Eugene M. Diaz 53, passed away on April 10, 2012 in Yuma, AZ. He was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. He worked for the Safeway in Yuma and also for a while he worked in the Safeway in Phoenix. After some years in Phoenix, Eugene moved back to Yuma where his last job was working at Smart and Final.
Gene loved to listen to his favorite music; Oldies, Reggae, Santana as well as Tex Mex and Tejano music. He loved to play darts and to play in all the tournaments in town, he liked to watch movies at home and he enjoyed being with his friends.
Gene is survived by his mother, Belia M. Diaz and his brother, Edwin Diaz both of Yuma; aunt, Rita Meaney of Buffalo, NY. and numerous cousins and friends.
Gene was preceded in death by his father, Ignacio (Nacho) Diaz; maternal grandparents, Margarita and Juan Miranda and paternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Ignacio Diaz.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Johnson Mortuary from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church at 10:00 AM. Final resting place will be at Dessert Lawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Raoul Miranda, Raoul Miranda Jr., Frank Miranda, Gabriel Lucero, Raymond E. Chavez, and Julian Lucero. Honorary pallbearers are, Roland Chavez, Joe Lucero, Frank Lucero, Mike Lucero, Ingo Jose and Nick Jose.
Published in The Yuma Sun on April 15, 2012
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