Victim’s Family ‘Hanging On’ Amid Outpouring of Support

Denise A. Huber’s family said Monday that they have received tremendous emotional and moral support from people throughout Orange County in the days since her body was found in Arizona.

“We have received a lot of calls,” said Denise Huber’s mother, Ione Huber. “It’s been amazing.”

The recent discovery of their daughter’s body and the subsequent media attention continues to take their toll on her and her husband, Dennis.

“I’m really drained,” she said. “We’ve been taking calls all day. We’re doing OK and we’re hanging on, but we’ve got a tough couple of weeks ahead of us.”

Ione Huber said the family has been following media reports about the investigation in Arizona and are incensed by comments from murder suspect John Joseph Famalaro’s attorney, who claimed his client is innocent.

“Do you believe that?,” she asked. “I think he’s been watching too much O.J. (Simpson) stuff.”

The family said they will have a memorial service for Denise Huber at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mariner’s Church, 1000 Bison Ave., in Newport Beach. Those planning to attend can call (714) 640-6010 for information.

Another memorial service, followed by the funeral, is tentatively scheduled for July 28 in South Dakota. The funeral may be postponed if Yavapai County medical examiners don’t release the body as scheduled, a family member said.