Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Arthur Navarro Muraida entered God's loving arms February 18, 2016. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 14, 1954 to Anastacia Weaver Navarro & the late Paul H. Muraida. Where does one start to tell about the life of someone so loving, caring and giving of others? Always looking out for the underdog, Art participated in dozens of fund-raising and in-kind projects from March of Dimes to Handicap Rights to City Council public initiatives and everywhere in between. After serious illnesses as a youth threatened to end his life, he fought out of a month long coma, regained his motor skills and learned how to walk again.
After graduating from Holy Cross High School he went on to receive a Bachelors and then Masters Degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. He was the one who would not hesitate to help the elderly resident without electricity, the immigrant struggling to receive her long deserved citizenship, the handicapped individual fighting for a paved sidewalk to reach their home. His constant love for others and hilarious sense of humor will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving mother Anastacia Navarro Muraida; sister Diane M. Garcia; brothers Dennis Paul Muraida and Robert Anthony Muraida; nephews and nieces Brandon & Laurel Garcia, Ryan & Jessica Garcia, great-nephew Jayden Paul Garcia, Uncle Dan H. Muraida, Aunt Rosa Navarro, girlfriend Rose Gonzalez and devoted helper and friend Rosa Lopez. Numerous cousins and dozens of friends.
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We miss him so much he was an awesome guy .I see his house and it looks so sad without him rest in peace our dear friend .
Homer and Mary Silva
February 23, 2019 | San Antonio, TX | Neighbor
Dearest Arthur, I miss you still and think of you often. I am posting this because of the memory email sent by Legacy. What an impact you made on so many lives and hearts. I am thankful that God thought enough of me to have us cross paths that day, my precious friend. How I cried when you passed, but I know you are not gone forever, and we will meet again in Heaven. Blessings to the family.
Elizabeth Anderson
February 15, 2019 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Great guy.
Joseph Olivares
December 27, 2017 | Ypsilanti, MI | Friend
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Muraida on several issues throughout the Thompson Place community. He was a very kind and selfless person always looking out for his elderly neighbors. He will be missed. My sincerest condolences are sent to the family.
Valerie Esparza
February 29, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
My condolences to the Muraida family.
Arthur was a classmate of mine during High School at Holy Cross... Class of '73
David
February 28, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
My condolence to all the Muriada family especially mother Nancy. I remember Art as a person of courage, strength & persistence from our Kelly &.Randolph days. Thank God for his life on earth. But he is now home with our almighty father. Continued blessings.
Maria Juarez
February 24, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
My sincere condolences to the Muraida family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Oscar Gamboa ( Class of 73)
February 24, 2016
I remember Arthur at SAC and OLLU. God Bless his family.
Santos Vargas
February 24, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
My sincerest condolences to the Muraida family. Art was a great person. May he rest in peace.
Donna Jordan
February 24, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
