Dates
Armando T. Hernandez, 49, of San Angelo, Texas was called into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 17, 2015. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer for 11 years. Armando was born on November 25, 1965 in Cedar City, Utah.
He lived his life to the fullest with a passion for his family, friends, his Hot Wheels collection and Low Riders. He was a member of Rollerz Only Car Club and a past member and co-founder of Exotic Minis Car Club. One of his greatest accomplishments was becoming a three-time world champion "Low rider Truck of the Year" with his truck "Pure Insanity."
Armando had the most generous loving heart and touched many lives with his presence, especially his brothers and sisters. They will always be thankful he took them under his wing and became a father figure to them.
Armando is survived by his wife Rosalie (Rosie) Hernandez, his Pomeranians (Sandie, Tigger, Mickey Scarface, Snuggles, his Pit-bull (2 Chula) and cat (Bebes). He is also survived by his father Armando Hernandez, mother Gloria Hernandez of Hemet, CA, brothers Leroy and wife Laura of Denver, CO, Feliciano (Chano) and wife Priscilla of San Angelo, Richard and wife Jen of Wylie, Texas, sisters Norma and husband Gonzalo of San Jacinto, CA, Estella of Houston, Texas, Diana and husband Mike of San Jacinto, CA, Elizabeth and husband Daniel of Hemet, CA, Irma and husband Evan of Shelby Township, MI, Father-in-law Manuel Samaniego, mother-in-law Maria Samaniego, brothers –in-law Lewis and wife Maria of Robert Lee, Manuel and wife Judith of Eldorado, and sister-in-law Letty Galindo. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
A viewing and service will be held Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 6:00 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held Friday, May 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm at The Life Church, 5687 Melrose Ave. Pallbearers will be Ralph Garcia, Oscar Martinez, Eddie (Texas Ed) Zamarron, Michael Mitchell Jr, Ray Canales, Jesse Carrillo, Emmanuel (EJ) Samaniego and Andrew Hernandez. Honorary Pallbearers will be past and present members of Rollerz Only Car Club, Exotic Minis Car Club, Devoted Ones Car Club and the many, many friends he had – he did not want to offend anyone.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Hospice of San Angelo, Shannon Medical Center 4th and 5th Floors, Shannon Cancer Center, Shannon Dialysis Center, The Life Church and brother-in-law and sister-in-law – Manuel and Judith Samaniego.
"Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."
The night Armando went with his heavenly Father several friends saw a shooting star. Many believe that when someone dies a shooting star represents that their soul is on its way to heaven.