BORN

1944

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Johnson Mortuary & Desert Lawn Memorial Park

1415 South 1st Ave

Yuma, Arizona

Armando Martinez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2016.

Armando Martinez entered eternal life on August 7, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. He fought the good fight for nearly two years and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Armando Martinez was born in El Paso, Texas on July 18, 1944 to Julian & Refugia Martinez. Armando is survived by his loving wife and "travel companion" Janice Martinez and five children: Melissa Weinman (Dan) of Scottsdale, AZ; Sandra Lerma (Isaias) of Yuma, AZ; Julian Martinez (Sharon) of Tucson, AZ; Stacy Ries (Joel) of Mesa, AZ; Shannon Kranz (Lisa) of New Baltimore, MI., 17 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. As a testament to the type of person he was, Armando is also survived by his ex-wife Mary Jessie Martinez with whom he had three loving children. They remained lifelong friends. He is also survived by his brothers Socorro "Scotty" Martinez and Robert Martinez,sisters Irene (Don) Muckridge, and Theresa Emerson. Armando is preceded in death by his parents Julian and Refugia Martinez, brother Manuel Martinez, and sister Mary Nelson.

Armando was retired from the United States Border Patrol after 22 years of service.

Armando is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Joel Lerma, Joellen Morales, Camie Baker, Kaitlen Oliver,
Jonathan Kranz, Kelsea Kranz, Amber Summey, Jocelyn Lerma, Kayla Martinez, Jacob Ries, Maya Weinman, Jacquelyn Ries, Tristan Weinman, David Martinez, Joseph Kranz, Karly Kranz andJustis Kranz

Armando is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren: Annette Morales and Amelia Burnaine

Armando is also survived by brothers and sisters: Teresa Emerson of Tempe, AZ, Socorro Martinez of Burbank, CA, Irene Muckridge of Cambridge City, IN, and Robert Martinez of El Paso, TX.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Armando Martinez was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Armando grew up in Yuma where he worked as a paperboy delivering newspapers, and he also worked as a men's clothing salesman at the old JM McDonald's Department Store in old town Yuma. He then went on to sell real estate in the mid 1970's and also worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for a few years. Armando also served his country working for the United States Border Patrol for 22 years finally retiring in 2000. He had many friends and was always willing to help those he knew.

Armando enjoyed meeting his "coffee buddies" most mornings for coffee and political debate. These were often drawn out and heated arguments, and although they often disagreed, they always parted as friends. Armando often went out of his way to help people. He was caring, devoted, and most of all loyal. Armando will be dearly missed.

Viewing will be Thursday, August 11, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary, 1415 S. 1st Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

Church services will be held Friday, August 12, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church 1815 S. 8th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364 followed by a procession to Desert Lawn Cemetery for graveside services with full Border Patrol honors.

Reception will follow at Fraternal Order of Eagles 225 S. 1st Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364.

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson Mortuary & Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, AZ.

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September 10, 2016

Philip Rodriguez

The Breakfast Club, as we called ourselves: Art S, Gene T, Richard L, Phil R, and of course Mando. We would gather sometimes once a week enjoyed talking bout just everything and although Mando was fighting his illness he never failed to attend and often would call and ask to get together for breakfast. A real trooper! We will miss Mando but will always be present at our breakfast table.
Rest in peace Mando!

August 11, 2016

Leon Martin

I was lucky enough to live across street from Armando and Janice and am a better person for knowing Armando and great neighborhood get togethers. Stay strong Janice and loved ones.

August 11, 2016

Anna & Johnny Moreno-Anaya

Thoughts and Prayers to Armando's family..
RIP

August 11, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May Almighty God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
LR, VA

August 10, 2016

Eugene & Lori DeVries

We will miss you Armando, but we are filled with such joy in our hearts knowing we had some chats and laughs with one another, had the amazing opportunity to get to know you in this life. Thank you for giving us that experience. We send our deepest sympathies to the Martinez family, Know we are we are showering you with thoughts of love and peace. Eugene and Lori DeVries

August 10, 2016

We will miss Armando,but we have such great joy in our hearts for having the opportunity to have spent time with him, getting to know him in this life. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and hope you can feel the loving thoughts being sent your way. With Love Eugene and Lori DeVries

August 10, 2016

Deborah Rivas Barajas

Prayers to the family treasure all your memories. Till we meet again RIP

August 10, 2016

Kelly Lockwood LaBounty

Rest in Peace ❤ Such a beautiful photo tribute to you. You are greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Until we meet again.....not goodbye but "catch ya later"....prayers and love to you Martinez Family ❤

August 10, 2016

Dolores Rivas

prayers for all of Mando's family.He is now at rest,no more pain. Till we meet again.

August 9, 2016

Janalyn Buseck

RIP Armando

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Aug

11

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Johnson Mortuary & Desert Lawn Memorial Park

1415 South 1st Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

Aug

12

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Church

1815 S. 8th Ave, Yuma, AZ

Aug

12

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Desert Lawn Cemetery

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1415 South 1st Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

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