Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities

Robert Walter Leigh

Robert Walter Leigh

Oct 16, 2025

Robert Walter Leigh was born on May 17, 1940 in Seattle WA. He was the son of Ruth and Richard Leigh. He attended Christ the King Grade School, Blanchet High School; where he was Student Body President and a member of the first graduating class of 1958. He attended the University of San Francisco.

Bob started his 40 year retail career...

Liliana Yakceny Ascencio Santos

Liliana Yakceny Ascencio Santos

Oct 11, 2025

Liliana Yakceny Ascencio Santos, lovingly known as “Pepi,” “Gorda,” and “Lily,” was born on February 26, 2025, in Silverdale, Washington, at St. Michael Medical Center. She passed peacefully on October 11, 2025.

Liliana is the cherished daughter of Karyme Santos and Ignacio Ascencio, and the adored granddaughter of her three loving grandparents. She was deeply loved by her aunts, uncles, godmother,...

Jay Herbert Dahlquist

Jay Herbert Dahlquist

Oct 7, 2025

Jay Herbert Dahlquist, July 18, 1938, to October 7, 2025, Jay Dahlquist, well known in Poulsbo as the co-owner of Dahlquist’s Fine Jewelry, passed peacefully at The Ridge, Memory Care Facility in Silverdale. He was 87 years old.

Jay was born in Omak, Washington, to Herbert and Kathleen Dahlquist. He graduated from Omak High School, where he played football and basketball....

Richard Douglas Chandler

Richard Douglas Chandler

Oct 6, 2025

Richard “Rick” or “Ricky” Chandler, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington, on October 6, 2025. Rick was a pillar of the Bainbridge Island community for decades, known most recently as the curator of the Bainbridge History Museum, where he retired in 2020 after 20 years of service, including managing the Museum’s move to its current...

Barbara Golden

Barbara Golden

Oct 4, 2025

Barbara Golden, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 4, 2025.

Barbara grew up in Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin, a small community located just a few miles east of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The hamlet of Lake Ivanhoe was founded on a small lake in 1912 as a resort for Black Chicago families by entrepreneurs, who, in order to bypass...

Frances Elizabeth Larkin Lewis

Frances Elizabeth Larkin Lewis

Oct 1, 2025

Frances Elizabeth “Betsy” Larkin Lewis February 25, 1942 – October 1, 2025

Frances “Betsy” Lewis of Bainbridge Island, Washington, passed away on October 1, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Dallas, TX to Percy Larkin, Jr. and Elizabeth Kirk Larkin, she grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from Richardson High School in 1960. She graduated with a B.A....

Bonnie Gladys George

Bonnie Gladys George

Sep 30, 2025

Bonnie Gladys George was born in Tacoma, WA, on February 12th, 1951, and passed away at home on September 10, 2025. May she be remembered by all who loved her and had the pleasure of knowing her.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Roland Oliver Bjornson

Roland Oliver Bjornson

Sep 27, 2025

Roland Oliver Bjornson was born in Seattle, WA, on July 21st, 1925, and passed away in his Bainbridge Island home on September 27th, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his loved ones and those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Jason Scott Parker

Jason Scott Parker

Sep 25, 2025

In loving memory of Jason Parker. He was born in Seattle, WA, on January 7th, 1952, and passed away on September 25th, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Dianna Mae Purser

Dianna Mae Purser

Sep 25, 2025

Dianna Mae Purser, 75, of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, passed away in her home on the Port Gamble S’Klallam Indian Reservation in Little Boston, Washington, on September 25, 2025.

She was born on March 20, 1950, in Bremerton, Washington, to Aaron Purser and Geraldine Heiman. Dianna was a woman of strength and compassion, always extending kindness to those facing struggles....

Mary Lorraine Goodman

Mary Lorraine Goodman

Sep 17, 2025

Mary Lorraine Goodman was born in Reno, NV, on August 30th, 1942, and passed away under loving care on September 17th, 2025, on Bainbridge Island, WA. May she be remembered and missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly. 

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Jack Gordon Mace

Jack Gordon Mace

Sep 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jack Mace

July 31, 1948 – September 15, 2025

Jack Mace was a man whose strength was never loud, but always felt. He carried himself with quiet confidence, calm, steady, and kind. The kind of man who didn’t need to fill the room with words to make you feel safe. His was the kind of love that anchored...

Alan Iglitzin

Alan Iglitzin

Sep 15, 2025

Alan Iglitzin, the acclaimed violist and founding member of the Philadelphia String Quartet, which battled and won a long legal war with the Philadelphia Orchestra to become the University of Washington’s quartet in residence, died on September 15th in his home on Bainbridge Island, WA. He was 93. His death was confirmed by his family.

Mr. Iglitzin possessed remarkable musical talent...

Timothy David Wood

Timothy David Wood

Sep 11, 2025

In loving memory of Timothy David Wood. He was born in Orville, CA, on November 7th, 1981, and passed away on September 11th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Karen Elizabeth Mally

Karen Elizabeth Mally

Sep 10, 2025

In loving memory of Karen Mally. She was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on October 11th, 1946, and passed away in her Poulsbo, WA home on September 10th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Wayne Edward White

Wayne Edward White

Sep 9, 2025

Wayne Edward White was born in Aberdeen, WA, on February 1st, 1949, and passed away at his Bainbridge Island home on September 9th, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge...

Michael Fellin

Michael Fellin

Sep 9, 2025

Michael “Mike” Fellin was born October 3, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, to a young mother, who made the difficult choice to place her first-born son for adoption. He was lovingly welcomed by Muriel and Alex Fellin, who raised him as their only son in Pueblo, Colorado.

As a child, Mike was bright, precocious, and eager to learn. He could recite long...

John Oreiro

John Oreiro

Sep 5, 2025

Huntsteelum John “JR” Oreiro

March 23, 1952 – September 5, 2025

Huntsteelum John “JR” Oreiro, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family as he began his journey to rest and peace.

A smile that lit up the world.A loyalty that was unmatched.A kindness and joy paired with...

Paul Rouser

Paul Rouser

Sep 5, 2025

Paul Rouser

Beloved Husband, Father, and Friend Paul Rouser passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on September 5th, surrounded by the love of his family. A man of quiet wisdom and unwavering devotion, Paul lived his life with deep loyalty and commitment to the family.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 13, 1940, Paul built a life defined by loyalty,...

Tamara Rae Schult

Tamara Rae Schult

Sep 4, 2025

In loving memory of Tamara Rae Schult. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, on August 18th, 1942, and passed away under loving care in Poulsbo, WA, on September 4th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.