Carmen Nava

Carmen Nava obituary, Salinas, CA

Carmen Nava

Carmen Nava Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel on Dec. 11, 2025.
Carmen Nava, 65, of Salinas, passed away on December 7, 2025. Born on July 20, 1960, in Tequimilpa, Villa Guerrero, México, Mexico, Carmen was the daughter of Leonor Nava Flores and Miguel Nava. She grew up surrounded by family, culture, and traditions, shaping the values and heart she always carried. She graduated from Alisal High School in 1981.
Carmen lived with a spirit full of curiosity and adventure. She lived in Germany for many years and traveled extensively throughout Europe and South America. She also frequently visited Mexico to visit family, cherishing the time spent with loved ones. Her favorite travel destination was Venice, Italy, a beautiful place full of charm and unforgettable memories. She was a devoted Yankees fan and a lover of Andrea Bocelli.
Dedicated to education and her community, Carmen served as a campus supervisor at SUHSD's Washington Middle School for 26 years, beginning in 1999. She made a lasting impact on the students, families, and colleagues she worked with, leaving a legacy of care, patience, and commitment.
Carmen is survived by her four children - Freddy and his wife Stephanie, Leonor, Daniel and his wife Whitney, and Andrew - her two cherished grandchildren, Theo Alonso and Jupiter Iliana, her sisters Josefina, Rocio, Rosario, Yolanda, and Irma, her brothers Manuel and Silvestre, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Juvenal and Mario.
Carmen's warmth, adventurous spirit, dedication, and love for her family and community will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Carmen Nava, de 65 años, de Salinas, falleció el 7 de diciembre de 2025. Nacida el 20 de julio de 1960 en Tequimilpa, Villa Guerrero, México, Mexico, Carmen fue hija de Leonor Nava Flores y Miguel Nava. Creció rodeada de familia, cultura y tradiciones, formando los valores y el corazón que siempre la acompañaron. Ella se graduó de Alisal High School en 1981.
Carmen vivió con un espíritu lleno de curiosidad y aventura. Vivió muchos años en Alemania y viajó extensamente por Europa y Sudamérica. También visitaba frecuentemente a México para estar con su familia, apreciando profundamente el tiempo compartido con sus seres queridos. Su destino favorito de viaje fue Venecia, Italia, un lugar bello lleno de encanto y recuerdos inolvidables. Era fanática de los Yankees y amante de la música de Andrea Bocelli.
Dedicada a la educación y a su comunidad, Carmen trabajó como supervisora de escuela en Washington Middle School del SUHSD durante 26 años, desde 1999. Su dedicación y cuidado dejaron una impresión permanente en los estudiantes, familias y colegas con quienes trabajó.
Carmen deja a sus cuatro hijos - Freddy y su esposa Stephanie, Leonor, Daniel y su esposa Whitney, y Andrew - a sus dos nietos queridos, Theo Alonso y Jupiter Iliana, a sus hermanas Josefina, Rocio, Rosario, Yolanda e Irma, a sus hermanos Manuel y Silvestre, y a muchos sobrinos y sobrinas. La precedieron en la muerte sus hermanos Juvenal y Mario.
La calidez, el espíritu aventurero, la dedicación y el amor de Carmen por su familia y comunidad serán recordados con cariño por todos los que tuvieron la fortuna de conocerla.
Servicios / Services
Lunes, 15 de diciembre / Monday, December 15
Visitation / Visita: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Rosary / Rosario: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location / Lugar: Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel - 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Martes, 16 de diciembre / Tuesday, December 16
Mass / Misa: 12:00 PM at Cristo Rey Iglesia Católica - 240 Calle Cebu, Salinas, CA 93901
Burial / Entierro following mass / después de la misa at Queen of Heaven Cemetery - 18200 Damian Way, Prunedale, CA 93907

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