Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Stella Elizabeth (Durston) Linenko

Stella Elizabeth (Durston) Linenko

Jan 22, 2016

In honor of our Mom, we are submitting her requested obituary she had prepared prior to her death: Stella was born September 3, 1918 in Topbar, South Dakota to Herbert and Jane (Hayes) Durston, immigrants from England in 1908. She had one brother and five sisters. At an early age the family moved to Dowling, South Dakota on a large...

William "Cap" J. De Miero

William "Cap" J. De Miero

Jan 19, 2016

Cap De Miero, 84 of Bremerton, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was born in Union, Washington to Bill & Nellie De Miero. He graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1951 where he was quarterback of the football team, student body president & outstanding senior high student. After high school, he joined the Marine Corps and was a veteran...

Chester Benjamin Abrams Jr.

Chester Benjamin Abrams Jr.

Jan 18, 2016

Chester B Abrams Jr of Port Orchard passed away on January 19, 2016. He was born on August 3, 1925 in Huntington, New York to Chester and Arlene Abrams. Chester was a graduate of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon and is a World War II veteran. Chester married JoAnne Abrams on September 3, 1949 in Clovis, New Mexico. Chester...

Piper Ann Lowery

Piper Ann Lowery

Jan 16, 2016

Our beloved daughter Piper came into this world after 10 years of trying to have a baby and the last IVF attempt. She was our precious miracle that the Lord blessed us with. We were so blessed to have a daughter, everything we did was for Piper. So grateful to the Lord for blessing us with one child, then 2...

Walter Alfred Hardin

Walter Alfred Hardin

Jan 14, 2016

On 01-14-2016 Walter A. Hardin reached his hand out (after fighting a long battle with cancer and lung disease), to join his granddaughter Shannon ( who also lost the battle against cancer). Walt was born on 10-23-1934 in Amarillo, TX. He served his country from 1951 to 1971, then worked at Keyport retiring from both. During his life Walt was...

Ana Castro Champaco

Ana Castro Champaco

Jan 14, 2016

After a lifetime of loving and sacrificing for her family, Ana Castro Champaco peacefully entered heaven on Jan. 14, 2016. She was 81 years old. Born on April 7, 1934 in the village of Merizo, Guam to Mariano and Florentina Champaco, Ana was the third-oldest of 13 siblings and the oldest girl. She spent much of her youth performing chores...

David A. Bejar

David A. Bejar

Jan 14, 2016

David went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 14, 2016 surrounded by his entire family. David was born in Miami, AZ on March 3, 1934 to Mariano and Nellie Lopez Bejar. He spent his youth and high school years in Gilroy, CA where he also met the love of his life and high school...

Roy Dale Mcalexander

Roy Dale Mcalexander

Jan 13, 2016

Roy Dale McAlexander passed away on January 13, 2016 due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Roy was born to Oliver and Nellie McAlexander on December 1, 1939 in Denison, Kansas. After graduating from Denison High School he served four years in the Navy. After the Navy he had worked at Ford Motor Company, Boeing, and Goodyear Tire plant before working for...

Leona Jean Williams

Leona Jean Williams

Jan 11, 2016

"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God and everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God...." This verse describes our Mama perfectly. She was an amazing wife and Mother. Anyone who walked into our home was embraced with a warm and genuine love and fed with the best baked goods on the planet! Mama...

Mary Bennett-Phillips

Mary Bennett-Phillips

Jan 10, 2016

Mom was born January 8, 1926 to John Hughes & Elizabeth Robinson. She attended school in Beverly, Massachusetts. She married Norman J. Bennett on May 24, 1950. She and Norman lived in Beverly Farms in Massachuseets and had three boys Rick, Mark, Peter and a girl, Wendy. Norman died November 1, 1981. She remarried Wil Phillips May 20, 1995 and...

Robin Star Komenda

Robin Star Komenda

Jan 8, 2016

An angel was born from heaven on February 8th 1982. Robin Star Komenda , though unknown what her life held for her and those around her, she amazed us all. So tiny and small, her Mom and Dad were blessed with a life experience they never knew they were going to face. As this angel grew, she showed signs that...

Richard Arnold Burko Sr.

Richard Arnold Burko Sr.

Jan 7, 2016

With the passing of Richard A. Burko Sr., our heavens have gained a man of honor, integrity and generosity. He lived a life rooted in family, and strived to protect and nurture those around him. Born on August 15th, 1942 in Rock Creek, Ohio. Richard graduated from Rock Creek in 1960 where he promptly joined the Navy and headed to...

Sharon Elizabeth Stroble-Mckenzie

Sharon Elizabeth Stroble-Mckenzie

Jan 7, 2016

Sharon Elizabeth “Stroble” McKenzie ~ Born in Curlew, WA on May 28, 1940, passed, peacefully, at her home in Port Orchard, WA on January 7, 2016. Several of her family members were by her side. She was 75 years young and her lively and artistic spirit will be missed, very much. Though born in Curlew, Sharon was raised on Vashon...

Danford Alexander Moore

Danford Alexander Moore

Jan 5, 2016

One of a kind Husband, Supportive Father, Grandfather Extraordinaire, Musician, Story Teller, Rotarian, and Trivia Buff. Dan was a unique person and life with him was an adventure. Dan touched so many of our lives. A cheerful, incredibly knowledgeable, world traveler, political enthusiast… he was always eager to welcome a new friend, share a good story, sing a good song,...

Delores Mae Sears

Delores Mae Sears

Jan 1, 2016

Delores M. Sears born to Hank & Lillian Otto on 1 July 1934 in Waterloo, Iowa. Passed away in Port Orchard, 11 January 2016 with her family present. She leaves a husband Earle and two children a daughter Lori (Larry) a son Ronald (NormaJean) 4 grandchildren Melissa (Dustin), Holly, Joshua and Jeremy, 3 Great Grandchildren Madison, Riley and Deanna. Delores...

Judith Arlene Kay

Judith Arlene Kay

Jan 1, 2016

Judith was born in Brooklyn, New York and started playing the piano at age four. At nine years of age, Judy gave a recital in Town Hall, New York and played Piano Concerto Number 1 by Grieg. She was immensely talented, and sustained a life long interest in music. She attended Hunter College and was awarded a Master’s Degree in...

Stephen Ray Morton

Stephen Ray Morton

Jan 1, 2016

Born to Ray and Thelma Morton on March 21, 1950, in Seattle, WA. Steve grew up in the North End of Seattle and spent a great deal of time in his youth playing in Carkeek Park, which was literally in his back yard. Steve had an idyllic childhood, coming home each day to loving parents and his Grandmother Ellen’s fresh...

Christopher Robin Devine

Christopher Robin Devine

Dec 30, 2015

The world lost an extraordinary human being with the passing of Christopher R. Devine, a man of faith, integrity and generosity. Chris lived his life for other people, always thinking of others before himself. Nothing demonstrated this more than his devotion to the love of his life, his wife Sara, and to the care and concern for his mother, Joan...

Mark David Virtue

Mark David Virtue

Dec 30, 2015

Until Mark David Virtue married Laura Ellen White and started raising a family of his own, he considered himself a citizen of the world. He was homeless. His was a vagabond life, accompanying his father, a foreign correspondent, and mother to and from a series of Latin American countries. He felt allegiance to no country. One of Mark’s complaints about...

John Russell Rookard

John Russell Rookard

Dec 27, 2015

John Rookard has lost the long battle of complications following a Cerebral Hemorrhage in 2012. John was born in Long Beach California on February 19, 1946 to Clyde and Nadine Rookard and ended his earthly journey on December 27, 2015. John grew up in Needles, California where he graduated from Needles High School in 1963. He attended San Bernardino Valley...