On February 9, 2021, Concepcíon “Chon” Gomez Armendaríz passed away at the age of 92.
He was born December 8, 1928, to Manuel and Angelita Armendaríz at a little ranch outside of Manuel Benavidez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was raised in Lajitas, Mexico. Chon worked the mines of Terlingua, Texas, was a tradesman at the trading post in Lajitas, Texas, and was the peace officer of Manuel Benavidez.
Chon grew up along the banks of the Rio Grande and mountain range that borders Lajitas and Mexico. After marriage, he lived in Manuel Benavidez. He had a tremendous love and knowledge of the river and mountains that provided so much for him and his family. He spent most of his time outdoors working the land and animals. Chon loved to play the harmonica and sing. He also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father Manuel, mother Angelita, son José de la Cruz Armendaríz, grandson Aquiles Gonzales, and brothers Ramon, Manuel, Onesimom, and sisters Estella and Lidia. He is survived by his wife, Juana Armendaríz; son Concepcion Armendaríz of Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico; daughter Elvia and husband Martin Sandate of Alpine, Texas; son Manuel Armendaríz of Ojinaga; granddaughters Nidia Elvia Armendaríz of Ft. Stockton, Texas; Hang and husband Eric Marquez of Midland, Texas; Nilda A. and husband Edgardo Sanchez of Ft. Stockton; Annalisa and husband Michael Higgins of Monahans, Texas; grandson Rigoberto and wife Raquel Galindo Armendaríz of Ft. Stockton; brother Jesus and wife Manuela Armendaríz of Alpine; sister-in-law Josefina Armendaríz of Slaton, Texas; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing was Sunday, February 21, 2021, from 5-7 p.m. at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home. Services were held Monday, February 22, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine at 9:30 a.m., followed by burial at Holy Angels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Margarito Armendaríz, Eloy Armendaríz, Alejandro Carrette, Eric Marquez, Michael Higgins and Carlos Padilla.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with his services. Online condolence may be made at: www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.
