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Armando Santos Obituary
Armando R. Santos
Sept. 4, 1947 – June 11, 2024
Armando Santos passed on June 11, 2024, age 76, following an illness.
Born in San Antonio, TX, the son of Jose and Raquel Santos. He moved to Wisconsin in 1954, graduated from Bradford High School, UW-Milwaukee and Eastern Michigan University.
Armando was employed by American Motors Corp. and Chrysler Corporation. He moved to Canton, MI in 1975, then retired in Sun City West, AZ, in 2014.
He loved sports and golfing with his wife and sons. Married for 57 years, he and Kathy enjoyed the Sun City retirement community with six golf courses.
Survivors: Spouse, Katherine (Smith) Santos; sons: Jason Santos (Sascha), Joel Santos, Jordan (Jillian) Santos; grandsons: Austin, Drew, Cruze, Nolen, Logan; siblings: Joseph Santos, Alfonso Santos, Yolanda Adams, Sylvia Guelzo, Gloria Zigner.
Preceded in death by Jose and Raquel Santos; in-laws Howard and Veronica Smith; siblings: Roberto Santos, Olivia Garza, Olga Tijerina.
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Miguel Adams
June 22, 2024
Rest in Peace Uncle Armando.
Will Forever be Remembered!!!!
You Much
chuck pate
June 21, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of your brothers passing, he was blessed with a wonderful family. I remember the family well. I hope he will be remember with fondness and the love shared with family and friends . may God be with at this time. Chuck Pate
Jim may
June 18, 2024
We spent many days working together and many Wednesday nights together at the bowling ally. A great friend and colleague.
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