Edward Navarrete Jr. was born in Clifton, Arizona on January 24, 1938 to Edward Navarrete Sr. and Sabina Chacon Navarrete, and died on June 2, 2023. He is 85 years old.
Shortly after graduating from Morenci High School in 1957, Edward enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Less than a few months after his mother died, he was honorably discharged to feed his siblings. From there he started his career in various departments as Phelps his Dodge, eventually retiring as a lead warehouseman. His dedication to teaching motivated him to enroll in classes at Eastern Arizona University. In 1975, Edward met and married his lifelong sweetheart, Norma Roman. From this marriage they had a son, Edward III. Edward had three grandchildren, Anna Victoria, Edward IV, and Thomas.
As an active member of the community, Edward wore many hats. He is most famous for being a Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America and receiving the prestigious St. George’s Award. He is a proud member of the Clifton Booster Club, the Sacred Heart Fundraising and Regional Bereavement Commission, the Sacred Heart Choir, Member and President of the Lions Club, Greenlee County Supervisory Candidate, Greenlee County Democratic Party, He was also the Grand Marshal of the Clifton Light Parade. His humor, joy in singing and dancing, and his lifelong dedication to rooting for the Arizona Wildcats and Lute Olsen qualities will be remembered.
Edward is survived by a son, Edward Navarrete III (Alondra) of Sahuarita, Arizona. His three grandchildren, Anna Victoria, Edward IV and Thomas. His Siblings Teresa Chavez (Ignacio), Angelita Trejo (Alfredo), Al Navarrete (Monica), Josie Mendoza, Cecilia Peru (Bobby), Ernie Navarrete (Becky), Natalia Navarrete (Danny) , Edwina Gray (Wayne) and many nephews, nieces, children of God, and his dog, Duke.
He died before his parents. his wife Norma; Brothers Gloria Perez and Alfredo Navarrete. His dog Zoe and many beloved pets.
“And always remember to bear down!”
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