Armando Valencia, Jr

A viewing will be held for Armando Valencia, Jr. at Faith Baptist Church at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, January 9, 2026, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 2:00 pm. Internment will follow the service at Woodbine Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Israel Valencia, Xavier Alvarado, Johntae Rodriguez, Dimas Rayos, Angelo Valencia, Marcelino Galindo.

Armando passed away on December 28, 2025, in Artesia, New Mexico. He was born on March 1, 1983, to Armando Diaz Valencia, Sr and Barbara Ann Galindo in Levelland, Texas.

He loved riding the Harley with his dad to the bike rallies, he loved being outdoors fishing, hunting, camping, and loved dogs, you can't forget how much he loved food or when he got ready to hear how good he looked and smelt. He had a huge love for sports and was very proud of the sports his kids were in. There was always a joke to be made when he was around there was a lot of laughter and smiles from people and him making their day.

Armando Jr. is preceded by Pablo Valencia, Angela Valencia, Toni and Marcelino Galindo, Javier Valencia, and Jesse Hernandez.

Those left to cherish his history and continue his legacy are his children Aliyah Valencia, Johntae Rodriguez, Xavier Alvarado, Javon Soliz, Adesina Valencia, Demree Alvarado, Angelina Valencia, Alianna Valencia, Alize Norez. His grandkids are Lyric Valencia and Alani Rodriguez. His father Armando Valencia, Sr. and his wife Chavela and his mother Barbara Galindo. Siblings Amanda Valencia, Tiffany Valencia, Paul Casares, Joanna Valencia, Marisela Jamarillo, Joel Valencia, Angel Valencia.