Jennie Navarrette, age 78, of Fresno, California passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born October 5, 1943 in Maxwell, Texas to Anita and Genaro Gutierrez, Jennie worked hard and lived a life devoted to family. The majority of her career was spent working for the City of Fowler, where she held numerous roles including Assistant City Planner and Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police. Jennie is survived by her daughters, Andrea and Elena, her sons-in-law, Darin and James, and her siblings, Genaro Jr., Carmen, Marie, and Joe. Jennie was preceded in death by her father Genaro Sr. and her mother Anita.
A visitation for Jennie will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a rosary to follow from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Tinkler, 475 North Broadway, Fresno, CA 93701. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 15437 W Kearney Blvd, Kerman, CA 93630. A committal service will occur Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Peter's Cemetery, 264 N. Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tinklerfuneralchapel.com for the Gutierrez-Navarrette family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
