Katherine A. “Aghloo” Punguk
Katherine A. “Aghloo” Punguk was born to Walter and Emily Oseuk on November 10, 1948. On August 4, 2025 Kathy went to be with her beloved husband, Thomas.
Kathy married Thomas Punguk in 1970 and moved to Golovin from Gambell, Alaska to start her family. She was the proud mother of Walter Punguk. For many years, Kathy was employed by BIA and worked at the Golovin School as a teacher aide for many years. She also worked as the City Clerk for many years.
Kathy lived a subsistence lifestyle, she and Tommy were always out and about, picking berries, hunting seals and fishing. Her kitchen was always busy, she made sure all her visitors had food to eat. She was well-known for her delicious doughnuts that she made and shared with everyone.
Kathy and Tommy opened their home to their visitors. She loved kids and was very fond of Amanda. She loved Amanda like her own and they were very close. And when Amanda had her three children, Kathy grew to love them as her grandchildren. Kathy was also very close to Anne Lockwood.
Kathy will surely be missed and cherished by all who knew her.
Kathy is survived by her son, Walter Punguk (Dawn) and sister June Oseuk; her niece Virginia Oseuk; her sister in-law Gladys Armstrong and family. Kathy is also survived the Buck family from White Mountain. And by many extended family members and numerous friends.
Kathy is preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Punguk; her parents Walter and Emily Oseuk; her brother Aaron Oseuk and sisters Lucy and Emma.
Walter and family would like to thank NSEDC, NSHC, Chinik Eskimo Community, Golovin Native Corporation, City of Golovin.
Special thanks to Kriscilla “ Pretty” Buck for all your help in making the arrangements for Kathy’s return home and for the funeral and burial service.
Also, to Melissa O’Connor who help and taking care of Kathy while she was in the hospital.
Your love and support has been greatly appreciated.
There are so many that we want to thank, if we have left anyone out, it was not intentional.