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Esteban Navarro Obituary
Esteban "Steve" Navarro entered the gates of Heaven peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on April 27, 1953 in Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe and graduated from Santa Clara High School in 1972. As a young man, he had a love of cars and through his dedication, hard work and determination; Steve achieved his dream of owning and operating Steve's Transmissions in Oxnard. His honesty, dependability and generous personality were not only felt by his family but also by friends, customers and peers in the industry. Steve is survived by the love of his life, Cecilia "Sheila", son, Steve "Stevie" (Christina), daughter, Rachel, his many "grandchildren" by heart and a host of family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esteban & Celia Navarro and brother Javie Navarro.
Special thanks to Steve's brothers Morey and Arthur Navarro for all their love and support.
Rosary will be held on Friday, December 12th at 6:30 pm at Santa Clara High School gym, 2121 Saviers Rd, Oxnard. Mass will be at 11:30am on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Santa Clara Church followed by interment at Santa Clara Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Esteban Navarro
Roberta Baron
December 6, 2023
It is hard to believe that Steve has been gone so long. We knew Steve and Sheila as neighbors. Steve was exceptionally kind and genuine. Our world will never be the same without him. May he rest with our Lord until we meet again.
Jose Angel Aguero
December 16, 2022
my wife and I would occasionaly see him and his at the chumash casino, I did not know Steve well, but I do know Steve was a good man, Steve just went a little ahead of us, prayers.
Bob Gallagher
September 21, 2022
Esteban (Steve), helped me in school at SCHS, and suggestion on my '56 Chevy that seemed to always break down...I am sorry, I did not know he is now in heaven...
Theresa Robles Boyzo
December 19, 2014
I am so sad of the loss of my neighbor Steve Navarro.My parents home was right next door,my mom was dona celia navarros comadre.I remember steve as I was growing up a good student,and a very hard worker.Being neighbors we all grew up together as family,I will always remember for him for being honest,responsible,and a achiever in life,to pursue youre dreams,thanks steve for always greeting me in to youre home as we were growing up together on bonta street,may you rest in peace dear friend.
David Magallanes
December 17, 2014
Sheila and family
My sincere condolences to you and your family during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May Steve now rest in peace with our Heavenly Father as he was an honorable and respected person to all those who got to know him.
Ben Ruiz
December 16, 2014
It saddened me to hear of Steve's passing. Although I had not seen him in quite a while, I have fond memories of Steve as we grew up on Bonita Street. He was a great story teller and always had a good joke, I still laugh to this day at some of his stories. My wife Joyce was also fortunate to have met Steve when they attended Santa Clara HS. Our deepest condolences go out to you Sheila, your children and to all the Navarro family. We are so very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Steve.
Ben and Joyce Ruiz
Holli Price
December 14, 2014
Dear Sheila...My deepest condolences to you and all your loved ones. I'm so very sorry about your loss.
Rudy Martinez
December 14, 2014
Big Steve was always good to me and the rest of us refrigerator raiding, after-hours shop invading, noise-making youth! As a shop owner goes, classy and professional. As a person and father, even more successful.
Crystal Borja
December 14, 2014
Services were beautiful,
I'm blessed to be member of your family if even by marriage. In my heart he was My Nino too and never treated me like I was anything less.
Forever in my heart the Navarro family will be.
Mary Therese Navarro-Aldana
December 13, 2014
Sheila and family,
My sincere condolences to you during this time. Steve was an inspiration to so many. I am thankful and proud to have known him as my fellow classmate throughout our years at Our Lady of Guadalupe and Santa Clara High School, and will always appreciate the guidance he gave to others; it is a very small world we live in, and families grow and continue to interact, as did Steve's family and ours with the friendship of our children at OLG and SCHS. He does really leave us all a wonderful legacy. God bless.
Aurora
December 12, 2014
Dear Shiela, Stevie, Rachel and all family members. know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember him and the nice chats we had in his shop whenever my car needed fix'n. May you have peace.
Raul & Debra Navarro
December 12, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the Navarro family.
linda lowe(duran)
December 12, 2014
NAVARRO. FAMILY,MY CONDOLENCES. TO ALL OF YOU.I WENT TO OLG WITH STEVE.IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE SEEN HIM AT OUR REUNION. AT BG'S.
Zach Bawel
December 12, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts and prayer with the loss of Steve. He will be missed by many at Jasper Engines & Transmissions. He was and is a great man. Take comfort that he is in a better place.
Joe Mc Donald Jasper Engines and Transmissions
December 12, 2014
A great partner in business and a friend. He will be missed.
Jerry Gonzales
December 12, 2014
Sheila, Stevie & Rachel,
My deepest sympthoy in your loss. Steve was a husband/father and friend always giving of himself. I feel very blessed to have come to be such a good frind to him. We shared many an afternoon talking about life. I always enjoyed his friendly nature. Wishing you all the best from My family to yours.
Jerry Sally Jesse & Samantha Gonzales
Fernando Melero
December 12, 2014
To the Navarro Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you in such a difficult time. We lost a GREAT man.
from: Fernando & Lupe Melero and Family...
Patrick Thompson
December 12, 2014
Steve,
With a heavy heart I write...
I wanted to thank you for your friendship. Although we started with a business relationship, during the last 6 years you and Stevie have become like a family to me.I only wish I would of been able to say goodbye...
I am sad that your are gone, but inspired by what you have left behind. Countless loved ones to carry on your legacy, to revisit fond memories, share your spirit. You will always be one in a million!
Godspeed dear friend...
Patrick Thompson
December 12, 2014
Anthony Solis
December 12, 2014
To Steve Jr. and Family, So sorry to hear of the Passing of your Dad he was a one of a Kind Man.
ERIC BARRUETA AND FAMILY
December 11, 2014
Sheila, Stevie, Rachel
My Sincere Condolences to your entire family. Uncle Steve was such an inspiration to me growing up, he loved you dearly but was also loving to all. He accepted me for who I am and was a genuine man, he gave me advice which I appreciated . Although I was not in his immediate family, I called him Uncle Steve because I Loved and respected him and will always continue to do so. Rest In Peace Uncle Steve, I will never forget you.
Bob Cody
December 11, 2014
Sorry that Steve went so soon. Always appreciate his and Morey's friendship when I started at Santa Clara.
Jerry Montanez
December 11, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Navarro family. Steve was a great friend and classmate at Santa Clara. I can still recall the great times that we had on the track team. My prayers are with you all.
Hector Martinez
December 10, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Navarro Family. Steve has been a great friend to me and all of us. Always calm and cool. I still cant believe he's gone.
May you find peace my Brother.
JR, Cyndi, Ashley and RJ Rodriguez
December 10, 2014
Sheila, Steve Jr. and Rachel,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Our family has fond memories living next door to such a wonderful family. Steve was a good man and will be dearly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
December 10, 2014
Rest in peace. Prayers to the Navarro family. from Manny & deb Reyes
Maria Gonzalez Chavez
December 10, 2014
My prayers go out to Steven's family. I fondly remember him from high school He was always the quiet one and the good looking young man. I did not get to see him for a very long time but when I heard of his passing I felt it as not only was he a classmate but all those of Santa Clara 72 became family. To the Navarro family my deepest condulences. Que el senor Jesus lo guarde en su gloria
Tom & Roberta Carson
December 10, 2014
May he rest in peace. He was a kind and caring man who will leave this earth a little darker without him in it. He will never be forgotten.
Luis y Cha-Cha Perez Arias
December 10, 2014
Nuestro mas sincere pesama Sheila, Stevie, Rachel y familia. Quiero agradecer que le permitiste a mis ninos llarmarte Tio Steve. Tu sonrisa y sencillez nos quedan como recuerdo. Que Dios to acoje en su Gloria junto a tus papas y hermano.
Joanne & Michael Kincaid
December 10, 2014
We were so surprised to hear of Steve's passing. Please know that we will keep him and the entire family in our prayers. Steve was one of the best and we all have great memories of him and all of you. Hopefully the good memories and God's Grace will help you in this time of great loss. Love to all.
Maria Castillo
December 10, 2014
My sympathy & prayers are with the Navarro family. I had the pleasure of knowing Steve for 20 plus years from back in the days working at Automobile Exchange. He was a great man he will be missed. your friend Maria Castillo & family
December 10, 2014
My deepest sorrows to the Sheila and the Navarro family for your loss. I'm glad to have reconnected with Steve after so many years. Steve will surely be missed by all the folks that came to know him!
James Moraga
December 10, 2014
To all the Navarro Family,are deepest Condolences Steve was a great friend.
From the Moraga Family.
December 10, 2014
Steve was a good man. Rest in peace. God bless the Navarro family. From The Lapointe Family
Becky Contreras & Family
December 10, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
andres garcia
December 9, 2014
Rest in peace and power. Prayers to the Navarro family. From the Garcias from St. Anthony's
John & Martha Ahearn
December 9, 2014
Shiela, Rachel Stevie & Brother Morey;
Our thoughts & Prayers are with all of you & your Families. So sorry for your loss, Steve was a wonderful Friend& I know how much he loved each & everyone of you.
Larry Gomez
December 9, 2014
I had the pleasure of knowing Steve as I met him through my job at CarQuest. He was a good man who will be missed. I send my condolences to his family and other friends.
Daniel (moe) Zarate
December 9, 2014
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO THE FAMILY. WE LOST A GOOD MAN,FRIEND,A BROTHER WILL MISS YOU STEVE.
Kathy and Jim McCrory
December 9, 2014
Sheila, Stevie & Rachel my deepest condolence goes out to you. Steve was an amazing and caring man, we are very luck to be touched by his kindness, he will be greatly missed. With all our love.
Esther wokvish
December 9, 2014
To the Navarro family,
Sorry for your loss thinking of you with sympathy and understanding that words can only express may he rest in peace perpetual light shine upon him
Morey & Pat Lopez
December 9, 2014
SHEILA &FAMILY OUR HEARTS OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY ALL YOUR MEMORIES GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO HEAL IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES . OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL WE HAVE ALL LOST A GREAT FRIEND.
Jimmy Cameron
December 9, 2014
Steve was a great friend and part of The Gas Companies extended family. We could always count on the best from Steve. He will be missed.
Celia Cardona
December 9, 2014
Rachel my condelences goes out to you and your family. Have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Garza
December 9, 2014
My condolences, Steve was a great man. Steve is in my prayers.
Joey and Carol Maldonado
December 9, 2014
Condolences from the MAldonado Family. Joey and I will miss Steve, The Angels in heaven are enjoying the company of our wonderful friend. God Bless the Navarro Family.
Gina Juarez
December 9, 2014
Shiela, Rachel and Stevie, sending my deepest Condolences to you all and may the Lord provide you with Peace. God Bless you All!! Love Joe & Gina Juarez
Jose & Emma Aguero
December 9, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lynne & Frank Garrety
December 9, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Teri Perez
December 9, 2014
Shelia & family
My condolences to you and your family. The Lord and your fond and loving memories will give you strength to get through this very sad and difficult time. I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless all of you!
Hugs!
Marian Duenez
December 9, 2014
Sheila, Navarro and Zavala families,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to Steve and the family.
Sara Ostrowski-Molina
December 9, 2014
May caring thoughts be of some comfort in your time of sorrow. Steve was a wonderful man who will be deeply missed. God Bless your soul Nino.
Rosie Corral
December 9, 2014
Sheila and Navarro Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time.
I send you my thoughts and prayers.
May your precious memories comfort all of you, God bless.
Rest in Paradise Steve
Rosie Corral
December 9, 2014
Sheila and Navarro Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time.
I send you my thoughts and prayers.
Your memories and love will forever comfort you, God bless.
Rest in Paradise Steve
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