Richard Joseph Navarro

Richard Joseph Navarro, 78, was called home on February 12, 2026. Born on July 15, 1947, in Devine, Texas, Richard later made his home in San Antonio, where he built a life centered around family, service, and love.
A proud Vietnam veteran, Richard dedicated many years of honorable service to his country. A true warrior and fighter, his dedication to serving others did not end with his military career – he gave everything he had to his family and to those around him until his very last moments.
Richard enjoyed dancing in the kitchen to oldies, watching westerns, and was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys. In his earlier years, he loved swimming with his granddaughters, and more recently, he cherished playing with his great-grandchildren. Nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria T. Navarro; his children, Brian and Errika; his daughter-in-law, Lisa (Sam); his siblings Ray (Linda), Rosemary (Silvino), and Benny (Alice); his cherished granddaughters, Jennifer (Thomas) and Valerie (Seth); and the lights of his life, great-grandchildren Aaron, Aero, and Ariyah. Richard leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family that will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo and Aurelia Navarro; his brother Rudy; and his son James.
His legacy of compassion and selflessness will live on through all who were blessed to know him. Grandpa, we know you’re reading this from up above and hope your send off is exactly what you dreamed of.
“Thank you for everything.”
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Primrose Funeral Services in Devine, Texas, with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, where military honors will be rendered in recognition of his faithful service. A Celebration of Life at the Devine Golf Course will follow.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook by visitation www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.