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

7 Entries

Guillermo Balandrán Téllez

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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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