Javier Navarro, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle passed away peacefully Friday, November 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Angie; daughters, Roseann and Lisa (Steve), son Javier Navarro, Jr (Jeanette) and niece Jennifer Mendoza. He also leaves behind his 13 grandchildren; siblings, Marina, Angie, Marisa (David), Cesar and Rene (Paula); stepmother Guadalupe Navarro; mother-in-law Catalina Gonzales and many other family members, including nieces, nephews and godchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Hermenigildo, mother, Hortencia, sister, Elizabeth and brother, Ralph Navarro. Javier was a strong, loving, generous and caring individual. He was a longtime youth sports coach for the Southeast T-Birds, a member of the Mt. Franklin Kiwanis Club and Director of Custodial Operations for EPISD. Javier was known for always putting everyone else before his needs and helping family, friends and his community. A celebration and gathering of life will be held at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 N. Carolina, on Monday, November 5, 2018 with a visitation at 5:00 pm and a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 12:00 pm at St. Raphael Parrish, 2301 Zanzibar Rd. with interment following at Fort Bliss Cemetery.
The family would like to thank everyone for their loving support during this difficult time of mourning.