Nohemi “Nony” Najera, 53, a pillar of faith and a devoted heart to the Riverton community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026. She was surrounded by the family she spent her entire life nurturing and loving.
Born on March 20, 1973, in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Mexico, Nohemi was the daughter of Salvador Cornelio and Imelda Weeks Legarda. Her father preceded her in death; her mother survives.
At the age of seven, she brought her bright spirit to the United States, settling in Riverton where she grew into a woman of incredible substance.
For 18 years, Nohemi was a familiar and encouraging face at Arapahoe Elementary School. As a paraprofessional and computer paraeducator, she didn’t just teach skills; she poured her heart into the students of Fremont County School District No. 38, leaving an indelible mark on a generation of learners.
On July 3, 2004, Nohemi’s life found its partner in Oswaldo Najera Castaneda. Married at the Way of the Cross Assembly of God, they built a marriage defined by service to the Lord. As a pastor’s wife, Nohemi served Iglesia de Dios Restauración with tireless grace. She was a devoted woman of God. Whether she was leading the congregation in worship, guiding the youth group, or managing the church’s needs as secretary, her life was a living testimony of her unwavering faith and compassion.
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