Carmen Diaz Gill

Carmen Diaz Gill, born May 1, 1925, in Yermo, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 2, 2022, at the tender age of 97. She was a strong, faithful, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and truly adored by so many. She enjoyed spending time with her family and extended family, along with playing the piano, singing hymns, gardening, cooking, and dressed to impress every day. Carmen always greeted everyone with her beautiful smile and always offered a Cafecito with something to eat.

Carmen is survived by her husband, Antonio (Tony) Gill and her daughters Diana and her spouse, Danny Hanson; Patricia Gill; Lisa and her spouse, Michael Trejo; and Toni Fletcher. Grandchildren: Elizabeth and spouse Ben Rice, Desirée and spouse Brian Wagner, Christina and spouse Kyle Holley, Deidre and spouse Nicole Hanson, Erin Fletcher, Danielle and spouse Karan Aulakh, Alysia and spouse Andrew Romero, Antonio B. Gill and Michael A. Trejo. Great-Grandchildren: Logan Rice, Hendrix Soto, Gia Aulakh, Conor Rice, Jay Aulakh and Enzo Romero. Four siblings, Rita Adame, Andy Diaz, Wilfred Huerta, Daniel Huerta and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carmen is preceded in death by her parents, Rita Diaz Beltran and Benjamin Diaz; brothers, Pedro, Frank, Benjamin, Jesse Diaz; and Son-in-law, Michael Fletcher.

Her Pallbearers are Danny Hanson, Michael Trejo, Antonio B. Gill, Michael A. Trejo, Deidre Hanson, Alysia Romero, Brian Wagner, Karan Aulakh, Andrew Romero, Kyle Holley, Ben Rice (Honorary).

Carmen spent much of her youth in Riverside until she met her husband, Tony. They were married on July 25, 1953. During the first 20 years of their marriage, they lived as an Air Force family and explored new adventures outside of California. They traveled to France, Germany, and throughout the United States. After Tony’s retirement in October 1973 they settled in Riverside, California. Together they designed and built their forever home where many family gatherings and celebrations took place. Throughout their marriage as their family grew, Tony always affectionately called her “The Boss” but he always said he had the last word which was “Yes Dear!” She said the secret to her long marriage and happy life was that she had a good husband. They recently celebrated over 69 years of marriage. Carmen always said her finest blessing was spending time with her husband, daughters and their families and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow.

A visitation for Carmen will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504. The prayer service will take place on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary followed by a graveside service from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518. We will honor Carmen with a Celebration of Life and Reception after the graveside service from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at The Grove Community Church, Room C200, 19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside, CA 92508.

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