Mary Rae McMurray LaRoque passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Feb. 6, 2017, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 83. She was born in Tooele, Utah, on Dec. 18, 1933, to Ray McMurray and Mary McCoy McMurray Hammond, and was the oldest of five girls. She attended school in Tooele, graduating from Tooele High School in 1952. After school she moved to Dugway, Utah to work, where she eventually met and married her late husband Clarence Mathew (Rock) LaRoque. They made their life in Tooele, where they were blessed with a daughter, Denice Michelle (Mikie) LaRoque, and later a grandson, Dixon Hunt. Mary Rae’s life revolved around her family, as she was always helping put together family gatherings and camping trips. Her house was always decorated to the nines for every holiday, and her garden was the talk of the neighborhood. She had an avid love for animals, especially her little dog ChaChi. Her quick Irish wit and funny sayings will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughter Denice LaRoque of Santa Fe, New Mexico; grandson Dixon Hunt of Salt Lake City; sisters Jackie Boltz and Dorothy (Angelo) Cerroni, both of Tooele; a stepson Andy (Debbie) Hasson, and their children Lisa and Steven of Lakeside, Montana; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters Judy Morrison and Susan Tate. Per the family’s request, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held at her home in Tooele this Saturday, Feb. 11, beginning at noon. Friends and family are welcome to stop by.
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Mary Rae McMurray LaRoque
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