Armando Jimenez, 92, of Chicago, passed away June 1, 2011. Beloved husband of 52 years to Blanca, nee Betancourt; loving father of Mercedes Jimenez (Argelio); Armando (Berta) and Ceci Midlash; cherished grandfather of Grisel Arias (David) Fernandez, Gretter (Addiel) Arias, Jimmy (Beverly) Jimenez, Michael Jimenez, Jonathan Rivera, Nicholas Rivera, Jacqueline Midlash, Joey Midlash and Franky Jimenez; dearest great-grandfather of Brenda Arias, Cristina Fernandez, Alejandro Arias and Nicolas Fernandez; fond brother of Omar Jimenez, the late Zoila Nodarse, Consuelo Jimenez, Manolo Jimenez, Jose Ramon Jimenez, Graciela Jimenez, Leonardo Jimenez and Ricardo Jimenez; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, June 2, 3 - 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago where a memorial service will be held Saturday, June 4th at 10 a.m. Graveside interment at Rosehill Cemetery will immediately follow. Arrangements under the direction of Drake & Son Funeral Home, Chicago, IL, 773-561-6874.
