Armando V. Jimenez, 61, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his residence in Santa Clara, NM. He was born on September 17, 1960 to his parents Julio and Elia Jimenez in Carlsbad, NM.

Armando loved life to the fullest. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He was always ready for a pickup basketball game and ready to trash talk whoever he was playing against. His parents were so well loved by him. He was a caregiver for both his dad and mom.  He loved his kids, grandkids, and the rest of his family. He enjoyed joking around with everyone. He was so hospitable with everyone that came over to visit. Always had something for you to eat and drink. Ready to lend a hand to anyone that needed help. He will be missed immensely.

He is survived by his wife Mary Armijo Jimenez of Las Cruces, NM; his mother Elia Vasquez Jimenez of Santa Clara, NM; his one son Mando Jimenez Jr (Andrea Benavidez) of Silver City, NM; his one daughter Veronica Jimenez of Silver City, NM; his three brothers, Roy Jimenez (Vicky) of Ruidoso, NM, Julio Jimenez Jr. (Evelyn) of Silver City, NM, Manuel Jimenez (Rose) of Bayard, NM; his four sisters, Priscilla Diaz of Silver City, NM, Barbara Jimenez Duncan (Wayne) of Santa Clara, NM, Mary Ann Telles(Oscar) of Las Cruces, NM and Rosa Clokey (Rod) of Arkansas; his eight grandchildren, Bianka, Naomi, Devahnie, Deziahr, Aleanah, Mariah, Jordan and Ania Xander; his numerous nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his father Julio H. Jimenez; his two brothers, Ismael Jimenez and Ramon Jimenez; his brother in law David Diaz. 

The Rosary will be Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Deacon Art Gutierrez reciting.  Funeral mass will commence at 10:30am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his late family.  Pallbearers include Jason Jimenez, Manuel Carrazco, Ramon Jimenez, Zachary Jimenez, Roy Jimenez, Jerry Amador, Oscar Telles, and Jesús Manuel Vigil.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.