Murphy, Joseph Paul Joseph Paul Murphy, age 58, of Maricopa, AZ, passed away on May 24, 2017. Joseph was born on February 20, 1959, in Denver, CO to Francis and Katherine Murphy. He worked for the City of Boulder and moved to Maricopa, AZ after retiring. Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Francis. He is survived by his wife, Shelia McNeely of Maricopa, AZ; mother Katherine, two sons Joseph James and Paul James, and sister Amy, all of Colorado; and brother Kevin of California. Joe will always be in his wife Shelia's heart and she will always honor his dreams and wishes. Arrangements are under the direction of Lakeshore Mortuary.