Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Mark Navarrete Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Mark was born on May 30, 1951 in Phoenix, AZ. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Phoenix and went on to attend the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Physics and a master's degree in economics. Mark enjoyed working on clocks and watches and was a certified locksmith. From 1977-1986, he was employed by the CIA. In 1986, Mark joined NGA (previously NIMA and DMA) with an accumulative total of over 30 years of government service.
Over his long career, Mark served the Intelligence community and the Department of Defense as a security expert, supervisor and manager of numerous security and special security programs. He was the recipient of numerous awards, most notably, the Vice President Al Gore's Hammer award for re-engineering NGA product delivery.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents and his brother.
Left to treasure his memory is his wife of 41 years, JoAnn Navarrette; brother, David (Flora); and sister, Brenda.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Meeting URL: See Link Below
***From a mobile device, you will be directed to download the Online Meeting App. From a PC, you will be directed to the Online Meeting Webpage. Please make sure to turn off your webcam and microphone once you have joined the meeting. This can be done in the Online Meeting app or webpage. ***
Optional Dial-In Number: +15717484021
PIN: 390-823-193#
Quick dial (mobile): +15717484021,,390-823-193#
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
247 North Tyndall Parkway, Panama City, FL 32404
Make a Donation
in Mark Navarrete's name
People and places connected with Mark
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Mark's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mark Navarrete's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
