Diana I. 'Tuero' Murphy
July 9, 1954 - September 11, 2022
Diana Murphy passed away on September 11, 2022, from leiomyosarcoma cancer. Diana was born on July 9, 1954, to Blandina and John Tuero in Salt Lake City. She was schooled at Liberty Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High and South High. She and her sisters have fond memories of working at Manuel’s Fine Foods in their late teens. She retired from the UUMC of 30 years,
working her way up from Unit Clerk to Senior Analyst. Diana a devout Catholic and was an advocate for the vulnerable person or animal. She was obsessed with babies, children, animals, shopping, and lips. She remembered every child’s birthday and made the day and the gift special. She showered her generosity with monies and talent, nothing was too expensive or too much trouble to do. The Lord blessed her with a green thumb and made plants grew in her gardens inside the house and out. Her distinct and infectious laughter echoed in malls, shops, work cubicles, and the houses of family and friends. Occasionally, she would smack your shoulder with surprising force to get her message through.
Diana is preceded in death by her father (’03), mother (‘09), sister Lucina (’72), brother John (’16), brother Bear (’21) and nephew Richard (‘21).
Diana is survived by her dear husband Mark S. Murphy, her children DJ and Traci Murphy and her precious grandchildren Mateo and Awj. She is also survived by her siblings Joanne (Manuel) Velez, Carmen (Guillermo) Chiapa, Anna (Lynn) Tidwell, Richard (Julia) Garcia, and Benito (Denise) Garcia.
Many thanks to family and friends for contributions of meals and support.
A celebration of Diana’s life will be on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Guests are encouraged to use the parking on the north side of the building. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 Spring Lane, Salt Lake City. Diana will be laid to rest following Mass at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and “T” Street, Salt Lake City.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Utah Council of the Blind at www.utahcounciloftheblind.org or the Salt Lake County Animal Services at https://slco.org
or St. Vincent de Paul Parish at https://saintvincentdepaul.us.com
In Loving Memory
Good bless you and your family. Sending prayers your way.
Sending prayers and condolences ❤️❤️❤️
She is in a beatuful place.You have my deepiest sympathies.We are looking forward to having you come home. A friend always Rosa Hale Austin,Texas
In Loving Memory of Your Sweet DianaShe will be Forever Present in your Hearts. Diana has soared unto God's High and Holy Place, as he has Promised to Us All PEACE, COMFORT to You and Family, Anna Iris Sims
With much love and respect and on behalf of my mother who is now resting in peace and the Garcia Chiapa Family, we are sorry for your loss. We send a big hug and prayers to the family. We accompany them in their pain.
To the family and friends of Diana, you are certainly in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time of loss. Her suffering has ended. Her prayers have been answered and she is in that place of happiness, light and peace. She was a special part of her parish community. I will remember and her family with great fondness and appreciation.
Dear Mark, Your wife is so beautiful! I wish I could have known her. I'm so sorry for your loss. I think it must be the hardest thing in life to lose your mate. You are such a gentleman and I'm sure she muust have been your equal. Remember her body is like a glove and the hand inside is her spirit is in a new adventure where you will join her one day. I am remembering you and your family in my prayers. Sincerely, Joanne from Jam
In loving memory and prayers to family and friends. Soon Rev 21:3&4...And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more .... Missing you ����
To Diana, a dear friend who touched the lives of many people, making us all the better for having known her. We are so fortunate to have been brought together at her and Markś wedding, and are so grateful for the friendship and hospitality extended to us at many family parties and get togethers where we were made to feel like part of the family. As her brother John would say, we won´t go straight, but we will go forward. You and your siblings will forever hold special places in our hearts. Godspeed our beautiful friend. You are now soaring with the angels. Mary Jane and Kevin Aoki
My dearest friend Anna. may you and your family be covered and wrapped in our lords arms as he hugs his angel going into his holy garden andwhere she forever will be in peace in her heavenly home with our lord. With love and care Patricua Bautista Ramos
Dearest Sister Friend Anna, May you and your loved ones find solace and comfort in knowing Diana is now resting in the loving arms of our Lord! A new beautiful flower is blooming in God's kingdom. Sincerest condolences and love, Karen
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Anna and the entire family. May Diana's soul, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen ����
To my family in Utah I love n miss u guys with all my heart! ❤️ I am praying for all of our family to stay strong! Uncle Mark, thank you for always taking care of her, she was always so happy! Cousin D.J and Cousin Tracy stay strong , Aunt Diana lives on through you now! Hugs n kisses! So feel free to bake n send gifts to your Austin Family like Aunt Diana used to do! Lol She was always full of surprises! She will truly be missed and never forgotten. It will be hard to forget her when all I have to do is look at my own Mother and I will see her face n hear her laugh. You still have her twin Aunt Chum! Lol I love you Aunt Diana ❤️ lyou were a true blessing to our family! I wish I could have been there for you too! You will be in our hearts always n forever! Please watch over us with your new wings in Heaven! �� �� �� !! Jenesis n Kk have been sending there kisses up to the sky �� to you! We will.keep collecting lips n kisses to keep your trend alive!! �� �� �� �� ��
"May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest"
Sending my deepest condolences to you my Comadre Anna and your sister Diana's family. May she Rest In Peace!
Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with you. A memorial candle is burning at the Cathedral in your wife's memory. It's one of life's toughest transitions. Hope our music at the jams will help in the process of moving forward. Frank and Nancy
In Loving Memory
