Pacita Legaspi Hazell, 84, born November 23, 1941, in the Philippines, passed on August 21, 2026. A resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Pacita will be remembered as a beloved and cherished wife, mother, and grandmother whose faithful devotion to her family was the steady center of her life. With a heartwarming smile and a gentle, kind-hearted presence, she offered comfort in quiet ways—through patience, thoughtfulness, and a generosity that asked for nothing in return.
Pacita lived with steadfast integrity and honest purpose. Hard-working and resilient, she carried herself with wisdom and calm strength, meeting life with a selfless spirit and a loyal heart. Her compassion was not only felt at home, but extended outward through a life dedicated to caring for her patients. As a registered nurse, she served with tenderness and professionalism, and her fellow nursing colleagues admired and respected her—drawn to the steady grace and inspirational example she set through her work and character.
She also found joy in the simple beauty of the world around her. Pacita loved nature and took pleasure in gardening, nurturing living things with the same gentle care she gave so freely to others. She loved traveling and vacationing with her family, treasuring the time spent together and the memories made along the way.
Pacita was the daughter of Francisco Inocentes and Margarita Legaspi Inocentes. Born in the Philippines, she carried forward the values of faithfulness, devotion, and love—leaving a legacy of compassion, generosity, and quiet strength that will continue to guide those who knew her.
A Memorial Service will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502, on September 2, 2026, from 12:00 am to 1:00 pm.
A Committal Service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502, on September 2, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
A Reception will follow the Committal Service in the Magnolia Reception Hall at Woodlawn Funeral Home on September 2, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Those we love will live forever in our hearts.
