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Amy Hoban Obituary

July 19, 1951 - October 26, 2013 Western fashion designer Amy Hoban, 62, passed away in Palm Desert, CA. Known for her designs that modernized Hollywood vintage western fashion from the forties and fifties, Hoban launched AMY HOBAN CALIFORNIAWEAR in the nineties. An enthusiastic supporter of the arts, Hoban was active with Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Costume Council, the Autry National Center, and the National Cowgirl Museum. Raised as Amy Mart, she attended Beverly Hills High School. She married Michael Hoban and helped him expand North Beach Leather. Survivors include: sons Cassidy and Cody (Miriam); brothers Alan (Nef) and Michael (Mary) Mart; sister Yvonne Fox; and ex-husband Michael Hoban. Services were held at Mount Sinai in Los Angeles.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 26, 2013.

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Irene Levine

December 26, 2013

Love you and miss you my sweet Amy.

December 20, 2013

Dear Cody and Cassidy,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of your beautiful and spirited mother. We have so many wonderful memories of you and your family during the early days here in Chicago. Thinking of you and sending our heartfelt condolences.
We will remember Amy with fond thoughts always.
Judy and Jim Klutznick

lauri gaffin

December 9, 2013

I will miss your beautiful spirit and love

Rose Brown

December 1, 2013

My condolences to your family.

November 30, 2013

I am sorry to hear of you loss. Please accept my condolences.

Cody Hoban

November 28, 2013

You were the best mom in the world. I love you and miss you everyday mom love cody

Randi Capen Lieberman

November 28, 2013

I just saw Amy in Oct right before she went to the desert. She was great, I'm beyond shocked and saddened. We were friends in high school. My sympathies to her family.

November 28, 2013

Hi Amy, I hope you knew that you would be missed by many. Glad to have know you. Susan Touchbourne

Mary Schmitt

November 27, 2013

Happy Trails Amy...

Cassidy Hoban

November 26, 2013

You were the best mom anyone could ask for. Full of life, love & laughs. You made the world a better place. I love you and miss you mom.

Brian Drew

November 26, 2013

To a wonderful smart woman, who added so much to the world. Thank you and rest now your work is done on this plain

November 26, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to be comforted by the love and support of family and friends -Psalms 23:1-6. Phoenix, AZ
TRISHA PHOENIX,AZ

Jw

November 26, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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