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Lori Garrett Maughan

1971 - 2025

BORN

1971

DIED

2025

Lori Maughan Obituary

Lori Garrett Maughan passed away on August 13, 2025, in Oro Valley, Arizona, after a five-month battle with cancer. She was 54 years old.

Lori is survived by her daughters, Brooke (Danny) Criger, Tawney (Morgan) Petiti, and Ella Maughan; and her grandchildren, Spencer, Clayton, Luke, William, and Wyatt. She is also survived by her father and stepmother, Glenn and Marge Garrett; and her siblings, Rick Garrett, Janet Garrett, Tammy Farris, Lisa Figueroa, and DeLyn Celec. Reunited in heaven with her mother, Janice Sue Garrett, and her sisters, Terri Garrett and Rachel Celec. Lori will be remembered for her radiant smile, enduring strength, and deep love for her family. Her memory lives on in the hearts of those she touched.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Sep. 3 to Sep. 5, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Lori Maughan

15 Entries

Adrienne Galvin

September 30, 2025

What a loss. I met Lori while walking my dog once. She extended her sympathy to me knowing that I had recently lost my husband. She asked me if we could do something like hiking. We met up twice for breakfast and lunch. We laughed and shared many things with each other. She was so wonderful to talk to. In the small amount of time I knew her, I so wished we would become even better friends. When she got sick, her sister told me about her illness and I just felt so bad...And just today I read she passed. What a wonderful lovely soul who left us too soon. Her memory to me will always be eternal. I miss you, Lori. May your family find comfort in knowing she was such a wonderful person, and I'm very glad she has so many family members to comfort each other. My deepest sympathy.

Ozzie Mantilla

September 28, 2025

I truly appreciated getting to know Lori while we served together as DCT Leads at IBM. She was a wonderful colleague, and it was a privilege to know her. My thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.

Mahmoud Hussein

September 24, 2025

I know Lori shortly after she joined the DCT team at IBM System X and worked with her for about two years in my capacity as Technical Sales Engineer at Lenovo on a few projects. In that short time, Lori impressed me and others with her honesty, integrity, straight talk, quiet strength and dedication to her family. May God grant Lori peace and give patience and strength to the family.

Lindsey Spivey

September 21, 2025

The first time I met Lori was at Tawney's ceremony for being a finalist for Raytheon Leaders in Education. We got to spend the entire evening together laughing about stories of Tawney's childhood and talking about other things we had in common. We had a great time and I can relate with the wonderful testimonies from Lori's family and friends. Rest in peace, Lori. You will be missed and are with God now!

Belinda Harrison

September 20, 2025

I first met Lori when she joined the DCT team at IBM under Matt Belanger (and we both stayed for three more managers since then.) I joined Matt´s department in 2015, and Lori joined not too long after that. We instantly connected as we realized how much we had in common. We shared a lot, both work and personal. I can´t count how many times Lori and I traded projects with each other at work. We would have work sessions to help sort out project issues together, but always at the end of the day because we knew that after work topics were exhausted, we would want to keep talking in what we called our "virtual happy hour." We talked about our families, our hopes and dreams, and our struggles. For years we talked about going on a spa vacation together so we could meet in person, but something always came up and we never did it. Lori considered me her mentor, but she helped me more than she ever realized. I will always remember Lori for the way she cared about people, especially her family whom she talked about so much I feel like I knew them all myself. Rest in peace, Lori, until our Heavenly Happy Hour when I can finally meet you face to face.

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Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels

September 15, 2025

Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and dedicated volunteer, Lori Maughan. Lori´s kindness, strength, and generous heart touched all who knew her. Through her time and service with AHRA, she gave selflessly to our mission and to the warrior families we serve. Her legacy will continue to live on through the love she shared and the hope she inspired.
In lieu of flowers, Lori´s family has asked that donations be made to Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels in her honor. These gifts will help us continue providing comfort and care to our warrior children and families, a mission that reflects Lori´s spirit of compassion.
We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to Lori´s family and loved ones. May her memory be a blessing and her light continue to shine through all the lives she impacted.
With love and gratitude,
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels

Tawney

September 12, 2025

I miss you so much momma. I wish we had more time together, because my heart was not ready. Life has been so hard without you. I know it will get easier, but I wish you were still just a phone call away. I miss your smile, your laugh, your voice, I even miss your lectures. You should still be here. You should be playing with your wonderful grand babies. I am so mad that you were taken from us so young. You deserved more years, more sunrises, more vacations to the beach. I love you so much, so so so much.

Guillermo Balandrán Téllez

September 9, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the person who led the meetings from the United States. I am deeply sorry for the loss of someone so valuable and dedicated. May their memory endure as a legacy of their hard work and commitment. Rest in peace, and may their spirit continue to illuminate those who had the privilege of knowing them.

Rich Laviano

September 9, 2025

Lori was a treasured friend as well as a colleague. She genuinely cared for others, for doing the right thing and was always willing to listen. She was a gift to us and all who worked with her. She will be missed and I hope that her family, especially Ella will be comforted during this time knowing that Lori made such a positive impact on us all.

Deepa

September 8, 2025

Dear Lori's family - I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. I knew Lori only through her work capacity, but she was someone I knew over many years. As I listened to Lori about opportunities and roles to evolve her career, it was very clear to me how much she cherished and loved her family. She was also a loyal IBMer and worked hard to support her teammates, globally.

I wish you all great strength as you celebrate the life Lori lived and know that there were many people touched by having Lori in their life.

Jojari Cannon Edwards

September 8, 2025

Lori was a great friend. When asked below how did I know Lori I guess technically it was because she was a coworker of mine at IBM of over 20 years, however we became fast friends essentially day one of meeting. It is sort of an interesting story in that actually starts with McDonalds. My first job at 16 was for the McDonalds in the Tucson Mall and eventually I was assigned to the McDonalds at the Cortaro/I-10 location as a manager at the prime age of 18. Lori would laugh and agree I have always been bossy (as was she :-) ) It is through McDonalds that I worked her sister Rachel and their nephew too. It is there too that I met Lori's older sister Tammy and worked for her at her store at Linda Vista and of course knew their father Glenn as the Owner and his lovely wife Marge. Long story short when I graduated with my undergrad I told Tammy I would be starting at IBM and she asked if she could share the IBM contact with her sister who was looking to stay in Tucson and in technology. I said sure and sent over my hiring managers info. Imagine my surprise when I started the new job and who was sitting in my new area but Lori :-) We had so much fun in those early days where I still remember the team feeling we developed, the many lunches together and even though she was always all about business she and I connected personally. Lori came to my wedding with her two girls Brooke and Tawney and even though I had not met them I felt like I knew them as Lori was always talking about her girls. When my own mother passed too young of cancer Lori was there to support me and hear me out. When she had Ella she was so very happy and I'll never forget that early morning call of the news of Ella's own journey and the follow on elation as she overcame over and over. Lori too was a fighter and a fierce advocate for those she loved. I can't believe I am even writing this as it was too soon... she had so much more to give and we could all have benefited by having her here with us. I know her family knows this but, she absolutely loved you all so very much. We were all blessed to have had the opportunity to know her. Rest in heaven my dear Lori.

Jon & Sami Newcom

September 7, 2025

Hugs, we are sending our love and are grieving for you.

Dolores

September 5, 2025

Condolences to Lori´s children and family. Lori was one of a kind. I met Lori in 1999 at work, and we became fast friends. I will miss her smile, her laugh and her outlook on life. She was one of the strongest women I have ever had the pleasure to call a friend. Rest in peace Lori.

Barbara Carty

September 4, 2025

I knew Lori through her sister, Terri. My sincere thoughts and big prayers go out to you all during this time of horrible grief. May you be surprised by joy that surpasses understanding.

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