Roberto Diaz Obituary:

Roberto Diaz was born on August 11, 1934 and passed away at his home on July 21, 2023, at the age of 88 with his wife and two daughters by his side. He was preceeded in death by his parents; Enrique and Pilar Diaz; brother Paul Diaz; sisters Adelina D. Riojas, Olivia D. Guajardo, Irene D. Gonzalez, Emma D. Ramirez, Rosa D. Martinez and stepson Gilbert John Alarcon. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Alice Diaz, daughters Sandra Dee Martinez and Bernice Diaz Good step-kids; Fred Alarcon and Velia Alarcon; 6 grandchildren Ramiro Raul Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Christina Ann Martinez, Noah Alarcon, Gilbert Alarcon, Navarre Alarcon and Jud Coleman Good.; 4 great-grandchildren Issac Mathew Trinidad, Brianna Celeste Trinidad, Christopher Robert Martinez, Isaiah Eric Anthoney Martinez; 3 great-great grandchildren Mason Alexander Trinidad, Anakin Joe Trevino, Gibson Alarcon; sisters Guadalupe D. Sandoval, Juventina D. Quiroga and Velia D. Riojas and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Roberto was beyond proud to be a Marine from 1953 - 1957. Later he worked Civil Service at Kelly Air Force Base until he retired. During his years at Kelly Air Force Base he also served as a reservist for the 377th Red Horse Squadron. Roberto's passions were his family, friends, his 1956 red Ford pickup truck, and the beautiful outdoors. He was an extremely caring and loving man with a huge heart for anyone in need. He loved having some beers with family and friends in his backyard while listening to his Spanish music. He also had a special place in his heart for birds. He would sit in his chair out back listening to music, have a few beers and watch the beautiful birds gather around him. He touched so many people he came in contact with because he gave, gave gave and never asked for anything in return. Our lives will never be the same without our beloved husband, Daddy, grandpa, tio, cousin and friend, but his beautiful heart, humor and wisdom will forever be with us. Rest In Peace our Champion!