"My life in Arizona began when Ralph and John Westover in behalf of O'Connor Cavanagh hired me as their staff investigator. Ralph and I worked together, traveled together, drank and dined together, and "familied" together. My life in Arizona was enhanced by his presence in it. Howard Sauter "
In loving memory of
Ralph E. Mahowald
September 4, 2022
Ralph E. Mahowald, Jr., 84, of Phoenix passed away on September 4, 2022. Born in Grand Forks, ND, on June 29, 1938, Ralph attended St. John's Prep(Collegeville, MN), University of North Dakota, and University of Michigan College of Law, where he graduated in 1963.
Ralph and his first wife Gail moved to Phoenix in 1963. He started his law career at the Arizona Corporation Commission. In 1964, he joined the law firm of O'Connor Cavanaugh. Ralph was a lifetime member of the American Trial Lawyer's Association, past president of the Maricopa County Bar, Board of Governors-State Bar Assoc of AZ 1983-1987, American Board Trial Advocates and member and past president of Luke's Men.
Ralph is predeceased by his loving wife of 35 years, Karen Landino, sister Mary Thompson and parents Dr. Ralph and Dorothy Mahowald. Ralph is survived by his daughter Ann Reid (Jim), son Peter (Kimberly), stepson Robert Landino (Denise), and stepson Marcus Landino (Meredith), eight grandchildren, J. Reid, Sean Reid (Shannon), Reilly Reid (Stefanie), Luke Landino, Jake Landino, Vivienne Landino, Ryan Graybill, and Sydney Graybill, two great granddaughters Ruari and Ryan Reid, siblings Margo Doll (Lou), Richard Mahowald, Leslie Fairfield, Michael Mahowald (Anne), many nieces and nephews, Gail Mahowald and numerous special friends.
Good food, good wine, fun travel and entertaining friends were his mantras in life. Celebration of Life 10/29/22
Tributes
"What a guy. As Tari said, he was full of fun. His chuckle was special. He treated us (the new female lawyers at OCAWKB) as real lawyers, as professionals. Plenty of stories about that cabin near Flagstaff. Some speculate that if they had all been sober, it would have only taken one year. But I believe a good time was had by all, and it did not fall down. I hope I will see more information about the celebration of life. Dolly Bacher"
"I worked with Ralph years ago at O'Connor, Cavanagh, Anderson, Westover, Killingsworth & Beshears - in the 70's! Ralph was the best - always fun to be around and great to work with. I can still hear his laugh. Although it has been at least 30 years since I've seen him, I will never forget him. Sincere condolences to his family - I know his passing will leave a hole in everyone's heart. Tari Andersen"
"Ralph was a man?s man. He got along with everyone. We were law partners for years. It was fun to be around him.We even built a cabin in Flagstaff, which is a story of its? own. It took us 2 years of weekends to complete. A lot of us will miss you, Ralph. You brought happiness to the lives of many.......Frank Parks "