Armando Martinez

September 24, 1966 - January 15, 2022

Armando "Mando" Martinez born on September 24th, 1966 returned to his Heavenly Father on January 15th 2022. "Pappa" Mando as his Grand angels called him was an avid fisherman and a "Fisher of Men" who put family at the center of his world. His passion and love for Jesus will continue to have a lasting impact on his family and loved ones. He will be deeply loved and remembered by his Spouse Marleen Sophia Martinez, his Mother Cecilia Santana Martinez, his Brother's Manuel Martinez, Sidney Martinez Jr. his Daughter's Amanda Mariah Martinez, Miranda Sophia Martinez, his Grandchildren Melanie May Morales, Azhia Jordan Cristian and SJ Morales and his Mother In Law Carmen Martinez. He was proceeded in death by his Sister Margaret Martinez and Father Sidney Cano Martinez. Armando knew that each day of his life was a gift from God and for all those that were blessed to know him. God is love and love conquers all and worth the Victory! "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!" II Corinthians 5:8 Visitation will be held 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, January 31st, 2022 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Graveside services will be held 10 AM - 10:45 AM Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at Woodlake Public Cemetery, 165 N Cypress St, Woodlake. Celebration Of Life services will be held 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at The Tomb Church, 315 N Conyer, Visalia. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.