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Gilbert C. Navarro
1935 - 2011
Gilbert C. Navarro
1935 - 2011
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Gilbert Navarro Obituary
Gilbert was a retired school teacher, he taught for 37 years. His interest include coach all sports at Isabell Middle School, Santa Paula High School, and St. Bonaventure High School; he was also a member of the moose lodge in Santa Paula. Visitation wil be held on Thursday, December 1, 2011 between 4-8pm at Skillin - Carroll mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at St. Sebastian Church. His place of burial will be Globe, Arizona.
Arrangements under the direction of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, Santa Paula, CA.
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MaryAlice (Mendoza)Washburn
December 13, 2011
I was so saddened to get the news of Mr. Navarros passing. I can remember playing ball for him and Mrs. Navarro. When he knew we had it in us to push a little farther he pushed, knowing we coud do it! When we won our championship basketball at St. Bonaventure, I can still remember the look on his face of sheer joy and was so proud of us all. He was a gentleman, a superior coach and a good friend. He will be missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to you Mrs. Navarro, Kevin, Patrick and Danny. May he rest in peace with all the other angels.
Adrienne Galvan-Vasquez
December 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Pat and the boys Patrick & Kevin. I know Gil is in good company with my dad (Henry Galvan) they were such good friends. I will miss your dad very much, he was a great coach I learned alot from him. We always had a great time making fun of each other during our basketball games. I appreciated his friendship with both my parents, now they are all together catching up. My prayers and condolences are with the family. I will miss Mr. Navarro very much. Adrienne Galvan Vasquez
Tonia Bortolin Mabry
December 6, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss Mrs. Navarro and boys... what an incredible man Mr. Navarro was. We are thinking of you at this time and send our love and prayers your way. Our deepest respect, The Bortolin Family
Victoria (Quintero) DeLeon
December 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Navarro Family. Mr. Navarro was such an inspirational teacher and coach. The world lost one of the great ones. I am so grateful to have had his influence in my life.
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Mattie (Tulberg) Oehmke
December 4, 2011
He was a very fair and nice teacher. One small action on his part made the second half of my 7th grade tolerable. I don't think he even realized how much he helped me. I have thought of him often throughout the years. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May God Bless his family always in All Ways.
Cathy Tingstrom
December 4, 2011
Thank you Mr. Navarro for being a wonderful role model as a teacher and coach. As a coach you taught me to never give up and to believe that anything is possible. The lessons you taught me about treating players and students in coaching and teaching physical education became the foundation for my career. To Mrs. Navarro and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Giblin
December 3, 2011
Gil Navarro! What an outstanding man. I always admired his energy, competitive spirit, athletic ability, and wicked sense of humor. He developed many winning teams over the years but the team he was most proud of was his family. I'm sure that Gil will be missed by not only his family and friends, but by the thousands of former students, and athletes who experienced his teaching and coaching over a thirty seven year career. Thanks and Good bye my friend.
December 2, 2011
RIP Mr. Navarro. It was always a pleasure to run into you after my Isbell days. My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
December 2, 2011
Navarro family, I am so very sorry to hear about Gil. He was a very good man and very good softball player. We played many games together and against each other, he will be missed. Rudy Camacho
NICHOLAS KITCHENS
December 2, 2011
MR. NAVARRO WAS VERY GOOD TO ME AND TRIED TO HELP ME IN ANYWAY HE COULD WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. AS A GROWN UP I ENJOYED A FEW AFTERNOONS TALKING AND PLAYING POOL AT THE MOOSE. HE WAS A GREAT TEACHER, FRIEND AND FELLOW MOOSE.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AND TREASURE OUR TIME TOGETHER.
Sandy Bedolla-Esparza
December 2, 2011
My condolences to the family. Will always have Mr. Navarro and his family in our prayers......"There are many rooms in my Father's home, and I am going to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2).
Acevedo Family
December 1, 2011
Our prayers and sincere condolences to the Navarro family. He was a great teacher/coach with the best sense of humor. He will be missed.
December 1, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Navarro family. Mr. Navarro really cared. He was the best baseball coach I EVER had.
He will be missed.
Peggy (Jackson) Camper
Robert "Bobby" Sanchez
December 1, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Navarro family. The world lost a truly good man.I had the pleasure of being coached by Coach Navarro at Isbell and also having him as a teacher. He would always have something to say to you when he ran into you - giving a kind word or !&?%# directive to his kids, as he treated us all as such. I have fond memories of him and remember him pushing me to do my best in games or in class. Rest in Peace Coach/Friend.
Jerry Burns
December 1, 2011
Dearest Family of Gil Navaro,
I join with so many others who knew Gil in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a very long and productive life.
The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the sorrow they leave behind. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived.
May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.
Minerva Peinado
December 1, 2011
Oh my gosh! I just heard of the passing of Mr. Navarro... I cant believe it. Mr. Navarro was one of those teachers that you can go on through life and never forget! He was THE best PE teachers I ever had. I have so many happy memories being his student. I remember always on rainy days we would all be inside the classroom drawing, watching movies and playing music. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten! Love ya Mr. Navarro!
Beth Cooper Velasquez
December 1, 2011
My condolences go out to the Navarro family. Mr. Navarro was my P.E. Teacher in Jr. High and High School basketball coach from 1983-1986. He was inspiring and funny, and taught me to have faith in myself. He gave us all nicknames and coached with passion. My high school days were richer for having known him. He will be deeply missed.
Ralph Chavez
December 1, 2011
My condolences to the Navarro family for your loss. I had the great opportunity of being guided by Mr.Navarro in P.E and sports. When I was 8 years old, I was a bystander watching the Punt,Pass, and Kick competetions at the Boys club (what they used to call it then). Mr Navarro asked me if I wanted to try out before they ended. I borrowed a cleat from someone and ended up coming in 3rd place. If it hadn't been for Mr.Navarro, I wouldn't have gotten a PPK trophy. This is my fondest memory of him. Thank You Mr Navarro and Family for helping all of us Santa Paula kids grow up. God Bless you.
Karen Dingman-Leonardt
December 1, 2011
I will miss you Mr Navarro, you were one of the best coaches I ever had. Thankyou
Henry&Alice Guevara
December 1, 2011
To Our Good Friends The Navarro Family
Please accept our condolences for the passing of "Gil", a Great Husband, Father and Grandfather. There are no words to express the sadness it brings to all our hearts. God be, with your Family and bring you comfort.
With all sincerity and love
Henry, Alice Guevara and Family
Kathy Quintanilla
December 1, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Navarro's. Mr. Navarro was never my teacher,(Mrs.Navarro was) but he was my parents neighbor. My Mom says he was a great neighbor to her. Thank you for taking the time to speak with her Mr. Navarro. I appreciate that as she appreciated your conversations. Rest in peace. My prayers to all the remaining family memebers.
Ali Patron
December 1, 2011
My condolences go to the Navarro family. I was one of the fortunate ones to be one of his students for two years when I was at Isbell Middle School. I have to say he is my favorite teacher of all time. Mr. Navarro always treated us like young adults and not children. I trully loved his vibrant spirit. He will be greatly missed, but he is in a better place looking over us.
Alan Arellano
December 1, 2011
It was always Mr. Navarro. People's influences always have an impact on life, people like Mr. Navarro and Mr. Robert Fogata were huge for me.
Alan R. Arellano
Tim Sliger
November 30, 2011
Pat,Dan,Kev,and Patrick,Sending my condolences to you and your entire family.Your father was an incredible mentor,teacher and human being.Gil was not only an important part of the Sliger families lives but a positive influence on hundreds he touched thru the years.When it came to academics and sports,Gil was always our influencial role model.Gil Navarro the coach?The Best Ever.Which Sport? It didnt matter.He was that good!A true legend in Santa Paula and Ventura county youth sports.REST In PEACE my friend,Tim Sliger
Cindy Fowkes-Jordan
November 30, 2011
My condolences to the Navarro family. I have fond memories of high school sports and He and Pat are a big part of that. I took care of him in the hospital several years ago and he remembered me. It was great.
Connie Lloyd
November 30, 2011
To a good man and teacher, I will never forget you. Thank you for being an awesome teacher when I was attending Isbell.
Karen Gonzales
November 30, 2011
I will never forget Mr. Navarro. He was my favorite P.E. teacher of all times. Gil was a great man and I had a lot of respect for him. Rest in peace.
Karen Gonzales
Santa Paula, CA
Kimberly Bellew-Morgan
November 30, 2011
I send my deepest condolence's to the Navarro Family,I know he will be deeply missed.He was such a Mentor to many kids.He was a great Teacher and ended up being a very great friend as I grew to adulthood,he taught me so much and shared so much of his wisdom.Such a loving and caring Man .. He always had a way of making you laugh and smile .. I will really miss you my dear friend ~ RIP Coach ! until we meet again ~
CHRISTOPHER MING
November 30, 2011
YOU WAS A GREAT P.E. TEACHER ,I LOVED BEING IN YOUR CLASS ! ALWAY LOTS OF LAUGHS ! ISBELL WAS A FUN SCHOOL .GLAD TO KNOW YOU LIVED A LONG LIFE.RIP...CHRISTOPHER P MING (VALENCIA,CA)
Beverly Moreno
November 30, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to the Navarro family. Mr.Navarro was my track coach so many years ago. He was a great man. My fondest memory was Mr. Navarro making us eat baby food before we ran track.. He will be missed here but heaven has a great man!
November 30, 2011
my condolence to all mr.navarro's family I remember you where such a great loving teacher and sooo funny you will be missed but never forgotten
David Razo
November 30, 2011
Navarro! Oh my what an unforgettable contribution he made in my and many others lives . His words of confidence from my school days and after when I would occasionally encounter him and we would talk sports stories will always be remembered. Just like family. Condolences to the Navarro family.
Maxine Garcia-Lopez
November 30, 2011
May you always rest in peace "Navarro" (thts what i called him).....best basketball coach and PE teacher ever!!!!! i have nothing but happy memories of you!!!!! and will always remember you telling me...."Maxine your always OTR"...LOL...for those of you(females) who had him for PE, you know what that means.....RIP NAVARRO!!!!!
Brad Guevara
November 30, 2011
Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire Navarro family.
Mr. Navarro molded all of us when we were small. (Me, Gonzalo Castaneda, Rene Cobos and many others). He instilled in our minds that we were someone special and that we could compete with anyone or any team in sports. In 1977, at Isbell School, he was our Art, P.E. teacher and basketball coach. He took all of us to San Diego in his station wagon and we competed in a basketball tournament with the big schools. He was proud to take us there to compete. He invented the "Mupu Play" that totally confused the other teams. He was very clever on creating plays that were affected. We won numerous Big League District 63 Championships under his management. He followed us to Santa Paula High School Varsity Baseball and guided us though that level of play. All with the consistent influence that we do our best! He treated us on and off the court and field with respect; he treated us like his own boys! And he wouldn't settle for anything less or we would hear very descriptive LOUD words from him! He was a great man and a great coach! I know that Mr. Navarro was one of my biggest fans; I want everyone to know that I am Mr. Navarro's biggest fan! Rest in Peace Mr. Navarro, I am going to miss you!
tom hurtado
November 30, 2011
r.i.p. coach. thanks for the memories and sponsoring me into the s.p. moose. gonna miss you.
Rob Lemons
November 30, 2011
Coach Navarro was a great man, teacher and friend. As a former student I have many great memories of him from middle school. May God Bless his family during this time. Love you Coach, RIP.
Eddie Vega
November 30, 2011
Mr. Navarro,
Was my PE and Hobbie Teacher. I learned so much from him he also told his students to go College and be somebody.
Class 1973 and 1974 ISBELL
Cecilia Ruiz
November 30, 2011
I have known "Grandpa Navarro" my entire life. He was my P.E Teacher at Isbell and a good friend of my Grandparents. He was a great Teacher and didn't put up with any nonsense from his students. I always remember him at income tax time becuse he would come over to my Grandpa's house to get his taxes done on the last day. He was a wonderful man.
ROSEMARY CAMPOS
November 30, 2011
A SHINING LIGHT IN OUR WORLD HAS JUST
GONE OUT. ALWAYS READY TO HELP, ALWAYS READY TO TEACH, WAS MR NAVARROS LEGACY.
WE ALL LOVED HIM VERY MUCH. HE TOUCHED OUR LIVES AND MADE US BETTER.
Summer Real
November 30, 2011
my deepest condolences to the Navarro Family. He was a great man, and a great coach!
Rey Frutos
November 30, 2011
Mrs. Navarro and Boys, what can one say about Mr. Navarro; he was a friend to everyone and a mentor to many. I will always cherish our time together dating back to the mid sixties. He was truly a great person. His passing saddens me but at the same time I know he is in a much better place doing what he loved to do; now coaching a celestial team. Pat, Danny, Kevin, Patrick and family, our prayers are with you. May he rest in peace...
Neal Bellew
November 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Kolb
November 30, 2011
What a treasure of a man. He will be truly missed. Mr. Navarro was my track coach many years ago when he coached the Santa Paula Tigerettes track club (and kick started my love for running). I often recall all the memories he helped create and how special they will always be to me.
Your family is blessed to have had you as their loved one and the rest of us are blessed to have known you. May God bless you and your family always.
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