Pedro "Pete" Navarrette

Pete Navarrette, born December 27, 1940, was called home to join his parents, Antonio and Louise Larranaga and Salvador Navarrette on January 4, 2015 at the age of 74. Pete is survived by his wife Liz Navarrette, three children; Peter Navarrette and his wife Jennifer, Michael Navarrette and his wife Pamela, and Candace Navarrette Chastain and her husband Lee, and six grandchildren; Austin, Hillary, Ashley, Savannah, Jackson, and Griffin.

Pete was born in Goodland, Kansas, and a graduate of Salina High School. He started his career with Whites Automotive as a Store Manager in Austin, TX and advanced to District Manager before purchasing his own franchise in 1976 in Universal City, TX, which he owned for 26 years. Advance Auto Parts recognized his salesmanship, and he worked as an Area Commercial Account Manager before retiring in April 2014. Pete served two consecutive terms as a Board of Trustee with Judson ISD, enjoyed spending time with his family, and traveling to Las Vegas. He was an avid sports fan, with an affinity for his Longhorns, Cowboys, and Spurs.