Fernando Jose Navarro Jr. passed away at home in Mesa, AZ on Saturday December 25, 2021 at the age of 57.

Fernando was born to Gloria and Fernando Navarro Sr. on August 27, 1964 in Riverside, Ca. His family moved back to Blythe as a child where he lived until 2019 when he relocated to Arizona.

Fernando graduated from Palo Verde High School in 1982 and worked in the grocery business for many years until he medically retired in 2018 from Smart & Final.

Fernando had a love for sports. He loved to play basketball and watch baseball and football. Fernando loved fishing, country music, and his Chevy Silverado. He loved a good joke and would always have a good movie quote to share. His loud laugh and big smile will be greatly missed.

Fernando had 4 children; Monique, Brittney, Brendan and Christian and two bonus kids; Lauren and Sierrian. He was a great Dad, but was the best Grandpa to his pride and joy; Mickayla and Beau.

He is survived by his mother, Gloria, three brothers, Alfred Navarro, Arthur (Amy) Navarro, and Greg Navarro, his children, Monique (Angel) Navarro, Brittney (Bud) Birdsong, Brendan Navarro, Christian Navarro, Lauren White, and Sierrian Stayner, and grandkids Mickayla Soto and Beau Birdsong, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Fernando Sr and nephew, Vincent Navarro.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday February 5th, 2022 at 11 AM at Frye Chapel & Mortuary in Blythe, Ca followed by a lunch reception at the VFW Hall.