Armando Diego Orizaba

Armando Diego Orizaba, born on November 29, 1973, passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a resident of Riverside, California. Armando was born in Mexico City to Ortencia Cabrera and Armando Orizaba, Sr. He was a proud graduate of Katella High School and Chapman University. Armando's most impactful jobs in his life were as a teacher and club soccer coach. His life involved a few other lines of work, but everything he did, he did with passion and the overall goal of providing for his family and giving his daughter the best life he could. Armando was a proud Hall of Fame Inductee for his incredible soccer career while attending Chapman University. He was a great friend and someone who would give you his last dollar if you needed it. He impacted everyone he came in contact with, with his loud voice, big hugs, and infectious laugh. He was a light to every room he entered and had a way of making you feel like you were the only person in the room when you spoke to him. Armando is survived by his wife Yvette, daughter Tatiana, step daughters Jasmine, Sasha, and Destinee. His mother Ortencia, siblings Aracely and Octavio and his Goddaughter and niece Victoria and Olivia. Armando lived his life to the fullest and quickly changed the mood of anyone he walked up to. He would say things like, "Te quiero mucho (enter your name)". He always let you know how much you were loved and how happy he was to be in that moment with you. He left many people with witty sayings and inside jokes. Most importantly, he lived and we were all fortunate to have experienced such a life, a love, and a legend in our lives.

A Rosary will be held on August 27, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, Waverley Chapel, located at 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

The Funeral Mass is scheduled for August 28, 2025, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, also at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, Waverley Chapel.

Following the Funeral Mass, a Graveside Service will take place on August 28, 2025, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Santa Ana Cemetery, 1919 E Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705.