Raul Diaz died peacefully early Saturday morning, August 22nd, 2015 at the age of 86. Raul was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. One of three siblings born in Mexico, he traveled to Northern California with his brother and mother to join relatives and build a new life. Raul was at his happiest during family celebrations and when surrounded by family and friends. He loved life and made the best of any challenge. Raul was preceded in death by two siblings, Antonio and Celia and his loving mother, Eusebia Lepe. He is survived by his loving wife, Dolores, daughter, Celia and four sons, Armando, Fernando, Ricardo, Alejandro, eleven grandchildren, Jennifer, Steven, Christopher, Jowea, Fernando, Jessica, Robert, Allan, Kristina, Michelle, Claudia, and eight great-grandchildren.