Funeral services for the late Otto Hoberg were held ffom the Old Log Church July 6.
Otto arrived from Sweden in 1929, settling in Prince Rupert. He moved to Smithers where he tried farming until 1936. He moved to Atlin to try placer mining. His
next venture was cutting wood for the Americans in 1944 when he came to Whitehorse. Finally he got back into his trade as carpenter and construction work. He started the Yukon Construction Co., which he operated until his death.
Born July 24, 1907 in Sundea, Sweden, Otto leaves seven brothers in Sweden and an uncle Julius Hoberg in Middlehurst, Alberta.
A member of the Elks for a number of years, Otto will be mised by all his brother Elks.
