Michelle Jeanette Diaz, 54 of Santa Paula, CA passed away on November 22, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1967 to Philip Diaz Sr. and Joyce Philips. She was a life time resident of Santa Paula. Michelle was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend.
In 1980, Michelle met the father of her children, Pepe; they were two years apart. Pepe was in 9th grade and Michelle was in 8th. He would give her rides on his bike to and from school. That is when it all started. Four years later, they had their first son, Little Jose. Followed by twin girls, Jeanette and Sabrina. Sadly, Jeanette was called home to the Lord just under a month later. One of the hardest things to do for parents is to bury a child. Michelle and Pepe got through it together; and continued to be a great mom and dad to Little Jose and Sabrina. Three years after having their twins, Richard was born. He was the baby and she made sure everyone knew it.
They would always throw big birthday parties for their children. They would take yearly camping trips to Yosemite with all their families and friends, creating so many great memories. She loved to cook for her family, bake and play her scratchers. She loved to bake pecan pies, pumpkin pies and persimmon cookies, but her favorite was upside down pineapple cake and we will never forget it. Anytime we went somewhere, it was always a process. It would take her hours to get ready, makeup, hair and, deciding what clothes, she was going to wear, and it was always worth the wait.
She was, preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanette Nicole Gonzales; Her parents, Philip Diaz Sr. and Joyce Philips, Her brother; Philip Nicolas Diaz; Her sister, Cristina Guzman and her brother, Robert “Bobby” Rodriguez.
She is survived by her children: Sabrina Gonzales (David Licon), Richard Gonzales and Jose Gonzales Jr. (Selina Nevarez); The father of her children, Jose “Pepe” Gonzales Sr.; Grandchildren: Sophia Gonzales, 13, Laylah Licon, 11, Charlotte Gonzales, 8 and David Licon Jr., 8. Her brothers: David and Rodney Diaz. Her sister in law, Roma Vega-Diaz and lots of nieces nephews and cousins.
We will love you and miss you mom and now you are up there with your daughter, your mom, your dad, your brothers and sisters watching over us.
Until the day we meet again mom, We love you.
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