Benny Nava, 79, of Cuero passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 8, 2026. He was born November 13, 1946 in Cuero to Mary Antonia Ramirez and Joe Nava Sr. He served in the United States Military from 1966 to 1968. He worked for the United States Postal Service in Victoria for 19 years.
He is survived by wife of 47 years, Linda; daughters, Dorina Nava, Belinda Nava and Brittany Nava; son, Desi Nava; sister, Catherine Mungia and grandchildren, Deontrey Nava, Jermaine Bellfield Nava, Devin Nava, Alexis Rae Nava and Justin Nava.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Joe Nava Jr. and Ernest Nava.
Pallbearers include Jermaine Bellfield Nava, Deontrey Nava, Devin Nava, Desi Nava and Thomas Mungia.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 A.M., at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Carl Westbrook officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
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