Joaquina Naveira, resident of Farlington, KS, formerly of Elizabeth, NJ, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in Farlington. She was born August 16, 1937, in Cuba, the daughter of Eugenio and
Regina Garcia. She married Nicholas Humberto Naveira in Cuba on October 27, 1963.
He preceded her in death on June 9, 2023. They arrived with their son in the United States in 1969 and settled in New Jersey. Joaquina worked several factory jobs in her early career. She was a
wonderful cook and seamstress.
Survivors include a son, Jose Naveira, and wife Becky, Fort McKavett, TX; a daughter, Daisy Naveira, Farlington, KS; 2 granddaughters, Emily Naveira, Cincinnati, OH, and Ashley Naveira,
Arlington, VA; 4 brothers; and 1 sister in Cuba.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 1 sister, and her parents.
Chaplain Adam Parrish will conduct graveside services at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 20 at the Farlington Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook
at cheneywitt.com.