Janet Louise Lujan

2022 at the age of 75 after a very long and courageous battle with cancer.

She endured so much pain and suffering; especially during her last year,

but there was one thing that you could count on. Janet never complained.

She continually faced each and every trial with grace and leaned on her

heavenly father for the strength to keep going. She fought so hard to stay

here with her family for as long as possible, but she knew the Lord was

calling her home and she was ready to meet Him. Her pain is no more.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more,

neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the

former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4

Janet is survived by her husband C.R. of almost 57 years, daughter Debi

(Steve) Ruetz, Richard (Belinda) Lujan, Mark (Tracy) Lujan, grandchildren

Teddy, Zachary, Maggie, Jeremy, Emma, Alex and Devin. She is also

survived by her three siblings, Roberta Duke, Phyllis Duke, and Ralph

Murphy.

Born on November 11, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, Janet was the youngest of

Ralph and Mildred Murphy’s four children. She definitely took advantage of

that position in the family. With her blond curls and frilly dresses, she would

often be twirling and dancing to capture the attention of her older siblings

and their friends.

During her high school years, her dad took her and her mom on what they

thought was a vacation; however, it ended up being a permanent move to

Mesa, Arizona. Not too long after, Janet met her high school sweetheart

and was married in 1965.

First and foremost, Janet was a devoted wife and homemaker. She taught

as a special needs para-professional within the Paradise Valley School

District for about 20 years. Janet touched the lives of hundreds of children

and families. Often when in public, so many would recognize “Miss Janet”

and be so excited to say hello and receive that unforgettable smile. Janet

loved all the roles that she was given in her life, but the one she loved the

most was being “Oma”. She made a lasting and positive impact on her

grandchildren’s lives. She knew how to love greatly and was greatly loved.