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Armando A. Faz entered eternal rest on January 16, 2024, at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Adelina Lerma Faz and his parents, Guadalupe and Gregoria Faz. Armando is survived by his daughters, Yvette Faz (Gilberto Ortega, II) and Vanessa L. Faz, and granddaughters, Selai Adelina Faz and Leighann Grace Gutierrez. He is also survived by his niece, Anna O’Day and great nephew, Elliott O’Day. Armando lived a full life in San Antonio with his wife Adelina L. Faz for 46 years. Armando served his community as a Bexar County Deputy Sheriff for 30 years as an officer and then finished his career as a warrant officer. Armando was also a member of the Bexar County Sheriffs Mounted Unit where he participated in de-escalation drills for crowd and riot control in preparation for Pope John Paul II’s visit in 1987. In addition, Armando worked multiple jobs as a security guard on horseback including the Crossroads Bingo Hall, the Texas Dance Hall, and Midnight Rodeo. Armando enjoyed riding horses with his girls and watching them compete in horseback riding speed events and taking them on trailrides. Armando and his late wife were faithful members of the Alamo Trailride. Armando also enjoyed watching his daughter’s compete and perform with the Escaramuza Side Saddle Drill Team where he would later join to be a Charro and eventually a judge for the Charreadas. After the passing of his wife in 2006, he enjoyed volunteering at the San Antonio Livestock Show (S.A.L.E.) and Rodeo where he assisted with directing the livestock entries. He loved to volunteer at S.A.L.E. and was always ready to help. In his later years, his greatest joy were his two granddaughters, Selai and Leighann. He was always there to take care of them both and show them horsemanship and riding skills just as he had done with his daughters. He enjoyed watching Selai play soccer and Leighann barrel race, and when he could no longer attend, he loved to hear the stories of his granddaughters’ accomplishments. Armando was a great man, a man of honor and honesty. He was a man who was loved and respected by any all who knew him. Armando will be missed dearly by his daughters and granddaughters, niece, great nephew and extended family. A rosary will be recited on Thursday January 25, 2024, at 7:00p.m. at Alamo Funeral Home. Funeral procession will depart the funeral home on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 9:30 for a 10:00a.m. mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 535 New Laredo Hwy. Interment will follow at San Jose Burial Park. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jesse “Chewy” Salazar and Ricky Aguilar.

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Armando A. Faz

October 30, 1938 - January 16, 2024