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Ruth Murphy Obituary

Dr. Ruth Catherine Murphy, a longtime resident of West Hollywood, CA, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2019 at the age of 74. Ruth is survived by her brother, Francis (Teresa), nephew, Paul Murphy (Elizabeth), nieces, Catherine Reilly (Paul) and Michelle Searfoss (Peter) and their children. Ruth worked as a Social Work Supervisor at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System for 42 years. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Wattles Farm Community Garden in Hollywood. A Catholic funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am on January 18, 2020 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Beverly Hills, CA. All friends are invited to a luncheon at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Shelter for Women and Children.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 3 to Jan. 9, 2020.

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January 21, 2020

Such a beautiful person.



Ange, VA Employee

January 14, 2020

My deepest condolences to Ruth's family and friends. I enjoyed working with Ruth and had a great respect for her. She will be missed by many!
Mira Cantrell, MD

Nancy Patterson

January 14, 2020

Ruth was my first supervisor at the VA. I learned so much from her!!!

She always stood by her staff.

She was always ready to have a good time when not at work.

I will miss her.

January 12, 2020

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy Family. We are very sorry to hear of Ruth's death. She had come to visit us here in Ireland on many occasions and we always enjoyed her company immensely. Unfortunately we will not be able to join you on the 18th January, 2020 at Ruth's Mass. We arranged to have a Mass here for the repose of her soul and this was held yesterday (Saturday 11th January, 2020) at the Divine Word Missionaries in Donamon, Co. Roscommon. https://svdibp.org/2017/03/01/donamon-castle/
From: Bernadette Burke & Family and Gerry & Teresa Burke & Family, Brideswell.

January 3, 2020

Sincere sympathy to all of Ruth's family,we met Ruth on a few occasions and enjoyed sharing information on her search for her Burke ancestors. Delighted to have shared some time with her in Cornageeha,Brideswell, Co Roscommon in 2019. May she Rest in Peace. William & Carmel Gacquin Ireland.

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