▰ Jose Diaz Died February 26, … More Information | Jose Diaz, born March 19, 1923 died February 26, 2015 in Visalia, California. Jose was 91. |
▰ Jose Trino Cazares Diaz Died January 10, … More Information | Jose Trino Cazares Diaz, born July 29, 1929 went into the presence of the Lord on January 10, 2014 in Norwalk, California. Jose was 84. |
▰ Jose J Diaz Died March 16, … More Information |
Jose J Diaz, born October 30, 1928 entered into eternal rest March 16, 2011 in Chula Vista, California. Jose was 82.
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Obituary: Jose De Jesus Diaz-Velasco (Joe) was born in Los Angeles, California, on 30, 1928 and died in Chula Vista, California on 16, 2011. He left behind a loving wife, his 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. When asked recently what he was most proud of, he responded--bewildered that the question even need be asked-- "my family." Despite being born in the United States, Joe spent his youth in Mexico, and his family travelled often. At 11 years old his friend, Jose "El Coyote" De La Torre, taught him to ride and care for horses. At a later time, his training and experience paid off when he was called on by El Coyote to help abduct his friends future wife on horseback, as was the custom in those days. The deed was successfully pulled off to the chorus of gun fire from the brides displeased family. When Joe was 13 his family moved to Guadalajara where he finished his education, and began taking classes at a local college with the aim of someday teaching students of his own. Within a year of beginning his studies he had a change of interest, as most undergraduates do, and changed his focus to aviation. Unfortunately, he wrecked a plane during his training and was discharged by the academy. Unfazed by the experience, Joe founded a business with his brother Ruben, shuttling people in a small aircraft. At the time there was a diphtheria epidemic plaguing the area and it was a commonly held belief that high altitude excursions could improve patients. Lifted by a steady stream of clients, the business soared until Ruben decided to return to Guadalajara. At this time, Joe returned to the United States and worked various odd jobs for a time, making ends meet. Such jobs included working in the fields, as close as Los Angeles, and as far as Idaho. One note-worthy job was obtained when he ran into El Coyote who was happily able to return the favor. Through El Coyotes influence, Joe worked with show horses owned by Arthur Godfrey, and enjoyed other benefits. Chief among them, Joe had the opportunity to race quarter breeds, then thoroughbreds. His racing career began with a stumble, when the racing gates opened and his horse charged forward adamantly, leaving the competition and Joe behind in the stalls. Despite the hiccup, he raced against such jockeys as the great Willy Shoemaker, and Wanda Davis. In fact, Davis and he were great adversaries for Shoemaker, and in time Joe found himself racing successfully. Unfortunately, Joe became tangled in a sticky relationship with prize money, better food, and jockey physique and discovered independently that too much of a good thing is actually bad. eating away his jockey career he drank his way into another when he was just 22 years old. One day he went out with friends for an inebriated night in town; he woke up the next day with a hangover, and a contractual obligation to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, a life decision he had apparently made on a drunken dare. He went on to serve as a paratrooper and military police officer for 3 years, including a tour in Korea, and an assignment in Germany. During what he, in good humor, calls "the hangover that lasted three years," he found himself promoted to Sergeant, injured in the line of duty, and regularly driving for a general. It was between assignments to Korea and Germany he found himself in San Diego as a stranger. To meet people he went roller skating at a rink where he passed by a beautiful young girl tying her skate laces. He asked the girl if she would accept his assistance, then went on his way, asking nothing in return, not even her name. It was years later when he met her again, by chance, as he was driving through Tijuana, Mexico. Joe spotted her first, and honked to get her attention. Perhaps recognizing him, the woman snubbed him, and turned away. From that moment onward, Joe was hers. Joe sleuthed to find the identity of the young girl. When he described her to Gala, his sister, she knew exactly who he was referring to. Maria. He devised a cunning plan to meet her: he would invite all the girls to the beach, as long as they made sure the "Little Cutey" came along. The plan was executed and with persistence Joe and Maria began courting. One year later they were happily married. Joe and his family lived in Chula Vista from there on, where he worked at Rohr for over 18 years. "To succeed in life," Joe said, "one only needs to work harder than the next guy." This principle was put into practice when Rohr workers organized a strike. Joe crossed the picket line every day to feed his family, earning the ire of co-workers and friends. As a result of what was seen as a transgression, the revolting workers retaliated, killing a family pet in an attempt to gain compliance through intimidation. Despite the dire consequences, Joe put his family first, and did what needed to be done, and continued to return to work. When Joe was 49 he began a career as an architectural engineering drafstman for the M.C.R.D. and served as a Chula Vista Police Officer Reserve. His capabilities in the Police Department become so well recognized that at one time he was given a job that most would consider impossible: locate the exact location where a certain patrol vehicle had collided with an immovable object, where the officer driving failed to log the incident. All he knew was the color of the object and the height at which the damage was incurred. Later that same day he located a scuffed wall with matching features, by a Taco Bell on E. Street, where it was later verified the officer had stopped for continued... |
▰ Jose Ricardo Diaz Died January 18, … More Information | Jose Ricardo Diaz, born October 10, 1947 went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California. Jose was 73. |
▰ Jose Maria Diaz Died January 06, … More Information | Jose Maria Diaz, born December 24, 1928 departed this life Sunday January 6, 2021 in Whittier, California. JOSE was 92. |
▰ Jose Diaz Died January 04, … More Information | Jose Diaz, born July 18, 1980 died January 4, 2021 in Whittier, California. Jose was 40. |
▰ Jose Diaz Died December 30, … More Information | Jose Diaz, born November 10, 1952 entered eternal life December 30, 2020 in Whittier, California. Jose was 68. |
▰ Jose Angel Diaz Died August 02, … More Information |
Jose Angel Diaz, born August 2, 1946 went into the presence of the Lord on August 2, 2020 in West Covina, California. Jose was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Alma Diaz, Chuy Gonzalez, Susan Reyes |
▰ Jose Luis Rivas Diaz Died July 04, … More Information |
Jose Luis Rivas Diaz, born January 4, 1932 entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 4, 2020 in North Hollywood, California. Jose was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Paty Rivas |
▰ Jose "Joe" Maria Diaz Died November 12, … More Information |
Jose "Joe" Maria Diaz, born August 13, 1942 passed away peacefully November 12, 2019 in Fresno, California. Jose was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Sergio Garcia, Marshall Riojas, Yolanda Riojas, Barbara Gonzales |
▰ Jose Gallegos Diaz Died October 18, … More Information |
Jose Gallegos Diaz, born January 24, 1924 entered Heaven's gates on October 18, 2019 in Bakersfield, California. Jose was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Steven Mosqueda |
▰ Jose Gabriel Diaz Died July 18, … More Information | Jose Gabriel Diaz, born August 3, 1941 entered eternal life July 18, 2019 in Santa Rosa, California. Jose was 77. |
▰ Jose Renteria Diaz Died June 12, … More Information | Jose Renteria Diaz, born August 15, 1943 died June 12, 1994 in Whittier, California. Jose was 50. |
▰ Jose Guadalupe Diaz Died February 23, … More Information | Jose Guadalupe Diaz, born September 27, 1910 passed away peacefully February 23, 1984 in Whittier, California. Jose was 73. |
▰ Jose Mario Diaz Died February 14, … More Information | Jose Mario Diaz, born December 15, 1984 entered eternal life February 14, 2017 in Whittier, California. Jose was 32. |
▰ Jose Leonidas Diaz Died March 19, … More Information | Jose Leonidas Diaz, born April 28, 1940 passed from this world into the next March 19, 2016 in Whittier, California. Jose was 75. |
▰ Jose Cinio Diaz Died December 14, … More Information | Jose Cinio Diaz, born February 23, 1953 went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2017 in Whittier, California. Jose was 64. |
▰ Jose Gonzalez Diaz Died November 17, … More Information | Jose Gonzalez Diaz, born March 18, 1934 entered eternal life November 17, 2017 in Whittier, California. Jose was 83. |
▰ Jose Ramirez Diaz Died May 09, … More Information | Jose Ramirez Diaz, born May 26, 1950 departed this life Sunday May 9, 2018 in North Hollywood, California. Jose was 67. |
▰ Jose Diaz Died April 18, … More Information |
Jose Diaz, born April 20, 1927 entered Heaven's gates on April 18, 2018 in Hanford, California. Jose was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Jenny Ramos |
▰ Jose Luis Valderrama Diaz Died February 03, … More Information |
Jose Luis Valderrama Diaz, born August 4, 1964 went into the presence of the Lord on February 3, 2018 in Bloomington, California. Jose was 53.
Family members and close friends: , Tia Peña |
▰ Jose Mendoza Diaz Died January 28, … More Information | Jose Mendoza Diaz, born March 19, 1918 died January 28, 2018 in Bellflower, California. Jose was 99. |
▰ Jose Elias Alcala Diaz Died December 11, … More Information | Jose Elias Alcala Diaz, born April 3, 1959 entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 11, 2017 in Victorville, California. Jose was 58. |
▰ Jose Gonzalez Diaz Died November 17, … More Information | Jose Gonzalez Diaz, born March 18, 1934 died on November 17, 2017 in West Covina, California. Jose was 83. |
▰ Jose Diaz Died August 06, … More Information |
Jose Diaz, born April 17, 1960 passed away peacefully August 6, 2017 in Wilmington, California. Jose was 57.
Family members and close friends: , Luis Hernandez, Russell Tamashiro, Maile Walters |
▰ Jose D Diaz Died February 05, … More Information |
Jose D Diaz, born August 20, 1960 went into the presence of the Lord on February 5, 2017 in West Covina, California. Jose was 56.
Family members and close friends: , Mario Luna, Lydia Christy-barajas |
▰ Jose Sebastian Diaz Died November 07, … More Information | Jose Sebastian Diaz, born January 20, 1952 died on November 7, 2016 in Panorama City, California. Jose was 64. |
▰ Jose Fernando Diaz Died October 31, … More Information | Jose Fernando Diaz, born February 27, 1933 departed this life Sunday October 31, 2015 in Bonita, California. Jose was 82. |
▰ Jose Alberto Diaz Died June 19, … More Information |
Jose Alberto Diaz, born June 17, 1980 died June 19, 2015 in Riverside, California. Jose was 35.
Family members and close friends: , Eric Bell, Leticia Moreno, Larry Neely, Jennifer Diaz, Blanca Perez, Alma Cuevas, Jenny Diaz |
▰ Jose S Diaz Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Veronica Diaz, Lulu Leon |
▰ Jose Q Diaz Died October 14, … More Information |
Jose Q Diaz, born September 9, 1956 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 14, 2014 in West Covina, California. Jose was 58.
Family members and close friends: , Alfonso Malagon |
▰ Jose De Jesus Diaz Died October 03, … More Information | Jose De Jesus Diaz, born September 24, 1957 passed from this life on October 3, 2014 in Bell, California. JOSE was 57. |
▰ Jose Caballero Diaz Died April 28, … More Information | Jose Caballero Diaz, born October 2, 1991 joined the Lord April 28, 2013 in Redwood City, California. Jose was 21. |
▰ Jose De Jesus Diaz Died March 24, … More Information |
Jose De Jesus Diaz, born July 20, 1929 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 24, 2013 in Glendora, California. Jose was 83.
Family members and close friends: , Jose Deleon |
▰ Jose R Diaz Died March 03, … More Information | Jose R Diaz, born January 6, 1912 went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2012 in Glendora, California. Jose was 100. |
▰ Jose R Diaz Died March 03, … More Information | Jose R Diaz, born January 6, 1912 entered Heaven's gates on March 3, 2012 in Glendora, California. Jose was 100. |
▰ Jorge Diaz Died August 26, … More Information | Jorge Diaz, born November 13, 1946 entered Heaven's gates on August 26, 2017 in California. Jorge was 70. |
▰ Jorge Macias Diaz Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Jorge Diaz Jr Died August 25, … More Information | Jorge Diaz Jr , born January 13, 1946 died on August 25, 2017 in Bloomington, California. Jorge was 71. |
▰ Jorge M Diaz Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Jonathan Alberto Diaz Died March 10, … More Information |
Jonathan Alberto Diaz, 19, of Porterville, California departed this life March 10, 2000. Obituary published: March 11, 2000 in "Fresno B" |
▰ Jonathan Diaz Died March 18, … More Information |
Jonathan Diaz, 17, of Oakland, California gained his wings on March 18, 2002. Obituary published: March 19, 2002 in "The Daily Review" |
▰ Jolene Diaz Died February 20, … More Information |
Jolene Diaz, of California, born in Oklahoma, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 20, 2010. Jolene was 41. Obituary published: February 21, 2010 in "Ventura C-S" |
▰ Jolene Diaz Died February 19, … More Information |
Jolene Diaz, of California, born in Oklahoma, passed from this world into the next February 19, 2010. Jolene was 41. Obituary published: February 20, 2010 in "Ventura C-S" |
▰ Jolene Diaz Died February 18, … More Information |
Jolene Diaz, of California, born in Oklahoma, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master February 18, 2010. Jolene was 41. Obituary published: February 19, 2010 in "Ventura C-S" |
▰ Johnny Enrique Diaz Died October 24, … More Information |
Johnny Enrique Diaz, age 32 of California, born in Brooklyn, New York, entered eternal life October 24, 1998. Obituary published: October 25, 1998 in "West County T" |
▰ Johnny Enrique Diaz Died October 24, … More Information |
Johnny Enrique Diaz, of California, born in Brooklyn, New York, passed from this life on October 24, 1998. Johnny was 32. Obituary published: October 25, 1998 in "Contra Costa" |
▰ John T Diaz Died December 01, … More Information |
John T Diaz, of Fresno, California, died on December 1, 2000. John was 77. Obituary published: December 02, 2000 in "Fresno B" |
▰ John K Diaz Died February 04, … More Information |
John K Diaz, of California, born in Wyoming, entered eternal life February 4, 2003. John was 76. Obituary published: February 05, 2003 in "Contra Costa" |
▰ John J Diaz Died March 09, … More Information |
John J Diaz, of Norco, California, died on March 9, 2007. John was 80. Obituary published: March 10, 2007 in "PE" |
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