Jaime Peralta Narte, age 79, of Bainbridge Island, died May 1 at Messenger House Care Center.
He was born March 9, 1925 in Luna, La Union, the Philippines to Felipe and Catalina (Peralta) Narte.
He came to Bainbridge Island in 1949 and worked in the strawberry fields. Later, with his uncle, Felix Narte, he worked in the salmon canneries in Alaska.
For nine years he worked at Washington Fish and Oyster in Seattle. When he wasn’t working, he attended the University of Washington and graduated with a degree in engineering. This led to a career at Boeing where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1991.
He enjoyed gardening and landscaping, reading Louis L’Amour novels, spending time with his family, his cats and his dog, Andy. He worked on the Filipino American community center, helping to bring it to use.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Narte, Bainbridge Island; seven sons, Jaime Narte, the Philippines; Jaime Narte, Wenatchee; Phillip D. Narte, Glacier, Wash.; Myron “Tony” Narte, Poulsbo; Mario V. Narte, Chilliwack, B.C.; Dante E. Narte, Bainbridge Island; Moreno C. Peralta, Bainbridge Island; four daughters, Linda Buccat, the Philippines; Adelina Singson, Maple Falls, Wash.; Deborah Smith, Bainbridge Island; Catalina Renteria, Chilliwack, B.C.; and 25 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
A wake was held May 5, with mass May 6 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church and burial at Island Center Cemetery.
Remembrances can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 12721 30th Ave. NE, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125. Arrangements are by Kass Funeral Home.