Urbano Diaz

Urbano Diaz went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18, 2021 at 5:23 pm in Hollywood, FL. Born on April 16, 1933 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico he was the son of Secundino Diaz and Bernarda Ortega. He married his beloved wife Manuela Petra Diaz on September 25, 1960, with whom he had 9 children.

Urbano is survived by his wife, Manuela Petra Diaz; his children, Evelyn Rivera and husband Nephtali Rivera, Angel Louis Diaz, Bernadine Petra Lange and husband Michael Lange, Minerva Diaz, Albert Diaz, Daniel Diaz, MaryAnn Bermudez and husband Frank Bermudez Jr, Elizabeth Gutierrez and husband Jose Gutierrez; his brothers Jaime Diaz and Hector Diaz, nieces and nephew. He was preceded by his son David Diaz.

Grandchildren: Jennifer Bergamini, Nephtali Rivera, Jr., Stephanie Diane Rivera, Kristie Sanchez, Joel Diaz, Nicole Diaz, David Rivera, Bianca Douglas, Erika Bermudez, Stephen Diaz, Sarah Diaz, Serena Diaz, Daniel Diaz, Jr., Melissa Sanchez-Mejia, Kelvin Diaz, Alexander Bermudez, Johnathan Gutierrez, Eric Gutierrez, Jacqueline Gutierrez.

Great Grandchildren: Gabriel Antonio Bergamini, Angelique Marie Bergamini, Kalina Marie Bergamini, Jacob Nephtali Rivera, Juliette Michelle Rivera, Dimitri Sanchez, Savanah Sanchez, Lianna Diaz, Julian Diaz, David Rivera, Jr., Arianna Rivera, Isaiah Douglas, Isabella Douglas, Enrique Douglas, Jr., Abel Douglas, Gabriella Douglas, Gracie Snow Douglas, Zaid Diaz, Alexia Diaz, Abigail Mejia, Ethan Mejia, Hazelle Bermudez, Alexander Bermudez Jr., and a baby boy due in the Spring.

Urbano was a loving, caring, compassionate, kind, generous, loyal, and respectful man who sacrificed so much for his loved ones. Anyone who knew him personally would tell you that he would always leave a smile on your face and an imprint of love on your heart. Loved by many, he had a heart of gold and was the kind of man that would drop everything to help anyone, whether he knew them or not.

During Urbano’s life, he demonstrated value and passion he had for his family. In 1970, he began his career as an auto body shop painter. Through hard work and strong perseverance, he fulfilled his dream by becoming the owner of Father and Son Auto Paint and Body Shop. He was able to purchase his first family home in 1971 where he and his wife raised 9 children.

Urbano was deeply passionate about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was an example to his wife, children and extended family. He taught his children and anyone who crossed his path to seek and love the Lord with all their hearts. His life is a testimony of all the great and wonderful things that God can do in life. Urbano loved to share his favorite bible verse “Jeremiah 33:3” and quoted it several times a day. The verse says, “Call upon me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know”.

Our dad ran the race with perseverance and now he is home in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Although he will be missed by so many, one day we will meet again. This is not “goodbye” but “see you later”.

Funeral Service is scheduled for Sunday, February 7th, 2021

2pm – 3pm - Immediate Family Private Viewing

3pm – 4pm – Extended Family and Friends Visitation Viewing

4pm– 5pm – Celebration of Life Service

Viewing and Celebration of Life Service:

The Bridge Church

Pastor Bob Brady and the church praise team

9300 Pembroke Road, Miramar, FL 33025

Interment Ceremony:

Monday, February 8th, 2021 at Noon

Fred Hunter’s Memorial Home

Hollywood Memorial Gardens

6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL