Margaret Ruth Murphy

1900–1984 (age 84)

Community advocate

Biography

Margaret Ruth Murphy became a cherished presence in Santa Clara by nurturing civic partnerships, supporting education, and encouraging neighbors to care for one another.

Generations remember her stories of perseverance and the way she welcomed newcomers into the fold, and she now rests at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, leaving a legacy of quiet service that continues to inspire local volunteers.

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Robert E. Kenna
1844–1912 (age 68)
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
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William T. Wallace
1828–1909 (age 81)
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
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Elizabeth Murphy Taaffe
1844–1875 (age 31)
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
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Michael J. Ryan
1889–1971 (age 82)
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
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Aloysius Masnata
1823–1886 (age 63)
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
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Bernard D. Murphy
1841–1911 (age 70)
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
Bernard D. Murphy was a Quebec resident who lived from 1841 to 1911.