Edward Armenta

Jr.

Edward Armenta, Jr., aged 60, passed away at home on December 21, 2022.

Ed - the first baby born at the new Hazel Hawkins Hospital - was born on June 29, 1962, grew up in Hollister, and graduated from San Benito High School in 1980. He attended Gavilan College and enrolled in the police academy before joining the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office in 1984, where he worked until his retirement in 2018.

Eddie, as he was known to his co-workers and friends, enjoyed classic cars, baseball, and live music. He spent his free time at Mopar car shows, San Francisco Giants games, and local venues listening to bands.

He was preceded in death by his infant son Adam Edward Armenta (1989), his mother Emma Partida Armenta (1998), and his father Edward Armenta, Sr. (2016).

He is survived by his ex-wife and friend Jennifer Ford Armenta and their children Cory Armenta, Amy Armenta, and Molly Ramer; son Edward Armenta III; grandchildren Emma Ramer and Oliver Ramer; siblings Tina Guiza, Tony Armenta, and Helen Jimenez; brothers-in-law Eddie Guiza and Carlos Jimenez; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.