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Paul Navar Obituary
Paul David Navar, MD was a young 52 years old when he passed away in St. George, Utah on February 21. Paul died at the top of a beautiful Utah trail while enjoying an activity he loved: bicycling. He was born September 27, 1956 in El Paso to Macedonio and Julianne Navar. Paul attended Eastwood High School from 1970 to 1974. He was top ten in his class and played football and ran track. He went on to attend Stanford University, graduating in 1978 with a Bachelor's degree in Science. He then attended Southwestern Medical School, where he was a merit scholarship recipient. He married his high school sweetheart, Marsha Sales, in 1980. In 1982, he and his wife moved to Salt Lake City to complete his residency at the University of Utah, where he received the outstanding intern award. After his residency, he moved back to El Paso, becoming the director of the emergency rooms at Sierra Medical Center and Providence Memorial Hospital. Paul lived in Texas until 1999, when he and his family moved to St. George, Utah, where he opened a practice in Age Management Medicine. Paul enjoyed many hobbies, including golf, tennis, hiking, fly fishing, rappelling, and mountain biking. He was also a licensed pilot. Paul was a devoted son, husband, father, and brother. He is survived by his wife, Marsha, his three children, Jon Paul, Kirk, and Alli, his parents Macedonio and Julianne Navar, his five sisters Julie Navar, Becky Rash and husband Steve, Laurie Gill and husband Douglas, Emily Navar and husband Alfred Rordame, and Amanda Farias and husband Paco, as well as his in-laws Kim Sales, John Sales, Jack and Carol Sales, Merry and Pat Cherry, Kirk and Lorraine Sales, Debbie and Tom Galvin, along with many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Patrick Navar. A service will be held in St. George, Utah on Thursday, February 26th at 1:00pm at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd.
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for Paul Navar
Linda Jenkins-White
August 21, 2020
I worked with him at SIERRA MEDICAL CENTER in 1989. He was the kindest most considerate man I have ever worked with. He care about patients AND staff, and treated his ER staff to "a day at the lake" every summer, and we would end the day at his beautiful west side home swimming and making S'Mores.
I pray comfort for Paul's family. I will never forget this amazing man
Rest in God's Perfect Peace
Lorrie Ciceri
March 8, 2009
Navar family,
My deepest condolences to you. My prayers are with you. I knew Paul when we were at Eastwood High. Continue to find strength and faith in God to guide you in your life. God bless you.
Sharon Arnold
March 7, 2009
Marsha & family:
May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing your friends are praying for you.
Sharon Ciceri Arnold
Eastwood High School class of '74
Juan Fitz MD
March 2, 2009
My sincerest condolences to the Navar Family. May the spirit of the Lord be with you.
February 27, 2009
Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:19
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Melanie and Nathan Hansen
February 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Such a tragic loss of a wonderful man. God be with you.
Wayne Mullens
February 26, 2009
I have fond, fun memories of Paul from our High School days... my deepest sympathy to Paul's entire family, you are all in my prayers.
February 25, 2009
To the Navar Family:
My sincere condolences and prayers. I remember Paul when he got his first mountain bike at took it up to Big Bend when we did our rafting trip-He was so happy going down a road at about 30mph-
his smile was something you wouldn't forget- He is smiling now- i know it- because he was doing what he loved.
yea! and the fake rattlesnake on the side of the road! the late night poker games(paul always had the winning hand)
Playing the piano with Danny at the Navars- those are memories that the guys and buddies from high school won't forget.- Football friday nights and Eastwood-
I will remember and will always hold those memories true to my heart--Pablo-
Adrian Rivas- Dallas
Blanche Martinez
February 25, 2009
Primos, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Our prayers are with you as always.
Love you Blanche, Ernesto and family.
Cathedral High School Alumni Association
February 25, 2009
We the Cathedral High School Alumni extend to the Noni and Julian Navar family our deepest sympathy. There is little that we can say that will comfort you in this hour of your bereavement.
May you find solace in the inspiring memories of the exemplary life of your son Paul. May he enjoy his eternal rest and the rewards he has earned.
We hope that you derive some measure of comfort in the knowledge that we share your grief.
Fernando Raudales, M.D.
February 25, 2009
Sincere condolences from Sierra Providence Health Network and the Medical Staff Members.
Francisco Rodriguez, M.D.
February 25, 2009
Sincere condolences from Sierra Providence Health Network and the Medical Staff Members
Rosa Maria Orozco
February 25, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Carlos Fraga
February 25, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
KC Navar-Mallory
February 25, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
James Sawtelle
February 24, 2009
I am so sorry that you lost Paul. He was still so young. I will fondly remember him and miss him greatly. My deepest condolences to all of you. May God and Jesus now welcome Paul into heaven.
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