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Pensacola Artist and Faith Community Leader Rich Losier Passes Away at 75

Rich Losier unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following a medical emergency.Born February 16, 1951, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to George Michael Losier and Mary Olive Losier, Rich was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,…

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Longtime Pensacola resident, graphic artist, and active community member Richard “Rich” Michael Losier passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, following a sudden medical emergency. He was 75 years old.

Born Feb. 16, 1951, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to the late George Michael and Mary Olive Losier, Losier earned a degree from the Ringling School of Art and Design. Throughout his career as an illustrator and graphic artist, he received several professional honors and produced paintings depicting local and natural scenery.

According to information released by Faith Chapel Funeral Home, Losier was an active member of the local Baptist community. Alongside his wife, Joan, he participated in the Higher Ground Bible study group and regularly took part in volunteer ministry initiatives, including local church outreach programs and Bible distribution efforts.

Losier is survived by his wife, Joan Losier; his children, Carrie Frost and her husband Dan, and Brad Losier and his wife Amber; seven grandchildren; and his sisters, Vicky Cole and Sherry Floresta.

A public memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Mullenix Chapel in Pensacola. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. A private family interment service is scheduled for Monday morning.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Campus Church Mission Fund in Pensacola.

This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.

Based on reporting originally published by Faith Chapel Funeral Home (Pensacola). Read the original story.

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Randy Breland is the Managing Editor of NewsWK Pensacola, covering local government, public safety, and Gulf Coast community news. A retired U.S. military veteran and Pensacola resident, Randy brings a commitment to accuracy and accountability journalism to Escambia County and the surrounding region. He has called the Gulf Coast home for several years and covers breaking news, civic affairs, and community events across Northwest Florida. https://www.linkedin.com/in/randybreland/ To contact Randy you can email him at News@pensacola.newswk.com

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