Thomas P. Diaz, 96, of Page, AZ died on Friday, October 23, 2009 at his home in Page, AZ, surrounded by his family. He was born September 23, 1913 in Albuquerque, NM to Apolinar and Patricia (Padilla) Diaz.
Tom served in the US Army during World War II. During the Great Depression he worked in the mine at Jerome, AZ. He was a member of V. F. W., the American Legion the Painters Union, and a Boy Scout Leader. Tom loved his family and longtime companion Carmen, who he lovingly refered to as “his little flower”. Tom had many friends who adopted him as a father and grandpa. He enjoyed music of all kinds and quiet times alone reading, but most of all his greatest joy in life was having family and friends come to visit his “campito” for happy hour, where numerous life long memories were made and many pictures taken, that will be shared over and over again, by all who loved him.
Tom was a mentor and philosopher to all those he came in contact with. His words of wisdom and guidance will be missed by all and carried on through the generations to come.
Tom is survived by his companion of 34 years Carmen Christy, daughters; Gloria Diaz Macias (David Rodriguez), Yolanda Lucero (Richard), Sons Tommy Diaz (Sylvia) Dickie Diaz (Marguerite); Freddie Diaz, sisters, Lucy Quesada, Lola Lenz (Earl) of CA, 17 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Also, Carmen’s daughter Jenny Magaña (John) and their families and special friends Bill, Luciano and Gary
He is preceded in death by, mother; Patricia P. Diaz, father Apolinar Diaz, wife Hilaria R. Diaz, brothers, Cesar, Moises, Apolinar, and Tony, sister Ino and Marian, daughter Jean D. Montoya, granddaughter Sharon Diaz, grandson Richard Diaz, Jr. and great-grandson Thomas Diaz III.
There will a Holy Rosary at 10:00 am followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am, both held on Friday, October 30 2009 at St. Piux X Center, 2257 E. Cedar Ave. Flagstaff, AZ. A private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of Flowers contributions may be made to Zion’s Way Hospice, PO Box 1015, Page, AZ 86040
