Ricardo "Ricky" Alvarez Navarro, 40, of Elkhart, passed away too soon on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home.

Ricky was born on February 15, 1983 in Dade City, FL to Gilberto Navarro and Hermina Campos Alvarez.

Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Navarro in 2017 and brother Gilberto Navarro, Jr. in 1997.

Ricky is survived by his mother, Hermina Campos Alvarez of Elkhart; children, Angel, Ricardo, Samantha and Yaretzi Navarro; brothers and sisters, Oscar Rodriguez of Mississippi,  Nathalie Rodriguez, Lupita (Ismael Carmona) Rodriguez, Esmeralda (Luis Vazquez) Rodriguez, Reynaldo, Mario, Elena, Luis Navarro; and many cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family.

Ricky cleaned local businesses in the local area. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars. Ricky loved his pit bulls, eating good food and tattoos.

Ricky was a hard worker, had a warm smile and was a giving man.

Most of all, he was a wonderful father and will be greatly missed.

Visitation for Ricky will be on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary to be prayed at 5:00pm at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00pm Noon on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1108 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516 with Fr. Ben Landrigan officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm before the start of Mass.

Burial will follow at St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.

For those that wish to send a condolence, share a memory or order flowers may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com

Ricardo "Ricky" Alvarez Navarro, de 40 años, de Elkhart, falleció demasiado pronto el domingo 2 de julio de 2023 en su casa.

Ricky nació el 15 de febrero de 1983 en Dade City, FL de Gilberto Navarro y Hermina Campos Alvarez. A Ricky le precedieron en la muerte su padre, Gilberto Navarro en 2017 y su hermano Gilberto Navarro, Jr. en 1997.

A Ricky le sobreviven su madre, Hermina Campos Alvarez de Elkhart; hijos, Ángel, Ricardo, Samantha y Yaretzi Navarro; hermanos y hermanas, Oscar Rodríguez de Mississippi, Nathalie Rodríguez, Lupita (Ismael Carmona) Rodríguez, Esmeralda (Luis Vázquez) Rodríguez, Reynaldo, Mario, Elena, Luis Navarro; y muchos primos, tías, tíos y familia extendida.

Ricky limpió negocios locales en el área local. En su tiempo libre, disfrutaba trabajando en automóviles. Ricky amaba a sus pit bulls, comer buena comida y tatuajes. Ricky era un gran trabajador, tenía una sonrisa cálida y era un hombre generoso. Sobre todo, fue un padre maravilloso y lo extrañaremos mucho.

El velorio para Ricky será el lunes 10 de julio de 2023 de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. con un rosario que se rezará a las 5:00 p. m. en Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

Se llevará a cabo una misa de entierro cristiano a las 12:00 p. m. del mediodía del martes 11 de julio de 2023 en la iglesia católica St. Vincent De Paul, 1108 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516 con el padre. Ben Landrigan oficiando. El velorio será de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm antes del comienzo de la misa.

El entierro seguirá en el cementerio St. Vincent De Paul.