Armando Hernandez, 54, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Odessa, Texas. He was born on July 21, 1972, in Greeley, Colorado, to Edmundo Hernandez and Consuelo Olivas.

Armando was a graduate of Monahans High School and continued his education at A&M University and earned his master’s degree in Spanish at the University of Texas Permian Basin. He devoted his career to education and worked as a teacher in Monahans and Presidio. He was bilingual and took great pride in helping and encouraging others.

Armando enjoyed basketball, music, and watching sports. He was a fan of the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Texas A&M Aggies. He also enjoyed Mexican food and Mountain Dew. Those who knew Armando will remember his unique personality, his love for his family, and the many memories he created with those around him.

Armando was preceded in death by his mother, Consuelo Olivas Hernandez; and brother, Isaac Hernandez.

Armando is survived by his father, Edmundo Hernandez; sisters, Norma Hernandez, Ismelda Ramirez and husband, Victor, Melissa Carrasco and husband, Junior; brother Edmundo Hernandez II; his beloved nieces and nephews, Esperanza Renteria, Ricardo Renteria, Nayeli Renteria, Jose Santiago Ramirez, Kassandra Ramirez, Victor Ramirez, Alonso Ramirez, Jonathan Carrasco, Yasmine Carrasco, Issac Carrasco, Edmundo Hernandez III, Aidan Hernandez; great nieces and nephews Ever Tarango, Jolene Tarango, Rosalea Ramirez, Levi Ray Block, August Renteria; numerous extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Rosa de Saron, with Pastor Carlos Tamayo officiating. Interment will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Edmundo Hernandez II, Edmundo Hernandez III, Aidan Hernandez, Alonso Ramirez, Ricardo Renteria, Jonathan Carrasco, David Bernal, and Junior Carrasco.

Armando’s memory will live on through his family, friends, students, and all whose lives were touched by him.