He was born in Loraine, Texas on November 22, 1948, to Eriberto and Suzana Velarde Alvarez.
Armando was a man who was strong in his Catholic faith putting his God and his family above all else. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather who loved it when all the family got together. He spent most of his life working as a truck driver, putting more than thirty years in for CC Tank Rentals until he retired to spend more time with the ones he loved. When not seen around town one could assume he was traveling to one of many of his favorite gambling destinations, which included places in Vegas and in New Mexico amongst others. In his spare time, he enjoyed barbecuing, listening to music and dancing, playing the lottery, golfing, and watching the Dallas Cowboys.
Armando is survived by his mother Suzana Alvarez of Cibolo, loving wife of over 50 years Mary Alvarez of Colorado City, by his 2 children Chris Alvarez and Amanda Costabile and her husband Ryan of Snyder, by his grandchildren Raegan Costabile, Anthony Velasquez, Noah Alvarez, and Christian Alvarez, and by a sister Nora Garner and her husband Tom of Marion. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Eriberto Alvarez and by his brothers Eddie and Freddie Alvarez.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Armando will be held at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church on Monday, October 27th at 10 am with Father Michael Udegbunam officiating, burial will follow in the Mitchell County Cemetery with Oscar Martinez, Sonny Martinez, Jacob Martinez, Felix Lujan, Brandon Lujan, and Jesse Dominguez Jr. performing pallbearer detail.
The family will be present for a visitation in the Kiker Seale Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, October 26th from 5-7 pm with a rosary to be held at 7pm.
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