Linda Marica Ireland-Hufana

Linda Ireland-Hufana (Collver), passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska, at the age of 80. 

 

Born on September 2, 1944, in Coos Bay, Oregon, Linda spent her early years in Coos County. She attended elementary school locally and graduated from Marshfield High School. With a keen interest in healthcare and a desire to help others, she pursued studies in radiologic technology at Oregon Technical Institute.

 

 Linda dedicated her professional life to healthcare. Her career spanned several respected institutions across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. She worked at Bay Area Hospital in North Bend,Oregon; Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska; and Group Health in Seattle, Washington. Her commitment to patient care and her professionalism left a lasting impression on colleagues and patients alike. 

 

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Linda was known for her love of painting and gardening—creative outlets that brought her joy and peace. She also cherished time spent outdoors, finding beauty and serenity in nature. She shared this love with her children and grandchildren who have fond memories of her taking them to the lakes and mountain trails in Alaska to the sand dunes and ocean beaches of the Oregon coast.

 

 Family was central to Linda’s life. She found great happiness in hosting gatherings that brought together extended family members across generations. Her quick wit and sense of humor livened gatherings with much laughter. Her warmth and hospitality created lasting memories for all who joined her table. 

 

Linda is lovingly remembered by her daughters Veronica Vania (Tom Vania), Rosa Thunselle (David Thunselle), and Donna Ireland; her sisters Donna Graham and Ruth Strassmaier; and her grandchildren Kevin Vania, Katie Ireland-Rhea, Christopher Ireland, Samantha Ireland, Dawson Thunselle, and Micah Rose Thunselle; and 6 great grandchildren. 

 

She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Hufana; her son Kenneth Ireland; and her granddaughter Rene Vania. 

 

A memorial service will be held to honor Linda’s life in Coos County Oregon.

 

 May Linda’s memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.