Elena Poblete (Rapsing)

Date of Death: May 9, 2025

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Memorial contributions may be made to
The Fisher House Foundation
12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410
Rockville, MD 20852
www.fisherhouse.org

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org

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Nativity Catholic Church

6400 Nativity Ln, Burke, VA

Burke, VA 22015

703-455-2400 |

Friday 5/16, 10:00 am

Elena “Ellen” Poblete, 75 of Springfield, VA, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, peacefully at her home.

Elena was born in 1949 in Baleno, Masbate City, Philippines, the daughter of the late Cayetano and Cayetana Rapsing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in public administration from Centro Escolar University. Elena was a member of Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA. She enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping, and spending time tending to her garden. Elena also enjoyed traveling, exercising, sewing, and watching movies. She always kept in touch with her family back in the Philippines. Most of all she loved hosting family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren.

She married Jose “Joe” Manuel Poblete on May 30, 1974, in Masbate City, Philippines.

Elena is survived by her husband, Joe; daughters, Sharon Omps (Justin), Joselle Duncan (Callum), Cheryl Poblete (Fabrizio Torrico); son, Joe Poblete (Hillary); grandchildren, Robin, Penelope, Charlotte, Finnbar, and Lachlan and her sister, Lilia Rapsing.

In addition to her parents, Elena is preceded in death by her seven siblings.

A mass will be held for Elena on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10 am at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elena to The Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852 or www.fisherhouse.org and to St. Jude at www.stjude.org.

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Memorial contributions may be made to
The Fisher House Foundation
12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410
Rockville, MD 20852
www.fisherhouse.org

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org

Nativity Catholic Church

6400 Nativity Ln, Burke, VA

Burke, VA 22015

703-455-2400 | Map

Friday 5/16, 10:00 am

Elena “Ellen” Poblete, 75 of Springfield, VA, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, peacefully at her home. Elena was born in 1949 in Baleno, Masbate City, Philippines, the daughter of the late Cayetano and Cayetana Rapsing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in public administration from Centro Escolar University. Elena was a member of NativityContinue Reading

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In memory of Elena Poblete (Rapsing), Lorna Mae Devera and Leonard Devera lit a candle

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.during this difficult time. May she rest in peace 🙏

Dear Uncle Toti, children & grandchildren, We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless and comfort you and your whole family during this difficult time. Our heartfelt condolences. -Susie & Edwin Adamos

Our deepest sympathy to the whole family, may she rest in peace.

Love Greta

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My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Ellen was such a dear friend and colleague of mine. She will always be in my heart. With love from Greta.

Our deepest sympathy- Mike Cuevas and family

Cheryl, my deepest condolences for you and your family. I hope you find solace and comfort in each other. With all my heart, Marisela

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.

Dear Poblete I wanted to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Your mother was a remarkable woman with a beautiful, generous, and giving soul. Her steadfast faith and dedication were truly inspiring to all who knew her. May God continue to keep you and your family in his grace, providing you with strength and comfort as you navigate through this period of mourning. With deep sympathy, Tonya

I send you a hug in this moment of pain. Your mother will always live in your hearts.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Cheryl, I never had the chance to meet your mother but I can only imagine how special she must have been to have raised someone as kind and thoughtful as you. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Please know I am here if you need anything or just someone to talk to.

In memory of Elena Poblete (Rapsing), charmie rapsing salivio lit a candle

To the Poblete family: Our deepest condolences for your loss, and wishing you peace, confort and healing in this painful time. Luz Nela and Cesar Torrico

My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours during this difficult time. I extend my sincere condolences to you and your family.

In memory of Elena Poblete (Rapsing), Chito Hernandez lit a candle

Our fondest memories of a sweet soul. With love from the Moehlman Family of Evans, Georgia

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God stay by your side during this time of sorrow, comfort you, give you peace and strengthen you. This sudden loss makes it all the more heart-rending. Please remember that we are here to help in any way we can.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.