Henry ‘Chacho’ Miranda Padilla

Henry ‘Chacho’ Miranda Padilla

  Henry “Chacho” Miranda Padilla, 80, was born on June 10, 1937 to Enrique Padilla and Luz Miranda Padilla and was welcomed into heaven Feb. 14, 2018. 

  Chacho was an avid hunter and car enthusiast.  He was a great mechanic and helped many people when they needed their cars fixed, mostly by the kindness of his heart.  He was a sports lover who played basketball, football and baseball with baseball being his favorite!  He was best known for his fast and changing pace as a baseball pitcher and had a high school batting average that exceeded the .500 mark!  After graduating from Hayden High School in 1956, Henry or “Hank” as he was also known in high school was signed to a pro contract by the Cleveland Indians.  He reported to the new all pro rookies Nebraska State League and played for the North Plotter Nebraska team, a farm team of the Cleveland Indians. 

  He was later employed by Kennecott Copper Corp/ASARCO.  After retirement, Chacho held side jobs with Granite Construction, Aims Construction, Town of Winkelman and Hayden High School.  Chacho was also referred to as one of the best heavy equipment operators ever! 

  He is survived by his wife, Carmen Bravo Padilla; children, Veronica (Tanis) Madrid, Natalie (Gilbert) Denogean and Enrique (Alice) Padilla; grandchildren, Janelle (Armando) Soto, Gabriel (Yesenia) Madrid, Matthew Madrid, Enrique “Hawk” Padilla and Roman Padilla;  great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Geovanni and Arianny plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

  He was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Luz, brother Charlie (Aurelia) Patikan, sister Helen (Chato/Humberto) Noriega, and brothers, Bobby and Art Padilla. 

  Services were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 19, 2018 at Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Winkelman.  Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery. 

  Griffith Mortuary is providing exceptional family service. 101 Johnston Dr., Kearny, AZ 85137. Ph. (520) 363-5353. GriffithMortuary.com.