Armando Lucio, Jr.

Armando Lucio Jr., entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Saturday, June 15, 2024 and spent 87 beautiful years on this earth. Armando was born to loving parents Armando Lucio and Porfiria Garza on August 11, 1936.

Armando was a proud retired veteran of the US Army. After his military service, he went on to serve over 50 years of fire service, 28 of those faithful years with the Harlingen Fire Department retiring as Fire Chief, followed by 10 years as Fire Chief for San Benito Fire Department, and eventually moving on to work for Cameron County Emergency Management.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Omar Lucio, Arminda Garcia, Edelmiro Lucio, and Alberto Lucio; brothers-in-law, Victor Garcia and Jesus Gallegos, and sister-in-law, Merry Lucio.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Regina Lucio; three children, Roberto (Viola) Lucio, Rosalinda Lucio, and Ricardo (Melissa) Lucio; grandchildren, Daniel, David, Derek, Dario, Duran, Luke and Leah; five great-grandchildren, Daario, Fox, Lincoln, Eleanor, and Amelia; siblings, Eva, Odilia, Alicia (Edelmiro Muniz); sisters-in-law, Librado Lucio and Mary Lucio ; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A proud graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville, TX and Pan American University in Edinburg, TX, Armando taught at the Fire Academy at Texas A&M for several years, teaching Firemen from around the US, Mexico, and South America.

A great athlete and avid sportsman, Armando loved his Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros.  He taught his children and grandchildren how to hunt and gave them a love for the great outdoors.  Armando coached several youth teams in Little League Baseball, Bronco Leagues as well as Harlingen Youth Football.  Along with his brother Omar, the two men were responsible for the incredible success of Harlingen’s Texas Bronco League Baseball. For many he was known not only for his great wealth of knowledge surrounding his prestigious career, but also for his immense generosity to people.  He truly fulfilled the epitome of a giving soul.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 17, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the Holy Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

A funeral procession will depart Trinity Funeral Home Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. mass of Christian burial at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Tom Pincelli as celebrant.

Interment will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery in San Benito, Texas with full military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post 205 and Fireman Honors under the auspices of the Harlingen Fire Dept., San Benito Fire Dept. and Cameron County Emergency Management.

Honored to serve as his pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Daniel Lucio, David Lucio, Derek Lucio, Dario Lucio, Duran Lucio, Luke Lucio, and Leah Lucio.

With love and remembrance, Armando Lucio Jr.’s arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com