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Clarence Black Obituary
Clarence Black, 81, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz.
Born in Albuquerque, he was a graduate of Albuquerque High. Clarence was a navigator in the Air Force serving in Vietnam and retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1981. He worked as an engineer for McDonnell Douglas until his second retirement; since then his home had been in Peoria, Ariz. Clarence had many loves. He was a volunteer carpenter for Habitat for Humanity and Peoria Theater Works. He was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus at St. Charles Borromeo in Peoria, Ariz. He served as a tennis referee for the USTA and as treasurer of his homeowners association. He volunteered for St. Vincent de Paul food bank in East St Louis, Ill. Gloria always said that his favorite job was one for which he wasn't paid. Clarence was a proud father and grandfather and loved to brag about his family to anyone who would listen. His greatest love was Gloria, his wife of 60 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Teresa, nee Baca, Black; his siblings, Joe Black, Vera Baca, Agnes Pena, and Rose Wara; and his in-laws, Antonio and Lily Trujillo.
Surviving are his wife, Gloria; his children, Clarice Williams and husband Bobby, David Black, Sidney Koch and husband Ron, Eric Black and partner Dan Schiefen, Vincent Black and wife Carolyn; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his siblings, Santiago Black and Helen, Terrie Baca, Fran Carillo, and Pat Esterly; and his sisters-in-law, Zelma Kolch and Angie Black.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley.
Services: A rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 8615 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, Ariz., with a 10 a.m. Mass. A reception at the church will follow the Mass. Internment will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Ariz. Friends and relatives invited.
HERITAGE FUNERAL CHAPEL, Peoria, Ariz.
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Michele Scheck
June 9, 2016
We are saddened by the loss of such a greatl man. Gloria, to you and your entire family, our prayers to give you the strength to carry on with the wonderful memories he gave you. Love, Ron, Michele & girls
June 2, 2016
Cousin Clarence,
I always remember you welcoming our family with open heart.. a special man with a vibrant personality a great sense of humor warm and loving heart.... Jimmy Lillian Baca with Family
Peralta New Mexico Las Vegas Nevada
Pat
May 31, 2016
I'm truly sorry for your loss. May you gain the comfort you need, through your many prayers (Psalm 102:1), knowing that God can carry you through your grief.
May 31, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Jeremiah 29: 11, 12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.
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Crystal
May 31, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to the Black family. May the God of comfort give you peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time. I hope you find the promise at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 consoling.
Susan Lynch
May 29, 2016
Clarice and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father! He was truly a great man! May all your wonderful memories of him help bring you through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Susan Lynch (Morris family)
May 29, 2016
I am writing to let you know that my mother, Esther Trujillo Panawash Baron, would like to extend her deepest sympathy to you, Gloria, and your family. God's blessings to you all and Clarence, from Esther via Deanna Panawash Hess, Wisconsin.
Beverly Flores
May 29, 2016
Dear Aunt Gloria and kids: I'm so sad about Uncle Clarence passing! He was such a special man and I will always remember him as a vibrant person with a great sense of humor. He was warm and loving all the time and I will miss him. Please take care - all of you! Love- Bev Flores
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