Jose Najera, age 68, passed away Tuesday, October 1, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 25, 1956, in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico, Jose was a cherished husband, father and friend.
A devoted, and faithful Christian, Jose touched many lives and will be remembered for his kindness and dedication. He was deeply loved by his brothers and sisters in Christ.
Jose had a passion for mechanical work and hands-on-projects. He was a hard-working man, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Najera and Maria Cruz Najera-Luna.
He is survived by his wife, Graciela Macias; his daughters, Rebecca Najera and Melissa Franco; his sons, Ruben Najera and Jose Najera; his stepchildren, Rosalinda Jacobo and Ernesto Macias, and his grandchildren, Antonio MariCruz, Mariana, Cataleya, Cruz Antonio, Santos, and Miguel.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the community.
The family will receive visitors on Sunday, October 6, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave, Amarillo.
A service to honor Jose’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 7, 2024, at Renovacion Ministerio Internacional, 3901 SE 10th Ave. Interment will follow at Llano Cemetery East, Corner of 34th and Arthur St.
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José Nájera, de 68 años, falleció el martes 1 de octubre, rodeado de sus seres queridos. Nacido el 25 de mayo de 1956 en Santa Bárbara, Chihuahua, México, José fue un querido esposo, padre y amigo querido.
Un cristiano devoto y fiel, José tocó muchas vidas y será recordado por su bondad y dedicación. Era profundamente amado por sus hermanos y hermanas en Cristo.
José tenia una pasion por el trabajo mecánico y los proyectos prácticos. Era un hombre trabajador, siempre dispuesto a ayudar a quienes lo necesitaban.
A José le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Antonio Nájera y María Cruz Nájera-Luna.
Le sobreviven su esposa, Graciela Macías; sus hijas, Rebecca Nájera y Melissa Franco; sus hijos, Rubén Nájera y José Nájera; sus hijastros, Rosalinda Jacobo y Ernesto Macías, y sus nietos, Antonio MariCruz, Mariana, Cataleya, Cruz Antonio, Santos y Miguel.
Su familia, amigos y la comunidad lo extrañarán profundamente.
Se llevará a cabo una visitación el domingo 6 de octubre, de 1 a 5 pm en la funeraria Lighthouse, 3707 Wolflin Ave.
Un servicio en honor de la vida de Jose se llevara a cabo el lunes 7 de octubre, a las 11 a.m. en Renovacion Ministerio Internacional, 3901 SE 10th Ave. El entierro seguirá en el Cementerio LLano Este (esquina de la calle 34 y Arthur.)
So sorry for your loss he will be missed worked with him at Tyson
Yes ye was a great dad I will always love him he always new how to make me feel better my dad came from Mexico at a young age looking for Dora n d stare a family he work all his life when he came to united st he always made sure we had a roof and food and clothes i give my respect to my dad I will love and work hard so he can see me happy I know that he just wanted the best for me love you dad.