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Armando Iturralde was born on October 9, 1958, in Havana Cuba. In September 1961, Armando moved to the United States with family and stayed in the Miami, Florida area for a few yea rs. In December 1964 they moved to the San Antonio, Texas area to be near his uncle and family. Armando attended the local San Antonio schools graduating from Highlands High school in May 1976. He then continued his studies and completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Florida International University. Later in life he completed his Master of Science degree online at the University of Wisconsin. In January 1980, Armando moved to San Jose / Bay Area in California to work in Electronics. He worked at various companies as an engineer / technical staff. In October 1988, he moved back to San Antonio, TX to work at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and SONY Microelectronics. He held various engineering and management positions during his employment there and stayed until August 2003 when the plant closed. He later found employment teaching at Palo Alto College from August 2004 to May 2011. Armando was also an accomplished musician. He played electric bass from his garage band / stage band days in the early 70’s to the early 2000’s. He played at various venues, recording studios, and all types of music. In the mid 1990’s, Armando was diagnosed with profound hearing loss in both ears. This disability had a major effect on the quality of his life from his mid-30s and beyond. Although he was able to stay current on the latest assistive technologies, his hearing was never the same. After his work at Palo Alto College had ended, Armando mainly spent time visiting friends, supporting family, maintaining his household, and dealing with numerous medical issues. Armando is preceded in death by his mother Iraida Martinez-Iturralde, brother Gonzalo “Archie” Iturralde, and his grandmother Ernestina “Tina” Tallet. Armando is survived by his niece Patrice Bravo and her husband Agustin “Auggie” Bravo and their children Mia and Max. The Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. followed by the Service at 12:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Fred J. Tips Mausoleum Chapel located at the rear of Mission Burial Park North, 20900 IH 10 West. Interment will follow at the Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or plants please donate to the Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children in San Antonio, TX ~ https://www.sunshinecottage.org/.

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Armando Iturralde

October 9, 1958 - June 9, 2025