Blas Armendariz (Bacho), 69, passed away on September 1, 2011. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the City of El Paso. Preceded in death by parents and grandson Iaan Xavier. He is survived by children Melissa Carranza, Margarita Rice, Arturo Fraire , and Javier Fraire. Also by Mrs. Cruz Armendariz , sister Olga Armendariz , brother Eleazar Armendariz and seven grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 5:00-9:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home Central with a 7:00pm vigil. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 9:45 am at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Oscar Carranza III, John A. Blas Ramirez, Martin Hinojos, Arturo Fraire, Javier Fraire, Pete Martinez, Eleazar Armendariz and John A. Armendariz. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home Central 3839 Montana Ave. El Paso, Texas 79903 (915) 566-3955.
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central, El Paso, TX.