Francisco Navarrette Iii

Francisco "Franky" Rodriguez Navarrette III, age 44, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home in Las Vegas, NV.

Franky was born May 16, 1972. He graduated in 1990 from Artesia High School in Artesia, NM. Soon after graduation, he joined the US Army and served his country as an 11Bravo Infantryman at Fort Carson, CO from 1990 to 1994. He was deployed in Desert Storm, where he served with dedication and bravery. He then finished his duty state side. He received the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Qualification Badge - Hand Grenade, and Sharp Shooter Qualification Badge - M-16 Rifle. The Honor Guard will present the colors and burial flag during service.

Franky traveled to different countries during his time in the Army. He also lived in Georgia, Texas, and Colorado where he graduated College, and California. He made his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked in the casino industry and led a humble, happy life with many friends and family.

He is survived by his father Frank Navarrette, Jr. of Artesia, NM, mother Yolanda Talavera and husband Edward of Roswell, NM, sister Elizabeth Molina and husband Theodoro of Roswell, NM, brother John Navarrette and wife Daniella of Odessa, TX, brother Omar Pando and wife Missy of Artesia, NM, sister Vanessa Medrano and husband Israel of Roswell, NM, brother Michael Soza of Roswell, NM, sister Debralynn Soza of Roswell, NM, 17 nieces and nephews, 12 great nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends who loved and adored him and will miss him dearly.

Franky was preceded in death by his grandmother Longina "Ama" T. Navarrette and Grandfather Francisco "Apa" A. Navarrette, Sr.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia, NM on Saturday, at 9:00 am. Burial will be held immediately after at Twin Oaks Cemetery. Immediately following there will be a service and reception at the Our Lady of Grace Hall. All relatives and friends are welcomed to attend.

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