Obituaries

Armando Tavares of Newark, California, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2017.

Armando Agostinho Tavares was born in Bermuda on February 15, 1952. His family moved to the United States on his 12th birthday, settling in what was then known as Warm Springs, California. Armando attended Fremont schools, graduating from Mission High School in 1970. Armando met the love of his life, Liz Rose, and they married in 1988.

Armando Tavares was retired after working at Fleming Foods for 20 years.

Armando is survived by his spouse Elizabeth Rose-Tavares, son Michael Tavares, brothers John, Carlos and Tony Tavares, his sister Mary Michaelson, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Joe Tavares.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).