Juanita E Najera

It is with peace and sadness that the Najera family mourns the passing of the family matriarch, our rock, Juana "Juanita" E. Najera on March 20, 2025, after 94 years of life. While born in Mexico, Juanita migrated to El Paso at a young age and spent her lifetime in El Paso, Ysleta to be exact, where she and her husband, Santiago, worked hard to build a warm home, filled with joy and love, and raised their family. Juanita was adored by all, including her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren & surviving siblings.

Juanita is survived by her children, Jose Pilar "Pilo", Elvira "Vera" Box, Irma Campos, daughter-in-law, Letty M. (Sonny) and David Ochoa (Vera); her grandchildren, Joey James, Michael Anthony, Rene Salome Sandoval, Deyanida "Dee" Nicollette, Nikolas Diego, Arista Omega & Zaniah Alhena (Sonny); Stephanie Gayle, Aubrey Melissa, Richard Anthony, & Jenna Nicole (Irma); Mario Eduardo Ibarra (Chuyis); David Anthony, Daniel Santiago, & Derek Matthew (Vera); great-grandchildren, Freddy Michael, Joey James, Brittney Nicole (Joey); Leah Renee, Amber Nicole, Crystal Marie (Michael); Audrey Denae, Sophia Renee, Aure Rene, Olivia Isabel (Rene); Jonathan Jay, Avery Nicole, Zoey Autumn, Makenzie Summer (Mario); Alyssandra Saleen, Leana Shelby (Dee); Elijah, Faith, Miracle, Uriah, Anahi (Stephanie); Ethan, Liam (Aubrey); Emmalyn, Adeline (Jenna); Danily Giselle, Ryan Daniel (Daniel); Noah Jett, Arya Rose (Derek); and great-great-grandchildren, Mia Faith, Elias Rey (Brittney); Violet Love, Sage Avery, Salem Jade (Leah).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago; her son, Santiago Jr.; & her son-in-law, Richard Campos.

Those who knew Juanita would recall her affinity for gardening and excellence in sales, serving as a distributor for Stanley, Home Interiors, & Avon. She achieved and maintained Avon's President's Club status throughout her tenure. Santiago and Juanita were active in the Mount Carmel Parish, serving as members of the "Movimiento Familiar Cristiano" for many years. They hosted many wonderful celebrations at their home with live music & traditional mariachis and many Christmas eve Posadas. Juanita was kind and generous, providing a helping hand to many throughout her lifetime in times of their need or to help them achieve their dreams. She never turned a hungry person away.

She joins her husband, son, & son-in-law in the glory of Heaven. We will miss her dearly and pray that we are blessed with such a fulfilling life as hers.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915. A rosary service will occur Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM, 1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915. A funeral mass will occur Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 131 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79907. A graveside service will occur Friday, April 4, 2025, at 12:30 PM at Mt Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79907