Manuel S. Armendariz was born on April 11th 1937 to Jose Armendariz and Teresa Sainz Boatman.
His childhood was spent raising rabbits and running errands for his grandparents who he loved dearly. At age 18 he joined the United States Navy where he was stationed in San Diego and traveled to many places including Hawaii and Japan. In 1960 he met the love of his life and as he often joked, a chase ensued until they wed in 1961. Exactly one year later on their 1st wedding anniversary they welcomed their 1st child and then 11 and 12 years later they completed their family with 2 more children.
Manny took great pride in being a veteran and fireman and EMT with the Deming fire department where he earned multiple awards including fireman of the year and outstanding fireman for his efforts in saving many lives. However, if you were to ask Manny to speak of his greatest accomplishment without hesitation he would say it would be earning the title of grandfather. it has been said that Manny was in fact “Demings Grandpa.” Those who had the pleasure of knowing Manny knew him as simple “Grandpa.” Grandpa always came ready with a hug, a kiss and if you were lucky one of his famous burritos and bowl of his green chili. He never missed an event in his grandchildren lives and never let a moment pass without reminding those around him how much he loved and cred for them. Grandpa Manny will forever be loved and missed by everyone whoever crossed his path, be it for a minute or for years. Manny is proceeded in death by his beloved grandparents Jesus and Anita Sainz, parents Jose Armendariz and Teresa Boatman, Aunt Elvira Lucero, seven siblings Jim “Tata” Sainz, Joe “Polo” Armendariz, Anita “Nena” Gostulis, Richard “Baby” Saenz, Clara House, Pete Sainz, and Tony Boatman, a very special sister-in-law Rosie M. Lopez and his loving wife of nearly 60 years Dora L. Armendariz. He is survived by four siblings, Hortencia Noll, Concha (Art) Vega, Ray (Julie) Sainz and Sylvia St John, his three children, Mel (Frank) Quarrell, Anita (Shirley) Armendariz and Manny (Vanessa) Armendariz three grandchildren, Ashley (Austin) Powell, Emily and Liam Armendariz and his two great grandchildren Emersyn and Jayne Wyatt Powell.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 10-11am at St. Ann Catholic Church with the holy rosary beginning at 11am with Deacon, Art Gutierrez officiating. Funeral mass will the begin at 12noon with Father, Jesus Martinez officiating. Concluding services with an inurnment will be at Mountain View cemetery on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11am. Pallbearers- Frank Quarrell, Austin Powell, Alexis Zuniga, Buzz Perales, Manuel “Colonel” Torres, Isac Rincon. Honorary- Shirley Cook, Doris Marin, Monica Sadillo, Raul Granillo Jr., Trenton, Dannon & Shaelyn Powell, Larry Dennison, Caleb Kartchner, Jessica and Emersyn Sanchez, Carolina Diaz, Anthony Ramirez, Christian Martinez, Amancio Sanchez, Kyana Quarrell, Kenzie and Taylor Rinehart, Tyson Bivens, all of his nieces, nephews, godchildren and each and every person who called him Grandpa!
Due to covid restrictions only 33% capacity is allowed at the church and you must wear your mask at all times. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
His childhood was spent raising rabbits and running errands for his grandparents who he loved dearly. At age 18 he joined the United States Navy where he was stationed in San Diego and traveled to many places including Hawaii and Japan. In 1960 he met the love of his life and as he often joked, a chase ensued until they wed in 1961. Exactly one year later on their 1st wedding anniversary they welcomed their 1st child and then 11 and 12 years later they completed their family with 2 more children.
Manny took great pride in being a veteran and fireman and EMT with the Deming fire department where he earned multiple awards including fireman of the year and outstanding fireman for his efforts in saving many lives. However, if you were to ask Manny to speak of his greatest accomplishment without hesitation he would say it would be earning the title of grandfather. it has been said that Manny was in fact “Demings Grandpa.” Those who had the pleasure of knowing Manny knew him as simple “Grandpa.” Grandpa always came ready with a hug, a kiss and if you were lucky one of his famous burritos and bowl of his green chili. He never missed an event in his grandchildren lives and never let a moment pass without reminding those around him how much he loved and cred for them. Grandpa Manny will forever be loved and missed by everyone whoever crossed his path, be it for a minute or for years. Manny is proceeded in death by his beloved grandparents Jesus and Anita Sainz, parents Jose Armendariz and Teresa Boatman, Aunt Elvira Lucero, seven siblings Jim “Tata” Sainz, Joe “Polo” Armendariz, Anita “Nena” Gostulis, Richard “Baby” Saenz, Clara House, Pete Sainz, and Tony Boatman, a very special sister-in-law Rosie M. Lopez and his loving wife of nearly 60 years Dora L. Armendariz. He is survived by four siblings, Hortencia Noll, Concha (Art) Vega, Ray (Julie) Sainz and Sylvia St John, his three children, Mel (Frank) Quarrell, Anita (Shirley) Armendariz and Manny (Vanessa) Armendariz three grandchildren, Ashley (Austin) Powell, Emily and Liam Armendariz and his two great grandchildren Emersyn and Jayne Wyatt Powell.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 10-11am at St. Ann Catholic Church with the holy rosary beginning at 11am with Deacon, Art Gutierrez officiating. Funeral mass will the begin at 12noon with Father, Jesus Martinez officiating. Concluding services with an inurnment will be at Mountain View cemetery on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11am. Pallbearers- Frank Quarrell, Austin Powell, Alexis Zuniga, Buzz Perales, Manuel “Colonel” Torres, Isac Rincon. Honorary- Shirley Cook, Doris Marin, Monica Sadillo, Raul Granillo Jr., Trenton, Dannon & Shaelyn Powell, Larry Dennison, Caleb Kartchner, Jessica and Emersyn Sanchez, Carolina Diaz, Anthony Ramirez, Christian Martinez, Amancio Sanchez, Kyana Quarrell, Kenzie and Taylor Rinehart, Tyson Bivens, all of his nieces, nephews, godchildren and each and every person who called him Grandpa!
Due to covid restrictions only 33% capacity is allowed at the church and you must wear your mask at all times. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
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