Armando Cecileo Quevedo Jr

We are sad to say we lost a really good man who put up a hard fight against not one, but two, aggressive cancers. Somehow he still managed to maintain his warm smile and love for people through it all.
Armando was born April 18,1948, in San Francisco. He was raised by his father, Armando Sr., a Latin percussionist, and his stepmother Naomi, who was also in the entertainment and music industry. They managed, MC'ed and entertained at the once famous hot spot, The Sinaloa night club, in the heart of the city. Having a diverse musical family had a profound impact on Armando as a youth. He himself went on to be an accomplished drummer and percussionist of the 60's era. He played with numerous popular bands, as well as those who were up and coming.
In 1967 Armando met the love of his life, JoAnne Aasved, of Fort Bragg Ca., while playing a gig. He had his love of music and now the woman of his dreams, but something was missing. In 1968 JoAnne began studying the Bible. She shared her excitement about learning God's name and the wonderful promises she discovered through her studies. Despite growing up in a multi-religious house Armando had never heard God's name. He was overjoyed to learn that God's name is Jehovah and began studying the Bible along with JoAnne. They found what they were missing; a genuine hope with a real future to be brought about by God's Kingdom. They were married May 10,1969. A year later, on May 9,1970, they were both baptized as Jehovah's Witnesses and stayed busy sharing that hope with others. To their excitement, some of Armando's closest friends and bandmates began studying the Bible and also became Jehovah's Witnesses.
In 1971 they expanded their family with the birth of their son Justin. And two years later their daughter, Lorren was born. Armando was industrious, he truly felt there was no job beneath him. He often said, "Any job worth doing, was worth doing well." This attitude was one Armando always carried. He did a variety of jobs, whatever was necessary to support his family. After a few years in North Dakota, Armando and JoAnne returned to Fort Bragg in 1973 where he entered the timber business becoming a faller. In 1976 he started his own business, Superior Pump Service. After long mornings in the woods he would work afternoons and evenings building up his new business. He was proud of his new business and happy to see it is still going strong today, as Superior Pump & Drilling Inc. However, his focus never drifted from what made him happy, sharing Bible truths with others. In fact, as you read this you may yourself remember a time he shared these Bible truths with you.
We want to express our gratitude to all the medical professionals who cared for Armando. To our local Adventist Intensive Care Team, your genuine care and professionalism were felt and appreciated. To our UCSF teams and support, thank you for getting him well enough to come home. And a huge expression of gratitude to our local hospice nurses, Haylee and Andrea, along with DeeDee. We could not have enjoyed as much time with him without your care and guidance. You rendered him, and us, an invaluable service. Thank you.
Armando is survived by his wife of 56 years, JoAnne Quevedo. Son Justin (wife Carey). Daughter Lorren Johnson (husband Loren). His four grandchildren, Sierra Barmettler (husband Mitchel), Chase Johnson, Elliot Quevedo, Kobi Quevedo. Along with many extended family members and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at Caspar Community Center on March 7, 2026, at 3:00pm