Armando Portillo, Jr., of Phoenix, Arizona passed away suddenly on January 23, 2017 at the age of 50 surrounded by loved ones after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Armando was a loving father and husband who lived life to the fullest. He made everyone around him laugh; he was a jokester and known for his ability to fix anything!! Armando was an avid car enthusiast and shared this passion with his children. He was an active parent at his children's school including being a board member. He was a devoted son, uncle and friend to all. He found the most joy in spending quality time with his family. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. To know him was to love him; he will forever live in our hearts and memories.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy; children, Serena, 28, Armando III, 14, Mia 12, and Ava 9; parents, Armando, Sr. and Hortensia Portillo; mother-in-law, Marilyn Bigelow, sister, Maria Wightman and brother in law John R. Wightman.
Services are scheduled for Friday, January 27th, 2017 at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary 710 W Bethany home Rd. A viewing will be available at 10:00AM with the memorial services to follow at 11:30AM. Precession to St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N 48th St. following the memorial service. Reception details forthcoming.