Armando Martin

ARMANDO CRUZ MARTIN JR – it is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of
our dear father on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Estrella
Martin; their three children, Nenita De Torres (Arnel), Christine Martin and Frederick Martin,
nine grandchildren; Chelle Sea (Hansel), Nichole, Kristina, Maribeth (Marvin), Ashley, Leeza
Rae (Scott), Belinda (Colin), Staphanie and Tiffany and six great-grandchildren. Armando is the
eldest of 11 children (parents Armando Martin Sr. and Felicidad Martin, pre-deceased). He also
left behind three surviving brothers and four sisters along with many nieces and nephews.
Armando Martin was born on September 26, 1940 in Pasig City, Philippines and moved to
Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1973. He was a fun loving person who was actively involved with his
community, politics, and the love of sports. During his years in Winnipeg from '73-'94 Armando
knew pretty much everyone in Winnipeg, and Winnipeg certainly knows him too. To family and
friends he is known by many nicknames "Jhun", "JR", "Mr Miyagi" and the famous nickname of
all time "Kojak". Armando worked for CN Railway for 25 years. Even though Vancouver was
where he reside for the last 21 years, Winnipeg is what he still calls home. Despite his health
issues he still made time to travel to the Philippines yearly for the past 15+ years to be with his
other siblings, nieces and nephews and beloved Nana Floreng and Fely.
In life's journey we always thought we are right and dad was wrong, but life's harsh lessons made
us realize that dad's words were right all along....thanks Dad

And lastly:
"It's not the goodbye that hurts - It's the flashback that follows" - unknown