Imelda Navas

Imelda Navas, nacio en la ciudad de Santa Ana, El Salvador un 30 de Julio de 1941, hija de Manuel Silverio Munguia y Julia Irma Navas la segunda de la Familia antecedida por su hermano mayor Francisco Ernesto precedida por sus hermanos menores Maria Cristina , Manuel Rene, Jose Alberto, Ana del Carmen y Dina Magdalena Navas, su infancia fue relativamente placentera ya que desde su juventud mostro un gran sentido de responsabilidad y extrema disciplina a sus escasos 18 años su padre fallecio trayendo un golpe duro para la familia, Curso su escuela Basica lo que le permitio encontrar su primer trabajo de tipografa en laImprenta tipografia comercial de Santa Ana,posterior a este trabajo tambien como Secretaria en una Agencia de Viajes Duran Express a sus 22 años comenzo una vida conyugal al lado de Jose Raul Fonseca procreando a su primogenito Jose Raul poco despues a su Segundo varon Jose Francisco siendo ellos la razon primordial para emprender un viaje a este pais en busca de un mejor bienestar, a finales de Enero de 1973 dicho sueno se realizo llegando al destinatario de su ultima residencia Los Angeles California posteriormente su Hermano Manuel Rene. Era tanta la nostalgia que sentia por sus hijos y su madre que decidio hacer repetidos viajes a El Salvador aun no contando con un estatus que le permitiera regresar de una manera segura, Imelda fue sin lugar a duda la primera persona de la familia que llego a este pais convirtiendose en la benefactora para que el resto de la familia de una manera directa o indirectamente pudiese llegar a esta gran nacion. Su ultimo trabajo del cual ella se retiro fue de Housekeeper en Weingart contando con grandes colegas que se volvieron trascendentales en su vida dos de sus grandes amigas Amparito Garcia y Alicia Monroy como tambien Armando Garcia siendo el su ultima relacion sentimental del cual ella conto de una manera incondicional hasta el ultimo momento. Imelda Siempre se caracterizo por ser notoria en las reuniones de caracter social y familiar ya que al converser tenia una gracia especial algo que heredo su primogenito Raul, a su vez tenia una gran pasion por el buen vestir, coleccionar perfumeria y joyeria fina sin duda alguna sus sunglasses,uno de sus ultimos grandes viajes fue su regalo del dia de las madres de sus hijos Raul y Reiko un cruzero por Europa visitando Barcelona Espana, Francia,en Italia Roma, Venecia, Napoles, Grecia, Instanbul, turquia, Efeso, Imelda fue una hija abnegada, una Hermana carinosa, una tia bondadosa, una abuela amorosa y sobretodo una Madre Excepcional.

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Imelda Navas, was born in the city of Santa Ana, El Salvador on July 30, 1941. Daughter of Manuel Silverio Munguia and Julia Irma Navas. She was the second eldest daughter followed by her now deceased eldest brother Francisco Ernesto Navas (Tio Neto), followed by sister Maria Cristina Pleitez, brother Manuel Rene Navas, brother Jose Alberto Navas, sister Ana Del Carmen Hernandez, and baby sister Dina Magdalena Jacobo.

She had a beautiful childhood with her family. As a young adult, she showed a lot of sense, responsibility and discipline towards her family. At the age of 18, her father passed away which brought great sorrow to her mother and siblings. She received basic education which helped her get her first job in El Salvador as an apprentice at Santa Ana Commercial Printshop. Followed by a secretary position at Duran Express Travel Agency.

At the age of 22, she met her first love - Jose Raul Fonseca, producing two sons - her eldest Jose Raul Navas and a year later came Jose Francisco Navas. Taking care of her children gave her a purpose in life.

In January 1973, she made one of her dreams come true by coming to America to the city of Los Angeles, California making it her permanent residence. Her mission was to strive for a better life for herself, her children and her family. She set the foundation in assisting her siblings by first, bringing her brother Manuel Rene Navas to America. She made it an effort (which was difficult to do at that time) to go back home twice to Santa Ana, El Salvador to visit her sons, her mother and family. She then brought her sister Ana del Carmen followed by her sons. Thanks to her efforts and commitment some of her family members like her nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces and her grandchildren were able to be born in America. The entire family owes her much gratitude for being in America and becoming American citizens.

Her last job that she retired from was at The Weingart Center in Los Angeles, California as a housekeeper. She made some great friendships, like Amparito Garcia and Alicia Monroy. She also met Armando Garcia, who was a very special person in her life until the very end.

Imelda Navas was a meticulate person, especially in the way she dressed, her jewelry, her taste in perfumes and her collection of designer sunglasses. She always made it an effort to attend all family and friends functions. She had the privilege of taking a trip to Europe with her loving son Raul and daughter-in-law Reiko Navas. She visited Barcelona, cities in France, Italy, Rome, Venice, Naples, Istanbul, Athens and other parts of Greece. It was a memorable time for her.

Imelda Navas was a good daughter, grandmother, aunt, sister, mother-in-law, but overall she was a loving and caring mother to her children. Imelda will remain in our hearts forever.