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Gregory Lewis Hofmann

Gregory Hofmann Obituary

Hofmann, Gregory Lewis
Hofmann, Gregory LewisGregory Lewis Hofmann, 62, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2014. Greg was raised in Palos Verdes, CA and made Arizona his home in the 1960s, originally to attend Judson School in Paradise Valley, where he met Roxanne (nee Peters), his wife of over 37 years. He is survived by Roxanne and their children: Richard of Newport Beach; Brandon of New York City; and Alexandra of New York City. Greg founded Turquoise Village in 1978 and was regarded among the most knowledgeable and trusted experts in Native American arts and jewelry, specific to the Zuni, Hopi and Navajo tribes. An avid traveler, Greg ventured across five continents and numerous countries alongside family and friends, always happy to return to the hiking trails in the Valley. He was a proud member of both the Charlie Russell Riders and Los Rancheros Vistadores. Greg was a loving husband, devoted father, brother, uncle, cousin and dear friend who possessed true integrity and will be greatly missed. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday January 12, 2014 at 1PM at the Paradise Valley Country Club, 7101 N Tatum Blvd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911), 10645 N Tatum Blvd, Suite 200-516 Phoenix, AZ 85028, www.pacc.org, 602-992-4779

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Hofmann

Sponsored by His Loving Family.

29 Entries

Ron Reinhardt

January 4, 2025

Greg, you left us too early, my friend. Rest in your journey.

Michael Oregon

August 16, 2024

I just found out....so sorry to hear. Fond memories back in the 60's when he lived in Tempe.
Michael Oregon

Ron Reinhardt

January 5, 2024

Can't believe it's 10 years!!!! Rest well my dear friend.
Ron R ASU 1971

richard taubman

January 4, 2022

Greg
Very grateful for all the great times we shared and remembering you today and always for the great friend you were and are to all of us who knew you. You will never be forgotten and your legacy continues on today so bright and so real. Miss you still and always will!

Ron Reinhardt

January 4, 2022

Hard to believe it's eight years!!!! Hope Greg's family are ALL doing well and being safe....

richard taubman

January 4, 2021

“Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen , unheard, but always near,
Still loved Still Missed and very dear”

Time passes Quickly but we will always remember you and your good deeds and loyal friendship .

Ron Reinhardt

January 4, 2021

A dear friend has left us but only temporarilly as we will see HIM face to face.

Corinne Cain

January 6, 2020

Who doesn't remember this handsome man with the infectious smile? He would be entirely proud of his two sons and daughter, how they've embraced his work ethic with gusto and how Roxanne has set her grief aside to live with purpose.

Richard Taubman

January 4, 2020

Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.

All is well.
Harry Scott Holland 1847-1918

On this day and most every day, any and all who may read this will understand
Missing Greg and remembering his friendship, and his wonderful personality. We will always Remember Him so fondly!

1979 The early Days

Ron Reinhardt

January 4, 2020

I met Greg at ASU in 1969. Great guy indeed. Had many a laughs as students. The fotos were taken around 1979 with the Taubman cousins, Greg and me, Ron Reinhardt. Fond days to remember.

Theresa Kristal

February 17, 2014

We will miss you dear friend, till we meet again.

Trudy Thompson Rice

January 19, 2014

Roxanne and family--know that you are surrounded in friendship and prayers for peace and comfort. Your neighbors are here for you.

Sheryl Mahooty

January 17, 2014

You well be miss!!

Richard Taubman

January 15, 2014

Greg was the kind of friend rarely seen in real life. His genuine affection for his friends was the extension of his love and commitment to his family . We were very blessed to have been in his and his families presence . I am hoping that all who read this will stay close to the Hofmann family . Roxie and the kids are Greg's legacy and all the friends he had share in it as well.May Roxie and the kids feel his love forever and bask in the glory of all the time shared with him . He was the real deal a true friend . He will be missed and thought of every day

jeremy friesell

January 14, 2014

Condolences to the Hofmann family from Pilchers in omaha.

Heard Museum Shop

January 14, 2014

Very shocking to hear of Greg's passing, he was a wonderful person to work with and he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to Roxanne and the family.

Cynthia and Gary Goralnik

January 13, 2014

Roxanne and your wonderful family,
We are so sad to hear of Greg's untimely death. He was a great family man and neighbor. Please know that we are here for you as you were for us when we moved here.

Marian Levy

January 13, 2014

Roxanne,
There are never enough years to share with the love of your life but Greg will live on with you forever.

Corinne Cain

January 12, 2014

He was kind. He was knowledgeable. He was trustworthy. Greg Hofmann loved his family, especially his precious Roxanne. Life split between Gallup and Phoenix was demanding, but he shouldered it well. God bless him and his beloved family !

Greg's home away form home!

Sheryl Edaakie

January 11, 2014

Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will always remember Greg as a caring person, who would not hesitate to help those that was always in need of his support. He was, and is still a great man, and would be remebered in our memories, of which we will always cherish. No words can decribe our loss for a great friend, as we cannot immagine how you, and your family is feeling right now. May the great Spirit look upon him, and take care of him, as he did with our Zuni People. We always take kind people like him for granted, and never know how precious he is, until he is gone. We will all miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you, as you spend your time of sorrow. From Strallie & Sheryl Edaakie.

Julie Eynon

January 11, 2014

You and Greg introduced us to the West in 1974. At every turn, or misstep, your family showed kindness. Greg's magnanimous personality, coupled with his integrity and devotion to family will always be remembered. My hope is that you will be comforted by his loving spirit, the good life you shared, and the many great memories. Love to you and the family.

Jinger Richardson

January 11, 2014

I just couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I just saw Greg before Christmas at the mall shopping for Christmas gifts. I am so sorry Roxanne and I will keep you and the kids
in our prayers.

Peter, Bess and Peri Taubman

January 11, 2014

Dear Roxanne and family,

We were so saddened to hear of Greg's sudden passing... Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to you and all your loved ones in your time of sorrow...

I will forever cherish my years spent with Greg traveling the Southwest and in Zuni/Gallup... he was a great man, a true friend and I will miss him dearly...

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of your joyful times together as you celebrate his life well lived...

Ron Reinhardt

January 11, 2014

Roxanne,
I just found out about Greg - I am so sorry for his passing. You may remember me from ASU when we all lived at the College Inn. I was there during the years 1969 thru 1971 when I graduated. I am very good friends with Rich Taubman.
Ron Reinhardt
PS: I will be praying for you and family through this time of mourning.

Cordy Guerrero

January 10, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to Roxanne and family. Greg was an awesome man and I am privileged to have worked for him. He will truly be missed!

Ben Graff

January 10, 2014

Its hard to know what to say when you've lost someone you have known and admired since you were a kid. Greg, thanks for being such an amazing father to Richard, Brandon, and Lexi and husband to Roxanne. I'll always look up to you.

Wayne Wilke

January 10, 2014

Sorry for your loss. He is already missed.

Loretta Quetawki

January 10, 2014

Our prayer's are with you. we the Laahty family Angelena,Andrea,Lorena,Ricky an Carlton & Loretta Quetawki Greg will be missed dearly. God bless you and your family in this time of need.

Teresa Curl

January 10, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. He was a friend to Avila Retail. Turquoise Village is one of the finest companies we have ever worked with. On behalf of Tara, Denise, Teresa, John and Kathleen...
He will be missed. Our thoughts go out to the Hoffman family and his extended family at TQ Village.

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