4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
HUBBS, LAURA PAMELA
Laura Pamela Hubbs died at home surrounded by her family on January 14, 2023. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 30, 1951 to Margaret and Edward Preach. She was one of nine children. Laura attended St. Agnes Elementary, Gerard Catholic High School and graduated from Arizona State University. Originally Laura set out to be a teacher, but during her leave accepting the challenges of motherhood, she somehow found time to create and build multiple companies with her husband Jon and family members. Laura wore many hats, at times she was the entire office, finance, and HR departments.
She was a selfless mother, a favorite aunt lovingly referred to as “Aunt Lolly,” and a mother figure to so many cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her brothers; Teddy, Craig and Peter Preach. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 50 years, Jonathan, her five children; Natalie Haywood, Sara (Joey), Julia (Julie), Clayton (Michelle) and Lauren, and her five grandchildren; Lena, Elias, Wren, Evita and Willa. She is also survived by her siblings Barbara Flanigan (Cletus), Philip Preach (Dodie), Collette Bastian, Mark Preach (Arlene) and Camille Agapito.
Visitation will be held from 5:00PM – 7:00PM on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N 24th Street in Phoenix on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00AM. Interment to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her memory to Hospice of the Valley. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
John and Hubbs family,
Roger and I can’t begin to express how heartbroken we are at the passing of Laura. So many memories over the years come to mind. She was always so sweet and lively. Please, accept our sincerest sympathy to all of you. Sending prayers, hugs and love.
Kathy & Roger
Sweet Mrs. Hubbs…she would always say, “Please, call me Laura.”
She had a knack for being inclusive, quick-witted and effortlessly funny. She always made the person standing in front of her feel like family. I am so grateful for the memories. Her sparkle lives on through all of you. Wishing you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
…With so much love.
Dear Jon ,Natalie , Sara, Julia, Clayton , and Lauren
It’s very difficult to find the words to describe how deeply saddened we were to hear of the loss of Laura. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
All our love
Ginette, Danny and family
Laura was loved by all and she was Always the smartest nicest person in the room
To Jon and all the Family, I offer my love and prayers in tribute to a lovely and gracious lady, your beloved Laura. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with her at St. Agnes ove the years that I serverd there. She was a woman of great faith and a ready smile and quite the sense of humor. Laura had many interests and she was always putting others at ease. with her smile and concern. May she be surrounded now by the saints and angels in the presence of the Lord Jesus and may our Blessed Lady comfort you with her maternal love. How beautiful that here Funeral Mass will be on the very feast of Saint Agnes, the patroness of the community that was such a part of her life.
Jon, my deepest prayers and condolences in your loss of Laura. Fond remembrance of our St Agnes and baseball days. My prayers and thoughts are with you and family.
Sincerely
Paul Hawkins
Tucson Arizona
St Agnes and Brophy Prep
God Bless to all of the family.
A beautiful soul is at the gates and I know she has been let in to brighten the day!
I am the lucky one to have known her and my thoughts and prayers go out to her wonderful family. Be at peace, Laura.
Tena Morgan
Condolences to Jonathan & family. Remembering the high school “Sweethearts”. Laura had the most beautiful smile along with a positive outlook on life. She leaves a proud & wonderful family that loved her. RIP.
Jon…….
May the Good Lord bless you and your family and help you find peace in your hearts in the coming days.
A priest once told me that those we love never go away, they walk beside us every day. May Laura be by your side every step you take.
Gary and Charlynn Lindsey
To all of our Hubbs and extended family ❤️
Mrs. Hubbs was so very kind and gentle… and always smiling. We had so many great times with your family -softball, pool parties, dinners and many laughs. . I’m so so sad to hear this as are all of the Carters. We love you forever, Laura XO
Laura played a special role in my life at a very difficult time. She was so kind, thoughtful, funny and wickedly smart. Laura was a gift to everyone lucky enough to know her. Sending my love and deep gratitude.
So sorry for your and families of St Agnes loss . Laura was a warm and giving person, always willing to help. Heaven gained an angel.
Jon my condolence to you and your family i have you in my thoughts and prayers we well Miss Laura. Matt Flanigan
Jon, Natalie, Sara, Clayton, Julia, and Lauren, we are so so sorry to hear about Laura’s passing. It’s never easy. Please know that all of us here in KY have been praying for all of you, and asking for strength to get through this. Much love to all of you!
Heartfelt condolences to Laura’s family and friends. She was my high school idol who made a beautiful life with Jon. Sending prayers for peace to all who knew her. ❤️
To the entire Hubbs gang. Laura was a light that brightened every room and brought a smile to everyone she passed. We had some awesome fun doing silly things and once forked their house so we could have things to connect the toilet paper to. They neighbors came out and I spoke with them and said it is all in fun. So if any of you find a plastic fork… I love you all and will always be here if any of you need anything. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Dear Jon and family-
Heaven definitely received a beautiful angel. So many wonderful memories from St Agnes days. Laura was gorgeous inside and out! I will keep you in my prayers for peace and comfort during this time.
-Susan Finnerty
It was my great honor to teach Laura’s children — all five of them — at St. Mary’s High School. They were all smart, so it was quite a learning experience for me. Over the years, Laura and I had many fulfilling conversations. And Oh, the laughs I have had with Jon. I can’t begin to describe it. Yes, I am grieved, Yes, I am saddened. But I also live in hope. Laura’s life is one explanation for such hope…
Sending you hugs! We love you all and are so Blessed with happy memories of our sweet Aunt Lolly. You’re in our prayers always! John, Alicia and Noah Boxall
I knew Laura from high school, and she was loved by everyone. She was smart, kind, thoughtful, and a natural leader. You will be missed, Laura (Preach) Hubbs! Rest in peace.
I miss you so much mom. Going to be lost without you for quite sometime. I know you’re watching over me but it’s just not the same as having you next to me. I’m glad you’re not in pain. You were the greatest mom. Boosh.
Heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Laura. Will always remember the softball games, parties, watching fireworks on the 4th of July, going to Don Jose’s and the great carnivals.
be at peace, Laura.
I wish you Jon and family my deepest condolences for your lost
Jon,
So very, very sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. May God Bless you.
I am sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. You are all in my prayers.
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time, Uncle Jon & family. We are so sorry for your loss. How lucky we all are to have been loved by sweet Aunt Laura. Her smile brightened every room and her love was strong & unconditional. I’m so thankful for her and for each of you. We are praying for you all daily and we’re standing beside you ready to help in any way. We love you all so much. Sending love & prayers from Texas.
To Jon & Hubbs family
I am sadden to hear passing of Laura. I always enjoyed talking to her ..appreciated her sense of humor and her caring for our kids at St Agnes.
May God help you through these difficult times. I know Laura is now a special Angel Mama in Heaven.
My sincere condolences to you Jon and children.
Sara Mendivil, David & Vanessa Miranda
A true legend and a beautiful human expression of love and grace. To the Hubbs family, thank you for sharing your mom, wife, sister, aunt, grandma & friend with all of us ❤️
Jon and family,
Carol and I are very sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. It has been our great pleasure to share a segment of your lives with the two of you. A segment that saw us grow as parents and our children grow into the adults they are today. On the Saint Mary’s grading system, I think we all received A’s. Best to the entire Hubbs family and lets all remember the good times.
Dear Clay and Michelle,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. I was fortunate to have met her on a few occasions. She was a most gracious and kind woman. Please find comfort in knowing that you will see her in your beautiful daughters and that her love lives on. Our condolences to the entire Hubbs family as well.
Love, Uncle Patrick and Aunt Elaine
Jon may the Lord God be with you and your family keep you in the palm of his hand and give you all the faith ,grace .and peace to guide you through this trying time. Know that Laura is at peace and will always be with you Praying for you John Gort
Dear Jon, Natalie, Sara, Julia, Clayton and Lauren,
We too are so deeply saddened to hear of Laura’s passing. She was always so kind and accepting of our family, our greatest cheerleader of friendship and embracement. Please accept our deepest condolences, sending you all love and hugs!! The Hollins Family
Condolences from the Grochowski Family and thank you for everything Laura contributed and time spent at St Agnes and for the community.
My deepest condolences on the loss of Mrs. Hubbs. May she rest in peace! Prayers to the entire Family!
My sweet sweet Laura.. Every time I saw your beautiful face you always had such a big smile to greet me. You were so much more than just an in- law, You were my family!You’ve always shown me and my family nothing but kindness and love. Myself, Niv, and the babies are really going to miss you! I’m going to miss our kitchen hang outs♥️ I will always keep you in my heart . Heaven truly gained a beautiful angel. I love you to all my hubbs family, we love you all♥️
Jon, it breaks my heart to hear of the loss of Laura to you and your family. What a joy it was to see you both again when our children were at St Mary’s high and mine at Salpointe Catholic in Tucson playing sports. Sending you all lots of love, hugs and prayers from Tucson. Love – Linda Mazon Gutierrez
In my thoughts and prayers, blessings to Jon and family.
with the deepest sympathy and loving memory,
Evelyn (Spade)and Frank Marchi
It took me forever to write this because I just couldn’t find the words…Laura was family, she never treated us any different. She had a smile and laugh that could fill a room. A few summers in my 20s I worked at Stabilizer, she was the best boss…easy going, understanding and ran her office/business seamlessly. As a Business major the way she ran a business was to be admired. She had a heart of gold and it showed. I loved Laura very much. I hope she knew how much she was loved. No more pain, no more suffering Laura, now you can rest. Hug my Grandmother for me. Love you and I’m going to miss you so so much.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the entire Hubbs family. I love you all.
Sorry to hear about Laura’s passing. Many memories from Gerard.
Jack and Gail
Laura was magical. She made life seem fun, where everything was possible. She hired me for my first “real” babysitting job (which was really to support Natalie, who seemed to have things in control – ha!) and had a way of making life seem easy. She thought of everything, and if a problem arose, she had a quick solution. I always felt seen and appreciated around her. I’m grateful to cross her path and even more grateful she crossed over in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family – the two things she built (home and family) with all her heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.