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John Franklin Murphy, ”Murph”, 77, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 16, 2022 after succumbing to complications from Post-Polio Syndrome. 
 John was born on April 25, 1944 to William J. and Eva O. Murphy in Albuquerque, NM. After John graduated from Espanola High School in 1963, he went on to start what would be a life-long passionate and rewarding career in plumbing, pipe-fitting, and welding, having worked for Zia Co., Pan Am, Johnson …
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I have known Johnnie since we both lived in Fairview 70 years ago.  I am saddened to hear of his passing.  We attended …
I have known Johnnie since we both lived in Fairview 70 years ago.  I am saddened to hear of his pa…
I have known Johnnie since we both lived in Fairview 70 years ag…
Vaya con Dios Murf. RIP. You are dearly missed.
Vaya con Dios Murf. RIP. You are dearly missed.
Vaya con Dios Murf. RIP. You are dearly missed.
I met John and Thelma on a trip to Mexico several years ago.  They were both fun and lovely, very lovely, people.  Thel…
I met John and Thelma on a trip to Mexico several years ago.  They were both fun and lovely, very l…
I met John and Thelma on a trip to Mexico several years ago.  Th…

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Born

1944
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Graduated from high school

1963
Española, NM
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Got married to Thelma Murphy

1972
Española, NM

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