Dionisio Dy Buy Almonte

Dionisio Dy Buy Almonte, age 86, of Milpitas, California passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Dionisio was born February 28, 1936 to Dionisio and Iluminada Almonte, in Fort Stotsenburg, Pampanga.

He was one of 6 children and known to many as Dio, Diony, John or Uncle Johnny. He met his beloved wife, Erlinda, in Los Angeles, California and they married on April 24, 1965. In 1966, they had their first child, Lynnie, followed by Dianne in 1970 and John in 1974.

Dio joined the Air Force in February 1957 and served in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force in March 1977.

He was an avid 49er fan and known for his humor. He loved fishing, walking with Bud (his dog), and spending time with his family and friends.

Dio is survived by his wife, Erlinda; his three children, Lynnie Nojadera (Bernard), Dianne Cruz (David), and John Almonte; his grandchildren, Amanda Nojadera, Chris Nojadera, Kerynne Tejada, Cherelle Posadas (Brian), Mercedes Cruz, Kaile Cruz, and Khloe Cruz; his great-grandchildren, Landon Posadas and Bailey Posadas; and his siblings Ermin Meneses, Nita Martinez, and Rey Almonte.

A Visitation for Dionisio will be held Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Church, 279 S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035.

A Funeral Vigil service will occur Friday, October 14, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Church, 279 S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035.

A Funeral service will occur Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 279 S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035.

A Committal service will occur Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, 48800 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.limafamilycedarlawn.com for the Almonte family.