Armando Gonzales

Gonzales, Armando Jr. “Nuni”

Saginaw Twp., Michigan

Our beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, neighbor and dear friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home, at the age of 57. Armando Gonzales Jr. was born on October 21, 1967 in Crystal City, Texas to Armando and Carolina “Carol” Oralia Gonzales. Armando moved to Saginaw with his family when he was a little boy, he attended Saginaw Schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1985. Nuni attended Delta College, and worked at Long John Silvers. It was at the restaurant where he met Julie Cox and together, they were blessed with his first born daughter, Destani Gonzales. He moved to Texas in 1995, where he met and married, Marisol Martinez, and they were blessed with a daughter, Larissa Gonzales. Nuni returned to Saginaw in 1999 and worked at Nexteer for over 10 years. He spent many hours playing softball in a Hispanic League and hanging out with friends. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren who he deeply adored and listening to Conjunto music, and cheering for the Cowboys, Tigers and U of M. He was a selfless person with the biggest heart who always thought of others and just wanted to make everyone smile.

Armando is survived by his daughters: Destani (Luke) Johnson and Larissa (Christian) Guzman; grandchildren: Jhorie Mariella Johnson, Rowen Anthony Johnson and Mateo Guzman; mother, Carolina “Carol” Oralia Gonzales; sister, Maribel (Juan) Bush; and brother, Pito Javier (Denise) Gonzales; nieces and nephews: Sadina (Raymond Guerrero) Gonzales, Rickey (Emily) Garza, Trent (Anjel Atkins) Bush, Ambria (Jordan) Hill, Aniyah Gonzales, Aleah Gonzales and Andrew Gonzales;great nieces and great nephews: Isaiah Hill, Averie Ulrey, Kenyon Hill and Araceli Hill; uncles and aunts: George (Benita) Gonzales, Magdalena Martinez, Jose Mosqueda Jr., Yolanda Salazar, Dr. Raul (Margaret) Mosqueda, Jesse (Susan) Mosqueda and Mary (Mike) Ortega; his dear friend, Pamela Jackson; many beloved extended family and dear friends.

Armando Jr. was preceded in death by his father, Armando “Mando” Gonzales; grandparents: Jose and Alicia Mosqueda and Jose and Sovada Gonzales; uncles and aunts: Jose Elias, Arnulfo, Manuela, Corina, Alma Rosa and Juan Manuel Mosqueda.

SERVICE: A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi – St. Anthony of Padua site, 3680 S. Washington Road, Saginaw, MI 48601. Rev. Fr. Alberto Vargas will officiate. In keeping with Armando's wishes, cremation has taken place.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to St. Francis of Assisi – St. Anthony of Padua site. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com