Bereave (verb)

1. To deprive someone of something, especially by death.
2. To leave someone alone or lonely.

Origin:

From old english berēafian, from be- + rēafian to rob.

Examples:

1. The death of his wife bereaved him of his soulmate.
2. The loss of her job bereaved her of her sense of purpose.
3. The fire bereaved them of their home.
4. The tragic accident bereaved the family of their son.
5. The move bereaved her of her close friends.