Santos "Poppy" Rando, Jr., 83, of Friona, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 30, 2023. A family directed Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Templo Bautista Damasco Church 403 Woodland Ave. in Friona.  Arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

He was born December 18, 1940, to Santos and Mary (Jimenez) Rando in Slaton, Texas . He was the third son of eighteen siblings, eventually settling roots in Friona, Texas. Where he met his wife, Lola Rando, whom he later married, a union lasting 57 years. They had three children Santos, Ricky, and Sammy & Jodi his daughter in love, 2 beautiful grandchildren, Nathan & wife Ulaynie, Sarah & husband Austin. Santos is remembered for His Love of the Lord and his passion for serving others while demonstrating Christ's Love and Mercy. As a pilot for 68 years, he was passionate about exploring God's beautiful creation in travel and flight. He was fearless, eager to be the first to set the pace for others in his life. He had a zeal for exploration and risk-taking. He also loved to travel and create wonderful memories with his family. He started his own business with a legacy of 50 Years. "Poppy" will undoubtedly continue to be loved and cherished through memories and moments he experienced with the ones who knew him well and strangers alike.

Those left to treasure his memories are his wife Lola, children- Santos III of Friona, Ricky of Friona, Sammy & wife Jodi of Lubbock, grandchildren- Nathan & wife Ulaynie of Alaska, Sarah & husband Austin of Lubbock. brothers and sisters: Lupe, Lenora, Virginia, Joe, Maria, Lisa, Jesse, Johnny, Jacky, Betty, and Delton.

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