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Bayani Calitis
Apr 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bayani Calitis
Bayani Calitis was a man of remarkable heart and skill, born and raised in the Philippines, whose life touched everyone around him. He had a gift with his hands—whether it was fixing something, building something, cooking a meal, or caring for others, he approached everything with thoughtfulness and dedication.
But beyond his talents, Bayani had a...
Bruce Edward Strosnider
Apr 12, 2026
Bruce Strosnider, 83, passed away April 12, 2026, in Olalla, Washington. Born Nov. 25, 1942, to Walter and Eileen Strosnider in St. Louis, Bruce lived a life enriched by education, art, travel, and a deep appreciation for literature.
Bruce spent his early years in St. Louis, where he attended elementary and high school before pursuing higher education at the University of...
Alice Louise Svac
Apr 7, 2026
Alice Louise Svac, age: 100, resident of Port Orchard, died at her home on April 7, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1925, in Todd County, Minnesota. She was the youngest of four daughters of Henry and Stella (Hybl) Jedlicka, who were both the children of Czech immigrants. She grew up and graduated from Clarissa High School in 1943....
Sheila Vera Woods
Apr 4, 2026
Sheila Vera Woods passed away April 4th, 2026. She was born July 31st of 1939 to David Watkin Moore and Juanita Gloria Carlson Moore. She married Lynn Adaire Woods December 27, 1976. She had two children from a previous marriage Patricia Jo Richburg Roque and Eric Lee Richburg. Woody and Sheila had a son Andrew Lynn Woods. Woody also brought...
Jennifer Anne Chattin
Mar 31, 2026
Jennifer “Jenn” Anne Chattin, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at her home in Port Orchard, Washington.
Born on December 19, 1977, she was the daughter of Stephanie and Richard Williams, sister to Justin Greenhalgh, and step-sister to Tom and Ceila. She attended Lincoln Elementary for Kindergarten through fifth grade. For sixth through eighth grade, she attended Riverton...
Jacob Richard Silberman
Mar 31, 2026
Jacob was born December 21,1991, in Olympia, Washington at St. Peter's Hospital
- Jacob was born with a congenital heart defect (Transposition of the Great Arteries) that required major surgery 5 days after he was born at Children's hospital in Seattle.
- He had numerous other surgeries in his younger years at different hospitals in Seattle and Portland.
- He is survived by...
Nada Faye Campeau
Mar 30, 2026
Nada Faye (Ogden) Campeau, 90, of Port Orchard, passed away on March 30 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tacoma. Nada was born in a farmhouse on Big Bear Ridge in Idaho, to Van and Corrine Ogden, on April 10, 1935. She grew up an only child and spent her early years in Northern Idaho, then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada,...
Sun Ae King
Mar 28, 2026
Sun Ae King, 66, of 6480 Crossing Place SW, Port Orchard Washington, died Saturday, 28 March 2026. She was born in Busan South Korea on October 13, 1959. She is survived by one son, Ryan E. King, Husband Kevin E. King (Retired Naval Nurse Corps Officer) and three grandchildren Peyton, Jayden, Colton and four sisters, Sun Wha, Sun Mae, Heeboon...
Patricia Ann Bendixen
Mar 23, 2026
Patti Bendixen, 73, passed away at home in Belfair on March 23, 2026.
Patti was born on April 27, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska. She moved with her parents and two brothers to Kelso, WA, as a baby. She attended Coweeman Junior High and Kelso High School, and continued her education to become a beautician. She moved to Bremerton after completing beauty...
Joan Eloise Speece-Kessler
Mar 23, 2026
Joan Eloise (Vaughn) Speece-Kessler peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her home in Washington.
Joan was born Aug 26, 1939 in Barberton, OH, the first child of 6 children of Otha "Jack" Vaughn and Virginia Eloise (Moser) Vaughn. Both have preceded her in death.
She graduated from West Liberty,...
Jack Gordon Larsen
Mar 21, 2026
Jack Gordon Larsen passed away on Saturday the 21st of March, 2026 at the wonderful young age of 96. He was preceded by his bride of 53 years and love of his life as well as best friend, Margaret Irene LaDu Larsen, his parents Roy Earle and Romilda Amelia and all of his older and younger siblings, Jeanne, Jim, Gary...
Timothy Robert Hird
Mar 13, 2026
Tim Hird was born August 25, 1961, in Harbor City, CA to Robert Hird and Joan Hird. Tim passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at the age of 64. He attended EPO Elementary, Cedar Heights Jr. High and graduated from South Kitsap High School.
Tim was a Carpenter and contractor who built beautiful homes as well as gorgeous additions and...
Thomas George Schmidt
Mar 13, 2026
Tom Schmidt passed away peacefully at his home at the Washington Veteran’s Home in Retsil, WA, with his two daughters by his side. Tom was born in Marshalltown, IA, the first of six children of Henry George Schmidt and Margaret Hazel (Benbow) Schmidt. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1959.
Tom was a proud Navy Vietnam veteran and lived a...
John Edward Taylor
Mar 12, 2026
John Edward Taylor, 79, of Bremerton, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026.
Born July 1, 1946, in Greensburg, Indiana, to Clarence Taylor and Lucille Taylor (Tanner), John spent his early years there. He proudly served three years in the United States Navy and later worked as a painter. During his time in the Navy, he came to Bremerton, where...
Kirk Wyn DaZelle
Mar 8, 2026
Kirk Wyn DaZelle, 84, of Manchester, WA, passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 8, 2026, at St Michael Medical Center, Silverdale.
Kirk was born on November 4, 1941 in Bellingham, Washington. He was active in the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from Bellingham High School in 1959, he enlisted in the...
Chong Tok Rio
Mar 6, 2026
Chong Tok Rio, 83, of Port Orchard, passed away on March 6, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 5, 1942 in South Korea, she was known for her unmatched work ethic, resilience, and her gift of helping others. Chong is survived by her three children, Corrina Markley, Kevin Rio, Coleen Walker, and eight grandchildren. A memorial service...
Donald Leroy Morrison
Mar 6, 2026
Donald Leroy Morrison was born at home on November 27, 1925 in Manitou, North Dakota, to Wilbert and Fannie Morrison. He joined his two older sisters, Doris (Al) and Adele (Bob) and was followed by a brother, Melvin (Lenore). When he was 9 years old, his family moved to Priest River area in Idaho, where he walked to the one-room...
Diana DeMinter
Mar 3, 2026
Diana DeMinter, age 60, of Olalla, WA passed away peacefully at home on March 3,2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in the Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, Philippines on October 5, 1965. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 16 years, Lee. Diana was a dedicated Cosmetologist for over 40 years...
Pamela Colleen (McCabe) Craighead
Feb 23, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Colleen Craighead, age 77, of Belfair, WA, passed away on February 23, 2026. Born in Seattle, Washington, Pam’s life was shaped by a deep love for her family. She lived in West Seattle for 55 years before retiring to Belfair, Washington in 2003.
As a young girl, Pam spent countless hours playing with her older sister, Sylvia, and younger...
Dale Leonard Ison
Feb 21, 2026
Dale Ison was born August 26, 1956 in Bremerton, WA. He was raised and lived in Kitsap County most of his life. He spent his early years with his parents, Merrill Ison and Joyce Ison-Angel and siblings Debbie, Donna, Dorene, and Lyn. During this time he enjoyed roaming the neighborhood with his friends and the family joke was there wasn't...
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