Carisa Barles

passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at her home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was born on May 22, 1958 to Edward Barles and Venera C. DiBella Barles. She was 52 years of age. Carisa graduated from Bainbridge High School. She worked as a funeral counselor, an optometrist technician and various administration positions. She loved the beauty of life and wanted so much to touch it all. Of her many accomplishments, she was proudest of her two children and valued their relationships as well as her relationships with her elder sister and her parents. Music, travels and her paintings revealed her passions. She had a fine eye for treasures and always a good sense of unique style. Carisa showed a precious loyalty to her family and friends and left us all with fond memories. We will always miss our special Carisa; she fought the good fight against her strife-ridden life. Carisa is survived by her parents who reside on Bainbridge Island, her children, Julian and Isabella Frawley of Bainbridge Island, sister; Gina Barles of Los Angeles, California, niece; Alexia Stezel of L.A.,CA and the children's father Peter Frawley of Bainbridge Island. She was preceded in death by her brother David Barles. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 1-4 pm at: 9212 NE Sea Ray Ct on Bainbridge.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Bainbridge Island Fire Department/EMT at: 8895 Madison Avenue NE, B.I., WA 98110 or The Helpline House.