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Jose Alejandro Nava Sr.

Jose Nava Obituary

Mr. Jose Alejandro Nava, Sr., was born November 11, 1925 and passed away on January 15, 2004 at the age of 78. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Elvira A. Nava. He is also survived by his loving sons, daughter, grandkids and great-grandkids. Mr. Nava dedicated a total of 30 years to the U.S. Armed Forces. He served in the United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, and United States Army before retiring as a TSGT from the United States Air Force. Mr. Nava served in World War II, the Korean War and did two tours in Vietnam. A Chapel Service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2003, 2:00 P.M. at Colonial Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Colonial Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Services under the direction of Colonial Chapel Hill Funeral Home.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jan. 17, 2004.

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