I am saddened to hear that Mr. Carrasco passed away.  I worked with him at the ISF and it was always a pleasure.  He taught me many things that I still use in my everyday life.  My deepest regrets and my deepest sympathy to his family.  As Mr. Carrasco said, "Feed the Bear".

I am deeply saddened to hear of Armando's passing. I worked briefly with him and he was a great guy - a professional, a gentleman, and just all around good guy. I'm so sorry... God Bless

Armando was a real friend to me while I was stationed at NORAD/NORTHCOM. I always enjoyed talking with him on the phone, then I actually got to meet him in person when I went TDY to JTF-N. He was a warm, caring, compassionate man who left a lasting impact on my life and career. My most sincere sympathy to his family and friends left behind. Thanks for everything, Armando!

Armando: May your spirit brighten the heavens as much as your smile and positive attitude brightened our lives on earth. My prayers are with you and your family. You and your service to our nation will not be forgotten.

For Mando's family, his big smile will be truly missed in this world.  I enjoyed working with him during my time at JTF-N.
Kimberly Filos-Smith

It was a pleasure working with Armando.  His smile and good nature will truly be missed at JTF-North.

Sgt. Maj. Carrasco,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

For my sister and Mando's children, our condolences I will miss his cheerfulness and joy. 
Love, your brother and sis in law.
Carlos and Jessica Flores

Letty.  Pete and I were devistated learning of your great loss.  We are so sorry for your loss and the loss of El Paso of a great Samaritan.  Mondo was always collecting for some cherity, buying supplies for children.  He will be sorely missed.

Our most sincere condolences and prayers go to all the Carrasco Family, especially his children Melissa,Dawn and Michael...  and his wife Letty....I am so sorry for your great loss.... May he rest in Peace with the Lord.

To my friend Letty and family my prayers are with you all. May God keep you strong during this time. I will always remember Mando and his big smile and proud of his corvette.
Letty, I know it's been awhile but have never forgotten you. Call if you need anything 
Martha (Meza) Thomas 214-205-0102

Our prayers are with all of you.  Letty, we are sorry for your loss.  God bless you.  Love, Vivian, Donald, & Annie Kitchen

Always the teacher; always the student, that's what I remember about SGM Carrasco. His impact on my life is immeasurable. He will always be remembered.

"He will be well remembered as a consummate public affairs professional." 
Lee Buchschacher-Former Deputy Public Affairs Officer, National Training Center, Fort Irwin

Armando was the best SGM a young SGT could ever wish for. His continuing impact on my life from our time in Germany at V Corps is indescribable. He is greatly missed.

I want to extend my sincere condolences to the Carrasco family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. A childhood friend.

Armando touched so many lives with his cheerfulness & warm smile. He will be missed dearly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Carrasco family.

Armando was a good man and much respected by many during my time at JTF-North. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to you and your family for this tragic loss.

A great guy with a good heart, gone too soon.  I met Armando during Desert Storm when I worked as a nurse at Martin Army Hosp.  I am Olga & Williams niece from CA.    Irene Wulf

Dear Armondo and family and most of all his children and his wife Letty  i know this is hard and i have cried many tears over this loss of my best friend mondo and i were like together all the time working in Community Relations and all the issues of the Fort Irwin  we talkes alot about kids and how proud he was of his children and his grandchildren  he had name we always used was Moon Doggy i have heard his say so many times this week - Hi Brenda this moon doggy i never thought he would die before me  he was strong and so healthy when we worked together.  Michael, Dawn and Melissa and Litty and Millie i have a loss but you were his life  Gloria my brother Ron Prettyman said to tell you have his prayers,  Armondo loved soldiers and friends on Behalf of the Fort Irwin PAO we miss you already we always wanted your advise.  Brenda Prettyman Community Relations/Deputy PAO, Donna Fower, Command Information, Major Paul Luellig, PAO, Major John and Vickey Wagstaff PAO, Major Jim Fedic, SFC Chic Becerra, NCOIC, Journalist/broadcaster,
Ken Robinson, Chas McGinnis, Freddy Baker, Harvey Cole, Michelle Hull,Paul Stone, Media Relations, Cpt Mark Hutton,Gen Thomas Cole, Gen Horace Taylor, Gen Miller, SGM Jaime Casvoso
SFC Mary Baker, Eline Secretary, Iris,
Lynn Wallace and Kathy Lund Parker, NTC volunters, WE all loved you Armondo please stay close to us as a angel  I have heard his voice so many times saying this Hi Brenda this is Moon Doggie a pet name he used when talking to me  -  Kids please stay to each other i am here for when you need me my number is 8137190629

Gloria,
May God hold you and your family in the palm of his hand and give you strength, our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you!

To the Carrasco Family,
My deepest sympathies for your immense loss!  Armando was a close and much respected friend and compatriot to me as soldier and fellow public affairs professional.  I will always treasure our private and personal times together.  Armando is a man of honor and respect, and I love him as a brother. God bless you all and may He give you peace and unity during these difficult times.
Fraternally,
Larry Whitley, Sr.

Dawn, Melissa, Michael, Robert, your loss is our loss, too.  we love Armando and will miss him.  His fellow soldiers John Wagstaffe, Maj. US Army Retired (RIP 2011) and Etric Smith, Sgt. US Army (RIP 2010) both his Public Affairs Office, Fort Irwin/National Training Center (California) staff, 1988-1989, must have greeted him at the pearly gates.  He was a great Soldier's Soldier. He was an outstanding US Army noncommissioned officer.  He used to call us "Heroes."  We called him "Dad." Be strong.

Letty & Familia,
Mando will continue to fill our hearts with his tremendous spirit. He won't be easily forgotten by anyone who really knew him. He had a fondness for people of all walks of life and sometimes - even though very set in his ways - expanded his gentle understanding to those who required further consideration. What a tremendous person he was while he walked and talked with us.  I know he is wanting his fellow guardian angels to sample some menudo from the Good Luck Cafe on Alameda (maybe he'll find a way to get them all in that restaurant on a special pass from God).
Love,

Our thoughts and prayers to Armando's family on his passing. A fine man it was an honor to have known. Rest in peace, my friend.

Letty,
We send our condolences and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mando will be greatly missed, he was such a joy to be around and always made us laugh and smile. We will miss him dearly. 
Albert Franco and family

Just a tragedy to find out that "el guero carrasco" as I have always known him as is no longer with us. certainly offer my deepest condolences to his family.  
Lorenzo and Imelda Sanchez

RIP MY WONDERFUL COUSIN. The world is much sadder place without you. But we now have another angel to watch over us.

Armando, You were an affable man who took time to teach me and many others some of the finer points of military public relations. Thank you for your service and professional exampleship. Respectfully, MBC III

My deepest sympathies for your family and all the Carrascos..I knew Armando as a child..he was my God Brother...his parents were my God Parents.May he be in peace and with our loving Father. Sally Suriano

Jesus Lord, I had just met him the Saturday before his passing on Sunday morning. We talked for about an hour or so and all he talked about was his family, cars and the up coming car show here at Hudson's. God always takes the good people. My condolences goes out to his family.
RIP Mando

Letty,
Lisa and I are so sorry for your loss.  I stopped by Armando's office a couple of times a week just to hang out and talk a bit.  He was always happy and upbeat and he always brightened my day.  Our prayers are with you and your family.

Letty and family, So sorry about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, and have faith that our Lord will give you the strength to get through this difficult time.  May God bless you, Olga Martinez Cordova

 To Letty and the Carasco Family: 
My deepest condolences. The Carasco family is in my prayer, that God give you the strength during these difficult days. Armando was truly a great warrior and so respected. His smile and his love of life will be missed in the halls of JTF-N. May this great warrior and man rest in piece and may God Bless all of you.

Grady Huffman

Carrasco Family, Please accept our condolences, Armando was a friend, fellow hot rodder and soldier. He will be greatly missed.

Letty, Mickey, David, Becky, Gloria, and all other family members, we pray for Gods' comfort in your hour of need. Our deepest condolences for your loss of your beloved Mando.

I worked with Armando at JTF-N.  He is one of the best men I have ever known.  I'm sorry for your loss.  
Respectfully, Matthew Kemper

Letty and Family,
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Dona and Fred Beard

Armando (Tocallo), you will surely be missed my friend.  You where a great friend to me when I needed your help and advice.  Thank you for those great memories.

Armando was one of a kind.  He was an American Patriot and a friend to everyone who knew him.  He will definitely be missed.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time.

Letty, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you!
Rudy,Sara and Sarah J.Alba

I would like to extend my most sincere condolences. Armando was a good man and friend. His spirit, enthusiasm for life and positivity will be missed. The pain I feel is a testament to the type of force he was in my life. We only miss what we value most in our lives.

Carrasco Family,
 I am so sorry for your loss.  Armando was a true friend,  gentleman, and great person to work with.   He was always willing to help others, and provide assistance whenever needed.   His kindness and friendship will never be forgotten. He was a very special human being that God put in my pathway for a reason.  It was a privilege to be considered his friend..  
N...Peterson (TX)

I am so sorry for your loss.  Armando was a pleasure to be around and to work with.  He always had a positive, confident attitude.

Armando was a great friend, coworker and mentor.  I will never forget the advice and conversations we had.  My love and condolences to his family

Letty,
So sorry to hear of your loss.  Mando was a true gentleman who had a way of making everyone feel comfortable.  When I think of him, I remember him singing to you.  There was never any doubt how much he loved and adored you.  May God's love surround and comfort you and your family.  You are in my prayers.

Gloria and extended family; I am so sorry for your loss and Mando will always be with you. May God grant you the peace and comfort to carry on.
 In Him,

Letty, Mike, Becky, David, Gloria and family. Sincere condolences from the Duran family in Las Cruces. I will keep his memory, along with the rest of our clan who have preceded us.  Mando was good to grow up with and I am proud to include him as my kin.  Cousin Willie

Sorry to hear that our friend of so many yrs has pass away....He will be missed. We would really like to know what happen to him...

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Letty and Family, My deepest condolences for the passing of Mando.  He will always be remembered as a true gentleman with a kind word and a warm heart.  

Geno Barberi

Our condolences go out to the Carrasco family.

Letty my dear sister, what words r there 2 say. None.  Mando was n will always b a very SPECIAL person in our life's. I will always remember him w the biggest happiest smile ever. I will miss him dancing w him. But I know that one day we will meet up w him in heaven. He is an angel of God that God decided 2 take him away 4m us bcuz God needed him more. I was very sadden 2 hear that he is gone. I pray that u have the strength during this time. He was a 1 of the MOST fun people 2 b around. He was able 2 effortlessly make everyone else have a good time. He was a good friend that he will b missed n always in my heart. Love u girl. God Bless u always. He is an angel of God that he will watch over us.

So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family and bring you comfort during this time.

Letty I am so sorry for your loss Mando was a great friend and I will miss him so much. I am still in shock. Robert Barboza

Lety and family; Heartfelt condolences  Mando will always be remember for his smile, and his act of kindness he gave to all.  

Always -   Carol Candelaria -Salcedo

Letty,Micky,David,Becky and Gloria and extended family; We were so sadden to hear of Mando's passing, he will be greatly missed. We send our deepest condolences  and prayers.  
God be with you all.
Sylvia,Fernando ,Fabian and Jude Aguilar

My deepest sympathy to my friend Flor's children, Dawn, Michael, and Melissa. May God comfort all of you.

Heartfelt condolences from Aunt Olga, Uncle Bill and cousin Oralia in California.  Mando will always be remembered for his delight in life, his willingness to help everyone, and his laughing eyes.  We are so grateful to have known such a loving, caring man.

Thank you, Mando, for the joy you brought to everyone, and the smile forever on your face.  Thank you, also, for letting me touch shoulders with you~

"My sincere condolences to all the Carrasco Family, with my deepest sympathy and prayers. I had the pleasure of knowing Mando at Burges High School, so many great memories, we would get together and  work on our cars, he was so proud of his little truck.We did so many crazy things together, always smiling such a wonderful person to be with. May you Rest in Peace my Friend "                                                 Robert( Bobby) Aranda( El Paso Tx)

Melissa,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father.  Please remember that he may be absent in physical form, but, he is always with you in spiritual form.  Heaven has gained an angel and you have gained a guardian angel.  God bless and comfort you and your family during this time. 

Toya from Macy's

I am sorry for your loss Letty. God be with you and your family.

A wonderful person has left this earth, so dear to his family.  He served his country well and lived his life with gusto!

Mrs. Carrasco, I had the pleasure of working with your husband once a few years ago. An outstanding public affairs professional and a great man. He will be dearly missed by all of us who knew him.

My sincere condolences to the Carrasco Family. My prayers are with you, God Bless you.

Letty,
Sorry for your family's loss.  It was a pleasure to have met and served with Armando at the Sergeant's Major Academy.  He always brought out the bright side of people. May God Bless You and your family.  Respectfully!

To all the family members of SGM Armando Carrasco our deepest sympathy and prayers. I first met SGM Carrasco in 1990 at V Corps headquarters,Germany. Years later Im assigned to  JTF-N and Armando worked there too we chatted daily/weekly.  Armando talked about his love for his family and his beloved US Army.  He is a charismatic soldier and leader. Armando is a national hero who served with pride and continued to serve his country. He will be greatly missed,but now his family members have a guardian watching and taking care of them. God Bless Armando and his family.
Very respectfully,
Alfaro Family

Letty, our deepest condolences to you and all the Carrasco family.  Mando was such an inspiration to a lot of people and a very special friend.  He will always be remembered for his kindness and his wonderful personality.  May his memories give you comfort.  Mando will always be in our thoughts and in our prayers.  God Bless you and the family.

Mike and Delma

I am sorry for your loss!  I didn't know him very well but I did know he was a proud soldier and enjoyed life!  My mom knew him and his family. My prayers are with you!

Our thoughts and prayers to Letty and all the Carrasco Family. He was a wonderful man and loved by many.He will be missed greatly by everyone who's Life he touched.RIP dear Friend.

Letty, 

What an impression Mando leaves behind for his friends and community.  His generous nature with folks will be greatly missed; as will his wonderful sense of humor and that great smile of his.  God bless him.

Our thoughts and prayers to Letty and family on your loss.  May God grant each of you peace and comfort.

It was a pleasure and honor serving with Armando at JTF-N. He was a joy to serve our nation with, and always had love in his heart. May he walk with God hand-in-hand.

Letty and family ;please accept our deepest condolences. Mando was very special to us and we will miss him very much. He was truly an inspiration to all of us in the hobby.

Leticia, you don't know me. I am Felix Zayas from Puerto Rico, uncle of Dawn, Melissa and Michael. I just want you to know that I am really sorry about Armando's death. He was my brother in law for many years and I always remember him as a wonderful person. Rest in peace, Armando.

My condolences and prayers are with the family.  He was my first NCO supervisor at the National Training Center starting way back in 1988.  Yes (at the time) SFC Carrasco I read the book.  I went on to retire from the Army myself and have fond memories with Armando.  May the family and those he influenced always remember the life shared with him.  God bless!

Dear Letty, our deepest condolences to you and the family. We were really shocked and sad for his sudden loss. Rest in peace cousin Mando.

So sorry to here of your lost. God Bless you all in these time. God be with you all.

Gloria, I recall the wonderful stories you told me about your brother.  I know he was the world to you.  Now you have a wonderful angel watching over you.  God Bless You and your family!!  We are here for you.   Denise & Alex Montero

My condolences to Gloria and all her family.  May God be with you all!

Keeping  his family in my prayers and thank you for sharing Armando with his country and community.  God Bless.

My sincere condolences to all of armando's family, gloria you are in my prayers friend.

My condolences; those of us who've passed through JTF-N will always remember Armando's charm, wit and enormous effort he put into his job. My prayers are with the family. God speed Armando.

Semper Fi SgtMaj!  Our prayers are with you and your family.

GySgt Matthew G. Cornejo and Family

Dear Letty,
So sorry to hear about your loss.  May God carry you and your family during these days.  May God surround you with the peace that surpasses human understanding.  God be with you,
Marta Estrada, El Paso Public Library

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Armando Carrasco

May 26, 1952 – March 9, 2014

Hillcrest Funeral Home

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