Simon Richard Armenta, Jr., of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away May 3, 2020 at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  The son of Simon Richard, Sr., and Maria Armenta. He was born on August 20, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was a retired city supervisor for the City of Phoenix, Arizona.

A football fanatic, he was a super fan of the Miami Dolphins.  He also was a master fisherman and loved teaching and sharing time outside with his children and grandchildren.  His family knew him as the "green thumb" of the family-he could plant, grow and revitalize all plants.  His family was his greatest love and joy.

He married the love of his life, Charlotte Balderrama, in 1964, in Phoenix, Arizona.  She preceded him in death August 18, 2005.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Eileen ( Eric) Webb and Denise ( Michael) Rodriguez; 3 sons, Simon Richard III ( Natasha), Mark, and Mario ( Mary) Armenta; 1 brother, Joe Armenta; 1 sister, Delores Garcia; 4 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 8 brothers, and 1 sister.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home on June 26, 2020 at 6 - 8 p.m.  The family has requested that you wear your favorite team jersey or t-shirt to honor Simon and his love of football.