Martha Serrano Navarro was born on March 30th, 1930. She passed away on April 18th, 2018. Her daughter was by her side. She was a beloved mother, and grandmother. She is a former Houstonian who attended Milby High School, and graduated in 1948. She began working at the Houston Police Department after graduating from business school. After retirement, she moved to Brookshire, Texas, and later to Acton, CA. She is survived by her daughter Neiman Fahnestock, son-in-law, Michael Fahnestock, her sister, Andy Karjala, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Her grandchildren, including one great-grandson are four Jack Russell terriers. They are Buddy, Bella, Lexi, and Chip Fahnestock. She was a Board Member of the Fahnestock Ranch a non-profit dedicated to rescuing horses. The family will visit from 9AM until the start of the funeral service at 10AM on Friday, April 27th at Forest Park Lawndale.