Natasha "Tashy" Marquita Navoa

Natasha “Tashy” Marquita Navoa of San Jose, California originally from Marina, California passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the age of 36. Preceded in death by her parents James Edward Branche and Juanita Odom Branche, Natasha is survived by her husband Anthony Navoa and their son Anthony Navoa Jr., as well as her sisters Karen Murray, Monica Tesmer and her brother Juan Branche.

In high school, Natasha was an all-star softball player and continued to love sports as a huge Raiders fan. She loved traveling, especially to Hawaii. She was an animal lover and enjoyed raising rabbits, turtles, and any exotic pet she could get her hands on. She enjoyed watching the Harry Potter collection, Back to the Future trilogy, and old Disney movies like Hocus Pocus and Winnie the Pooh. Her favorite TV series to watch were Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta, Jersey Shore or anything drama filled with new gossip. Natasha was an executive chef that dedicated her life to cooking, which she did professionally for almost two decades.

A public visitation for Natasha will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, 710 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125, followed by a funeral from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Beloved by her family and friends, Natasha will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.