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Alicia Navarrete Obituary
Alicia Navarrete, 88, passed away at her daughter's home on August 18th in Jacksonville, North Carolina where she had been residing for the last five years. A long time resident of Chandler, Arizona, Alicia will be remembered for her quiet but compassionate personality. She was always willing to help anyone in need. Alicia is preceded in death by her husband Raul G. Navarrete, her son Raul M. Navarrete, six brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters Renee Higginbotham(John David) Jacksonville, NC, Gina Navarrete, Jacksonville, NC, Marcela Rittmanic (Steve) Owatonna, MN, Daughter in law Kathy Navarrete, Chandler, AZ, Three grandchildren Michael R. Higginbotham of Jacksonville, NC, Elissa Navarrete of Chandler , AZ, R.J. Navarrete of Chandler, AZ. A funeral Mass was held in Jacksonville on August 26, 2017 at Infant of Prague Catholic Church. Graveside Services for the interment of her Ashes will be held at a future date at Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler, Arizona. Any Memorials may be made in her honor to a Charity of your preference.
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Cece (Soto) Oswald
September 7, 2017
To Renee, Gina, and Marci, we were so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a lovely lady & so blessed to have had you girls in her life. Please know our prayers & thoughts are with you and your families.
Wanda Lady
September 6, 2017
I first met "mamma" in Phoenix AZ. I had gone to visit my sister. We were joining Gina for lunch at Joe's Crab Shack. Gina brought Mamma. A beautiful small woman that had a life glow so few have. I sat across from her. My life was in turmoil...my 30 year marriage was ending, my mother was VERY sick and my job was weighing heavily on my mind. I was heart sore and soul weary. Mamma talked to me about little nothings and for a small period of time my mind was at rest. We never discussed my life mess. When we left the restaurant, she stopped me, put her hands on both sides of my face and said to me...you are a beautiful person. Your heart will heal and your life will become your own again. Wow talk about a light to my hurting life. The next time I saw Mamma was in Jacksonville. My sister and I stayed with Renee and her family for several days. Mamma had had surgery...so she was in pain understandably. Fortunately I was able to give some assistance in a minor capacity. I was honored her family trusted me enough to help. She spoke again, while I was changing the dressings, of those little nothings. As the time came for us to leave she once again put her hands on my face and said to me "pretty girl your heart still hurts but you are strong and will continue well." That was quite a few years ago...but I have had to be strong and my heart may never heal completely but her words still rest in my mind. Mostly though, I remember her touch on my face and her eyes looking into mine - she really believed that I was beautiful and looking in her eyes I believed it too. You have to believe when you have been touched by a woman with the kind of spirit and heart that Mamma had.
Cliff & Patsi Granger
September 6, 2017
Our condolences to Renee, Gina and Marcie and their families. We will miss Tia dearly. Sending love and prayers to everyone. May Tia rest in peace.
Lucy Jamison
September 6, 2017
Momma belonged to all of us. She was a fun loving woman who raised her girls to enjoy life to the fullest. Her legacy was in her smiles, her family and friends. She will always be remembered with love.
Grace Nettles
September 6, 2017
What a lovely lady, so sorry to hear of her passing.
The Arambula family
September 4, 2017
Our prayers are with Alicia and the Navarrete family.
Neil MacDonald
September 3, 2017
Such a wonderful woman and gentle soul. Alicia was my Godmother and I always looked forward to visiting with her from the time I was a child to when I became a parent. Enjoyed taking my children to meet her before she moved to NC. Many great memories of her.
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