Juliana Navejas

Juliana Navejas, 79, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Juliana was born on July 13, 1946 in Sombrerete, Zacatecas Mexico to Luis and Piedad (Barrios) Ramos. On February 2, 1972, she married Alfredo V. Navejas in Rochelle IL. Juliana was a long time member and founder of El Salvador Church in Rochelle. She was a faithful servant to The Lord, and a prayer warrior. Juliana is survived by her husband, Alfredo; nine children: Sandra Navejas Ramirez, Dora Navejas, Molly Navejas, Jesus (Danielle) Navejas, Irene Zambrano, Maria Navejas, Minia (Troy) Waters, Samuel (Alyssa) Navejas, and Rebeca (Colin) Schenck. Juliana had 33 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Juliana is also survived by her siblings; Primitivo (Petra) Ramos, Feliciana Ramos, Gonzalo (Josefina) Ramos, Abelina (Gumercindo) Hernandez, and Mary (Richard) McCrea. In addition to her parents, Juliana is preceded in death by three brothers: Santiago Ramos, Gregorio Ramos, Refugio Ramos and two sisters: Amelia Ramos and Andrea Ramos. The visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, August 18 at Calvary Lighthouse, 14409 E. Hemstock Road, Rochelle. Burial will follow the service at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.