Obituaries

Sep 26, 2019

Allen D. Rapada "Indian Al" passed away at the Puget Sound VA Hospital in Seattle at 5pm on September 26, 2019 at the age of 75.Allen was born in Seattle, WA on July 21, 1944, the son of the late Mary Louise (James) and Honorato Rapada.Allen graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1961. He joined the army and was an...

Sep 24, 2019

Chung Tak Leung, 88, of Poulsbo, WA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Liberty Shores in Poulsbo. Born in the Canton Province of China he immigrated to the United States at a young age. Additional information will be provided by Chung's family shortly.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.

Sep 22, 2019

Elaine Ruth (Bensene) Moehring September 1, 1927 - September 22, 2019Elaine Moehring, age 92, died peacefully on September 22, 2019. She was born in Oklahoma to Carl and Leonora Bensene and attended Lincoln High School in Seattle and the University of Washington. Elaine worked as a bank teller before meeting and marrying the love of her life, Norman, in 1949,...

Sep 22, 2019

Maxie Lee Horner, 86, of Bainbridge Island and formerly of Kingston, WA., passed away peacefully on Sunday September 22, 2019 at the Madrona House on Bainbridge Island.Born in Cassville, Missouri he was the son of the late Amos Lee and Montes (Brixey) Horner.Additional information will be provided by Maxie's family shortly.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge...

Sep 21, 2019

Michael V. Rockstad, age 57, passed away on Saturday, September 21 at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center in Alaska. He was born on September 18, 1962 in Seattle, WA and spent his early years on Bainbridge Island where he learned to love the water and fishing. He attended Bainbridge schools and then fished and worked in the Puget Sound area...

Sep 19, 2019

June Breiland, of Poulsbo, died September 19, at Liberty Shores Assisted living in Poulsbo. She was born on May 15, 1925 in Seattle, the only daughter of Danish immigrants, and lived her entire life in Poulsbo. She attended Grade School at the Lincoln School, and graduated from the North Kitsap Union High School in the class of 1942. June attended...

Sep 18, 2019

Tina Velasquez, "Chyna", 47, of Seattle passed away quietly Wednesday September 18, 2019 at Swedish Cherry Hill Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Born in Seattle February 16, 1972 she was a lifelong resident of the City.Additional information will be provided by Tina's family shortly. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and Celebration of Life on Monday September 30, 2019...

Sep 17, 2019

Stacie K. Kvalvik, 73, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas November 11, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Carl Harold, Jr., and Amy Grace (Nelson) Anderson.Stacie was employed by the City of Seattle first as a 911 operator and later as a...

Sep 16, 2019

William Hale Hamilton, Jr., 89, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Monday September 16, 2019. Born January 22, 1930 in Tacoma, WA., he was the son of the late William Hale, Sr., and Marjorie Ruth (Hayes) Hamilton. William served his country and was an honorably discharged Veteran, having served in two different branches...

Sep 11, 2019

Beverly Jeanne Johnson (Moe) of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Olga and Alfred Johnson. Beverly (Bev) was the youngest of 6 children and was raised by her mother in Rushford, Minnesota. She never knew her father who died of an infection when...

Sep 9, 2019

Russell Ian Opper, 73, of Bainbridge Island passed away with his loving family at his side on Monday, September 9, 2019. Born August 6, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA., he was the son of Robert Bernard and Lynne (Dektor) Opper. Additional information will be provided by Russell's family shortly.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.

Sep 8, 2019

Margaret Ann Samuelson Walker, aged 99, died at her home in Poulsbo, Washington, on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Daughters Laura Walker Mullins and Gail Walker Richmond, daughter-in-law Bonney Walker and grand-daughter Kelly Walker were with her in her final days. Margaret was pre-deceased by her husband, Allison Henry Walker of Hammond, IN.Margaret Ann was born on August 3, 1920 at...

Sep 7, 2019

Sharon Lee Reitan , 83, of Poulsbo and formerly of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully on Saturday September 7, 2019 at The Ridge Encore in Silverdale surrounded by her loving family. Born in Portland, Oregon May 19, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Richard G. and Solveig Elita (Ellingsen) Robinson.A Celebration of Life will be held on...

Sep 6, 2019

Vincent John Adams, 69, of Suquamish, WA., passed away Friday September 6, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton with his loving wife Nanette at his side. Born in Bremerton, WA., August 4, 1950, he was the son of David Jacob Adams and Rosemary Kathleen (Jackson) Adams.Vincent was employed as a Commercial Fisherman and was very proud of his Native...

Sep 4, 2019

Michael G. Cunningham, 79, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Wednesday September 4, 2019 wife his loving family at his side at Multicare Medical Center in Auburn, WA.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 14, 1939, he was the son of George Michael and Alice Veronica (Malady) Cunningham. Following high school, Michael attended University of Wisconsin Madison where he earned his Masters...

Sep 2, 2019

Sep 1, 2019

Robert F. "Bob" Jellicoe, 66, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Sunday September 1, 2019. He was born to the late Harold Vincent and Betty Eileen (Ewald) Jellicoe February 4, 1953 on Bainbridge Island.During his lifetime Bob made many friendships along the way, serving the community he loved including eleven years with the Bainbridge Fire Department. He never met a...

Aug 31, 2019

Frank James Murphy, 85, of Silverdale, WA., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 31, 2019. Born in Peoria, Illinois he was the son of Francis Michael and Genevieve Catherine (Ryan) Murphy.Frank served his country in the United States Navy where he earned the rank of Commander before his retirement. Frank also worked as...

Aug 30, 2019

Garret Ihler, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 30, in the arms of his family.  Garret was born November 4, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His parents were Gerald Ihler and Marjorie (Martin) Ihler. The Ihler family moved to Great Falls, Montana when he and his sister, Margie, were in grade school. Garret graduated from Great Falls High School...

Aug 28, 2019

Delilah Atwood, 68, of Bainbridge Island and formerly of the Queen Ann section of Seattle passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wa. Born in Sitka, Alaska she was the daughter of Tommy Joseph, Sr., and Rachel Janet (Johnson) Jimmy.After her graduation from high school, Delilah decided to further her education and attended...