Omar Isidro Diaz

Omar Isidro Diaz was called to God on January 16, 2026, to be reunited with his loving family. He was born on May 15, 1936, in Havana, Cuba to the late Octavio Diaz and the late Aida Leon. He settled in New Orleans in 1967 with his parents. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dogs (Manolo and Lucky) all of whom were loved dearly. He loved watching his favorite television shows and eating all of his favorite snacks. He was very generous and giving to his family as well as strangers. He lived a peaceful life until the very end. He is survived by two brothers, Dr. Elier Diaz (Clara, deceased) and Ellis Diaz (Norka). He is also survived by his much-loved nieces, Ingrid Laffont and Eneida Younis (Mustafa), great niece (Bianca Younis) and godson, Michael Younis all who helped to care for him. He is also survived by his goddaughter (Sivia Diaz) as well as many nieces, nephews, great grandnieces and nephews, as well as great-great grandnieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Alberto Diaz (Cora), Carlos Diaz (Elda), Manuel Diaz (Edilia), and Claro Diaz (Carmen); his sisters, Noemi de la Grana (Eduardo), Ela Acevedo (Angel), Lidia Angulo (Pedro), and Eneida Laffont (Galo); his nieces, Edith Benemelis, Lidia (Bibi) Everett, Edith Valdez, Elizabeth Chadbourne and his nephews, Alejandro Sardina, Jorge, Christopher, and Ryan Diaz.

He retired from the University of New Orleans maintenance department where he worked for many years. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana, 70006 on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Lake Lawn Park in New Orleans.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org.

Fond memories or condolences may be shared at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.