Michael D. Narvaez, 71, of Salinas passed away unexpectedly of a brief illness, Thursday, October 20th, 2011.
Born on September 8th, 1940 he grew up in Morgan Hill and graduated from Live Oak High School. He was employed by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company and was an active member of the Kiwanis Club. In 1979 he moved to Salinas and owned and operated Cindy’s Restaurant and later The Recipe Box with his wife Joyce.
He became an avid Coca-Cola collector and belonged to the Golden Gate Coca-Cola Club. After he retired, he enjoyed restoring Coca-Cola memorabilia, working in his yard and traveling around with the Coke Club.
He was a loving father and grandfather that truly enjoyed spending time with his family especially on holidays where he would surprise the grandkids with such things as creative Easter egg hunts.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Creelman and Doris Narvaez and his wife, Joyce Narvaez.
He is survived by his two daughters, Pamela Narvaez-McCaffery and Tammy (Steve) Gasperson; his grandchildren Kari (Joshua) Arthur, Joshuwa McCaffery, Jeramey McCaffery, Shanae Gasperson and Jennafer McCaffery; one great grandson Colton Arthur; his brother Gary (Corie) Narvaez and his best friend Virginia Perkins.
His services will be held Friday, October 28th, 2011, at 1:00 P.M. at the Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th St. in Gilroy.
Our family would like to send our sincere gratitude to Dr. Rosen and the staff at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital for their incredible compassion.
We would also like to thank all you for your kind words & support.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to VNA & Hospice 45 Plaza Circle Salinas, CA 93901 or American Cancer Society 945 South Main St #201 Salinas, CA 93901.
In Memory of Michael Narvaez
Online condolences to www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com
