Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Port Orchard, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Areas

Howard William Minor

Howard William Minor

Jun 25, 2017

Howard died peacefully in his sleep on June 25th at the age of 96. He lived in Port orchard since 1952. He enjoyed being a part of the community. He was involved in Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce. He was born in New York, attended school in Ohio and graduated from Western Reserve in 1952. He served in the...

Julian Concepcion Borja

Julian Concepcion Borja

Jun 21, 2017

Julian Concepcion Borja “Lung, Lunkie” Of Port Orchard, Washington, formerly from Dededo, Guam was called to his eternal rest on June 21, 2017 at the age of 65. To welcome him at the gates of Heaven will be his: Daughter: Nicole M.F. Quinata Parents: Julian Aguon & Odurfina Concepcion Borja Parents-in-law: Tomas L.G. & Remedios Santos Flores Brothers/ Sisters &...

Richard William Inwards

Richard William Inwards

Jun 20, 2017

Richard (Dick) William Inwards, of Olalla, Washington passed away Tuesday, June 20th at his home in Olalla. Born in Brainerd, Minnesota, July 25, 1939, the son of Glen and Esther Inwards. He leaves his wife Mary of 59 years; his son, Dale (Katherine) Inwards; his daughter Pam (Dennis) Hart; his daughter Arlene (Dean) Clark; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren;...

Norman Frederick Davis

Norman Frederick Davis

Jun 18, 2017

Vietnam Veteran Norman Frederick Davis passed away at home surrounded by his family. Survived by wife Joan, daughter Heather, four step children, a brother, two sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was kind, loving, wonderful man and we look forward to being reunited with him in heaven.

Harriet Evelyn Lopez

Harriet Evelyn Lopez

Jun 15, 2017

: Harriet Evelyn Lopez, age 90, died peacefully on June 15, 2017 in Port Orchard, Washington. Funeral service was held on June 27 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, burial at Sunset Lane, Port Orchard. She is survived by Cassandra, Marvin, Ramona, Perry and other family members, including 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. See details of the service program entitled “Celebrating...

Joan Charlotte Skalabrin

Joan Charlotte Skalabrin

Jun 12, 2017

Joan died peacefully on Monday, June 12th, surrounded by her family. Daughter of Josephine and Fred Pitcher, Joan graduated from Lincoln High School, and University of Washington School of Pharmacy. She was an active pharmacist for over 50 years, and took great pride in her work. For the last 30 years, she worked at South Park Pharmacy, and deeply valued...

Laurene Margaret Carlson

Laurene Margaret Carlson

Jun 11, 2017

Laurene Carlson died peacefully on Sunday, June 11th. Memorial service will be held Wed, June 21st at 1:00 pm at Elim Lutheran Church in Port Orchard. In lieu of flowers, gifts came be given to Helpline or Elim Pastor's discretionary fund.

Helen Pablo

Helen Pablo

Jun 10, 2017

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Stephen Sanford Chafee

Stephen Sanford Chafee

Jun 8, 2017

He was loved by many for his generosity and kindness. He graduated from University of Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Biophysics. Steve served 3 years in the U.S. Army and retired from DON Keyport after 33 years. He was a life time scholar and enjoyed hiking, skiing and travel. He is survived by...

Larry Gene Gudbranson

Larry Gene Gudbranson

Jun 7, 2017

Larry Gene Gudbranson (Capt. USN Retired ) of Manchester, WA passed away June 7, 2017 in Gig Harbor, WA. Larry was born August 12, 1929 and grew up in Bellingham, WA. He graduated from Bellingham High School and earned his degree (BS Economics) from the college which is now known as Western Washington University. It gave him a sense of...

Otto John Hokanson

Otto John Hokanson

May 29, 2017

John was born March 29, 1930 in Miller, South Dakota. John died peacefully at home Monday morning May 29, 2017 with his wife at his side in Port Orchard, WA at the age of 87. John married Virginia Hokanson on June 6, 1953 in Raleigh, North Carolina and they lovingly enjoyed 64 years together. They had four children; Rebecca (Dennis)...

Mary Alice Budd

Mary Alice Budd

May 28, 2017

Mary Alice Budd was born at home in South Colby, Washington September 14th, 1922. She was the second of 5 siblings born to Dorothy Rice and Alfred Biggs. Although she passed away in Bremerton at Claremont Assisted Living, she had lived in the family home from 1956 until January 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wayne...

Margaret Kvinsland

Margaret Kvinsland

May 27, 2017

Margaret Irene Heggem Kvinsland, a long-time resident of Port Orchard, died peacefully in Gig Harbor, Washington on May 27, 2017. She was a devoted mother, beloved Mormor, Farmor, and Oldemor, and delightful Auntie Muggy to her extended family, as well as a loyal friend. Her faith and Norwegian heritage were a large part of her daily life for 97 years....

David Piercy

David Piercy

May 26, 2017

David L. Piercy, 68, passed away on May 26, 2017 at his home in Port Orchard. He was born on April 12, 1949 to Donald and Doris (Mortenson) Piercy in Harvey, North Dakota. He grew up in Port Orchard and graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1968. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War...

Dennis Charles Patten

Dennis Charles Patten

May 26, 2017

Please join us at a Celebration of Denny Patten's life for a potluck on July 22, 2017 from 1 - 4 PM at the Tahuya Fire Hall, 14880 NE North Shore Road, Tahuya, WA 98588. Very casual wear - this is the Hood and that is the way Denny would want it. Please, no flowers or plants, but if you...

Charles Bozinski

Charles Bozinski

May 24, 2017

Charles J. Bozinski, 71, of Port Orchard, WA, died Wednesday May 24, 2017, at Orchard Pointe Memory Care Center in Port Orchard WA. He was born July 3, 1945 in Green Bay Wisconsin, son of the late Charles J Bozinski and Florence (Tomczak) Bozinski. Was loved and raised by his Grandparents, whom he cherished deeply, the late Michael J Bozinski...

Courtney R. Smith

Courtney R. Smith

May 22, 2017

Courtney Smith, a resident of Allyn, Washington, and beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on May 22, 2017, with his family by his side. He died peacefully after a courageous battle against lung cancer. He was born on October 13, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Walter and Evelyn (nee McNutt) Smith. Courtney was a graduate of Cass...

Rayleen Ann Beaton

Rayleen Ann Beaton

May 21, 2017

Rayleen Ann Beaton, age 92, a longtime resident of Helena, Montana, died peacefully on May 21, 2017 in Bremerton, WA. Rayleen was born March 13, 1925 in Los Angeles, CA to Ray and Aileen Haller. Rayleen grew up in Los Angeles where she was an active Girl Scout and graduated Valedictorian at the age of 16 from Hamilton High School....

Patricia Ann Amick

Patricia Ann Amick

May 12, 2017

Patricia Ann Amick, age 64 of Port Orchard, died May 12, 2017 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton with her family at her side. Patricia was born November 6, 1952, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Raymond H. and Virginia E. (Poster) Seims. She spent her childhood years in Waite Park, Minnesota, Moving to Girard, Kansas as a teenager...

Merceda Olson

Merceda Olson

May 11, 2017

Merceda Elizabeth Olson, "The Banana Bread Lady of Port Orchard" is now baking her delights in God’s Heavenly Kitchen. Marci was known around Port Orchard for her wonderful Banana Bread which she gave to people who helped her and to anyone she liked. Marci passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tacoma following a stroke and a brain tumor....