Karen V. Emerson
July 28, 1956 ~ January 19, 2016
Karen V. Emerson, a resident of Canyon Lake, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 59 years old. Karen was born on July 28, 1956 in Kern County, CA to the late Phillip Henry Roper and Mona Lee Bennett. For most of her professional career, Karen worked as a physical therapist. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother, James Roper. Survivors include her children, Jason, Gene, Andrew and Amanda Vela; brother, Robert Roper and grandson, Damien Vela. Public visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 42301 FM 3159 in Startzville. Interment will follow later that afternoon at 4:00 pm at Duncan Cemetery located at 2496 Debra Lane in Corpus Christi. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Cancer Research Institute or the Livestrong Foundation.
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My most sincerest and deepest condolences to all of Karen’s family especially her children. I had the pleasure of working with Karen at Morningside Manor…She will be deeply missed.
I am so sad to hear this. She was such a kind and generous person. I enjoyed sitting w Karen and comparing ideas about all the things she was conversant in. We covered a wide range of subjects! I knew her for just over 2 years, and the one thing she glowed about, the one thing she loved most in the world were you, her kids! She was so very proud of each of you. Carry her kindness with you into the future, and share it with those you meet. In that way you will honor her memory the best. I will miss her too.
Dear sister Vela. On behave of my family the Ramos and the entire Westbury, New York branch we give you our love and our most deepest condolences. We are praying for you and your family that our Heavenly Father bless you all with his love and strength to go forward knowing that families are for ever and that bond can’t be broken. We love you and miss you from your brothers and sisters in Westbury NY
We will miss this sweet lady!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Karen was a quiet soul, but always had a smile to give. She will be missed, but I’m thankful she is no longer suffering in pain. My thoughts & prayers are for her children, family, and friends at this time.
I can’t believe that she is gone! I T was just the other day that she was sitting behind me in church with her beautiful smile. She will be missed
On behalf of the Hindmarsh children: Steve, Sarah, Spencer, Stuart, and Scott- We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Karen occasionally when our paths would cross at Morningside Manor. She was always so nice and personable. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family.