Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities
Dennis Eugene Heeney
Jan 12, 2024
Dennis E. Heeney, a cherished member of the Bainbridge Island community for nearly 68 years, passed away on January 12, 2024. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and esteemed Army veteran. Having called Bainbridge Island home for the majority of his life, Dennis was deeply ingrained in the fabric of the community. Dennis was a pillar of strength and...
Oscar Downey Turner, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
Oscar D. Turner, Jr. of Bainbridge Island, WA, departed this world on January 10, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in the warmth of the summer of 1944, Oscar's life was a testament to dedication, love, and service. Oscar spent the majority of his life as an architect, leaving an indelible mark on the world with his creative vision...
Barbara Ann Dierickx
Jan 3, 2024
“Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, for They Will be Comforted” (Matthew 5:4)
Barbara Ann Dierickx, beloved mother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. Born on October 8, 1938, in Seattle, Washington, Barbara was the daughter of Kenneth and Hannah Quiett. She grew up in the Queen Anne neighborhood and later settled in Magnolia, where she raised...
Vincent Lance Armstrong
Jan 3, 2024
Held by family, Vincent Lance Armstrong entered the presence of the Lord, January 3, 2024.
Vince was born August 29, 1957 to Vernon and Anita (Hansen) Armstrong at Camp Pendleton, California. He spent much of his childhood on Okinawa where he and his brother and sisters truly lived the life of a storybook adventure. In 1968, his family moved to a...
Thomas Michael Ball
Jan 3, 2024
Thomas Michael (Tom) Ball, passed away peacefully in California on January 3, 2024, after a long and valiant battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Tom was born in 1947 in Seattle, Washington to Walter and MaryAnne Ball. He was the third of four brothers, Walt, Pat, Sid, and also had a sister, Maureen. They grew up together on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Tom...
Joseph Roy Glass
Dec 31, 2023
Joseph Roy Glass, a resident of Silverdale, WA, who passed away on December 31, 2023. Born near the end of October 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, Joseph's journey was one of innovation, dedication, and the warmth of familial love. He dedicated most of his life to the field of aerospace electrical engineering, where his brilliance and expertise contributed to advancements that...
Jack Xinzhe Tan
Dec 30, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Z. Tan, a beloved resident of Silverdale, who departed from this world on December 30, 2023. Jack was not just a skilled salesman in the field of telecommunications; he was also a devoted father and husband, known for his unwavering love and dedication to his family. Jack will...
Sing Utrapiromsuk
Dec 27, 2023
Sing Utrapiromsuk, a longtime resident of Port Orchard, WA, passed away on December 27, 2023. Born in Thailand, Sing's remarkable journey took him to the United States, where he carved a path of success, his pursuit of excellence led him to earn his doctorate and embark on a successful career as an orthodontist. Beyond his professional achievements, Sing was a...
John Frederick Simpson
Dec 26, 2023
John F. Simpson, a longtime resident of Bainbridge Island, WA, passed away on December 26, 2023. Born in Seattle and having lived his entire life in the same state, John's journey was marked by love, dedication, and professional brilliance.
Professionally, John was a brilliant lawyer, whose legal acumen and dedication to justice left an enduring mark on the legal community....
Marilu "Lola" Purino
Dec 26, 2023
Marilu "Lola" Puriño (née Lourdes Puriño), 86, passed away December 26, 2023 in the comfort of her residence. She was born on November 26, 1937 to Dionisio Puriño and Natividad Banta in Manila, Philippines.
Marilu, known as Lola in her later years, was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, wife, and friend. She was predeceased by her husband RM Poedjas ...
Cynthia Muirhead Worthington
Dec 26, 2023
Cynthia M. Worthington, who passed away on December 26, 2023. Born in October of 1933, Cynthia was a true, strong southern girl hailing from St. Louis, Missouri. Her journey through life was marked by resilience, service, and a profound love for nature.
May her legacy as an Air Force veteran, dedicated park ranger, and beloved mother be a source of inspiration....
Camilla Manzer Dirks
Dec 25, 2023
Camilla Manzer Dirks passed away at home in Bremerton on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1929, in Seattle, Washington, the third and youngest child of Dr. Tilden T. and Charlotte Cowie Manzer.
Camilla was a true Seattleite. She was born and raised in Ballard, which she described as “the Scandinavian headquarters...
Mary Noel Hanish
Dec 25, 2023
The Hanish and Rockstad families mourn the passing of Noel Hanish, who passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on December 25, 2023.
Born Mary Noel Rockstad on December 25, 1948 in Seattle Washington, she was a model of service to others and a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, sister, cousin aunt, and great-aunt to dozens of family members.
Noel moved with her parents...
Camilla Manzer Dirks
Dec 25, 2023
Camilla Manzer Dirks of Bremerton, WA, peacefully passed away on Christmas day of 2023. May her legacy as a doting mother, beloved wife, and dedicated professional live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her.Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Venera Carmella Barles
Dec 21, 2023
It is with profound gratitude that we celebrate our time with Carmella Venera Madeline Di Bella Barles, a tiny, fierce and impeccably well-dressed woman known to all as our dearest friend Vinny.
On December 21st, 2023, she passed as quickly as she showed up to the plate of life and never stopped giving 110% in between. She lived her life everywhere...
Michael Lee Anson
Dec 19, 2023
Michael Lee Anson, a longtime resident of Suquamish, WA, passed away at home on December 19, 2023 surrounded by family who cherished him. He was known for his warmth and dedication, was a loving father, husband, and a hardworking individual in the construction industry. He found solace and joy in fixing old motorcycles during his spare time. His love for...
Audrey M. Aarstad
Dec 17, 2023
Audrey M. Aarstad, born in May of 1932 in Washington state, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2023, in the state she called home throughout her entire life. Audrey's journey was one of longevity, love, and a deep connection to her roots. May she rest in peace, surrounded by the love she shared and the beauty of the state she...
Thomas Fowler Stark
Dec 11, 2023
Thomas F. Stark, a husband, father, and brother, living in Poulsbo, Washington, died December 11, 2023. He was 82.
Tom was born July 20, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ernst Fowler and Clara Stark. He graduated from Ferguson High School near St. Louis, Missouri in 1959 and received a degree in ceramic engineering from the University of Missouri School of Mines...
Sharon Jean Miller
Dec 10, 2023
Sharon Jean Miller, a longtime resident of Poulsbo, WA, passed away on December 10, 2023. Born in November of 1939 in Seattle, WA, to loving parents Lester and Myrtle, Sharon's life was marked by hard work, entrepreneurship, and the warmth of motherly love. She will be remembered not only for her diligence in business but also for the love and...
Jack Hogan
Dec 6, 2023
Jack Hogan, born in North Carolina on a November day in 1929, peacefully passed away on December 6, 2023, at his home on Bainbridge Island surrounded by his loved ones. Jack was a cherished father, a proud Air Force veteran, and a charismatic actor whose talents graced the screens of old Hollywood. As the curtains close on Jack Hogan's earthly...