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Raul Navarrete Obituary
Raul Martin Navarrete of Chandler, AZ died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday June 30, 2010. Raul was born Jan. 4, 1959 in Mesa, AZ. and graduated from Chandler High School in 1977. After completing school Raul had a wonderful career with Basha's supermarkets, and enjoy ed a long association and friendship with the Basha family. Raul and his family have been active in the Chandler community since the 1920's, when his father, Raul G. Navarrete, was born, and later became mayor of Chand ler from 1972-1976. Raul was caring, funny, warm, char ismatic and kind with a laugh that could put a smile on every person's face in the room. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, as well as helping others whenever he could. Raul is survived by his ever faithful and committed wife, Kathy; daughter, Elissa; son, Raul Jr.; mother, Alicia; sisters, Renee (David), Marcela (Steve) and Gina, in addition to countless loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 6-8PM Mon., July 5, 2010 at Bueler Mortuary 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler. Funeral Mass is planned for 10:00AM Tues., July 6, 2010 at St. And rew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3450 W. Ray Rd. Chandler. Cards, flowers or donations may be sent to the Navarrete family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raul Navarrete
Laura Flynn-Lagin
October 4, 2010
Dear Kathy & Family, I just found out about Raul's passing and I'm so sorry that I missed the services for him. But I am grateful that I had the privilige of working with you and getting to know you and your family. I'll never forget the times when I would answer the phone at Calibron and it would be Raul asking to talk to his "beautiful and amazing wife". He was always upbeat and really a great guy. You are all an amazing family and your love helped you get through some really tough times. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
kissing his sister on her wedding day
elissa navarrete
July 10, 2010
My dad and my nani last summer in the hospice home
elissa navarrete
July 10, 2010
Shaving daddy when I was younger
elissa navarrete
July 10, 2010
My dad and I when I was younger
elissa navarrete
July 10, 2010
Anonymous
July 8, 2010
I never knew his real name Paul Martin Navarrete. I knew his integrity, the spark in his eyes, his passion for his children, his love for life one day at a time. Until we meet again
Nancy Horsman
July 8, 2010
To all the Navarrete family, I've known Raul since he was a little boy, living next door. When my brother nearly died a few years ago Raul was the first person who called me to find out how he was doing and even in a wheel chair made it up to St. Joe's to see him in person. That was the caring friend he was. I'm glad he is no longer suffering. I imagine him now sitting with his Dad (and my mom) laughing at all the stories they've been waiting to tell each other. How they loved to laugh. And how they made us all laugh! God Bless all of you and know that Raul will never be forgotten.
Debbie Richardson
July 7, 2010
I too, just learned of Raul's passing today! He was a great guy and was loved by all. My prayers are with all of you. May God Bless each of you as He helps you through this difficult time. I knew Raul from Bashas'. Rest in Peace Raul! Until we meet again... Debbie & Ron Richardson
Anissa Felix Pongratz
July 6, 2010
When I think of Raul, I think 'BIG'. Not only was he big in stature, he was big in LIFE. His beaming smile and infectious laugh would fill a room. I would laugh for days after hearing one of his stories or jokes.
I feel just awful that I was unable to attend the services to pay my respect in person. Sadly, I just heard of his passing today.
I will sure miss you, Raul. May God bless you and keep you. My prayers are with you and all the Navarette family.
Joe and Anissa Pongratz
Anissa Felix Pongratz
July 6, 2010
When I think of Raul, I think 'BIG'. Not only was he big in stature, but big in life. His beaming smile and infectious laugh would fill a room. I would laugh for days after hearing one of his stories or jokes. But the biggest part of Raul was his heart.
I feel just awful that I did not make the funeral service to pay my respects in person. Sadly, I just found out today about his passing.
I will sure miss you, Raul. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you, Raul, and all the Navarette family.
Joe and Anissa Pongratz and family
Brenda Bishop
July 6, 2010
Raul, you and I share a birthday!!! Thank you for showing me how to trudge the road of happy destiny!! Run with God...until we meet again my sweet friend!
July 6, 2010
The ortega Fam offers the deepest sympathy to the Navarrete Fam. rual was a wonderful and friendly man just like his Dad they both were wonderful people God bless and via con dios
July 5, 2010
From the wallender family Tim steven Tom 7 Janice WITH all our love to The family
Tom 7Janice
Christina (Tina) Carrera
July 5, 2010
I knew Raul as Raul-lito...our families go way back..when we use to go camping up at Whiteriver, to the barbecues after church, back in the good ol' days. My prayers are with all of you. Via con Dios Raulito.
C. Harris
July 4, 2010
Raul was was a good guy he will be missed.
Elissa Navarrete
July 4, 2010
Raul was generous, caring, and Kind with a genuwine heart of gold... I would know, I'm his daughter. My father is in a better place now where he no longer feels pain and suffering... I will miss him every day but will find peace knowing that for the first time in many years, he too is at peace.
Anna Debold Ayala
July 4, 2010
The Debold family wraps many hugs around the Navarrete family.
Clyde/Jo Fruchey
July 4, 2010
To the family of Raul,
My husband was friends with Raul from working with him at Bashas, which is also where I knew him from. My heart goes out to you and we will say prayers and have a Mass said for him. We will be at his Mass and funeral in Spirt as my father passed away the same night as Raul and we are having his rosary/Mass and funeral the same time as you are. I don't think I ever heard Raul complain or be negative in any way. He always had a smile and that is what we will remember about him. God bless you all.
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