Armando "Mando" Serrano 77 yrs old , passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas.

Mando was born in Baytown,Texas to Cornelio and Martina Estrada Serrano. He was a life long resident of Baytown, Texas, he attended schools and was a graduate of Robert E, Lee high school. After graduation Mando joined the United States Airforce as a surgical technician for 25 years. He retired from the Airforce in 1993 as Chief Master Sergeant. Mando later worked for Agco in Hesston Kansas for another 20 years.

Mando spent many summers of his life playing in the Mexican American Fastpitch tournament in Newton Kansas as a pitcher. This is where he fell head over heels for his wife of 52 years Patricia "Patty" Serrano. During their life together they had four children, Gene Serrano, Joe M Serrano III, Christina Garcia, and Rosalie "Rosie" Serrano.

Mando was a lifelong loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed activities such as playing fastpitch, golfing, and bowling, but spending his time watching old westerns such as Gun Smoke and Wagon Train with his sidekick Eddie at his feet was most likely his favorite way to spend his retired days.

If you were lucky enough to know Mando, you got to hear the many stories he told. He was the fifth brother to the Cartwright's in Bonanza. He knew a special form of martial arts called JuJitzu Nanoo Nanoo and loved to tell jokes and even more stories to whoever would listen. Mando was a great man who was loved by many and he will be missed by even more.

Preceded in death by his parents Cornelio and Martina Serrano. His brothers Jesus Joe Serrano and Maximillion Serrano. His sisters Alice Acosta and Antonia Serrano, and his nephew Joe Lee Acosta.

Survived by his wife Patricia "Patty" Serrano. His children Gene Serrano, Joe M Serrano III, Christina Garcia married to Albert Garcia, and Rosalie "Rosie" Serrano. His grandchildren, Monica Garten married to Kelby Garten, Merissa Serrano married to Edwin Cruz, Gabriel Serrano, Kaitlyn Serrano, Diego Garcia, Armando C. Serrano, and Isabella Garcia. He had eight great grandchildren.

Services will be January 31, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Kansas. Rosary 1:00 pm, Mass 1:30 am with military honors following.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated in his name to Caring Hands Humane Society, 1400 SE 3rd St, Newton, Kansas 67114.

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center - Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.