Racine – Armando C. Navarro, 87, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was born in Dilly, Texas on November 8, 1927, son of the late Plutarco and Victoria Navarro. Armando was a Racine area resident for most of his life, and was married in Kenosha on August 20, 1949 to Virginia S. Saldivar. She preceded him in death in July of 1998.
Armando worked at JI Case for 37 years until he retired in 1987. He was a hardworking family man that enjoyed the company of his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in his vegetable and rose gardens, watching sports on TV, especially the Brewers and Packers.
Armando will be deeply missed by his children Armando (Cheryl) Navarro Jr., Amelia (Ramiro) Gonzales, and Arturo Navarro all of Racine; grandchildren, Rudy (Michelle) Navarro, Chrystal Navarro-Harrington, Lori (James) Millard, Daniel Navarro, Marcie Gonzales (Tim Finn), Michael Gonzales all of Racine, and Nikki Renee of Waukesha. He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; his sister Maria Minerva Navarro of Adrian, Michigan; brother-in-law Ted Rangel of Racine; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his two sons, Rudy Navarro and Rene aka "Tom" aka "Chico” Navarro; 1 sister and 4 brothers.
(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE DATES) A Mass of Christian Burial for Armando will be held at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, at 11am on FRIDAY, August 28, 2015 with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. Visitations will be at the funeral home on Wednesday night (August 26th) 5:00 – 7:00 pm and Thursday night (August 27th) from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and in the church on Friday (August 28th) from 10-11 am.
Michael Navarro says
good-bye uncle Armando, going to miss you.
Barbara Mehalic says
My deepest sympathy to the Navarro family. May you treasure all your wonderful memories.
Mary Ann hughes says
Sorry for your loss, will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Erlinda S Ruiz (Morones) says
The bible says: “to be out of the body is to be in the presence of the Lord” so I pray that now your parents and mine, the loved ones that left before them are in the heavens with our Lord. Our parents were such great friends and neighbors during there lives. I pray for that continuation in the eternity. God bless them! Amelia I pray in Jesus name that He give especially you and your brothers peace and strength during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy. I know that your father will be greatly missed. Sr. Armando Dios melo bendiga!
Erlinda S Ruiz (Morones) says
The bible says: “to be out of the body is to be in the presence of the Lord” so I pray that now your parents and mine, the loved ones that left before them are in the heavens with our Lord. Our parents were such great friends and neighbors during there lives. I pray for that continuation in the eternity. God bless them! Amelia I pray in Jesus name that He give especially you and your brothers peace and strength during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy. I know that your father will be greatly missed. Sr. Armando Dios melo bendiga!
Erlinda S Ruiz (Morones) says
The bible says: “to be out of the body is to be in the presence of the Lord” so I pray that now your parents and mine, the loved ones that left before them are in the heavens with our Lord. Our parents were such great friends and neighbors during there lives. I pray for that continuation in the eternity. God bless them! Amelia I pray in Jesus name that He give especially you and your brothers peace and strength during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy. I know that your father will be greatly missed. Sr. Armando Dios melo bendiga!
Redding Family says
Amelia, so sorry about the passing of your father. Our hearts go out to you and your entire family at this time.