Kathy Navarra-Mangas Rose, 72, of Fort Wayne passed away, Monday, May 20, 2024, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne. Kathy was born July 5, 1951, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late John and Anna (Beckstedt) Mangas. She met Ed Rose on a farm east of New Haven, and when she first met Ed she said, "I am going to marry him." They would have celebrated 52 years of marriage on June 10, 2024. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, a Teachers Aid at F.W.C.S. and an Allen County Election Board Precinct Member. Kathy loved cooking, gardening, fishing, reading and spending time with her family. As a big hockey fan, Kathy had received the nickname of "Mittens", a name she received while wearing her mittens watching hockey games at McMillen arena. Surviving along with her husband, Ed is a daughter, Victoria (Sean) Wilson of Grabill; three brothers, John Navarra of Reno, NV, Stephan (Robin) Navarra of Las Vegas, NV, Jim Navarra of Pacific, CA; sister, Dina Faree of Fort Wayne; 2 grandsons Blaine and Declan and grandson 3 due this fall. Kathy was preceded in death by her Stepmother Frances Mangas; Stepfather Steven Navarra. Funeral Service will be 11:30 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave with calling one hour prior. Visitation also Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Humane Fort Wayne. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com

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