Ruperto C. Navarrete Jr 1948 - 2018

NAVARRETE, CASTINO

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/16/2018 at 16:24:58

Sioux City Journal
25 January 2018

Sergeant Bluff

Ruperto C. Navarrete Jr., 69, of Sergeant Bluff, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at local hospital.

Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ruperto C. Navarrete Jr. was born on June 8, 1948, in Mac Sogod Southern Leyte, Philippines, the son of Ruperto Navarrete Sr. and Rosario Castino Navarrete.

Ruperto C. Navarrete Jr. worked most of his life as a driver. He was very dedicated to his job, so much so, that he hardly missed a day of work. He also worked at Tyson Meat Inc. for more than 10 years.

He loves to sing and dance. He also enjoyed watching Jimmy Swaggart show every morning. He played guitar and listened to country music.

He is survived by his wife, Melalona Relos Navarrete; seven children, Raylina Navarrete Wimmer (daughter) of Sergeant Bluff, Ruel Relos Navarrete (son) of the Philippines, Angielyn Relos Navarrete (daughter) of the Philippines, Melper Navarrete Weaver ( daughter) of South Sioux City, Julius Navarrete (son) of the Philippines, Fearlyn Navarrete (daughter) of the Philippines and Marjorie Navarrete Silvallana (daughter) of the Philippines; seven grandchildren, Jake Navarrete Wimmer, Louise G. Navarrete, Jaiden G. Navarrete, Kayla Weaver, Jedediah G. Navarrete, Keyana Weaver and Prince N. Silvallana; one great-grandchild, Aiden M. Wimmer; one brother, Rev. William Navarrete; and a sister, Leonisa Navarrete Sasil.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Violeta Navarrete Diez and Delia Navarrete Sabaldan.

He will be missed by many, your smile and kindness will be remembered forever, Rest in peace papa till we see you again.