Virginia Lauff

Virginia passed away Sunday November 18, 2012 in Peoria, AZ. She left peacefully to rejoin her previously departed husband in heaven. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 30, 1935. She married Richard Lauff, an Army Captain, and began the life of an Army wife. They started a family, weathered the Vietnam War, and traveled extensively. They were fortunate to raise their children on the shores of Oahu, HI and settled in Phoenix, AZ after retirement. Virginia loved her grand kids, dogs, and shopping. She was Catholic and prayed her rosary daily. She is survived by her brother and sister, Jerry Govjanian and Lillian Kudwa, and four children, Joe(Ashley), Larry(Michelle), Lisa(Bob), Debra, 5 grandchildren, Ashlee, Jason(Leslie), Larry Jr, Cameron, Marley, and 2 great grandchildren Gavin, and Dylan. She got such joy from her grand and great grandchildren. Via con Dios, we miss you already! Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. with Rosary at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6180 W. Utopia, Glendale, AZ. Interment to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.