Couples: October 5, 2009
Engagement: Kookesh and Frisby
Tyler Michael Frisby is pleased to announce the engagement of his parents Melissa May Kookesh and Charlie Patterson Frisby. The happy couple, who live in Juneau, are planning a 2010 fall wedding in Hawaii with friends and family.
Melissa is the granddaughter of Judith and the late Walter Woods of Manley Hot Springs and the late Matthew and Ramona Kookesh of Angoon. She is the eldest daughter of Floyd Kookesh and Lena Woods of Juneau. Melissa is a graduate of Angoon High School and is employed with the Tlingit & Haida Central Council in Southeast in the office of the president. Melissa enjoys spending her free time with their 2-year-old son, Tyler, as well as traveling and shopping.
Charlie is the grandson of Bernice and the late Algie Frisby of Hydaburg and the late Charlie and Exenia Fitka of Marshall. He is the son of Percy Frisby of Hydaburg and Rose Frisby of Marshall. Charlie is a graduate of Mount Edgecumbe High School and is a commercial fisherman. Charlie enjoys spending his free time hunting, fishing and gathering Native foods, as well as spending quality time with his family.
