Ricardo Nava, 66, long-time resident of Port Isabel, Texas passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Ricardo was born on April 3, 1957, and is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Petra Nava; his brothers, Jose Refugio Nava and Bebe Jose Nava. He was one of eleven children. Ricardo devoted his time to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church where he worked for 32 years and participated in the Spanish choir and its catechism classes. He enjoyed singing, playing his guitar, and making others laugh. Mr. Nava is survived by his wife of 32 years, Modesta Nava; 3 children, Cynthia Ruth Nava, Richard Lee Nava, and Lyzet Coralynn Nava; 8 siblings, Juana Nava, Maria Elena Nava, Engracia Nava, Genoveva Nava, Rosa Hipps, Pedro Nava, Silvia Nava, and Rolando Nava. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 705 S. Longoria St. His ashes will be laid to rest beside his parents in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Ricardo Nava at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.