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Portrait of Armando Garrett Mendoza Jr.
Faith, Family, Football

Armando Garrett Mendoza Jr.

February 8, 2007 – November 17, 2022
Lived 15 years
Shiloh Cemetery · Kemp, TX
John 14:1-3 ”Jesus said, “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. You know the way to the place where I am going.”“ ”There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you.“ ”After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back. Then I will take you with me, so that you can be where I am.“
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Armando Mendoza Jr

On Thursday, Nov. 17th, 2022, Armando Mendoza Jr. of Kemp also known as “Junior” was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 15 years old.

He will be remembered by his parents Armando and Jessica Mendoza of Kemp. His sisters Shelby, Katalina and Sophia, and his brothers Jeremy and Layne. His 4 Grandparents, 7 Uncles, 5 Aunts and hundreds of Cousins and friends.

He is Predeceased by his Grandfather Bobby Griffin.

Jr was Born February 8th, 2007, in Dallas TX. He attended Kemp ISD his entire life.

Kemp was the only home he had ever known. He was currently a

Sophomore at Kemp High School where he was an A/B honor roll Student athlete and was a part of the Superintendents Advisory Counsel. He planned to pursue a career as an Archaeologist or Paleontologist after graduating in 2025.

Junior loved God.

He loved his family and any and everyone around his family.

He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. He had a creative and inventive imagination. His big

smile and bright blue eyes would light up any room. He loved sports which included Football, Powerlifting, Track, Soccer and any other activity where he could show off his physical strength.

He also volunteered as a Jr. coach with KASA, the same organization he grew up playing with and making so many memories and friends. He was a natural protector of others especially his

mother and his sisters. He was goofy, loving and compassionate and he put his heart into everything he did. He loved to do many things including, eating Ramen Noodles, riding his 4-wheeler and dirt bike, wrestling with anyone, designing his favorite swords out of any and all

spare wood he found, playing his PlayStation and researching and educating people about dinosaurs.

A Message from the Family

“It’s hard to know why things happen as they do, there was so much love and joy centered around you”

“It’s hard to comprehend you are no longer here, but one thing for sure is that all the happy memories will keep you near”

“You will always be thought of with pride anytime someone mentions your name, nothing will ever change the LOVE from remaining the same.

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2007
Born February 8
2007
The year Armando was born, the first iPhone went on sale
2009
Armando was 2 when Michael Jackson died
2014
Armando was 7 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Armando was 8 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Armando was 9 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2017
Armando was 10 when the Houston Astros won their first World Series
2022
Passed away November 17, age 15
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Happy 17th Heavenly Birthday

Your loss is so overwhelming each and everyday, but we know God has a plan. We celebrated your 17th birthday today with our family at Tokyo Harbor because you loved that place so much. Even though we all have a bit of us missing we smiled and laughed with family and thought of all the times your smile lit up the room or you made us laugh. The impact you had in 15 short years is so amazing, I can’t wait till the day I get to hold you again. Happy birthday my baby!

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