Armando H. Rodriguez, was born in Torreon Coahuila Mexico in 1942. He was a great older brother to his younger siblings and worked hard to put food on their table. He worked in politics in his early life in Mexico, and was a well known wrestler in his little town growing up. He became an adult and left his country to pursue bigger dreams in the United States, where he worked hard as a farm worker for a few years, moved on to work in the Long Beach refinery, to work in construction where he played a big hand in building freeways, infrastructures, parks, and many beautiful homes. In his free time he was an avid poker player, chess player, and great pool shark. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grand children, and most fondly spending time with his great grandchildren. He leaves behind 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 sons 3 daughters, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and many more. He was truly loved by each and everyone of them. He will be deeply missed, but will remain eternal in their hearts.