Mary "Dodo" Nava

Mary Dolores “Dodo” Nava

Dolores “Dodo” Nava, July 18, 1930-December 14, 2023

Dolores Nava, 93, born on July 18, 1930, was called home December 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ubaldo and Mere Gurule, husband of 43 years Andy Nava, brother Ubaldo Gurule, sisters Gertrudes, Marina Gurule, grandchildren Carlos and Maria Romero. She is survived by her sisters, Loyola, Jane Gurule and Pat Griego; children Dan, David Nava, Debbie Romero, Darlene Montoya, D’Santi Nava, Deanna Nava de Angel and wife Angelique. Grandchildren; Doug Nava, Mario Montoya and wife Nadine; Victoria Cisneros and husband Richard, Vanessa Montoya; Felicia Romero; Cory Wright, Joel, Danielle, Celeste Nava. Great grandchildren; Juliette Montoya, Matthew, Elijah Cisneros; Dominique, Shyanne Montoya; Isaiah, Gabriel, Melody Montoya; Heaven, Angel Romero; Andrew Romero; Emilio, Samantha, Alisha, Sabrina Nava. Great Great grandchildren; Eveyana Romero; Erykah Romero; Persephone, Azrael Romero; Richard ”RJ”, Olivia Nava.

Dodo worked for 50 years as the secretary/bookkeeper for Foreign Traders Old Mexico Shop starting in 1948 at the age of 18. It was during this time that Dodo met the love of her life, Andy, who also worked downtown. She retired in 1998 at the age of 68.

She was nurturing, encouraging and supportive, and most of all, she taught the family the values of acceptance, empathy and compassion towards others. You only had to meet her once for her to create a lasting impression. Both her and Andy welcomed all into their home. The home was always the gathering place for holidays, special occasions, and “just because”.

She enjoyed family game night (Aggravation, Kismet, ping pong). She enjoyed her morning coffee, game shows and crossword puzzles. She loved her family and went to every sporting event, musical event until she couldn’t anymore.

Dodo had an amazing sense of humor and was known for her quick wit. She loved to laugh, and she loved when her home was filled with family, food, laughter and music.

Dodo was a diehard Los Angeles Laker fan, and everyone who visited her home was in awe of her purple and yellow bedroom which was decorated with Lakers memorabilia, including a letter she received from the Lakers organization thanking her for her immense support of them. She joked about how she wanted the Lakers to be her pallbearers.

Viewing and Rosary will be December 27 at 6:00 pm at Rosario Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be December 28th at 10:00 am at Santa Maria De La Paz followed by interment at National Cemetery at 12:30 pm. Pallbearers: Dan, David, D’Santi Nava, Deanna Nava De Angel, Camille Gurule, Richard Cisneros.

Honorary Pallbearers; All her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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