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Richard Diaz Obituary

Richard J Diaz, 79, of Lemont, born November 27, 1932, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2012. Richard was a combat veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Edith (Vanderhyden) Diaz, step-mother, Rose (Donahue) Diaz and his brother, Daniel Diaz. Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Christine (Baranoski) Diaz; four daughters, Linda (Robert) Simpson, Kathleen (Ralph) Cortez, Patricia (Peter Trucksis) Diaz and Laura Diaz; along with three grandchildren, Sarah Cortez, Ryan Cortez and Nicholas Trucksis. He is also survived by his brother's sons, Daniel Diaz, Brian Diaz and Richard Diaz; and many other family and friends. Richard retired from Sandburg High School District and previously worked in the Westmont School District and at Argonne National Labs. He was involved with the VFW and in his Lemont community having served on the Village Board and the Zoning Board. Richard was greatly loved in life and will be forever missed. Funeral services Saturday, August 11, 2012, 9:30 a.m. from the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont, to St. Patrick Catholic Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society www.lls.org. Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

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Published by Lemont Reporter/Met on Aug. 10, 2012.

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William Comerfrord

August 24, 2012

Chris: Belated condolences from Texas. I recall many occasions when we got together with you and Rich. I will say a prayer for you both.

Bill Comerford

August 16, 2012

Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful man and family. Hold onto the great memories you have.

Sincerely,
Debbie Stepp (Keppler)

Mary Schehr (Ludwig)

August 13, 2012

Chris, my deepest sympathy to you and your daughters. I was so sad to hear about Rich. My prayers are with you and your family.

August 11, 2012

Chris & family, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Donald and Dawn Coomer Columbia, Ky

Lee & Tom Gurrister

August 10, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Rich was a good friend to many and will be missed. Remember the good times, not the sad times. He would want you all to do that.

Bob and Pearl Schmitz

August 10, 2012

Chris and family. Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Rich. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

August 10, 2012

As a classmate of his brother Dan, I extend sincerest sympathies to his family.

Tom schlueter

Alice Jaje

August 10, 2012

Dear Chris and Family,

The words "I'm sorry"....don't begin to say how badly I feel at Rich's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and yours at this most difficult time in your lives. I'll miss him for the good neighbor that he was.

Greg & Michele Sniegoski

August 10, 2012

Our prayer & sympathy to the entire Diaz Family. God Bless!

Jane Kaser-Golden

August 10, 2012

I knew Rich when we were in high school.
My sympathy goes to his wife and extended family.
May God Bless.

Nancy Heeg

August 9, 2012

Dear Christine and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Rich. I will not be able to attend the services because I am in Arizona with family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will talk to you when I get back.

Jim & Joan Rooney

August 9, 2012

Dear Chris and Family,
With our deepest condolences on the passing of our dear friend, Rich. He will stay in our prayers with many beautiful memories.

Becky Keenan-Vucko

August 9, 2012

Mrs. Diaz and family,
My condolences to you at this difficult time. May you find your comfort in the many memories you have all shared.

Joleen Katula

August 9, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Kathy and the family on Mr. Diaz's passing.

John (Jack) Diaz

August 9, 2012

Chris and family, I was deeply saddened to read of Rich's passing. I remember Rich as a youngster living with our family in the 40's, and I regret we did not reconnect late in life. I will miss knowing that I will not be able to reconnect with Rich and you. You are in my prayers.

Chris Lenski

August 8, 2012

Dear Chris and family,
Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
Chris and Pete Lenski

Millie Juckins

August 8, 2012

Dear Chris,Linda,Kathy,Pat,Laura & Grandchildren...I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Rich. Don and I had so many good times with Rich and Chris and our children. We were always welcome in your home and you were always welcome in our home. I saw you girl's grow up from beautiful children to beautiful young ladies.How wonderful that you blessed Rich and Chris with grandchildren,Grandchildren are a gift from God and they complete our circle with a love that can not be described. I know your mom and dad are so proud of you.Chris you are a devoted wife and a devoted Mom. I don't know of anyone or anything you were more proud of than your children and Rich. You had a wonderful life together & so many memory's that you and the girls can look back on.I know how much you are going to miss him but remember he is just a memory away.Remember to reach out to God for comfort he is always there for you.I remember after I got my drivers license we were visiting with you at your house and Rich started laughing and he said "Millie I saw you driving up the hill in Lemont and all I could see was the top of your head in the car" he was laughing and from that time on I started sitting on a pillow whenever I drove and I still do. You left us with lot's of fum memory's Rich thank you for that.Our heart's will always be with you in love and prayer.Tell Danny ,Bob,George and Don we said hello. See you when we get there. Right now I know God is welcoming you home.We are going to miss you here but we know you are surrounded with God and his angels love there. Good bye for now our friend. Love Millie and family. xoxo

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