Pablo Tarun Buraga

Mr. Buraga was born in the Philippines on April 11, 1938. He retired as a Command Master Chief with the U.S. Navy for over 30 years. He was a member and usher at St. Pius X, Catholic Church in Norfolk. In his younger years he enjoyed playing tennis with his family and enjoyed golfing after retirement.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-eight years Janie Odell Buraga; 3 daughters Bernice Rickelman, Karen Helfen and husband Joe and Paula Elsberry and husband James; eight grandchildren Amanda Keesee, Tiffany Kitch, Jacob Helfen, Brittney Turner, Ryan Adams, Gabriella Adams, Anna Adams, Henry Elsberry; four great grandchildren Tyler Keesee, Carson Keesee, Brantley Keesee and Adalyn Kitch.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home where a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m. Entombment with full military honors will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.

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