CERVANTEZ, Charlie E.

Copper Country Shopper, Globe, Az. Wednesday, Nov. 09, 2011 Charlie E. Cervantez, 67, of Dripping Springs, Arizona passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at his home. Charlie was born on July 8, 1944 in Morenci, Arizona, the son of Higinio and Elvira (Espinoza) Cervantez. Charlie grew up and attended school in Morenci, Arizona, graduating from Morenci High School in 1962. He then attended Barber School in Tucson, Arizona. Charlie moved to Winkelman, Arizona in 1969 and went to work for ASARCO until his retirement. On Dec. 7, 1971 Charlie married the love of his life, Lupe Sanchez, in Winkelman, Arizona. Together they made their home in Dripping Springs until his passing. Charlie is survived by his wife, Lupe; daughter, Valerie (Tony) Almanza; granddaughters, Estrella, Jaclyn and Regan; grandsons, (Los Cuatro Reyes) Robert, William, Antonio and Marcos; great grandchild, Mersedez; brother, Gilbert Cervantez; and sisters, Virginia Sisneros and Arlene (Robert) Ortega. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents and son, William Cervantez. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hayden, Arizona. Rosary was at 10:30 a.m. and visitation was from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Visit the online guest book at www.griffithmortuary.com.