Leontina Dias, age 80, was given her angel wings on Wednesday June 02, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Leontina was born and raised in the town of São Mateus on the island of Terceira Azores, Portugal. As a child growing up in the Azores, she hated school, and loved her family, friends, and church. She helped out with the family businesses of farming, vending, and embroidery, and always dreamed of coming to America.
In 1964, at the age of 23, her childhood dream of coming to America came true. Once here her adventure began, and with the love and support of extended family, she was able to explore the new world and serendipitously meet the love of her life, George Dias. They had a beautiful wedding in 1965, soon after had two sons, Richard and Robert, and settled in Santa Clara to start the next chapter of their lives. She loved raising her family, being involved with the kid’s school activities, and supporting all of their endeavors. In addition to being a loving and devoted wife and mother, she also held various jobs at the cannery, chocolate factory, and in child care. In her spare time, she was very creative, artistic, and crafty, drawing, sewing, crocheting, and making chenille flower bouquets. She also loved to cook and bake Portuguese foods. She especially enjoyed her family and friends.
Leontina is predeceased by her husband George, parents Francisco and Palmira, and sisters Maria and Fatima, and survived by her sons Richard and Robert, daughter-in-law Cheryl, and grandchildren: Christopher, Kaitlyn, Elianna, and Fallon.
Her loving spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
Friends and family are invited to the viewing, rosary, and funeral on Friday, June 18, 2021. The viewing, 10-11am, and rosary, 11am-12pm, will be held at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Phone (408) 296-2977. The funeral mass will commence at St. Justin’s Church 2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051 at 12:30, and conclude with the burial at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
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