Daniel Flores Navarette

DANIEL FLORES NAVARETTE, PhD Daniel F. Navarrette passed away with his family by his side on Monday, February 19, 2007, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Daniel was born in Sanger, California on August 20, 1961, to Dan and Victoria Navarrette. Daniel grew up in Sanger attending Sanger schools and was a graduate of Sanger High School. He went on to graduate from Reedley College and California State University, Fresno. Upon graduation, Daniel went on to study Theology at St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, California and earned a Master's of Divinity Degree from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley/Graduate Theological Union. With a continued passion for learning, Daniel went on to earn a Master's of Science Degree in Educational Administration and a Master's of Arts Degree in Counseling/ Psychology from the University of San Francisco. His most recent educational accomplishment was a PhD in Organization and Leadership/School of Education from Pepperdine University. Daniel also held a Professional Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential specializing in Educational Counseling, as well as an Educational Administrative Service Credential specializing in School Administration. Daniel worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District for several years as a teacher, counselor, vice principal, and principal. He was a member of the Professional Coaches and Mentor's Association and the Global Leadership Group. Upon the onset of his illness, Daniel, choosing to remain close to his family, returned to the valley three years ago. During these years, despite his declining health, Daniel volunteered his time to St. Agnes Medical Center's Footsteps Counseling Program and The Poverello House, and was most proud of his work at the Holy Cross Center for Women. The family wishes to thank the following individuals for their love and compassion during David's illness: Dr. R. Avula, Dr. S. Booker, Theresa and the staff at University Medical Center, Lana, Kelley and the other nurses at Fresno Community Hospital, Msgr. Harquindeguy at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Father Antonio at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Father Art at St. Anthony Mary Claret Church, Father Gilbert Cruz from San Pedro, Father Tony Herrera from Alameda, Deacon Jay at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dominic at St. Vivian's Catholic Church and family and friends. A special thanks to Andy Galvan for help in the preparations, and to cousins, Helen Gomez and Karen Steinhauer for their strength and support during Daniel's final days. Daniel is survived by his parents, Dan and Victoria Navarrette; sisters, Diana C. Coffman and her husband Mark, and Annette S. France and her husband Steve; six nieces and nephews, Chase D. Coffman, Paige V. Coffman, McKay T. France, Hannah B. France, Abby S. France, and Sydney B. France; paternal grandmother, Esperanza Navarrette; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held at Wallin's Sanger Funeral Home on Sunday, February 25, 2007, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and at St. Mary's Catholic Church on "0" St. from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with Recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's New Catholic Church on North and Bethel on Monday, February 26, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sanger Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Daniel's family requests that remembrances, donations or prayers may be made to the Holy Cross Center for Women, Attn: Sister Mary Clennon, P.O. Box 12225 Fresno, CA 93777 or St. Mary's Hannibal House, 1401 14th St., Sanger, CA 93657. WALLIN FUNERAL HOMESSanger, CA 875-6555