Armando “Mando” Faz, a Brownwood business owner remembered for his warmth, humor and willingness to help others, died Sept. 5, 2026, at age 56. His family and friends will gather Friday for a Celebration of Life at Victory Life Church.
The service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at Victory Life Church, 901 C C Woodson Road, Brownwood, Texas 76801. Faz’s death was announced by KOXE in an obituary published Sept. 9.
A life built around family and work
Faz was born in Eagle Pass, Texas, and lived in several places across the United States before making Brownwood his home. In Brown County, he owned Faz Tile, where he became known for his work ethic and skill in the trade.
His work also became a way to invest in other people. The obituary says Faz mentored many people and helped teach the trade to others, including his sons and brother-in-law. People sought him out for advice because he listened closely and worked to understand what others were facing.
That attentiveness was reflected in the way his family remembered him. The question “What would Mando say?” became a familiar way for relatives to think through a decision or look for guidance.
Faz was described as genuine, caring, intelligent and hardworking, with a particularly tender side when it came to his children and grandchildren. He was also known for bringing energy into a room. His family recalled that when a gathering became too quiet, someone might suggest, “Someone call Mando.”
Remembered for humor, love and everyday moments
Humor was central to Faz’s personality. One of his favorite sayings was, “Why do today what you can do tomorrow,” a line he delivered playfully as a reminder not to take life too seriously. His sense of humor helped ease stressful moments and drew people together.
At the center of his life was his wife, Lori Jane Faz. The couple were together for 28 years and married for 25. They were described as best friends who enjoyed spending time together, from dancing in the kitchen and sharing inside jokes to building a home where family and friends felt welcome.
Raising their children and becoming grandparents were among the couple’s greatest sources of pride and happiness. They also enjoyed traveling, particularly beach trips. Faz’s favorite activities and pastimes included fishing, Dallas Cowboys football, popcorn, jicama fruit, family vacations, cruises, trips to Schlitterbahn, beach days and backyard barbecues.
For his family, some of the most meaningful memories were ordinary ones: fishing together, laughing at home, gathering in the backyard and simply spending time near him.
Family and legacy
Faz is survived by his wife, Lori Jane Faz; daughters Alysia Gonzalez, Bella Faircloth and Christina Carrillo; sons Zachary Faz and Christopher Faz; mother Petra Alva and stepfather Daniel Alva; and grandchildren Elena Hammond and Aurora Faircloth.
He is also survived by sons-in-law Mateo Faircloth and Mark Gonzales; sister Valerie Rodriguez and brother-in-law Victor Rodriguez; brother Junior Faz; and nieces and nephews Adan Rodriguez, Joshua Rodriguez, Azariah Rodriguez, Tori Lara, Brianna Vela, Isaiah Faz, Jackson Wills, Lauren Womack and Jace Womack.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Armando Constancia and Ramona Vasquez de Constancia; his father-in-law, Stacy Wills; and his brother-in-law, Jessie Wills.
The obituary says Faz’s influence will continue through the people he mentored and loved, as well as through the family members who carry forward his generosity, wisdom, work ethic and ability to listen. His relatives expect that in the years ahead, when advice is needed or a good laugh would help, someone will again ask, “What would Mando say?”
