David Diaz, 92, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on October 13, 2026. David was born February 22, 1934, to Pablo and Beatrice Diaz in La Sara, Texas. He married Maria Garza in 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised five children.
He has proceeded in death by his father, Pablo, his mother Beatrice, his wife of 52 yrs, Maria Diaz, his siblings Juan, Maria Luisa, Solomon, and Arturo Diaz, his cousin Manuel Diaz and his son-in-law David Alvarado and his beloved dog Chiquita whom he loved very much.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his children, Esther Alvarado, Pablo (Adelina)Diaz, Diana (David)Martinez, David Diaz, Jr, Sylvia (Emilio)Maldonado. His sisters Luz Rodriguez and Margarita Diaz, his grandchildren, Rene, Amy, Wendy, Mindy, Cindy, Jenny, Melanie, Adam, Cecily, Eric, Evan, Melinda and Karen.
His great grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy, Jaylynn, Chloe, Matthew, Noah, Avery, Nathan, Laney, Quinn, Giselle, Juliette, Jonah, Evelyn, Mason, Olivia, Lauren, Aubrey, Faith, Deric, Christian, Hailey, Emily and numerous nieces and nephews.
David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who loved him and knew him. His presence leaves a tremendous void in the lives of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.
He worked as a carpenter alongside his cousin and best friend Manuel Diaz for 65 years. He loved music, dancing and having a great time with family and friends at gathering at his home.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to AAdi Hospice and their staff, USA Home Health and providers Mary, Tina and Olga, and a special thank you to Mauro Diaz and Boogie.
Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415, US, on October 21, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by the Rosary from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.
A Funeral Service will take place at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on October 21, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, with Committal to follow from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
