Kathy Navarra
It is with sadness that we add one more classmate to the others we miss so much. Kathy Navarra-Mangas Rose died on Monday, May 20, 2024, of leukemia in Indiana where she had lived for many years with her husband Ed and daughter Victoria.
Obituary:
July 5, 1951 – May 20, 2024
Kathy Navarra-Mangas Rose, 72, of Fort Wayne passed away, Monday, May 20, 2024, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne. Kathy was born July 5, 1951, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late John and Anna (Beckstedt) Mangas. She met Ed Rose on a farm east of New Haven, and when she first met Ed she said, “I am going to marry him.” They would have celebrated 52 years of marriage on June 10, 2024. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, a Teachers Aid at F.W.C.S. and an Allen County Election Board Precinct Member. Kathy loved cooking, gardening, fishing, reading and spending time with her family. As a big hockey fan, Kathy had received the nickname of “Mittens”, a name she received while wearing her mittens watching hockey games at McMillen arena. Surviving along with her husband, Ed is a daughter, Victoria (Sean) Wilson of Grabill; three brothers, John Navarra of Reno, NV, Stephan (Robin) Navarra of Las Vegas, NV, Jim Navarra of Pacific, CA; sister, Dina Faree of Fort Wayne; 2 grandsons Blaine and Declan and grandson 3 due this fall. Kathy was preceded in death by her Stepmother Frances Mangas; Stepfather Steven Navarra. Funeral Service will be 11:30 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave with calling one hour prior. Visitation also Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Humane Fort Wayne. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com
Thank you, Liz Bingaman, for letting our classmates know. This is copied from Liz’s Facebook posting and the comments that followed.
Liz Bingaman: So sorry to tell you all Kathy (Navarra) Rose passed away 5/20/24. She was such a dear, sweet and kind person. Debbie and I first met her 65 years ago.
Kathy’s husband, Ed and daughter, Vickie are going to attempt to FB Live stream her funeral 5/30 – 11:30a ET (8:30a West coast) on her FB page. (I don’t know how those things work, but that’s the info from Ed).
With Love & Peace – Liz & Deb too!
Nick Nicolas: A very sad day. I send my love to her family. May her memory be eternal!
Louise Giusto: Kathy was a super special person. We had a heart to heart talk at the 50th when my asthma was keeping seated in one spot. Her dad worked for the Royal Bakery in the Excelsior, and my dad had a biz relationship with them, so we both had a never ending supply of focaccia, pan dulce, and French bread. My dad fed a lot of it to the birds on our front lawn every morning. He got in a lot of trouble from the city for doing so. Rest in Peace, Kathy, you’re the Best.
Gus Cubillo: Oh no! I’m so sorry to learn about Kathy. I enjoyed chatting with her over the past several years. She grew up just a few houses away from me. She had an incredible heart and loved everyone.
Jackie Prince Cummings: Oh I’m so sorry to hear about this. She sure put up a good fight. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed. My condolences to her family.
Doris Korn-Walker: May she rest in peace.
Janet West: Oh, this is heartbreaking news!
Joan Riba: I’m so incredibly sorry to hear that
Rose Pollard Schlendering: So very sad to hear this news. Kathy was (just as you said, Liz). She was a sweet, generous and kind person. RIP to a wonderful friend.
Celeste Varas de Valdes: Oh no not Kathy!Kathy and I were chatting (texting). Back in the hospital, she was so hopeful and optimistic. I am really and truly so sad for her family. She was so kind. I will actually miss our conversations very much.
Joan Salomon Giagni: I’m so sorry to hear this. My sincerest condolences to your family.
Darlene Lewkowitz: RIP
Kristine Orton: So sad. She was such a wonderful person. Sincere condolences to her family.
Peggy Ivanova: I’m so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. She was so sweet. Condolences to her family.
Linda Ertassi Berry: Prayers for her family.
Christine Galindo: Sad to hear. Nice lady
Nicholas Nicolas: A very sad day. I send my love to her family. May her memory be eternal!
Susan Viera Milton: We are so very sorry.
Linda Katuna Harvey: It’s a sad day to learn of Kathy’s passing. She was brave and boundless in her love of family and life. She will be sorely missed.
Steve Long: Kathy Rose was such a kind person always spoke well of others. She well be missed. RIP.
Ralph Hutchens: Our sincere condolences to you and your family. ♥️ So sad.
Valerie Acker: Sad, my sincere condolences to her family and friends. May she rest peacefully.
Sandy Castro: Condolences to all her friends and especially her family !!
Noreen Hutchens: Condolences to her family and friends.
