Mark Gilbert Murov

Mark G. Murov died October 31, 2024 in Austin, Texas from lung cancer and complications due to multiple blood disorders. He is survived by his wife Rita Ward Murov, sons Andrew W. Murov (Elizabeth Lee) and Adam W. Murov and grandchildren Ezra and Amelia Murov, and dog Rosie.

Mark was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1948 and graduated from LSU with degrees in Economics and Law. He and Rita lived in New Orleans for thirty-three years, where they practiced law together and raised their sons before moving to Austin in 2006 and finding a welcoming community of people who became supportive and treasured friends.

Mark was a Business Immigration lawyer for forty-five years, and was dedicated to obtaining the best outcomes for the companies and individuals who were his clients. The family is grateful for his dream team in Austin with Phyllis Boonchai and Sarah Neely. Together, they provided business immigration solutions for an international workforce.

Mark was truly proud of his boys. Adam played Little League baseball and Mark assisted as coach of one of Adam’s baseball teams at Carrollton in NOLA. Mark spoke of how Adam - in the third grade at the time – had blasted a homerun high over the fence. Mark remembered beaming with pride as Adam rounded the bases with a look of sheer joy on his face.

Andrew attended De La Salle High School and played bass drums in the marching band. Mark spoke of absolute happiness when he and Rita walked alongside the band, as chaperones one Mardi Gras, on its melodious march to the Superdome. That evening was a night full of joy and beauty and excitement and blisters and gratitude. Mark adored his two sons.

He and Rita shared many common interests, were best of friends and business partners as well as lovers, and a complementary team in all endeavors. His hobbies included the Great American Songbook and the Grateful Dead. Mark was educated by “Big Mama” Rankin’s jazz radio program on WWOZ in New Orleans. He spent hours recording her shows and studying traditional Jazz and its roots and branches. Some of his happiest moments were listening to local greats at Tipitina’s and Preservation Hall, as well as the Mardi Gras Indians and marching bands for myriad joyful holidays in NOLA. After arriving in Austin, he pivoted from Po-Boy sandwiches to tacos.

Special thanks to Bali Netaji, M.D., trusted physician and loyal friend.

Mark’s family and friends will miss his wise counsel, discerning dinner playlists, and sardonic humor.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s memory may be made to a Food Bank, the Southern Poverty Law Center or a cause of your choice.

A memorial service will be held Saturday January 18, 2025 at Temple Sinai in New Orleans, Louisiana from noon until 2:00PM.