Tony Diaz, 62, of Palmer, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 3, 2015. He was a Dallas native, born to Angelita and Antonio Diaz in January of 1953. Tony loved the outdoors and spent plenty of time ranching, caring for his animals and working the land. For many years, he was a barber. He loved music always played his favorite tunes and sang along. His love of music transferred to his love for his church. Tony was a long time parishioner of The Bread of Life Church of Lancaster, Texas where he sang and celebrated in the Lord’s teachings. He leaves as his legacy a loving family who will forever cherish beautiful memories made by his side.
He is survived by his wife of 43 Years, Angelina Diaz; children, Tony Diaz III, Christopher Diaz, Santos Diaz and Elias Diaz and their spouses; grandchildren, Matthew Diaz, Jocelin Diaz, Ryan Diaz, Eliana Diaz, Jillian Diaz; sisters, Mary Newsome, Stephanie Perkins, Geneva Lam, and Matilda Diaz. Tony is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Mary Helen Wells.
The family will receive friends during a visitation at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 3235 Lombardy Ln., Dallas, TX 75220 on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 4p.m. to 8p.m. A Vigil service will be celebrated at 6p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 10:00a.m. in the Calvary Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 E Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060.
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