Ventura Natalia Aldape Johnston, age 84, of Cedar Hill, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville after fighting a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11am in the Bellwood Cemetery with Father Delly Mutjuka officiating. No visitation will be held prior to the graveside service.
Mrs. Johnston was born December 2, 1941 in Laredo, TX to the late Rodolfo Aldape and Josephine De Leon. Known to her friends and family as “Nina”, she worked with her late husband, David Johnston, at their restaurant in North Carolina. Those that knew her know that she had 15 siblings (10 sisters and 5 brothers), she loved her family, dancing, travel, and was a collector of antiques.
Mrs. Johnston is survived by her children, Sandra Obregon, Gumaro Obregon, Gina Obregon, Mario Obregon, Corey Johnston, and Michelle Smith; 25 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
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This obituary was published by Austin & Bell Funeral Home Springfield.
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