Obituary of Tony Diaz

Tony passed away August 25, 2008 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, with family at his side. Tony enjoyed fishing in Trinity River with his wife of 57 years. Tony was the owner and operator of "The Tackle Box" for 16 years, after retiring from 35 years of employment with the Kuhlmn Electric Company. He loved to tend to his garden and he also enjoyed bowling. He loved watching the 49er's and Giants games. His passion was fishing. He loved his children and always looked forward to seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Tony will remain in everyone's hearts and memories forever. He is survived by wife Delfina Diaz of the family home daughter Kathy Sierra of Hollister sons Steven and Marianne Diaz of Hollister Rick and Susie Diaz of Prunedale Roger Diaz of Prunedale brothers Jose Diaz, Sr. of Hayward John Diaz of Red Bluff Bert Diaz of Harold 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews preceded in death parents Jesus and Carmen Diaz brother Jesse Diaz Thursday August 28, 2008 , 1 PM - 9 PM at Healey Mortuary Click for Map and Directions Thursday August 28, 2008 , 7 PM at Healey Mortuary Click for Map and Directions Friday August 29, 2008 , 10 AM at Madonna Del Sasso Catholic Church Click for Map and Directions Click for Map and Directions