods:
Racing
Beat Steel Oil Lines
Aerodyne Industries Heavy duty Clutch
CorkSport Titanium Cat Back Exhaust
Inspiration: Darth Vader
Miata Crashes in
Hillside
Name:
None, see OZINGA
Owner:
Matt
Make:
Mazda
Pictures to come
Model: Miata C Package Automatic
Year: 1993 - 2005
Color: Classic Red
Mileage: 63,000 Miles
Mods: New Exhaust
Drink/CD Case
New Top
Inspiration:
Truck 1, Miata 0
Name:
Kimba
Owner:
Ed Spencer
Make:
Mazda
Model: Miata B Package
Year: 1992 - 2004
Color: Crystal White
Mileage: 167,000 Miles
Mods: Indiglo Dash
White Reflectors
Chromed Wheels
Trailer Hitch
Oris Windscreen
Air Intake
Flyin' Miata Strut Bar
Plexiglass
2000 Soft Top
Inspiration: KIMBA was named after a white lion from a Japanese animation.
AKMC Founder Crashes
Name:
Yukari
Owner:
Michael Fernandez
Make: Eunos (Mazda)
Model: Roadster NA6CE-131566
Year: 1991 - 2002
Color: White (Classic Red)
Mileage:
90,000 km (Tampered)
Mods:
GReddy Turbo
GReddy Power Extreme Exhaust
Magnacore Ignition Wires
NGK R Spark Plugs
Nitto 450 Tires 195/50-15
Mr. C's Short Shift Kit
Slotted Brakes
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
T's Racing Rims 15 X 7
Trust Springs and Shocks
Clear Front Side Markers
Pioneer 6600 with 12 CD Changer
Wooden Steering Wheel
Wooden Shift Knob
Inspiration: Yukari Meada is a sweet Japanese lady and a valued
member of the Kanazawa Roadster Club (KRC). She was one of my hosts while
visiting Kanazawa for the first time. She gave me a ride in her Black and Tan
Roadster to visit a Japanese Historic Automobile Museum. She made lunch which
we ate out of a bento box. We tried to communicate with sign language, her
Japanese to English dictionary, and my English to Japanese dictionary. She made
me three Origami of cranes and I made her a flower out of cigarette foil. I
named my Roadster after her kindness and hospitality. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu, Yukari.
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