Cathy Enright Murray

Cathy Murray Obituary

Cathy Enright Murray passed away in Roswell, NM on January 24, 2013. Cathy was born to the late Michael C Enright and Rita Kenner in New Orleans, LA on Nov 30, 1945. She grew up in Tulsa, OK and graduated from Monte Casino High School. She attended Georgetown University Nursing School and graduated from Loretta Heights College with a degree in Special Education. Soon after, she married Douglas J Murray in 1967. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend to all. Though she had many roles, her true profession was love! Cathy (aka Memaw) loved her children and grandchildren immensely. She is survived by her husband, Doug, three children and spouses, Michael and Colleen Murray-Larkspur, CO, Doug and Karen Murray-Brookfield, CT, Lisa and Doran Snider-Colorado Springs, CO. And her adored grandchildren, aka "Memaw's Gang": Ashlyn and Cole Murray; Megan Murray; Luke, Adam, Emma and the late Lucy May Snider. For over 40 years, she was committed to supporting her husband throughout his Air Force career in assignments all over the world. Upon retiring from the US Air Force Academy in 2007, the Murray's moved to Roswell, NM and welcomed their new role as Chief Academic Officer and Dean of Academics at New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI). The family has established an NMMI Cadet Scholarship Endowment in memory of Cathy, at the NMMI Foundation. The family asks, in lieu of flowers, you submit a donation to the endowment. Contact: [email protected], 575-624-8035, or send your donation to the NMMI Foundation c/o Mr. Jimmy Barnes, memo: Cathy Murray Memorial Endowment, 101 West College Avenue, Roswell, NM 8820 Visitation will be held at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at 5 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at the same location at 10 am Thursday, followed by the internment at the Air Force Academy (cemetery).

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 29, 2013.

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for Cathy Murray

10 Entries

Virgia and John Szostak

January 23, 2022

Sending love to the Murray family . We feel lucky to see Colleen , Mike and Megan on occasion at our Sons home. He and Mike knew one another when we were stationed together in VA. The AF is sometimes a small community.
Sincerely , Virg and John

Brian Hand

February 1, 2013

Mrs. Murray's Obituary is accurate ... her true profession was love! I was a Preppie/Cadet w/ Mike and lucky for me the Murray family became my sponsors. Mrs. Murray's home, with her love and generosity, provided a wonderful refuge from cadet life. Myself, and numerous others, were always welcomed by Mrs. Murray (and her entire family). No formalities, no scheduled visits, just show-up and she welcomed all with a warm meal, a comfortable/loving environment to relax, rest, shower or sleep. Mrs. Murray's only charge for admission was a hug! My thoughts are with the entire Murray family. Love, Brian

Herman Keizer, Jr.

January 31, 2013

Doug, Ardis and I send our sympathy to you and your family at the loss of Cathy. We were very surprised to hear of her death and wish that we could be with you and give you comfort in this time of loss. May God comfort you and you family and suround you with his love.

John and Virgia Szostak

January 31, 2013

Doug, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be thinking of you in the coming days and wish you the strength to keep your spirits up. We are out of town and just learned of Kathy's passing, God Bless you and your surviving family!

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Joan Allen

January 31, 2013

I'll miss her so much.

Kay Kuhlmann

January 30, 2013

What a warm and delightful person! I have enjoyed getting to know Mrs. Murray at Quarters 3 events. Thoughts are with you.

Dan & Cheryl Ammons

January 29, 2013

May God's blessings of peace be with your family and close friends. I had the honor of knowing Cathy as a new found friend and client. We know she will be missed. God bless you Doug and your family.

January 29, 2013

Doug and family, We were saddened to learn of Cathy's death. Our thoughts and prayers are of you and your family. May your memories carry you through this most difficult time. Ted and Yolanda Stier

Hal Bidlack

January 29, 2013

Sad news indeed, my thoughts are with you.

Theresa Daniels

January 29, 2013

Praying your strength,

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