Manuel "Mel" Garcia Diaz, age 87, of National City, California passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mel was born to Maria Ines Diaz and Jose Nieves Garcia on October 28, 1935 in Zacatecas City, Zacatecas, Mexico.
In 1962, Mel married Margarita in Tijuana, Mexico and shortly after, moved to the United States where they had and raised their three daughters: Margarita, Martha and Maricruz.
Mel worked in the restaurant service industry for 35 years. After he retired, he kept himself busy with home improvement projects and traveling.
He had four grandchildren: Andres, Eduardo, Cassandra and Alina. Two great grandchildren: Archer and Aries. And two stepgrandchildren: Kamila and Kristian. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.
Mel is survived by his wife of over 60 years, his three daughters, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A visitation for Mel will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910. A funeral service will occur Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.humphreymortuary.com for the Garcia Diaz family.
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