Armando Deanda, 85; born in Del Rio, Texas, resided in Chicago and Las Vegas; died peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him on July 26, 2018. He joins his beloved wife Elvira Deanda along with his siblings in eternal rest. Devoted father of Eva, Soledad (Joseph Kovera) and Dariela (Gustavo Medina) Deanda; proud grandfather of Jacob, Joseph, and Rachel Deanda-Kovera and Vivien Deanda-Medina. For 36 years, Armando was a UAW at General Motors Fisher Body. He lived a full life, traveling with his family. Services are being planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to www.stjude.org. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.