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ARMIJO -- MAXIMILIANO T. Born May 11, 1936 in Socorro, NM passed away peacefully at age 76 on June 13, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Ret. US Army SFC Special Forces, Green Beret. He did two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He served his country for 23 years and went on to serve the citizens of Belen as a Belen Police Officer and EMT. In 1988 he moved to Houston, TX where he served and retired from the Houston Police Dept. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and also Post Commander of the VFW. Max never forgot Albuquerque, NM where he grew up and always considered home. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven James Armijo; father, Max Armijo Sr.; mother, Maria (Mary) Armijo; and brother, Ronnie Lee Armijo. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Armijo of Houston TX; children from his marriage to Eurcinia Armijo; Katherine Torres, Michael Armijo and wife Sheena, Ronnie Armijo and partner Irene Gonzalez, Mario Armijo and wife Theresa, all of Bele; brothers and sisters, Ralph Armijo and wife Anna of Hobbs, Lucas Armijo, Vangie Warren, Dee Dee Tesillo, Maria (Tita) Gallegos, Theresa Martinez and husband Joe, all of Albuquerque, Mary Lou Arterburn and husband Del of Los Lunas; grandchildren, Jonathan Armijo, Justine Torres, Steven, Stephanie, Michael Jr., Mario Jr., Amanda and Emily Armijo and Alex; stepchildren, Jeff, Christine and Gwendolyn; god-daughter, Patricia (Patty) Garcia; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Steven Armijo, Michael Armijo Jr., Robert Armijo, Adrian Tesillo, Armando Tesillo, Michael Martinez Jr. and honorary pallbearer Jonathan Armijo. We will miss your funny stories, silly songs and the jingle jangle of your pockets. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church, Tuesday June 19, 2012, at 9:00 am. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Tue June 19, 2012