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Margaret Parra Obituary
It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Navarro Parra, 89, of Oxnard. She transitioned to Heaven peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Monday, September 15th, 2014 in the comfort of her own bed, in her daughter's home, where she had lived for the past three years. We take comfort in knowing that our beautiful mother, grand-mother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend is now at peace and has joined her husband, Ralph, sons Frank, Raymond and Mike and other beloved relatives in Heaven.
Margaret was born on December 5, 1924 in Mesa, Arizona to the union of Dionicio and Maria Santos Navarro. At eighteen years old, she met and married Ralph Parra and they had their first of nine children in 1945, a son named Ralph Jr. Shortly thereafter, the family left Arizona for California, where she bore eight more children, five boys and three girls, and lovingly devoted the rest of her life to them. Upon the death of Ralph Sr. in 1985, Margaret continued to be a devoted and loving presence in the lives of her growing family and she relished that role.
Besides her husband and three sons, Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Dionicio and Maria Santos Navarro, sisters, Mary Madueno, Carmen Perez, and brother, George Navarro Sr., as well as other cherished relatives.
It doesn't matter how old you are, or how much time the Lord grants you with your parents - when they are gone, the void is substantial and impossible to fill. Left to forever mourn and miss her are her sons, Ralph Jr., Sam and David, daughter, caretaker and namesake, Margaret, daughter in law, Caroline B. Parra, twelve grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Helen Romero and Sally Teran and brother, Ray Aguayo Sr. (Evelyn) of Fowler, CA, as well as many nephews and nieces on both the Parra and Navarro sides of the family.
The family would like to thank the wonderful people of Oakhurst Hospice for the loving and compassionate care they provided Margaret during the last five months, with an extra special thanks to Yvette, Heather and Jasmine. We would also like to thank Dr. K. Singh for the loving and exemplary care he provided.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 10 am at the Camino Del Sol Mortuary, 200 N. "C" Street in Oxnard and the internment will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 N. "H" Street, Oxnard.
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Margaret Parra
September 15, 2025
Mama, I thought about and cried for you all day today. It's unbelievable that it's been eleven years since your passing. You have most of my siblings there with you. I hope you make room for me too when it's my time. I was very blessed to have you for almost 90 years and was very blessed to have taken care of you the last 8 years of your life. I would give anything to give you one last hug and kiss. I have faith in GOD that I will see you again. Keep visiting me in my dreams. Love you, Mama.
Margaret Parra <ETA>
September 16, 2023
Mama, it's been 9 years since you have gone. Yesterday was a very hard day for me. I thought about you all day long. They say time heals all wounds. Not true. It may lessen the pain but the wound is still there. I am getting older and hopefully you will be here to take me home with you when my time comes. Love you! Eta
Eta
September 21, 2022
Mama, here it is eight years later, and I still cry for you and wish you were here so I could talk to you. We shared so many great memories throughout our lives. I know you come to visit me when I dream of you. I hope it will be you that comes for me when it is my time to leave this earth. We will be together again. I will always LOVE YOU.
Margaret Parra
October 3, 2014
Mama, I am lost without you. I am lost without my daily routine in caring for you. I cry all the time for you and although my selfish side wishes you were still here, I thank GOD for taking you with him to Heaven.
Mama, I know you are at peace and free of all pain and suffering. I hope you are surrounded by my dad and brothers and all our loved ones who have passed. I will see you again someday y que descanses en paz. Tu querida hija que mucho te ama y estrania.
ETA
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October 1, 2014
Nuestros más sincero pésame a la familia Parra en este momento de dolor. Esperamos encuentre consuelo en las promesas de Dios que muy pronto eliminara todo lo que nos causa dolor y angustia.
“Y limpiará toda lágrima de sus ojos, y la muerte no será más, ni existirá ya más lamento ni clamor ni dolor. Las cosas anteriores han pasado”. Revelación 21:4
“Él realmente se tragará a la muerte para siempre, y el Señor Soberano Jehová ciertamente limpiará las lágrimas de todo rostro. Y el oprobio de su pueblo quitará de toda la tierra, porque Jehová mismo lo ha hablado.” Isaías 25:8
Attn. Familia Maldonado
September 30, 2014
Margaret (Comadre), Our deepest sympathy for you and your family members. Your mother was an angel here on earth and now has gone home to be with our creator and her family members who got there before her. God give you peace and consolation.
Diane Serros-Estes
September 24, 2014
Margaret U are so blessed u got to take care of your mom. She was such a gentle wonderful person. She was a fantastic grandmother to my two nephews Rick and Frank. I am forever thankful for that.
Silviana Del Rio~Hernandez~
September 23, 2014
Mary & Frank and Family, My Thoughts and Prayers are with You.
Donald and Carol Candelaria
September 22, 2014
Mary and family, our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. May she rest in Peace.
Tisha De La Torre Flores
September 22, 2014
Mary, Frank and Family, I know you must be feeling so alone on losing your mom. May the sorrow you are feeling in your heart lighten with the love of people .
Mary Gonzales
September 22, 2014
Josie, Sammy and the whole host of Navarro's and Parra's, may you turn to God for guidence and trust, knowing ur Mama is with him. Bless all of you at this difficult time, all of you are a great bunch of Family
I see why, she's gorgeous!
Marisela Chavez
September 22, 2014
Mary and Frank, my condolences to you and the ENTIRE Parra family. May your mom RIP.
September 22, 2014
You were the first person in your entire family to meet your great grandchild and welcomed us with open arms. Thank you for your acceptance and graciousness as a great grandmother to my baby. Rest in peace.
Elaine Duran Brandenberg
September 22, 2014
My condolences to the entire family.Our prayers r with u and all the family during this most difficult time.May God comfort all of u. Cousin Elaine Brandenberg & Benny
September 21, 2014
To all the Parra family. Our most sincere condolences. We love you all. Tia was a sweetheart. God bless her.
John and Carol Lopez and Family
Linda Ortega
September 21, 2014
Condolences to the entire Parra family on the loss of your mom.
Maria Lupe Soto Vasquez
September 21, 2014
Sending Prayers & thoughts during the loss of your precious Mother. May the peace & comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ accompany you Mary, Josie, Margaret & family .
Brigitte Campbell
September 21, 2014
My deepest condolences to my best friend Mary, her sister Josie and the rest of the family on the loss of your mom. I will always remember her as a very sweet lady who loved all of her children very much.
Adela Castro
September 21, 2014
My deepest condolences to all the family. May she Rest In Paradise as she reunites with all her loved ones.
Ruben and Diana Gonzales
September 21, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the Parra family, may she rest in peace.
sharon taylor
September 21, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and your family at this time from the Taylor family
Pete Madueno
September 21, 2014
Rest in peace tia Huera.
September 21, 2014
To the family of Margaret. Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace and blessings to all of you.
Buddy & Mitzi Salinas
Margaret N. Parra
September 21, 2014
Margaret Parra
September 21, 2014
Mama, I will love you and miss you forever. Thank you for letting me care for you in my home for almost three years. Rest in peace Mama, till we see each other again. You kept asking for your mom so now you have her there with you along with our Dad and brothers.
Love, your daughter who was named after you ... Eta
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