Michael Najar's Obituary
Michael Salvador Najar, age 86, of Legaspi City, Philippines passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He now joins his loving wife, Myrna Najar in heaven.
Michael Najar was born to Abraham Habib Najar and Julieta Salvador in 1938. He was the youngest of four siblings - three brothers and one sister. He grew up selling almonds in the family theater in Legaspi City called Cine Colon. He would find patrons on dates and persuade them to purchase almonds to eat during the movie.
Michael was always a fan of entertainment. He grew up watching movies and loved actors like Sean Connery, Mario Lanza, and Erol Flynn. He loved watching action movies about the World Wars and Westerns. He was also a radio DJ in Legaspi of DZRC when he was young and continued his love of radio into his 70’s when he joined the team at Radyo Progreso, DJWB and had his own show called “Karambola” program.
Michael was a caring, thoughtful, and spiritual man. He was a dedicated lecture at Saint Leander in San Leandro California, a member of Couples for Christ with his wife Myrna Najar, and continued his service to God in the Philippines by reading the bible and teaching lessons to children.
Michael Najar had a long life and is now with his wife Myrna. Please take comfort knowing that they are now reunited and looking down upon us all.
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