Sigfredo Caranieta Nava, 91 of Irving, Texas went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2013. Sigfredo was born in Iloilo City, Philippines on July 25, 1921. He graduated from Iloilo High School and was in Electrical Engineering school when World War II broke out. Sigfredo served under the USAFFE in the Philippines during World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was secretary for the first labor union in the Philippines. He also worked as an electrician and retired from St. Paul Medical Center in 1988. Sigfredo was married to Teodora Caoyonan who preceded him in death in 2004 after 58 years of marriage. Sigfredo is survived by his five daughters: Judy Grace Mallillin, Faith Hope Nava, Venus Loraine Nava, Sigrid Joy Nava and Cheryl Danielle Nava; son-in-law Filomeno Mallillin and grandson Edward John Mallillin and three four-legged kids: Pretzel, Biscuit and Cupcake. Sigfredo is preceded in death by his parents Jose Maria Nava and Adela Caranieta, and 10 siblings. Sigfredo enjoyed carpentry, painting, photography, fishing, reading and travel. Visitation will be held at 6-8pm at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home on July 18, 2013. The funeral service will be held at 10:00AM at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Don Clowers of Grace Church USA will be officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.