Today marks one year since Emilio Navaira's death

Fans and family remember Tejano superstar

SAN ANTONIO – Fans and family are remembering a Tejano superstar today.

On May 16, 2016, singer Emilio Navaira passed away from cardiovascular disease. After his passing hundreds of fans mourned along with his family. 

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A funeral was held for the public at the Freeman Coliseum. 

Emilio was a Tejano and Country music, Grammy award winning singer from San Antonio.

Today Tejano radio station KXTN 107.5 will be playing his music all day to celebrate his life. 

 


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Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. She's currently the court reporter and cohost of the podcast Texas Crime Stories.