Juanita Koch

Juanita Kathleen Koch, loving mother and grandmother, passed peacefully on June 3, 2013, at the age of 91. Nita was born in Bakersfield, Calif., on November 21, 1921, to Jim and Anna Murphy. She had one younger brother Jim Jr. and a younger sister Ramona. She received her BA from Woodberry College, in 1942. Nita married Benny Koch (predeceasing her in 1980).She was a resident of Moorpark since 1962. Nita is survived by her loving daughters, Kathy Brickman and Kris Donoho; grandsons, David Hawkins, and granddaughter Elaine Hawkins. Nita was an artist and leaves many beautiful painting. She leaves a legacy of inner strength to her family. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the Perez Family Funeral Home of Moorpark. Tel(805) 876-0019