With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Armando, most lovingly known as Mando.
Mando was one of the greatest blessings in our family. He was incredibly warm, giving, and most importantly, loving. He showed his love through his words, his actions, and the way he treated everyone around him. Anyone who knew Mando felt that love. He had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and cared for.
On March 22nd, on his way home from a soccer game, he was involved in a tragic car accident. He was the only one severely injured, suffering multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. Against all odds and the doctors’ expectations, he fought incredibly hard to stay with us. Sadly, he passed away on Friday evening, leaving us heartbroken and completely devastated.
Our hearts are completely broken as we try to process this sudden loss. We’re still struggling to understand how someone so full of life could be taken from us so soon.
He was so deeply loved, and his absence is something we feel every single moment.
He had a passion for creating his own music, something that truly reflected who he was. He loved playing sports, working out and watching his favorite teams play, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Those moments meant everything to him—and they mean everything to us now.
In the middle of this pain, we’re also facing something we never expected—the cost of laying him to rest. We want to give him the beautiful and loving goodbye he deserves, but the financial burden is more than we can carry on our own right now.
We’re asking for help to cover:
• Funeral and memorial service expenses
• Burial costs
• Any remaining end-of-life arrangements
If you’re able to give, even a small amount, it would mean so much to our family. And if you can’t donate, simply sharing this page or keeping us in your thoughts and prayers truly helps more than you know.
Right now, we’re just trying to take things one moment at a time—grieving, remembering, and holding onto the love we have for him.
Thank you for your kindness, your support, and for helping us honor his life.