Raphael Lee Houston Rogers

Raphael Lee Houston Rogers obituary, Houston Texas, VA

Raphael Lee Houston Rogers

Raphael Rogers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2025.
Raphael Lee Houston Rogers, 39, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas. He was born on May 8, 1986, in Harrisonburg and was the son of Larry and Dr. Ramona Rogers. Raphael graduated from Harrisonburg High School and was known for his magnetic personality, making him a genuinely friendly person with many friends, both near and far.

Raphael is survived by his three children: Sebastian and Ava, of Virginia, and Lawson, of Pennsylvania. Please join us as we celebrate the life and remembrance of Raphael, Saturday, August 23, 2025, Time: 11:00 a.m., Divine Unity Community Church, 1680 Country Club Road., Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802

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August 23, 2025

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Judith Daniel LePera

August 23, 2025

Larry and Ramona, I was saddened to read of Raphael's death. I still remember his shy smile as he tried to pronounce the challenging words in French class. And I remember how much he loved football. What a loss. Larry, if Dan were still living I know he would want to send his sympathy, too.

Debra Fields and Family

August 22, 2025

Raphael will be forever in our hearts. Sending prayers of comfort and healing during this difficult time.

Joanne Gabbin

August 18, 2025

Raphael was just three years old when Ramona became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Therefore, he was the child in our meetings that we all adopted. May he rest in peace and love.
The Sigma Gamma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Kelly mitchell

August 18, 2025

Knew his father who mayor of Harrisonburg while I lived in that area...talked to his father a lot about football..great leader

Sharleen B Rogers

August 16, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to Rafael´s entire family during this sad and painful time he´s truly missed and will always be remembered gone too soon rest in eternal peace Rafael to his dad children and cousins especially be comforted with your precious happy memories holding them close to your hearts always

With much love and prayers at this time

Sharleen Rogers

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