Armando Howard Rodriguez ,83, passed away at his home May 13,2022. Armando was born in Hayden, AZ on August 6, 1938. Armando graduated from Hayden high School and went on enlisting in the navy. After serving in the navy, he married his high school sweetheart Margaret and had 2 sons.  Armando was employed by ASARCO INC for 38 years.

Armando's hobbies were ranching and raising horses. He loved horses. When his sons wanted to become rodeo cowboys, he did everything he could to help them achieve their dreams. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Armando is proceeded in death by his siblings Minnie, Frank, AL, Randy and Cecilia. He is survived by his spouse of 60 years, Margaret F. Rodriguez; 2 sons, Armando Jr. And Mark (Melissa); 3 grandkids, Armando III, Cheyanne (Jordan) Gilliam and Savannah; 1 great grandchild, Brynlee; 2 siblings, Olivia Smith and Lydia Willis.