Regina A LaSalle

Regina LaSalle, passed peacefully into eternal life with all 4 of her loving adult children near her, in her home in Phoenix, AZ on September 23, 2025 at age 88. She was born on December 1, 1936, in New York. She is reunited with the love of her life, Jim LaSalle, in Paradise.

Regina was loved and respected by everyone. Her passion was her family, friends, and helping families through difficult times. She was very strong emotionally and was the rock of her family. She ran an amazing household while providing direction, motivation, and inspiration to her whole family. She made people believe in themselves and pursue their dreams.
Regina volunteered her time helping and praying with families in hospitals, leading marriage and family seminars, and serving as a Eucharistic Minister in her church.

Regina is survived by her brother Jay and sister Vicky, her 4 children, 9 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Children - James "Jamie" LaSalle (Phoenix), Greg & Stephanie LaSalle (Scottsdale), Neidra & Alan Thomas (Missoula), Jay & Analisa LaSalle (Scottsdale)

Grandchildren - Drew & Annelise LaSalle, Jake & Kirsty LaSalle, Michelle & Lee Stunkard, Michael & Alexa Thomas, Kelsey Thomas, Kevin & Shannon Thomas, RJ LaSalle, Jayson LaSalle, Cassidy LaSalle

Great Grandchildren - William Stunkard, Henry Stunkard, Elizabeth Stunkard, Eleanor Thomas, and James Thomas

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Jim LaSalle, Father Arthur Herbert and Mother Neidra Herbert.

Regina received her H.S. Diploma from East Orange H.S. Regina and Jim were Mary and Joseph in the Christmas Nativity Play at Vernon L Davey Junior High when they were 12 years old.

She was the driving force behind Jim’s illustrious career at The University of Arizona spanning from 1964 to 2004. She talked him into pursuing his dream of Teaching and kept him helping students for over 40 years. Regina also attended about a dozen classes at the UofA and received all A’s so she had the highest GPA of all the LaSalle’s in college.

Regina was a true servant of the Lord. She was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Cyril's, Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, and St. Thomas the Apostle in Tucson, AZ. She worked at Tucson Medical Center as a chaplain praying and helping families through countless tragedies.

Outside of work, Regina found joy in watching all 4 of her kids play many sports and spending quality time with her beloved husband Jim. She provided inspiration and LIFE counseling to all her kids and anyone else that would listen. She taught us to work hard, stay true to our word, and treat people well.

A funeral service will be held at 11am on October 25 at Most Holy Trinity Church at 8620 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Regina wants us to keep her husband’s legacy at the UofA with the "Dr. Jim LaSalle Professor Emeritus Memorial Scholarship". If you want to help continue his legacy, please consider contributing to this scholarship for future University of Arizona students.

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