Ernestine Ann Kavathas (85) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her 5 children and family on October 23, 2022 to be with our heavenly Father. She was preceded by her husband Sam of 62 years. As well as her older brother Mike Quihuis, younger sister Alice Bishop and her grandson Marshall Contreras.

She was born on October 11, 1937 in Tucson, Arizona and was the oldest daughter of Mike and Bertha Quihuis. Ernestine was Queen of Mexican Independence Day in 1954 and graduated from Tucson High School in 1955. She worked at the Pima County Court House and at TUSD White School Elementary for 20 years. But her favorite roles were being a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother.

She is survived by her children John (Yvonne) Kavathas, Johanna Kavathas Noon, Katina (Michael) Contreras, Sammy Kavathas and Christina (Greg) Mandros. Further survived by her 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Forever in our Hearts, We love you Mom