Armando Renteria Obituary

Armando Renteria, 62, of Chicago, passed away on January 5, 2021. He was born in Ojo Seco, Guanajuato, Mexico on October 3, 1958 to Jeronimo and Rafaela Renteria (nee Huaracha). His love for sports began as a child when he played basketball and various sports with his friends and neighbors. He was passionate about boxing and soccer; specially the Chivas and Mexico teams. He loved music, some of his favorites include Los Acosta, Brindys, Los Temerarios and others such as Farruko, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Maluma; anything with good rhythm and beat. Armando loved spending time with his beloved family near and back home in Mexico. He enjoyed the outdoors, going for walks, the zoo, and grilling outside. He was a master in transportation, knew how to get around just about anywhere. He was a proud first time voter. Armando was such a caring fun loving man, who will be dearly missed by all who's lives he touched. He is survived by his wife, Marta Leon; his children Eder and Maria Jasmin Renteria; his brothers and sisters Leonore, Estela, Socorro, Rolando, Felimon, and Martin; extended family and numerous life long friends. He is preceded in death by both parents. His visitation will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085 from 4:00 - 8:00pm. His service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the funeral home, from 9:00 - 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Northshore Garden of Memories Cemetery, 1801 Greenbay Rd. North Chicago, IL 60064. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730.