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Karen Merzier Obituary
Chesapeake - Karen Rabelista Merzier, 46, passed away October 22, 2016. Karen was born in Olongapo City, Philippines to Johnny Hosch and Epifania Rabelista Cochran. She was predeceased by her daughter, Natalie Hosch. Karen was always passionate about life and loved to cook, make organic soaps, and pull pranks. She was a loving and protective mother to her children, a thoughtful daughter, and good to her cousins. Karen loved God and was a member of Coastal Virginia Church.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Reginald Merzier; children, Raphael and Caleb Merzier; mother, Epi Cochran (Roger); father, Johnny Hosch (Carol); aunts, Alejandra Mattausch, Carina Patten (Dan), and Dolores Maier; and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 6-7:30 p.m. A service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Please visit her book of memories at www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service if unable to attend and leave a condolence to the family.
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Tanya (Bennett) Rhodes
October 26, 2021
I enjoyed working with Karen and her daughter. Work was like being part of the family because that was how I was treated. Loved the whole family. Karen and Natalie are greatly missed.
Tanya Rhodes
February 2, 2019
Epi, Johnny and Reggie....this is Tanya. I was one of the nurses who worked with Natalie. Please someone call me. I am just learning of this. My heart is broken. I use to dream about Natalie!! Please get in contact with me.
[email protected]
Renita Cohill
December 16, 2016
Prayers to the family! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss!
Love,
Renita C Cohill
October 28, 2016
Rest in peace
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Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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29
Celebration of Life
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Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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